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Morning Meeting:
Dodie Brown, President & CEO of True North Goodwill
 
Join us Wednesday morning at 7:30am in the WEST LOUNGE - Kitchi Gammi Club (831 E Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802) as we hear from Dodie Brown - CPA, CGMA, Goodwill Certified Executive President & CEO, True North Goodwill
 

Dodie Brown joined True North Goodwill in 2022 as President & CEO.  She brings a passion for the power of learning and meaningful work in the lives of individuals and is dedicated to growing True North Goodwill to serve the communities in its 29-county territory in Minnesota and Wisconsin.  Dodie holds a BBA from Tarleton State University, is a CPA, and holds a Chartered Global Management Accounting certification.  She has over 30 years of nonprofit experience including tax and audit work in public accounting and Finance leadership roles in homelessness prevention and Goodwill organizations in Central Texas.  She is a graduate of Goodwill Industries International Senior Leader and Executive Development programs and has developed and led finance and leadership competency classes for Goodwill organizations across the country.

When she isn’t working or engaging in service to the community, Dodie enjoys reading, music, and spending time outdoors with her family.

 

**Note: This weeks meeting will be located in the West Lounge of the Kitchi-Gammi Club in hopes that it will be a bit warmer in there with these sub-zero temps continuing. 

 
 
Join us on Zoom!
 
Meeting ID: 814 2122 7000
Passcode: harbortown
 
Stories
Upcoming Guatemala trip opportunity

Guatemala Hands-On with FM Rotary

The Fargo Moorhead AM Club is leading a hands on project to build several school classrooms in Guatemala. They have room for four additional team members and we are welcome to join them.
 
The cost of the ground package for this trip is $850 which covers lodging, most meals and transportation from Guatemala City to the project site. The dates include R&R in Antigua, which is a fun place. This cost does not cover the round trip between Duluth (or MSP) and Guatemala City. You are on your own for booking that flight. I should be in the $800 range.
 
The dates for the Guatemala Service Project are March 15- March 23. The team leader is John Johnson from the Fargo Moorhead AM club. If interested, contact John at 701-371-5329.

 
148th Fighter Wing

Invitation to visit 148th Fighter Wing

Skyline Rotary Club is inviting up to 15 members of Harbortown to join them on a scheduled tour of the 148th Fighter Wing on January 24th. Please see attachments. Only those who complete and return the attached security form by January 22 will be able to attend the tour.
 
 

 
In memory of Paul Damberg

In memory of Paul Damberg

 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Damberg, a cherished past president and dedicated member of Harbortown Rotary. Paul's commitment to service and community has left an indelible mark on all who knew him. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Paul's family and friends during this difficult time. As we remember and celebrate his life, let us continue to honor his memory through our ongoing commitment to service and community.


 
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!
 
    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:
    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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