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10
Mar.
2026
RYE Team Meeting
Mar. 10, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Northfield Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Team meets monthly for planning and training to support the inbound and outbound students. Contact Youth Exchange Officer Jesse Steed for more information: phone 507-301-6785 or email jessesteed@edinarealty.com.
12
Mar.
2026
Board Meeting
Mar. 12, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
The board meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10:30 in the Library room of the Methodist Church.  It is before regular meeting, down the hall from the regular meeting room.  It is attended by the Board Members, who are listed on our website: About Our Club | Rotary Club of Northfield | Rotary Club of Northfield, MN  

General members and visitors are welcome.  The meeting last about 1.5 hours. 
 
Board members:
To access the agenda you must be logged in to Google with the boardmembers group email address you registered with the Rotary Board. To find the current and past meeting agendas and minutes, follow these instructions.

Go to Northfieldrotary.org
Under About, click Admin
(Log in to ClubRunner)
Under Board, click Shared Drive
(make sure you're logged in to Google with your boardmembers group email address)
Click Board Meetings
Click 2025 Board Meetings
Click the month
View minutes and agendas
12
Mar.
2026
David Wagman

Classification Talk - Act Three: On Becoming a Pulley

Mar. 12, 2026 12:00 p.m.

If youth was David's first act and career his second, then he now is embarking on a third act: to draw on those foundational elements to find ways to give back and be an active Citizen. David will touch on his passion for genealogy as a way to understand his family's connection to history. And he will outline his vision for achieving a purpose-filled third act through volunteerism and travel. And about that "pulley" in the title? Well, you'll have to see his talk to get the meaning!

19
Mar.
2026
Ed Marek

Rotary’s Call to Action: Living Our Ideals in Challenging Times

Mar. 19, 2026 12:00 p.m.

We find ourselves navigating a period of profound challenge. Deep divisions and contrasting visions for our nation's future have brought us to a crossroads, marked by uncertainty and complexity. Yet, Rotary and its members have weathered such storms before. This presentation invites us to look back on those moments of resilience, to learn from Rotary’s enduring strength, and to chart a thoughtful course forward—together.

23
Mar.
2026
RYE Team Meeting
Mar. 23, 2026 11:30 a.m.
Northfield Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Team meets monthly for planning and training to support the inbound and outbound students. Contact Youth Exchange Officer Jesse Steed for more information: phone 507-301-6785 or email jessesteed@edinarealty.com.
26
Mar.
2026
Tom Steinmetz

Community Partnership & Financial Sustainability: Strategic Responses to Federal Government Changes

Mar. 26, 2026 12:00 p.m.

How are federal funding cuts impacting Northfield's nonprofit sector?  How can we come together to support children, youth, families and the nonprofits who help our community thrive?  We'll take a look at the local impact and how HCI is adapting and positioning for growth.  

02
Apr.
2026
Jessinia from Taiwan

Life in Taiwan

Apr. 02, 2026 12:00 p.m.

Hear Jessinia discuss her life in Taiwan and her experiences as an exchange student in the US.

Rotary Youth Exchange is a life changing experience for students ages 15-19. Jessinia is involved in school sports, band and the Climate Future project with Rotary.  She enjoys being part of the North Star district. 

09
Apr.
2026
Board Meeting
Apr. 09, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
The board meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10:30 in the Library room of the Methodist Church.  It is before regular meeting, down the hall from the regular meeting room.  It is attended by the Board Members, who are listed on our website: About Our Club | Rotary Club of Northfield | Rotary Club of Northfield, MN  

General members and visitors are welcome.  The meeting last about 1.5 hours. 
 
Board members:
To access the agenda you must be logged in to Google with the boardmembers group email address you registered with the Rotary Board. To find the current and past meeting agendas and minutes, follow these instructions.

Go to Northfieldrotary.org
Under About, click Admin
(Log in to ClubRunner)
Under Board, click Shared Drive
(make sure you're logged in to Google with your boardmembers group email address)
Click Board Meetings
Click 2025 Board Meetings
Click the month
View minutes and agendas
11
Apr.
2026
Film Screening: Join or Die
Apr. 11, 2026 2:00 p.m.

The Rotary Club, the Svoboda Center for Civic Engagement at St. Olaf College, the League of Women Voters of Northfield and Cannon Falls, and the Northfield Public Library, along with other partners, are joining forces to host a free screening of the 2023 documentary film, "Join or Die" at St. Olaf College's Viking Theater. 

Join or Die is a film about why you should join a club — and why the fate of America depends on it. In this feature documentary, follow the half-century story of America's civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking "Bowling Alone" research into America's decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy's present crisis. Flanked by influential fans and scholars — from Hillary Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to Eddie Glaude Jr., Raj Chetty, and Priya Parker — as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly... What can we do about it?

Directed by Rebecca Davis & Pete Davis
93 minutes // English // 2024

The screening will be followed by a discussion. Attendees will also have a chance to learn from local organizations what opportunities they have for you to join. Light refreshments will be provided.

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13
Apr.
2026
RYE Outbound Presentations
Apr. 13, 2026 5:30 p.m.
Our future outbound exchange students will give presentations to our club. All club members, outbound families, inbound students, host families, and High School staff are invited. 
14
Apr.
2026
RYE Team Meeting
Apr. 14, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Northfield Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Team meets monthly for planning and training to support the inbound and outbound students. Contact Youth Exchange Officer Jesse Steed for more information: phone 507-301-6785 or email jessesteed@edinarealty.com.
16
Apr.
2026
Sarah Fortner

Lessons from the Juneau Icefield

Apr. 16, 2026 12:00 p.m.

Sarah Fortner will share lessons from the Juneau Icefield. She will reflect on the 80-year legacy of the Juneau Icefield Research Program (JIRP) and her own decades of expeditionary research experiences and living in rapidly changing landscapes fuels local climate action and sustainability efforts back at Carleton and within our community.

18
Apr.
2026
Community Market Fair
Apr. 18, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Our club has a strong presence at community events, such as the Community Market Fair at the Dundas Dome! Come visit us and learn about climate action, youth exchange, our fundraiser events, and more.
 
For more details, go to the Chamber of Commerce website.
19
Apr.
2026
Paul Harris Birthday
Apr. 19, 2026

Paul Harris (1868-1947) was a Chicago lawyer who founded Rotary International on February 23, 1905, with three other businessmen, creating the world's first service club for fellowship, business ethics, and community service. His idea stemmed from a desire for the camaraderie he missed from his small-town upbringing, leading to a global organization for professional networking and humanitarian work that grew from one club to millions worldwide. Learn more about Paul Harris. 

23
Apr.
2026
Russ Gillette

My Side Hustles

Apr. 23, 2026 12:00 p.m.

How my side hustles got me to the West Coast and into community service. 

24
Apr.
2026
Camp RYLA
Apr. 24, 2026 - Apr. 28, 2026
What is Camp RYLA: The purpose of Camp RYLA is to awaken the leadership potential of high school students. See the Camp RYLA website at www.campryla.org as well as the attached flyer for this year's camp. 

When & Where: Camp begins Friday, April 24, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Camp St. Croix near Hudson, Wisconsin, and ends at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the St. Paul Intercontinental Hotel. From Friday evening to early Tuesday morning, the program takes place at Camp St. Croix. On Tuesday, a bus will take students to the St. Paul Intercontinental Hotel for the Awards Luncheon in conjunction with the St. Paul Rotary Club meeting.

Who should attend: Rotary Clubs from Districts 5960 and 5950 may sponsor students to attend Camp RYLA.  We are planning for 84-100 students this year.  Our programming targets juniors in high school, but we will accept sophomores and seniors.  We can accept up to six students from any particular school and prefer an even match of genders.

Transportation: The Rotary Club is responsible for your students’ transportation from their home to Camp St. Croix on April 24th and from St. Paul to their home on April 28th.  Please note: We do not allow students to drive their own cars to Camp!

Cost: Clubs pay $500 per student sponsored.  There is no cost to the participating students.  Please consider supporting camp by sponsoring a student even if your club has problems recruiting students.  We will find students from other clubs if your club is unable to!

Ways to Support RYLA 2026: 
  • Make a commitment to participate!
  • You can either financially participate by sponsoring a student(s) through the club budget AND/OR Rotarians can make a tax exempt donation directly to Camp RYLA
  • Volunteer before or during RYLA to help make our camp a successful one! 
Resources: 
  • Camp RYLA website: www.campryla.org
  • Rotary International RYLA Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEbaQzCoobk
27
Apr.
2026
RYE Team Meeting
Apr. 27, 2026 11:30 a.m.
Northfield Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Team meets monthly for planning and training to support the inbound and outbound students. Contact Youth Exchange Officer Jesse Steed for more information: phone 507-301-6785 or email jessesteed@edinarealty.com.
12
May
2026
RYE Team Meeting
May 12, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Northfield Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Team meets monthly for planning and training to support the inbound and outbound students. Contact Youth Exchange Officer Jesse Steed for more information: phone 507-301-6785 or email jessesteed@edinarealty.com.
14
May
2026
Board Meeting
May 14, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
The board meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10:30 in the Library room of the Methodist Church.  It is before regular meeting, down the hall from the regular meeting room.  It is attended by the Board Members, who are listed on our website: About Our Club | Rotary Club of Northfield | Rotary Club of Northfield, MN  

General members and visitors are welcome.  The meeting last about 1.5 hours. 
 
Board members:
To access the agenda you must be logged in to Google with the boardmembers group email address you registered with the Rotary Board. To find the current and past meeting agendas and minutes, follow these instructions.

Go to Northfieldrotary.org
Under About, click Admin
(Log in to ClubRunner)
Under Board, click Shared Drive
(make sure you're logged in to Google with your boardmembers group email address)
Click Board Meetings
Click 2025 Board Meetings
Click the month
View minutes and agendas
21
May
2026
Youth Exchange Launch
May 21, 2026 5:30 p.m.
Rotary club members and their families are invited to join our inbound students, host families, outbound students, and their friends and families at the Estenson Event Center to recognize our outbounds and formally send them on their exchange year and also honor our inbounds on their "graduation" from Northfield. Dinner followed by a short program will include introductions and opportunities to support our outbounds as they go abroad this summer and our inbounds as they prepare to return to their home countries.
25
May
2026
RYE Team Meeting
May 25, 2026 11:30 a.m.
Northfield Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Team meets monthly for planning and training to support the inbound and outbound students. Contact Youth Exchange Officer Jesse Steed for more information: phone 507-301-6785 or email jessesteed@edinarealty.com.
09
Jun.
2026
RYE Team Meeting
Jun. 09, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Northfield Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Team meets monthly for planning and training to support the inbound and outbound students. Contact Youth Exchange Officer Jesse Steed for more information: phone 507-301-6785 or email jessesteed@edinarealty.com.
11
Jun.
2026
Board Meeting
Jun. 11, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
The board meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10:30 in the Library room of the Methodist Church.  It is before regular meeting, down the hall from the regular meeting room.  It is attended by the Board Members, who are listed on our website: About Our Club | Rotary Club of Northfield | Rotary Club of Northfield, MN  

General members and visitors are welcome.  The meeting last about 1.5 hours. 
 
Board members:
To access the agenda you must be logged in to Google with the boardmembers group email address you registered with the Rotary Board. To find the current and past meeting agendas and minutes, follow these instructions.

Go to Northfieldrotary.org
Under About, click Admin
(Log in to ClubRunner)
Under Board, click Shared Drive
(make sure you're logged in to Google with your boardmembers group email address)
Click Board Meetings
Click 2025 Board Meetings
Click the month
View minutes and agendas
22
Jun.
2026
RYE Team Meeting
Jun. 22, 2026 11:30 a.m.
Northfield Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Team meets monthly for planning and training to support the inbound and outbound students. Contact Youth Exchange Officer Jesse Steed for more information: phone 507-301-6785 or email jessesteed@edinarealty.com.
09
Jul.
2026
Board Meeting
Jul. 09, 2026 10:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.
The board meets on the second Thursday of the month at 10:30 in the Library room of the Methodist Church.  It is before regular meeting, down the hall from the regular meeting room.  It is attended by the Board Members, who are listed on our website: About Our Club | Rotary Club of Northfield | Rotary Club of Northfield, MN  

General members and visitors are welcome.  The meeting last about 1.5 hours. 
 
Board members:
To access the agenda you must be logged in to Google with the boardmembers group email address you registered with the Rotary Board. To find the current and past meeting agendas and minutes, follow these instructions.

Go to Northfieldrotary.org
Under About, click Admin
(Log in to ClubRunner)
Under Board, click Shared Drive
(make sure you're logged in to Google with your boardmembers group email address)
Click Board Meetings
Click 2025 Board Meetings
Click the month
View minutes and agendas
09
Jul.
2026
Taste of Summer Fest
Jul. 09, 2026 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sample the best offerings from 17 local craft brewers, winemakers, distillers, and cider makers!

https://www.northfieldrotary.org/page/taste-of-summer-fest

14
Jul.
2026
RYE Team Meeting
Jul. 14, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Northfield Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Team meets monthly for planning and training to support the inbound and outbound students. Contact Youth Exchange Officer Jesse Steed for more information: phone 507-301-6785 or email jessesteed@edinarealty.com.
23
Jul.
2026
Dan Rogness

Valley Grove Church History & Survival

Jul. 23, 2026 12:00 p.m.

The two Valley Grove lutheran churches southeast of Northfield started in the late 1800's.  They have survived despite challenges to their ongoing existence, now preserved by the Valley Grove Preservation Society.  You will learn about its history and survival. 

27
Jul.
2026
RYE Team Meeting
Jul. 27, 2026 11:30 a.m.
Northfield Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Team meets monthly for planning and training to support the inbound and outbound students. Contact Youth Exchange Officer Jesse Steed for more information: phone 507-301-6785 or email jessesteed@edinarealty.com.
11
Aug.
2026
RYE Team Meeting
Aug. 11, 2026 7:00 p.m.
Northfield Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Team meets monthly for planning and training to support the inbound and outbound students. Contact Youth Exchange Officer Jesse Steed for more information: phone 507-301-6785 or email jessesteed@edinarealty.com.
24
Aug.
2026
RYE Team Meeting
Aug. 24, 2026 11:30 a.m.
Northfield Rotary Club's Youth Exchange Team meets monthly for planning and training to support the inbound and outbound students. Contact Youth Exchange Officer Jesse Steed for more information: phone 507-301-6785 or email jessesteed@edinarealty.com.

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