Speakers
| Speaker | Date | Topic |
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| Dan Korbel | Nov 04, 2026 12:10 PM |
Get to know our new Rotarian!
Dan Korbel has been a member of our Rotary Club for a couple months now, and we've appreciated seeing him at many Wednesday meetings so far, and a Roadside Clean-up and social. We look forward to hearing more from him about what brought him to Ely, his passions, and how he spends his time.
Please RSVP with order from the linked > Grand Ely Lodge lunch menu < with your order to Brian Fritz (our Rotary member & GEL representative) by 10am Wednesday to events@grandelylodge.com. Brian's cell is 308.249.2676 just in case. |
| Mary & Jeff Soderstrom | Nov 11, 2026 12:10 PM |
Boundary Waters Brewing
Mary and Jeff Soderstrom are part of a team of people who are "bullish" on Ely - they are putting their efforts into an exciting new venture to support vibrant restaurant and social life in Ely with a brewing company which will be housed at the Old Depot. Come hear where Mary & Jeff got their start and their enthusiasm for this project.
Please RSVP with order from the linked > Grand Ely Lodge lunch menu < with your order to Brian Fritz (our Rotary member & GEL representative) by 10am Wednesday to events@grandelylodge.com. Brian's cell is 308.249.2676 just in case. |
| David Franks | Nov 18, 2026 12:10 PM |
American Legion Post
David Franks from our local Ely American Legion post will give us an update of what their post is working on.
Please RSVP with order from the linked > Grand Ely Lodge lunch menu < with your order to Brian Fritz (our Rotary member & GEL representative) by 10am Wednesday to events@grandelylodge.com. Brian's cell is 308.249.2676 just in case. AFTER THE MEETING: please stay to help decorate and set-up our Christmasy entry to the Northwoods Partners Christmas tree fundraiser extravaganza. Thank you to Terri Olso & Sandy Warner for organizing this year.
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| No meeting | Nov 25, 2026 |
Thanksgiving
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| Ward Nelson | Dec 02, 2026 12:10 PM |
Rotary Foundation
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| Kelsey Lee & Peter Schamber | Apr 28, 2027 12:10 PM |
New business in Ely - Spring 2027
Ely residents Kelsey Lee and Peter Schamber will speak about a new business they are opening in spring 2027. Kelsey is the owner of Potluck Kitchenware and co-creator of the Chapman Street Block Party. Peter is the Executive Director of the Gardner Humanities Trust and a language educator.
Please RSVP with order from the linked > Grand Ely Lodge lunch menu < with your order to Brian Fritz (our Rotary member & GEL representative) by 10am Wednesday to events@grandelylodge.com. Brian's cell is 308.249.2676 just in case.
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