How about those amazing dogs who help people with disabilities! Shelly Hiemer, the Event Coordinator at Can Do Canines, based in New Hope, MN, will talk about the their comprehensive program to provide those in need with canine companions that help them with everyday tasks. Can Do Canines are deployed to help people with mobility issues and hearing limitations as well as people suffering from diabetes, autism or seizures. In addition to their standard in-home training program, they offer a unique program in four prisons where inmates train the dogs, benefiting both the dogs and the inmates. Please join us for the enlightening presentation.
ShelterBoxUSA is a tremendous program whose mission is to deliver humanitarian relief in the form of equipment and materials that bring shelter, warmth and dignity to people made homeless by natural or other disasters worldwide. This year, District 5950 issued a challenge to students in the district to raise funds for ShelterBox. Every dollar raised by students and any matching contributions from our club (we've committed to match up to $1,000 but are hoping for more) will be matched dollar-for-dollar by the District.
In a brainstorming session a while ago, Krista Kronlokken, one of our marketing interns this year, suggested that we sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts to raise money. You can't get Krispy Kreme' in the area any more. The closest location is in Clive Iowa just outside of Des Moines, which is about 225 miles from Eden Prairie. As a result of the difficulty in getting Krispy Kremes, we think there will be extremely high demand because everyone likes Krispy Kremes and no one can get them.
We are conducting this fundraiser in conjunction with the EPHS Interact Club. This is the first time we've worked with Interact, which is another exciting aspect of this project. Our goal is to sell at least 100 dozen, which would generate about $1,500 in profit for ShelterBox. We hope to match that with funds from our Club, which will then get matched by the District resulting in $6,000 or 6 ShelterBoxes. That would be a very successful fundraiser.
Although there are a number of people involved in this program, it's really being driven by the students. It really cool to see their creativity and enthusiasm for this project.
We'll let you know when the website for ordering doughnuts is up and running. Our deadline is no later than Monday, March 30. Then it will be a matter of placing your own orders and telling your friends, neighbors, relatives and anyone else you know about this great project. Thanks in advance for your support!
Gary Gilbertson, club chairman of the annual Vocational Ethics Day Luncheon, invites each of you to attend this wonderful educational experience. It will be held, as it always is, at the Edina Country Club. We are proud to note that Eden Prairie High School sends the most students every year compared to other clubs that participate. So, please join your fellow Rotarians and EP students for this great meal and inspiring presentation.
Our keynote speaker this year is John Rubischko, a convicted white collar criminal, who will share his story from prison to a life of ethical behavior.
On March 5, Michael Hoyt from Dakota Electric Association came in to talk to us about light and power and energy. He made the point that cell phones have changed a lot in their short life, but light bulbs haven't changed in over 100 years since Thomas Edison invented them. Now, we are beginning to see significant changes with CFL lights, LED lights and other emerging technologies. Michael taught us about the different types of lighting and how they affect energy costs.
Michael's presentation was very informative and was truly appreciated by everyone. Thanks, Michael!
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