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Morning Meeting:
Nicholas Altiere, Altiere Custom Rings
Join us Wednesday morning at 7:30am in the Great Hall - Kitchi Gammi Club (831 E Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802) as we hear from Nicholas Altiere, artist and owner at Altiere Custom Rings
 

My name is Nicholas Altiere and I am an Award Winning Ring Artist and alternative materials specialist. I live and work in Duluth, MN where I grew up and learned to appreciate nature and the beauty around me. My love of travel has pushed me to venture all around this amazing country of ours, from coast to coast. Somewhere along my journey a spark was ignited to find unique materials and create exquisite works of wearable art, that would stand the test of time. With a great deal of drive and passion, I have been able to build a brand that will help set you apart from the crowd. "Be Different" is my tag line, because there is no better form of freedom than traveling your own path.

Thank you for helping me fulfill my dreams and I look forward to helping you "Be Different"

Nicholas Altiere

 
 
Join us on Zoom!
 
Meeting ID: 814 2122 7000
Passcode: harbortown
 
 
 
 
Stories
Bentleyville Service Project: Dec. 18th
We are still looking for volunteers!
 
Harbortown's next hands-on service opportunity is going to be Wednesday, December 18th from 4:00pm - 9:00pm at Bentleyville at Bayfront Festival Park.
 
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jinell Abernethy (218-428-2800). Thank you!
 
 

 
 
Pass the Hat for Mary
 
Hello Harbortown Rotary - 
 
On Wednesday 12.18.24 (morning meeting), we will be "passing the hat" to raise funds for Mary Durward.
 
As many of you know, Mary is battling cancer and currently going through chemo. As fellow Rotarians, we want to support Mary in her journey, and will therefore be collecting donations from Harbortown members. The money collected will be gifted to Mary in the form of a food delivery service.
 
If you are interested in donating, please provide a gift of your choice to Charity Johnson or Chloe Strand at the regular morning meeting on Wednesday 12.18.
 
You can also Venmo Chloe Strand here (last 4 digits 2531):
 
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your consideration and support of our fellow Harbortown Rotarian.
 
Sincerely, 
Chloe Strand & the Harbortown Rotary Board

 
Holiday Party Wrap-Up
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the Annual Harbortown Rotary Holiday Party last week! Your presence made the evening truly special as we celebrated the season with laughter and camaraderie. From the outstanding live music from the Duluth East Sterling Strings to the delicious food & drink, the night was a beautiful reminder of the strong community we’ve built together.
 
As we close out the year, we’re filled with gratitude for your continued support and enthusiasm. Here’s to many more memorable moments together in the year ahead!
 
 
 
 
If you attended but had not RSVP'd for the party, please email Casey Nies (nies.casey@gmail.com). Additionally, please feel free to share any thoughts/suggestions/photos you have. Thank you!

 
2025 District 5580 Conference

District 5580 Conference Update

After careful consideration, it has been decided to CANCEL the 2024-25 District Conference, previously scheduled for April 24-26, 2025; due to scheduling conflicts with another district training event. 

But, don’t be dismayed!  There will be another opportunity to connect with District 5580 Rotarians this calendar year…

The 2025-26 DISTRICT CONFERENCE is tentatively scheduled to be held on October 24-25, 2025 in Duluth, MN!

Save the date and stay posted for additional information!   

Gloria Mink
District Administrator
Rotary District 5580

 

 
Rotary Events and Meetings Calendar
Mark your calendars for Harbortown's upcoming hands on projects, committee meetings, and gatherings!
 

LINCOLN PARK SPRING CLEAN-UP: neighborhood litter pickup organized by Ecolibrium3 and Ursa Minor

Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Register individually at https://ecolibrium3.salsalabs.org/lnpkcleanup2025/index.html. There is an option to organize large groups and meet at Clyde, but EcoRotary will be tabling at Ursa Minor (the individual & small group start point), so we will be planning to show up at Ursa with individuals/couples/families selecting whichever time slot they prefer. More details on the registration page.


 
    Rotarian Birthdays

    Happy Birthday to our Harbortown Rotarians celebrating this April!

    Mike Cochran – April 16
    Carl Maki – April 20
     
     

     
    Happy Rotary Anniversary!
    Happy Rotary April Anniversaries to our following members!
    We so greatly appreciate your commitment to service.
     
    Greg Goldman (36 Years)
    Mark Erickson (33 Years)
    Heather Salfer (17 Years)
    Mark Fredrickson (6 Years)
    Amber Sadowski (4 Years)
     
     

     
    Upcoming Program Duties
    If you have the upcoming program duty (check the duty roster here), please be sure to secure a speaker and provide notice to Casey Nies (Nies.casey@gmail.com) as soon as your speaker is confirmed. If you are unable to confirm a speaker, please contact Lauren Farden (lauren.farden@edwardjones.com) for help. If you have a different assigned program duty and cannot make it to the meeting, please find a replacement. 
     
    Harbortown Rotary has a Windows 11 laptop. Presenters may bring a USB drive with the PowerPoint presentation (or whatever is wanted to be shown on the projector while speaking). Please share this information with your program's presenter. 
     
    Upcoming Program Duties:
    04.23 - Mike Waldron - 23rd Veteran
    04.30 - Scholarship Day
    05.07 - Jr. Rotarian Take Over
    05.14 - Denfeld meeting takeover
    05.21 - PM Fireside
    05.28 - Tessa Sandberg - TownePlaces Suites
    06.04 - Dereck Murphy-Williams of Homegrown
    06.11 - Jay Gabler - 100 Things to do in Duluth
    06.18 - Harbortown Foundation Day
    06.25 - President's Dinner @ Ridgeview
     

     
    Harbortown News
    For news, announcements, event promotion, social media, media releases, and more, please contact Casey Nies (nies.casey@gmail.com | 701.351.7270)
     
    For Scuttlebutt: If you are hosting the program speaker, please copy Casey on the speaker's name, organization, and email. If you are the chair of a Harbortown Committee, please update Casey on relevant information regarding grants and awards, meetings or news. Casey will use this information to create more dynamic and engaging content to share with potential club members and on social media! 
     
    Do you have Harbortown Rotary pictures to share!? Share your photos HERE with Google Photos so we can spread the word about how awesome our members are and the impact we're making on our community!

     
    Harbortown Rotary 2024
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