President Shelly Rucks called the 501 Meeting of the Saint Paul Rotary Club to order at 5:20 PM on Tuesday, May 20 at the Pool and Yacht Club.
President Shelly thanked our meeting support team of Michael-jon Pease, greeter; Dave Dominick, scribe; Rob and Matt the awesome tech team; Pete Grayson and Beth Naughton for introducing guests and Happy $$ and Karin Ciano for Inspirational Minute and 4-Way Test.
Karin read a poem "Monarch" and led the group in the Four-Way Test.
Beth Naughton introduced a potential new member Laura Hahn.
New Member induction of Alison Rempel Brown, CEO/President of the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Susan Rostkoski introduced our speaker. Ann Hobbie shared her presentation "All Hands On Deck To Conserve Monarch Butterflies". She shared the status of the monarch butterfly, how monarchs become butterflies, the importance of milkweed and information about MJV (Monarch Joint Venture). She also shared ways to get involved with MJV. She is very passionate about this organization and the work with monarch butterflies.
There were lots of happy dollars being shared by all.
President Shelly ended the meeting sharing upcoming events, meeting dates and opportunities to give back to our Club.
Dave Dominick, Scribe.