Donation & Fine LinksDonation & Fine Links Here is the link to donate to The Rotary Foundation. Please remember to log in so you, our club, and our district are given appropriate credit for the donation. Here is the link to donate to the Apple Valley Rotary Scholarship Foundation. This is our club's foundation. Here is the link to pay happy fines. Please note that this is not how you would give money to either The Rotary Foundation or to Apple Valley Rotary Scholarship Foundation. |
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Projects We're Passionate About: YouthPROJECTS WE'RE PASSIONATE ABOUT: YOUTHWe believe that children are our future. A number of our service projects and many of our donation dollars focus on youth - particularly kids right here in Apple Valley.
Have ideas for more ways for us to get involved with youth in Apple Valley? We’d love to hear them! Contact us today. |
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2024 Events
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Burnsville YMCA - Project Grant PresentationBurnsville YMCA - Project Grant Presentation The Apple Valley Rotary Scholarship Fund awarded the Burnsville YMCA a $1,500 Rotary Project Grant for their work with students and children through their programs. The Apple Valley Rotary Club and Apple Valley Rotary Scholarship Foundation are proud to support our local community.  |
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Apple Valley Rotary Service Project - Days for Girls
March 23, 2022 - Apple Valley Apple Valley Rotarians, friends and family gathered to counter the effects of health challenges, stigmatization and absenteeism by supporting Days for Girls. More information can be found daysforgirls.org.  |
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Apple Valley MidWinter Fest
Thanks to everyone who came out to volunteer and celebrate MidWinter Fest. Apple Valley Rotary was a proud sponsor! Congrats to our raffle winner, who walked away with the $275 prize!
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Chili Feed to End Polio
Chili Feed and Silent Auction to End Polio!Thanks to everyone who attended our Chili Feed to End Polio!
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Polio Plus Fundraiser
APPLE VALLEY ROTARY CLUB PolioPlus Fundraiser 2021 There is no cure, but Polio is preventable with a vaccine. The Apple Valley Rotary Club is raising money to help eradicate Polio. Our Foundation has approved up to a $5,000 match towards money raised for this effort. We are close to eradicating polio, but we need your help! Rotarians have helped immunize more than 2.5 billion children against Polio in 122 countries. For as little as $3.00, a child can be protected against this crippling disease for life. Your gift to the PolioPlus Fund is a gift to the children of the world. Please consider making a donation by clicking the link below or mail a check to Apple Valley Rotary Club, PO Box 240551, Apple Valley MN 55124 With your help we can end Polio for good. You can still support our efforts to eradicate Polio here.
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Jamaican Dental ProjectJamaican Dental Project UpdateThe car raffle funds go to things like this. Thank all of you for your support in making a difference locally and internationally. Patrick Shannon sent us this picture. Look in the top right corner of the device. It was donated from the clubs funds. |
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Apple Valley High School Fab LabApple Valley High Fab Lab Visit |
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Days for Girlsdays for girlsHelp us ring in International Women's Day with our first ever Days for Girls event. We'll be creating re-usable sanitary kits to help girls around the world manage their periods. The event will be on March 7 from 5-7pm at the Apple Valley Senior Center. Why does this matter? The kits we make “have become a stigma eraser, a confidence builder, and a girl-power enabler.” A study in Bangladesh showed that 40% of girls reported missing at least one day of school a month due to menstruation. Days for Girls Kits build confidence and serve as a gateway to open vital conversations around health, safety, and leadership. Details are still being determined, but add this to your calendar, now! For more information, email DaysForGirlsAppleValleyRotary@gmail.com
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Santa Visits Annual Gift WrapSanta visits annual gift wrapEarlier this month, we raised money, bought, and wrapped gifts through 360 communities' Armful of Love. We enjoyed each others company at our annual holiday/wrapping party, and even got a surprise visit from Santa (he brought chocolate!). What a great night!
 Tasha Wells, Santa (similarity to John Dusek is uncanny), and Karen Kirkman
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A visit from future Rotarian MayaA Visit from Future Rotarian, Maya |
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Interact Students Recognized at State of the CityInteract Students Recognized at State of the CityApple Valley High School's Interact Club was recognized at Mayor Mary's State of the City. We are so proud of the work they have been doing! Thank you, Robert Braun, for getting their club started this year!
.JPG) Interact Club students with Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland, Jane Berenz, Robert Braun, Michael Bolsoni, and Eva Cheney-Hatcher
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Apple Valley Rotary Members at Rotary International Conference-Seoul, KoreaDistrict Governor Tim Murphy (right), President-Elect Jari Hamlin (center) and Jerry Hamlin(right) at the RI Conference in Seoul. |
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Highway Cleanup a SuccessHighway Cleanup a Success
Thank you to our members Tom Goodwin, Roger Huber, Jon Rechtzigel, Scott Ramsdale, and Merv Nordstrom - and to Mark Bodin and his kids (not pictured) for cleaning up McAndrews on Wednesday. It looks great! Sorry you weren't allowed to play with the heavy machinery.
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Opening Ceremony at RI Conference-Seoul, KoreaOpening Ceremony At RI Conference-Seoul, Korea
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May Students of the MonthMay Students of the Month
Congratulations to our May students of the month from Falcon Ridge, Valley, and Scott Highlands Middle Schools.
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AVHS Students Earn STRIVE ScholarshipsAVHS Students Earn STRIVE Scholarships
Congratulations to some very talented AVHS students on earning STRIVE Scholarships from Rotary. You deserve it! Best of luck on your future endeavors!
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AVHS' "The Diamonds" Robotics Team VisitsAVHS' "The Diamonds" Robotics Team Visits
On Wednesday, we had a visit from one of Apple Valley's Robotics Teams - The Diamonds. What amazing work these students are capable of! Click the link to see what their robot can do.
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AVHS LinkedIn WorkshopAVHS LinkedIn Workshop
Apple Valley Rotarians Robert Braun, Jessica Fields, and Eva Cheney Hatcher mentored students in the Apple Valley High School STEM program, helping them set up accounts on LinkedIn. Just one of the many ways AV Rotary connects with community youth.
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Apple Valley Rotarian Named Senior of the MonthApple Valley Rotarian named Senior of the Month |
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360 Communities President & CEO Visits Apple Valley Rotary360 Communities President & CEO Visits Apple Valley Rotary
Sal Mondelli (left), President and CEO of 360 Communities, will be handing off his role to Jeff Mortensen (center/right) at the end of 2016. Both men were guests and speakers at the Apple Valley Rotary meeting this week. Also shown are Eva Cheney-Hatcher, President, and Rotary member Gwen Aaberg, Administrative Manager for 360 Communities.
360 Communities posted a news release on its website, which includes the following excerpt: 360 Communities President & CEO Sal Mondelli has announced that he will retire at the end of 2016. The board of directors has approved the promotion of Chief Operating Officer Jeff Mortensen to President & COO, effective immediately, with a transition plan for him to succeed Mondelli as CEO later this year. “Sal has been instrumental in ensuring 360 Communities’ long-term sustainability and in positioning this incredible community resource for greater impacts in the years ahead,” said Board Chair Samuel Edmunds. “He will leave behind a legacy of open communication, positive leadership, and organizational growth.” |
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Feed My Starving Children Mega-PackFeed My Starving Children Mega-Pack
 On February 1st the Apple Valley Rotary Club participated in the Feed My Starving Children South Metro Meal Pack being held at the former Rainbow Foods. During our two hour shift, we helped to pack 978 boxes containing 211,248 meals which is enough to feed 579 kids feed for a whole year. Thank you to all the Rotarians who helped out!
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Salvation Army of RotariansSalvation Army of Rotarians A small "army" of AV Rotarians volunteered to "Ring the Bell" for the Salvation Army at the AV Walmart. President Eva Cheney-Hatcher and clubmember Paul Heil smiled for the camera during the "changing of the guard" from one hour to the next. In all, 8 Rotarians spent the day volunteering. This is an annual event for Apple Valley Rotary spearheaded by Merv Nordstrom. With bright sunshine and warm temperatures, it was a BEAUTIFUL day in Minnesota to be vounteering and giving back to the community! |
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Apple Valley Ford Lincoln Presents Check for Polio PlusApple Valley Ford Lincoln Presents Check for Polio Plus
On October 24th, as part of our Apple Valley Rotary fund raiser/raffle and in acknowledgement of World Polio Day, Apple Valley Ford donated $50 to Polio Plus for every car sold that day. They sold 20 cars, and donated $1,000. This donation will be matched by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 2:1, which results in a total donation to Polio Plus of $3,000. Apple Valley Ford has been an incredible partner with Apple Valley Rotary in our annual fundraiser, and this year went above and beyond with their Polio Plus donation. Pictured left to right are: Mark Matijasevich-Apple Valley Ford Sales Manager and Rotarian, Chris Gulbrandson- President of Apple Valley Ford, Eva Cheney-Hatcher- President of Apple Valley Rotary, and Bill Tschohl- Rotarian. |
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November 2015 Students of the MonthNovember 2015 Students of the Month
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Apple Valley Rotary Thanks Bill Tschohl for Commitment to Polio EradicationApple Valley Rotary Thanks Bill Tschohl for Commitment to Polio Eradication Apple Valley Rotary announced that it will make a $2,000 donation to Polio Plus in honor of Club Member Bill Tschohl. The announcement was made during District Governor Tim Murphy's visit to the Club. |
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Apple Valley Rotary Donates 4,000 Books to Literacy ProgramsApple Valley Rotary Donates 4,000 Books to Literacy ProgramsBusy morning at Apple Valley Rotary Club meeting. We collected 4000 children's books for ELL and Headstart in District 196, spearheaded by member Sharon LaComb.
.JPG) Everyone pitched in to put Rotary stickers on each book so that kids will know that Rotary cares about them! Some members also did the "heavy lifting" getting the books to the meeting for "processing" and then off again for "delivery"
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Teaming with Rosemount Rotary ClubTeaming with Rosemount Rotary Club
 Apple Valley Rotary Club teamed with Rosemount Rotary Club to purchase a commercial refrigerator for the Rosemount Family Resource Center.
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Kevin Braun receives Literacy Award in recognition of his donationKevin Braun receives Literacy Award in recognition of his donationKevin Braun, son of Apple Valley Rotarian Robert Braun, received the Literacy Award this morning at our weekly meeting. Apple Valley Rotary collected over 4000 books to donate to ELL and Headstart programs in District 196. Kevin heard about the project and wanted to donate some of his very own books. If this isn't the definition of heartfelt giving, I don't know what is! For his generosity, Kevin received recognition from Rotary.
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Vino in the Valley Road TripVino in the Valley Road Trip
Rotary Members, spouses, and friends enjoyed a beautiful day for the road trip to Vino in the Valley.
Ready to head back, and do it again Next Year!
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