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Ready, Set, Smile

has been delivering on-site dental treatment and health education to children from underrepresented communities in Minneapolis schools for the last seven years. A culturally-competent agency, Ready, Set, Smile partners with 44 preschools and school-aged children through the 8th grade to ensure all children have access and resources to live productive lives. 
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Ready, Set, Smile Michael Benz 2024-10-28 05:00:00Z 0
Uptown Sub Club Michael Benz 2024-10-25 05:00:00Z 0
Fall Fundraiser October 2024 Michael Benz 2024-10-11 05:00:00Z 0
Jim Myott Remembrance Michael Benz 2024-09-21 05:00:00Z 0
Como-Harriet Trolley Neighborhood Social Mike Benz 2024-09-04 05:00:00Z 0
Induction of new member, Kate van Slyck 2023-08-03 05:00:00Z 0
2023 Raffle 4 Kids Guy Johnson 2023-03-26 05:00:00Z 0
Junior Achievement BizTown Magdeline Aagard 2023-03-23 05:00:00Z 0
Water Well project in Kenya Dale E. Snyder 2023-02-23 06:00:00Z 0
Rotary Youth Exchange - looking for host families Laura Thomas 2023-02-09 06:00:00Z 0
Uptown Rotary's Summer Social John A. Campobasso 2022-06-28 05:00:00Z 0
Uptown Rotary's 2022 Benefit for Children Jon L. Manchester 2022-05-14 05:00:00Z 0
Ella Baker literacy project Jon L. Manchester 2022-05-12 05:00:00Z 0

Rotary magazine highlights Lake Street Council partnership

The May 2022 issue of Rotary magazine included a story called "The Business of Healing" by Frank Bures. "The city of Minneapolis was reeling after George Floyd's murder. Rotary clubs helped small businesses recover - and changed themselves in the process."
 
Photo by Tim Gruber
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Rotary magazine highlights Lake Street Council partnership Seth Tenpenny 2022-04-30 05:00:00Z 0
Don Hawkins Rotary Eulogy Glenna Case 2022-04-07 05:00:00Z 0
Rotary International's first female president Jon L. Manchester 2022-02-10 06:00:00Z 0
Since You Asked: Steph Swanson Jon L. Manchester 2021-12-12 06:00:00Z 0
Fall Fundraiser for Joyce Uptown Foodshelf Jon L. Manchester 2021-11-12 06:00:00Z 0
District 5950 forms Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion action team Andrew Ramirez 2021-10-11 05:00:00Z 0
Since You Asked: Mike Benz Jon L. Manchester 2021-08-09 05:00:00Z 0

Los Andes Open House

 
On Saturday June 26, Uptown Rotary joined other District 5950 Rotary clubs and the Lake Street Council to host open houses at businesses in the Uptown area of Minneapolis affected by the civil unrest along the Lake Street corridor in May 2020. 
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Los Andes Open House Jon L. Manchester 2021-07-17 05:00:00Z 0

Outstallation: Josh Hillger

 
Josh Hillger's highly successful year as President of Minneapolis Uptown Rotary came to a close this week, punctuated by his first, last, and only in-person club meeting.
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Outstallation: Josh Hillger Jon L. Manchester 2021-06-28 05:00:00Z 0
Since You Asked: Charmaine Dwyer Jon L. Manchester 2021-06-07 05:00:00Z 0
Uptown Rotary Celebrates the Success of its Benefit for Children! Guy Johnson 2021-05-14 05:00:00Z 0
Andrew Ramirez receives Peace Forest Champions Award Jon L. Manchester 2021-05-10 05:00:00Z 0
District 5950 adds 80 female members 2021-04-06 05:00:00Z 0
Since You Asked: Adam McIntyre-Barn Jon L. Manchester 2021-03-28 05:00:00Z 0
Uptown Rotary and partners contribute PPE 2021-03-19 05:00:00Z 0
Guy Johnson, 2021-22 Assistant Governor Coordinator 2021-02-20 06:00:00Z 0
Altruism Andrew Ramirez 2020-12-31 06:00:00Z 0
Every Meal packing event Jon L. Manchester 2020-10-30 05:00:00Z 0
Tree Planting Project Andrew Ramirez 2020-10-19 05:00:00Z 0
In Memoriam: Bob Minnihan 2020-06-30 05:00:00Z 0

Welcome new member Tess Tierney!

 
In July 2019, Tess Tierney became a Rotarian and joined Uptown Rotary Club. Welcome Tess! She works in Food Science & Regulatory Affairs for Bellisio Foods, and is passionate about volunteer service. 
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Welcome new member Tess Tierney! Jon L. Manchester 2019-07-11 05:00:00Z 0

Our newest member

 
On October 18, 2018 Minneapolis Uptown Rotary welcomed and pinned its newest member, Bill Sweatt. Glenna did her usual wonderful job of swearing him in. Welcome Bill. 
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$10 free? Not Today - But there are opportunities! Michael Quinn 2018-09-13 05:00:00Z 0

The Great Guy Growler Party -TGGGP

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Guy's growler party was a huge success. Wonderful host and hostess. Great conversations. Perfect snack food. Delicious beers. I am sorry for those who missed it. 
 The Great Guy Growler Party -TGGGP Quinn 2018-09-04 05:00:00Z 0
New Paul Harris Fellow Quinn 2018-08-16 05:00:00Z 0

A Wonderful Nugget

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As we transition from Guy's wonderful stories, nutrition nuggets, and exceptional guidance over the past year, we are grateful to Ed for his willingness to take over the reins or reign of our wonderful group. The pictures say it all. Thanks Guy!!!!! 
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A Wonderful Nugget Michael Quinn 2018-07-11 05:00:00Z 0
Announcing our 2018 Benefit Event for Children: April 27 Jon L. Manchester 2018-02-25 06:00:00Z 0
Outstallation: June 23, 2016 2016-06-27 00:00:00Z 0

Diane Confer, District 5950 Executive Secretary

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MPLS Uptown Rotary congratulated retiring District 5950 Executive Secretary Diane Confer at our club meeting on Thursday June 16. Also in attendance was outgoing District Governor Tim Murphy from the Edina Rotary Club.
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Burt Grossman: A Life Well Lived 2015-04-24 00:00:00Z 0
Sheridan Story at Jefferson Community School 2015-01-27 00:00:00Z 0
Uptown Rotary's new President: Jim Myott Jon L. Manchester 2014-06-26 00:00:00Z 0

Jefferson Community School Garden

Posted by Jon L. Manchester on May 02, 2014
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Terry Streich and Bill Blackburn show off their Rotary tees during our community service outing at Jefferson Community School on May 3, 2014.

 Jefferson Community School Garden Jon L. Manchester 2014-05-03 00:00:00Z 0
David Rhees, Executive Director of the Bakken Museum Jon L. Manchester 2014-02-20 00:00:00Z 0

Rotary Youth Exchange

Posted by Granville P. Lawrence on Jan 01, 2014
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Our speaker today was Lynn Keillor  who spoke on  “Rotary Youth Exchange  -  The Making of World Citizens”.  

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Rotary Youth Exchange Granville P. Lawrence 2014-01-02 00:00:00Z 0
Becky Spence from the Joyce Uptown Food Shelf visits Jon L. Manchester 2013-11-14 00:00:00Z 0
Dictionary Project Jon L. Manchester 2013-09-20 00:00:00Z 0
Adam Yust visits from Grassroot Solutions Jon L. Manchester 2013-09-19 00:00:00Z 0
Literacy Project... Stay tuned to Area 10 Rotary Clubs Morgan Binnie 0
This is your Life with Bill Blackburn. Morgan Binnie 0

"Walk the Hood" with Erik Brown

Posted by Morgan Binnie
Erik Brown is soliciting Rotarians to 'Walk the Hood' with him
to visit area businesses and invite them to Rotary. The next date is
November 21. Don't miss this monthly opportunity.

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Welcome to our new website! Terry Streich 0