PROGRAM
16 members, including 4 on Zoom, heard Josh Callahan deliver his classification talk. An Omaha native, Josh migrated north as a young man, first to college at Iowa State, majoring in English Lit and then to the Twin Cities in pursuit of a career and of Erin Ryan (daughter of former FCH Rotarian Dave Ryan), who he married. After a few occupational changes he settled into mortgage lending, advancing to his present post as VP at Cross Country Mortgage. He and Erin settled in Fridley in 2005 and have three children. He enjoys reading, University of Nebraska football, fishing, youth sports coaching, travel, and volunteers with the Fridley Police Advisory Council as well as FCH Rotary’s STRIVE program as a mentor. Welcome Josh!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bob Tholkes updated on further contacts with Ensenada Califia Rotary club in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico, about a possible Rotary Global Grant project in cooperation with Homes of Hope International, which builds residential housing in several countries. Receipt of the Ensenada club’s decision to commit to participate is expected shortly.
REMINDERS
Greg Schraufnagel reminded that The Refuge golf course has been reserved for the next Golf Classic, on July 19, 2021. Save the date, line up your foursome, and spread the word! The event’s site at https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/2020-fridley-columbia-height-rotary-golf-classic
Speaker on April 14: Dave Rudolph, Director, Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA)