IT'S OFFICIAL- REGISTRATION IS OPEN and this is the first of its kind Rotary Awareness Day Join us on the hill January 30th at our State Capitol from 9:15 am to 4:45 p.m.. Purpose: To share our Rotary story, and hear from legislators about programs and plans related to Rotary and its values. We have 3 Rotary districts in our state participating. Learn more and register HERE SCHEDULE
9:15 AM
Room opens for socializing and informal meetups. Coffee & tea available.
9:30 AM
Greeting by Rep. Heather Edelson (Rotary Club of Edina).
Topics: Process for introducing and managing a bill through the Minnesota House of Representatives. Example: A Rotary special automotive license plate.
10:00 AM
Option — Public Guided Tour of the Capitol. Free. Lasts 45 minutes.
Meet before the hour at the Capitol Information and Tour Center located in Room 126 on the first floor to the right side of the main (south) entrance.
11:00 AM
Option — Minnesota Senate in Session.
Option to join the public gallery and view.
12:00 PM
Registered guests have a box lunch.
Option—Public Guided Tour of the Capitol departs. Free. Lasts 45 minutes. Meet before the hour at the Capitol Information and Tour Center located in Room 126 on the first floor to the right side of the main (south) entrance.
12:30 PM
Rep. Patty Acomb (Minnetonka Rotary)
Willie Jett, Minnesota Commissioner of Education
1:00 PM
Option — Public Guided Tour of the Capitol departs. Free. Lasts 45 minutes.
Meet before the hour at the Capitol Information and Tour Center located in Room 126 on the first floor to the right side of the main (south) entrance.
2:00 PM
Speaker (TBD)
2:00 PM
Option —Final Public Guided Tour of the Capitol departs. Free. Lasts 45 minutes.
Meet before the hour at the Capitol Information and Tour Center located in Room 126 on the first floor to the right side of the main (south) entrance.
3:30 PM
Option —Minnesota Senate in Session.
Option to join the public gallery and view.
4:45 PM
Room Closes — EVENT ENDS.