2008 Joint Rotary Christmas Party

The Excelsior Rotary Club and the Minnetonka-Excelsior Rotary Club held their 2008 Christmas Party and Charity Gifts Celebration on Tuesday, December 2nd at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.  There were 108 members and guests present from the two clubs.  After socializing and a great dinner our Master of Ceremonies Nick Ruehl welcomed guests and members and kicked-off the program with the wonderful music of the Minnetonka High School Madrigal Singers.  Club Presidents Karen Frazier and Ann Fenger presented checks to this years recipients:  $4000 to STRIVE, $4000 to Teen Challenge, $4000 to Simpson Housing, $4000 to SAVE Suicide Awareness, $2000 to Polio Plus, and $6,378 to ICA.  The evening was concluded by Bob Williams singing one of the Christmas songs that he has written and was accompanied by John Hotvet.  It was a great event and was enjoyed by all.  In Karen Frazier's closing remarks she said, "It is all about 'Service Above Self' and we want to thank everyone that worked to make this event possible.  Thank you, Thank you and Thank you!" 

(Pictured are Karen Frazier, Elaine Love and Kathy Maes - Exectutive Director of ICA)