Rotary Club of Ely

Meeting Summary - october 6, 2021 - Meeting 5061

tanner spicer

 
Todd greeted the member at Grand Ely Lodge and via Zoom. 
 
Todd Heiman asked Angela to introduce Tanner Spicer from Voyageur North Outfitters. 
 
He then reviewed the actions of the Board from Monday night, focusing first upon the financials, with balances in each of our funds. He also summarized the Auction/Raffle and its success. The Board is finalizing its grant application for both the Chamber of Commerce and Hidden Valley Ski and Bike for a variety of benches, tables, and other items, expecting a $5,000 grant to assist from the Rotary Foundation funds. We also have committed to ECR two tables and one bench for their garden areas.
 
The Board discussed next year's fundraiser - likely not another auction this soon, but maybe in two years, with a raffle next year and some other kind of fundraiser also. Please give ideas to Board members for part of next month's meeting where we will continue to discuss options.
 

Topics for Today - Tanner Spicer, new Owner of Voyageur North

Tanner reviewed his background, first starting out in the military and his police training and ultimate career in Mendota Heights, retiring this past spring. 
 
He married a German woman while in the military and they together have raised a family and moved now fully to Ely. He spoke of his love for the area, with the need to convince his wife that this was a habitable location, given her previous visits. He worked many early jobs in the tourism industry in Ely while growing up, but never thinking this would be where he would end up. He spoke of his values, his faith, and his approach to his employees, including providing lodging for them at a minimal cost, as well as how he wants them to be part of the business.. 
 
He welcomes input and suggestions, and also described their plans for expansion and development of the site on which the business and other buildings are located. 
 
He is a welcome addition to our community and he will surely be a positive part of our business community.
 
Birthdays: None
 

Members Present:

Banks
Campbell
Fitzgerald
Linkous
Loughery, C.
Loughery, D.
Mairs
Martin
Moore
Musich
Olson
Owens
Przybylski
Sundell
Warner, P.
Warner, S.
 
 
Guest: Tanner Spicer
 
50/50 Drawing - $7 Pot
 
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