Next week's speaker is Ezra Krohn, our recently returned exchange student.  Ezra will fill us in on his adventures in Italy.
 
Don't forget that we'll need lots of help Thursday August 7th at the Stockyard Days Parade Hot Dog Feed.  Please arrive at 5:00PM at the Bona Brothers Building, just south of the Dairy Queen on Old Hwy 8.
 
Paul Fournier reminded us that we will be seeing "The Mystery of Irma Vep" at the Jungle Theater on either Wednesday the 1st or Wednesday the 8th of October.  I'll be sending an email soon with details.  You'll be asked to reply with your preference of the 1st or 8th.
 
Cindy Carlson updated us on the progress of our Niger Global Grant Program.  International communications can be a challenge, but Cindy reported that great progress has been made on this water, sanitation and education matching grant.
 
Geoff Hollimon reported that our Echo grant received $3,250 in matching funds.  We'll probably hear more on this in the future.
 
Tim Roche's last day at NBMV Rotary will be August 19th (he's accepted the Lakeville Chamber president position).  Gerry Tietz heard Tim say that he has not had the opportunity to don the birthday hat since he joined the club.  We going to remedy that oversight at our next meeting, when you'll be able to see Gerry and Tim in their hats.
 
Val Johnson still has several openings in the schedule for help at the Rotary Bingo Tent for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the 8th through 10th of August.  The shifts are only two hours long and we want to show our community that Rotarians can be counted on to help out.  Please call Val at 651-491-3364 to find a time slot when you can help.