Notes from September 26, 2017

Posted by Mark Weber
    ARIANA, GABI AND MICHAEL FEYGIN: KIDS HELPING FIGHT CANCER
    With speaking and fundraising skills beyond their years, three youngsters told their story of raising money for the Pinky Swear Foundation and other cancer-fighting organizations.
     
    Ariana, Gabi, and Michael Feygin are ages 12, 10, and 6 respectively, but have already devoted more than four years to their cause, proving you are never too young to accomplish great things. They have already raised more than $120,000 since 2013 with such endeavors as carnivals, lemonade stands, and school events.
     
    Ariana, because of the kids’ work, has won a Prudential Spirit of the Year Award and traveled to Washington, D.C. for honors. The 12-year- old has also started a business, Ariana’s Kitchen, and donates a portion of proceeds to charity.
     
    But the Feygins regard themselves as a trio changing one life at a time. Said Michael: “Together we can change the world.”
     
     
     
     
     
     
    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Milla Molsa, our exchange student from Finland who spent 2011-12 in Eden Prairie, will be visiting Oct. 24. The Steve Rummler Hope Network organization that’s fighting opioid addition has its gala fundraiser Oct. 27; more info is at www.steverummlerhopenetwork.org.
     
    NEW MEMBER INDUCTION: AARON GLASS
    Aaron Glass was inducted as our newest member. His sponsor was Craig Blixrud. Aaron will give his vocational on Oct. 10.  Welcome to the club Aaron!
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    HAPPY FINES
    Bev and Brad Aho were happy to report the birth of their granddaughter. Bob Starr attended a U of M charity golf tournament and ran across a student who had a great memory of meeting Irene Kelly. John Crudele had the busy task of attending a class reunion in Ames, speeding to a speaking engagement, and racing back to his reunion. Jon Melander was happy about attending the attendance-record- breaking Johnnies-Tommies football game Saturday and was also happy about the Tommies’ victory: his son plays for St. Thomas.
     
    VISITORS
    Steve Cwodzinski - Prospective Member
    Lindy Venustus - Rotarian
    Holly Link - Prospective Member
    Student Interns: Rekha Claus and Morgan Blixrud