Club News
Calvin Keasling (RHS Assistant Principal) introduced our March Student of the Month, Hafsa Haji.  Hafsa was our 2nd student that participated in the District's AVID program (Advancement Via Individual Determination).  AVID is a college preparatory program that helps students reach their full potential.  Hafsa was a very eloquent speaker.  In his introduction, Calvin mentioned that Hafsa's AVID teacher said, "after she graduates, we know we will see her name somewhere".  In addition to being a top student, Hafsa is on the tennis team, volunteers at Dakota County Libraries and also at the South Islamic Center in Rosemount.  She expressed to us the importance of giving back.  Her 2 college choices are the University of Minnesota and Columbia.  Her major will be Chemistry and plans to enter Medical School.   Two issues dear to her heart is the rate of maternal deaths among African-American women and ending female genital mutilation in Somalia.  It was apparent to us that Hafsa will go far in this world.....we look forward to seeing her name in the future.
Today we heard from Shauna & Bryan Joas.  They shared with us the story of Bryan's traumatic accident and his long road of recovery.  Shauna is a teacher in ISD 196 and wrote a book detailing not only Bryan's journey but how she survived during this major life event.  Shauna told us how she began journaling while by Bryan's side for the 88 days he was in ICU and her desire was to write this book for their kids.  I haven't finished the book yet but had to share a favorite picture of Bryan escaping the ICU for some sunshine.  Thank you Shauna & Bryan for this incredible story of strength, hope & faith.
Our snow angels have been busy this winter and this last storm was certainly going to put us to the test.   We had a team of 5 ready to descend on our 2 adoptive Seniors Thursday evening but Lisa and Chris Handley decided earlier in the day to bring out Brutus.  Brutus made light work of the big snow fall.  Chris, Lisa & Brutus spent the rest of the day doing many more driveways.   Now that depicts the Rotary's motto, "Service Above Self".  
Jalen Freeman was our February Student of the Month.  In his opening remarks, RHS Principal, Pete Roback, described Jalen as a very focused and driven student and that Jalen truly believes in the philosophy of service.  Jalen helped start a new and emerging club at RHS, BPA (Business Professionals of America).  Last year, Jalen placed 3rd in the BPA's National competition.  In addition to his studies, Jalen is interning at a Financial Services company out of Edina.  For his post secondary education, Jalen received an early acceptance at Yale where he will focus on Economics with a minor in Computer Science.  It was a pleasure meeting Jalen and we wish him much success in his future.
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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Rosemount
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Rosemount

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 7:30 AM
The Meeting Point
14537 Dodd Blvd
Rosemount, MN 55068
United States of America
Our club meets every Wednesday except the 2nd Wednesday of the month.
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