The coveted trophy went from Jeff Duperon to David Archbold, honoring the fantastic work he and Phil McPeek do to get the next generation hooked on Rotary. Both are legends. 
N- Sheriff Peter Stuhlreyer loves a good national holiday reminder, and today's lineup is a real feast—Let's All Eat Right Day, Chocolate Covered Nuts Day, and Eating Disorder Day. The common theme? EATING!
- Meanwhile, as the country gears up for March Madness, Peter took a peek at the basketball standings. Ohio State University is sitting at 11th in the Big Ten. Excuse me?! OSU alumni Tim Crawford and Phil Lowman—time to cough up some cash for that embarrassment.
- Never one to let things slide, Pete was on a fining spree today. Offenses included:
- Chickens laying eggs too close to Easter (the audacity).
- Kyle Johnson's ongoing protest against barbers.
- Stuart Siegner's once-a-quarter approach to laundry.
- Vince Mattina is planning to squeeze in 27 Jax Car Wash visits before his membership expires.
- David Walker's habit of sending back food like he's a Michelin inspector.
- Paul Haig's commitment to an extensive cardigan collection (Mr. Rogers would be proud).
And finally, let's all mark 2/25/25 as one of our biggest days for giving money—because if there's one thing we do well, it's opening our wallets!
Peter did a good job today raising $170 for our scholarship program,
SPEAKER
We are honored to host a delegation of public librarians from Kazakhstan. The U.S. Congressional Office of International Leadership (COIL) funds the group. COIL works with Rotary International to find Rotary Clubs to host a delegation. Rochester Rotary applied and was approved for this delegation. COIL provides $4,600 to fund this delegation.
Kazakhstan is a country in Central Asia with diverse landscapes, including expansive steppes, majestic mountains, deserts, and lakes. The official language is Kazakh, though Russian is also widely spoken. Kazakh culture is deeply rooted in its nomadic heritage, reflected in art, music, and sports. One of the most significant holidays is Nauryz, which marks the beginning of the new year. Celebrated over several days starting on March 21, March 21 coincides with the spring equinox and is a time of renewal and festivity.