Park at the Radisson, the parking ramp, or street parking where available
Allow for time to go through buffet line!
June 4 - Radisson Center
June 11 - Radisson Ballroom
June 18 - Radisson Center
June 25 - Radisson Ballroom
This Week: Laura Simon: Keep Growing Hope
Laura Simon approaches life from humanitarian lenses. She is an ordinary person trying to do extra “ordinary” things in her circumstances. By sharing her experiences with generational poverty and complex trauma, she hopes to advocate for awareness, connect resources, and call for action. She coaches others navigating through divorce, domestic abuse, and other challenging life circumstances. She teaches skills to reframe challenges into opportunities and to practice resiliency. Her main goal is to Grow Hope to help others transform from surviving to thriving.
Next Week: Great River United Way, What's New at GRUW?
Great Rivers United Way is a well-known brand for fundraising. Most people are aware of that piece of United Way. There is more to the story, however, and this will be a very quick lightening round of what else is going on at this 77-year-old nonprofit. GRUW isn't asking for money! There is more than fundraising going on and Great Rivers United Way wants to fill you in.
Presenting today will be:
Diana DiazGranados, Community Wellbeing Director
Liz Evans, Community Impact Director
Connor Glassman, Community Engagement Coordinator
Danielle Krozel, Community Health Strategist
Meal for This Week
Lunch this week: Pulled Pork Sandwich and sides
Coffee, ice tea, and water available at a beverage station.
Guests are ALWAYS welcome! RSVP in advance to Niki Pohnlby the end of day Monday for the meal on Thursday.
Prizes for the most tickets sold and the most tickets purchased
FOUNDATION MINUTE FOR MAY 25, 2026 Welcome to Week FOUR of RI’s Month of Youth Service. Happy Memorial Day to Rotarians in the United States!
The Rotary Foundation and Memorial Day share a foundational connection through their commitment to service, with local clubs across the country actively honoring fallen veterans. Throughout the holiday weekend, Rotarians lead and participate in community tribute events, flag-placement ceremonies, and memorial services to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Quick Facts on Memorial Day.
Originally called “Decoration Day” from the directive to decorate the graves of soldiers with flowers, wreaths and American flags.
First widely observed May 30, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, By proclamation of General John A Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic.
First state to designate Memorial Day as a legal holiday was New York in 1873.
After WWI it became an occasion for honoring those who died in all America’s wars.
At the first national commemoration, former Union General and sitting Ohio Congressman James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery, after which 5,000 participants helped to decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers buried there.
In 1971, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act and established that the day be observed on the last Monday of May.
You can make a commemorative gift to The Rotary Foundation in the name of a fallen soldier, veteran, or loved one. These funds support Rotary's global service projects, providing a lasting legacy of peace and humanitarian aid.
