Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary

06/08/2026

Get ready for the Detroit Lakes Jaycees 90th annual Northwest Water Carnival

One of the best couple of weeks of the summer is just around the corner, and this Thursday we are getting an exclusive inside look at what is in store for 2026. We are thrilled to welcome Carly K, the 90th Water Carnival Admiral, to our meeting!

She will be sharing all the exciting updates, event lineups, and behind-the-scenes details for this year's landmark celebration. As a community that thrives on our beautiful lakes, the Water Carnival is a highlight of the year, and we can't wait to hear what the Detroit Lakes Jaycees have planned.

Whether you are a lifelong resident, a local business owner, or just love summer at the lake, this is a fantastic program to attend.

📍 Detroit Lakes VFW
🕛 Thursday, June 11 @ Noon
🍽️ Guests, lunch is on us!

06/06/2026

What an incredible night at our 2026 Changing of the Guard!

The party was absolutely fantastic as we gathered to celebrate another wonderful year of service in Detroit Lakes. We handed out some well-deserved awards, shared plenty of laughs, and marked the official transition of our club leadership.

A massive, heartfelt thank you goes out to our outgoing president, Chloe W. Her dedication, energy, and leadership over the past year kept our mission moving forward in so many wonderful ways. We are so grateful for everything you’ve done, Chloe!

We also officially welcomed our incoming president, Ed S., as Chloe handed over the gavel. We are excited for this next chapter and the community service projects we have lined up under Ed's leadership.

I am dropping a handful of photos from the celebration below, but we know there are more out there! If you took any pictures at the event, please share them in the comments of this post so we can collect all the great memories.



Chloe Wessler Jessica Stoen Burhans Brian Merritt Ed Studniski Wayne Pudwill Donovan Schumacher

06/05/2026

What an incredible night at our 2026 Changing of the Guard!

The party was absolutely fantastic as we gathered to celebrate another wonderful year of service in Detroit Lakes. We handed out some well-deserved awards, shared plenty of laughs, and marked the official transition of our club leadership.

A massive, heartfelt thank you goes out to our outgoing president, Chloe W. Her dedication, energy, and leadership over the past year kept our mission moving forward in so many wonderful ways. We are so grateful for everything you’ve done, Chloe!

We also officially welcomed our incoming president, Ed S., as Chloe handed over the gavel. We are excited for this next chapter and the community service projects we have lined up under Ed's leadership.

I am dropping a handful of photos from the celebration below, but we know there are more out there! If you took any pictures at the event, please share them in the comments of this post so we can collect all the great memories.



Chloe Wessler Ed Studniski Donovan Schumacher Jessica Stoen Burhans Brian Merritt Wayne Pudwill

06/04/2026

Tonight, we welcome the next chapter!

This evening, the Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary is hosting our club-only "Changing of the Guard." It is one of our favorite annual traditions where we transition our leadership positions, pass the gavel to our incoming president, and map out our community service goals for the months ahead.

We are pausing to say a massive thank you to our outgoing administration and every single volunteer who stepped up to make our local initiatives successful this year. Because of dedicated neighbors like them, our mission of Service Above Self keeps moving forward.

Reminder: There will be no regular lunch meeting tomorrow, Thursday, June 4.

We will see you all next week on Thursday, June 11 at our usual time and place at the VFW. Until then, learn more about what we do by visiting our page!

dlnoonrotary.com

06/02/2026

A quick scheduling update for our Detroit Lakes neighbors!

If you were planning to join us for lunch this week, please note that we will not be hosting our regular meeting this Thursday.

Our club members are taking some time this week to gather for our internal "Changing of the Guard" celebration.

This is a time for us to look back and celebrate the impact we made together over the last year, thank our outgoing board, and officially welcome our incoming president and leadership team as they prepare to guide our service efforts forward.

We would love to welcome you to a meeting soon! We will return to our normal schedule next week, so please plan to join us on Thursday, June 11.

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06/01/2026

A quick scheduling update for our Detroit Lakes neighbors!

If you were planning to join us for lunch this week, please note that we will not be hosting our regular meeting this Thursday.

Our club members are taking some time this week to gather for our internal "Changing of the Guard" celebration.

This is a time for us to look back and celebrate the impact we made together over the last year, thank our outgoing board, and officially welcome our incoming president and leadership team as they prepare to guide our service efforts forward.

We would love to welcome you to a meeting soon! We will return to our normal schedule next week, so please plan to join us on Thursday, June 11.

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

Celebrating a fantastic year of service!

As we head into the weekend, we are reflecting on all the incredible projects, inspiring guest speakers, and community connections that made this past year so meaningful for the Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary.

Please note that we will not be hosting our regular lunch meeting next Thursday, June 4. Instead, our members are gathering on Wednesday evening for our annual, club-only "Changing of the Guard" ceremony.

This is a special tradition where we celebrate our incoming president and leadership team, while showing our deepest gratitude to the outgoing administration and all the volunteers who poured their hearts into making our community stronger this past year.

We will be right back at it the following week! Mark your calendars to join us as a guest on Thursday, June 11 at our normal time and place.

If you want to read up on our mission and see how you can get plugged into our next chapter, visit our website! dlnoonrotary.com

05/28/2026

Step behind the scenes with us! TODAY, at LUNCH time (AND lunch is on US!)

If you have ever wondered how a service group like the Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary actually gets things done, this week is the perfect time to find out. This Thursday, we are hosting a club business meeting to check in on our local initiatives, review our current community projects, and plan our path forward for the summer.

These meetings are the real engine of our club. It is where our members share fresh ideas, make decisions on where to focus our fundraising efforts, and figure out exactly how we can best serve Detroit Lakes.

No pressure and no long speeches, just a room full of neighbors working together to make a difference. We would love to save a seat for you!

📍 Detroit Lakes VFW
🕛 Today @ Noon
🍽️ First-time guests, lunch is on us!