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 Wade Christensen, Sr. Pump Advisor, GPM Inc.
Wade Christensen, Sr. Pump Advisor, is a highly respected
leader in the pumping industry, with decades of experience
helping build GPM into a trusted partner known for quality, reliability, and technical expertise. His deep understanding
of customer needs and hands-on approach have been
instrumental in supporting demanding applications across
mining, power generation, and industrial markets. Wade’s
focus on strong relationships, practical problem-solving, and
doing things the right way has played a key role in shaping
GPM’s reputation and long-standing success.
Also joining us, is Calli Maki, Head of Marketing at GPM.
She works closely with all departments across GPM.
Our JUNE 6, 9AM-3PM work day at the YMCA Camp Miller is fast approaching and we have a good number already signed up, however, there's always room for more. So if you want to join the group, please notify either Jim Wheeler or Pat Finney. (The camp will have coffee, soft drinks and prepare lunch for us.)
Following is a list of potential projects, so dress accordingly and bring a pair of work gloves - all other tools and supplies will be provided:
stain decks
paint wood shed
power wash some buildings
split and stack wood
work on tack shed
build maintenance fence and gate
brush out campsite
trail work
roadside pickup
inventory beds and furniture
other small misc jobs inside and out
Don't worry if you arrive late or need to leave early, just come and enjoy a great day of Rotary fellowship and support the Camp!
Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup and Unite for Water: Twin Ports Rotary Clubs Joint Project:
Saturday, April 25, 10am - 12pm
This week we are celebrating Earth Day. I remember the first one in 1970, when I was attending East High School. Remember how Canal Park used to be a junkyard with dive bars? I think that's my old Chevrolet in the photo. We are participating in the Great Lakes Watershed Cleanup with hundreds of other Rotary Clubs around the five Great Lakes. Join in on the fun event next Saturday, April 25th, 2026, 10 AM at Park Point, with parking near Sky Harbor. Karl Everett
Remember to wear clothing appropriate for the weather, and bring water and work gloves if you have them (some will be provided, as will treats and prizes).
If you have the upcoming program duty (check the duty roster here), please be sure to secure a speaker and provide notice to Chloe Strand (chloestrand90@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.
There will be some changes to the Club Service role starting 7/1/26. There will now be a Club Service Committee: Chloe Strand, Brad Jenson, & Steph Jago.
JULY 1 - SEPT. 30, 2026 - Scuttlebutt
For news, announcements, event promotion, social media, media releases, please contact Chloe Strand | cstrand@allete.com | 218.340.2541
OCT. 1 - JUNE 30, 2027 - Scuttlebutt
For news, announcements, event promotion, social media, media releases, please contact Stephanie Jago | sjago@charter.net | 218.343.1833
For Scuttlebutt: If you are hosting the program speaker, please copy Chloe on the speaker's name, organization, and email. If you are the chair of a Harbortown Committee, please update Chloe on relevant information regarding grants and awards, meetings or news. Your information will be used to create more dynamic and engaging content to share with potential club members and on social media!
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