At 12:15 on April 29, 2025, Pete Grayson called the meeting to order at Intercontinental Hotel and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr Grayson thanked the volunteers helping at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (“RYLA”) at this RYLA themed meeting:
- Greeters - John Chandler and Susan Rostkoski.
- Singing of the National Anthem – Led by Lauren Berg (Buffalo Rotary), Parker Carlson (Buffalo Rotary) and Kumail Akram, JC (Buffalo Rotary)
- Introduction of visiting Rotarians and guests - Ahnia Morgan, a RYLA participant.
- Introductions of RYLA team members - Pete Grayson -
- Inspirational Minute and 4-way test - Luca Greenig, a RYLA participant,.
- Tech team - Matt Magers and Andrew Vincelli
- Scribe – Ken Schaefer
The RYLA program was summarized by:
- John Leuer, Minnetonka High School (Excelsior Morning Rotary) – Yellow team
- Ryley Rydell, Elk River High School (Minnetonka Rotary) – Green team
- Lewis Doncavage, Irondale High School (New Brighton Mounds View) – Orange team
- Luca-Marie Ehlbeck, Rochester Mayo High School (Greater Rochester Rotary) – Blue team
- Alyssa Ducommun, Rice Lake Area School (Rice Lake Rotary) – Green tem
- Myles Castleberry, Osseo High School (Maple Grove/Osseo Rotary) – Orange team
The meeting ended at 12:55 pm.
Ken Schaefer, Scribe.