Unfortunately, for reasons we all know too well, it is going to be impossible to have our annual TASTE of Elk River event this year.
It is in our nature, as Rotarians, to keep an optimistic outlook when confronted by challenges so we will press on to make our 2021 the best ever.
The Taste of Elk River is a community-based event hosted by the Elk River Rotary to bring local dollars to local nonprofits through an evening full of tasting a variety of wines, beer, and delicious local cuisine! Our Taste would not be a success without the support from area business sponsorships.
Sponsorships support the Elk River Rotary's mission to inspire leaders with passion, serve humanity, strengthen youth for tomorrow's leadership, and enhance lives in the world.
This coming year, it is our goal to raise $40,000 to make an even bigger difference in the lives of Elk River citizens and families through healthy nonprofits; by helping them continue the important services they each provide through dollars raised by the Taste event.
Seeking Sponsors at the Following Levels:
Signature Sponsor $7,500 Company logo on Event poster, Rotary website, Rotary Facebook post, and tickets Name/logo etched in drinking glasses; Table set up to distribute glasses at entrance with your representatives Name listed in press releases as a “Signature Sponsor” *Full-page program ad – program given to all attendees (full-color ad size 3.75” wide x 6.5“tall). Company logo on cover of program Company logo on outdoor yard sign at Taste location Radio Spots on BOB FM 106 “We Sponsor the Taste” display poster
Platinum Sponsor $5,000 Company logo on Event poster, Rotary website, Rotary Facebook post, and tickets Name Listed in Press Releases as a “Platinum Sponsor” *Full-page program ad – program given to all attendees (black ink only ad size 3.75” wide x 6.5“tall) Company logo on cover of program Company logo on outdoor yard sign at Taste location Radio Spots on BOB FM 106 “We Sponsor the Taste” display poster
Gold Sponsor $2,500 Name listed on poster, Rotary website, Rotary Facebook post Company logo on inside program, listed as a Gold Sponsor Company logo on outdoor yard sign at Taste location *Half-page program ad - program given to all attendees (black ink only ad size 3.75” wide x 3” tall) Radio Spots on BOB FM 106 “We Sponsor the Taste” display poster
Silver Sponsor $1,000 Name listed on poster, Rotary website, Rotary Facebook post *Third-Page Program Ad - program given to all attendees (black ink only ad size 3.75”wide x2” tall) Company logo on outdoor yard sign at Taste location Radio Spots on BOB FM 106 “We Sponsor the Taste” display poster
Bronze Sponsor $500 Name Listed on poster, Rotary website, Rotary Facebook post *Third-Page Program Ad - program given to all attendees (black ink only ad size 3.75” wide x 2” tall) “We Sponsor the Taste” display poster
Local Hero $250 Poster, Rotary Website, Rotary Facebook post “We Sponsor the Taste” display poster Name listed in program.
Questions please call: Dirk Barrett at 763-954-1471, Jeffrey LaBarre at 763-260-4127 or Amanda Othoudt at 763-635-1042
Rotary Club of Elk River
Thank you for your generous donation of $1,296.00 to The Dictionary Project which we received on January 6, 2020
Your support makes it possible for students in Sherburn County to receive a dictionary for their own personal use that they will be able to use for a lifetime. For some children, this may be the very first book that they have owned. You are truly making a difference in their lives by giving them such an important tool.
Our goal is to reach every third grade student in the United States and you are helping us make this possible. So far this school year, we have reached an estimated 1,281,480 students. Cumulatively, we have been able to reach an estimated 32,975,281 students. Of these, 3,720 were sponsored by the Rotary Club of Elk River
With Gratitude,
The Dictionary Project
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KARE 11 STORY - Click the image for the story.
The Tom McNair Memorial Benches....on the river he loved.
Thomas Jay McNair
March 3, 1955 - June 26, 2012
IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR FELLOW ROTARIAN
Thomas McNair, VP and Director of Lending. Thomas graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He attended the Minnesota School of Banking at St. Olaf in 1981. The Minnesota Bankers Association Commercial Lending Graduate School at the University of Oklahoma in 1987 and Graduate Schoool of Banking at the University of Wisconsin in Madison in 1995. Tom worked at the First Bank Minneapolis from 1977 to 1978 in the sales finance department. From 1978 to 2004, he worked with First National Bank of Elk River in various roles, including Executive Vice President/Manager of Lending. From 2004 to the present, Tom has been the Director of Lending for The Bank of Elk River. Tom has served on various civic boards including ELK RIVER ROTARY, Elk River EDA Finance Committee, Elk River Area Arts Alliance and The Elk River United Way.
Tom loved everything to do with nature and the outdoors. His appreciation for all plants, animals, lakes and rivers was immense. He loved to work and play hard. He loved tree cutting, working around the house, golf, cribbage, Tuesday night pool, wood carving, playing the harmonica and piano. He was a great storyteller. He loved games and always played to win.
He was by far the most proud and honored to be the father of his sons - Adam and Andrew. His happiest times were spent together as a family.
Tom and Mary started dating in 10th grade and married in 1975. They loved to do many things together, including biking, golfing, canoeing, going out to eat, cross country skiing, going to Ottertail, vacationing, sharing anniversaries with Jim and Kathy, tubbing with Bev and Dale, throwing Labor Day island parties, early morning coffee by the river, campfires, and spending time with family and friends. He was the best son, husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. We love Tom with all our hearts and will miss him with all of our being!
Click this link to see some of the many contributions Tom made to our club and our community.
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You’ll enjoy the fellowship and become involved in projects that make the community a better place.
Rotarians meet weekly at 12:05 PM at the Pizza Ranch in Elk River The meetings include lunch, paid for through dues or individually, announcements, and an interesting program by persons and organizations from our community.
Rotarians are business and professional leaders who take an active role in their community, while enriching their personal and professional lives.
The Rotary International has 1.2 million members serving communities in 160 countries.
It has a Rotary Foundation that finances projects throughout the world.
For more information or joining, visit:www.elkrivermnrotary.org.
Service Above Self
Elk River, MN 55330-1076
United States of America