Alexandria Rotary Club

Foundation Example

A Rotary Foundation matching grant allowed Rotarians in the Philippines to launch a dietary campaign geared toward local youngsters in Mandaluyong City. Through the program, Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Mandaluyong are improving the daily nutrition of underprivileged students by ensuring they receive a healthy breakfast. Proper nourishment allows students to focus on their studies rather than their stomachs.

Each year, Alexandria Rotary members contribute to the Rotary Foundation which enables Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty.

Volunteers Needed

Mike Unrein is looking for concession workers and scorekeepers for the Alexandria Rotary Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament on March 31st. Please email Mike if you are able to help out.

Runestone Museum

In 2008, 50 years will have passed since the Runestone Museum opened it's doors in 1958. The museum's Julie Blank visited the Alexandria Rotary Club to update the club on upcoming events and developments leading up to this milestone.

Recent positives include the acquisition of land adjacent to the museum and a successful "Night at the Museum" fund drive which will soon yield a new entrance. Julie also said that they are aiming to host more weddings, reunions and meetings in the future.

In AAA's TourBook for Minnesota, the museum is listed as "a little gem, not to be missed".

5 Questions with Alex. Rotarian John Cosco

1. What high school did you attend and what is the school mascot? St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, OH.  The Mascot/Team name was the Bombers.

2. Where did you go for your last vacation? Branson, Missouri.

3. If you could meet anyone for dinner (past or present) who would it be? My wife!

4. What book are you currently reading? An Instance of the Fingerpost by Iain Pears

5. What cd is mostly likely to be playing in your car?  Something from the Beach Boys, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, or something classical.

John Cosco is an administrator for the Community Behavioral Health Hospital in Alexandria. The hospital is operated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, State Operated Services, Adult-Mental Health. Jim has been a health services administrator for 35 years.

Beetles Baseball

Greg Huss introduced the new General Manager of the Alexandria Beetles, Shawn Reilly, and the new Assistant General Manager, Karl Hoium. Shaun and Karl shared their history prior to the Beetles and the expectations they have for the upcoming season. As always, a Beetles game will provide an inexpensive and fun outing for the entire family.

The management team is ensconced in recruiting process right now and are pleased to be bringing on three outstanding players from Western Carolina University. The Beetles are thrilled that pitcher Drew Saberhagen and first basemen Jonathan Greene will be returning to Alexandria and Northwoods League baseball this summer.