Tag Archives: volunteerism

Photos from the January St. Olaf Peruvian Medical Experience trip

February 28, 2007 – 7:51 am

While visiting my favorite house of pain a couple of weeks ago (AKA Professional Drive Dental Group), my dentist, Jerry Appledoorn, told me about his recent trip to Peru. I asked him to send me some photos with a brief explanation:
Our trip this last Jan. involved a medical team of four physicians, three nurses, thirteen [...]

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A Super storyteller

February 25, 2007 – 8:21 pm

Northfield School District Superintendent Chris Richardson did a volunteer shift of reading/storytelling at the Community Volunteer Festival a couple of weeks ago. From the looks on the faces of the kids, he’s evidently not half bad at it. Click photos to enlarge.

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United Way campaign: almost there

February 13, 2007 – 11:37 am

Elizabeth Schott, Executive Director of the Northfield Area United Way, stopped by my corner office at the GBM this morning and gave me a report on the current campaign — it’s 90%+ of the way to meeting the goal.
She was smiling.
So I hopped over to their Donate Online page and kicked some in the e-bucket. [...]

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The WINGS Oasis at Spring Creek Park

January 17, 2007 – 5:05 am

I spotted (L to R) Jim Pokorney, Catherine McBride, and Charlie Cogan scheming at the GBM last week. What were they up to? (Click the images to enlarge.) Jim emailed me the details. I added some links:
As part of the community’s effort to enhance Spring Creek Park, Northfield Rotary is teaming up with WINGS [...]

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Greg Carlson captured, blindfolded, released unharmed

January 13, 2007 – 12:05 am

Greg Carlson’s family, friends, colleagues and fellow Ole alums held a surprise party for him last night at the Northfield Golf Club. He was formally notified that he’s a 2007 recipient of the St. Olaf Alumni Distinguished Service Award (DSA).
   Greg and his wife Nancy were captured near Farmington, blindfolded, and brought to [...]

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Photos: Hunger and Homelessness Awareness in Riverside Park

November 17, 2006 – 9:46 am

A group of hearty souls slept out in plastic bag tents last night in Riverside Park, part of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week.
Each year, one week before Thanksgiving, National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness co-sponsor National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. During this week, a number [...]

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