

Celebrating Two Amazing Years
On June 24, 2023, our Global Travelers gathered in person (in New Brighton, MN) and on zoom to celebrate. We shared drinks, food, laughter, memories, and success stories. In the spirit of the Four Way Test, we built goodwill and better friendships.

Let’s Talk Trash
From October 25 through November 30, our club is participating in an environmental service project demonstrating than even seemingly small acts can make a big difference. Member Barb Hansen is leading the effort. Below is her presentation from our recent meeting.

Fighting Liver Cancer in Egypt
In the fall of 2022, Rotary Global Travelers formed a partnership with Cairo Elite Rotary Club in Egypt. Together we wrote a grant to provide a specialized treatment for liver cancer patients and to train nurses to treat these patients.

Guatemala Service – Playground with Safe Passage
Member Peter Kaurup describes a Rotary service trip to Guatemala with a primary focus of interacting with the Safe Passage/Camino Seguro operation in Guatemala City and visits to Antigua and Santiago Atitlan.

Rwanda – Gorillas (wow!) and So Much More
Associate Member Jelan Heidelberg describes a recent trip to Rwanda. She and her husband trekked to see the gorillas and learned about the culture and history of this tiny country.

Travel Tip: Packing Light
Experienced travel advisor Rick Steves says: “On your trip you’ll meet two kinds of travelers: those who pack light and those who wish they had.” We summarize some valuable advice for packing light from a couple experts.