Service Events
Rotary Reading Partners
- Supporting 3rd grade students through independent reading conferences and building oral language skills by discussion books.
- 1-5 days per week for 30 minutes at a regular time in alignment with the site schedule.
- Training Session: Thursday, January 8, 1:30pm. ASS: 8100 School Rd. Duck Lake Room.
- Details regarding application and background check are online: Reading Partners
Volunteers Needed to Judge DECA Events
- At our meeting on Dec. 18 Salman invited us to participate as judges for upcoming DECA events.
- Events are schedule for: January 9, 25, February 20, March 1, 2, 3 and April 17.
- Please sign up online - DECA Volunteers
- Please email Salman with your questions: 64018492@ep-student.org
PROP Shop Furniture Build
Wednesday, January 28, 4 - 6pm
We're seeking 10-15 volunteers to help assemble kitchen table sets and bed frames for the PROP Shop.
This furniture build will take place on January 28th, starting at 4:00 PM, and should be completed by 6:00 PM.
We will meet at the warehouse, located at 14770 Martin Drive, EP (not the PROP Shop building).
Please bring a power drill or screw gun if you have one.
We'll work in groups of 2 or 3, so it's a good way to connect.
Signup online: PROP Shop Furniture Build
Contact John Steinlicht with any questions: johnstein99@gmail.com
Feed My Starving Children - Food Packing
Tuesday, December 16, 5 - 6:30pm
🎄✨ ’Tis the season for Service Above Self! ✨🎄
We’re packing hope, love, and life-saving meals!
In just a couple of hours, you’ll help pack nutritious meals that will be shipped to children in need across the globe. It’s fast-paced, fun, and deeply meaningful.
What to Expect:
- Laughter, teamwork, and high-energy packing stations
- A chance to make a tangible difference in the fight against hunger
- Community spirit at its best!
Location: 18732 Lake Dr E, Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dress: Casual and comfy—closed-toe shoes recommended
To Register: Send an email to John Steinlicht, johnstein99@gmail.com and let him know that you're coming!
After Option: After we wrap up our holiday service project, let’s keep the spirit going with some fellowship. For those interested, we’ll pick a spot to share the holiday cheer and enjoy a bite together.
Prep & Serve a Meal at the Jeremiah Program
Wednesday, December 10
- What: Prepare and serve food for 40-45 people.
- Who: Jeremiah Program is a national organization with a mission to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children, two generations at a time.
- Where: 1510 Laurel Ave W Minneapolis (Parking Lot, easy access to building).
- When: 4:30 - 6pm (Car pool from the Immanuel parking lot at 3:45 or meet at the site).
- People Needed: 6-7 people needed
More about the Jeremiah Program
To sign up: Email John Steinlicht, johnstein99@gmail.com
Pong Fest 2026
February 1, 1 - 5pm
Leadership Team:
- Lead: Larry Kurzeka, lkurzeka@comcast.net (Larry, photo included, made it to the final rounds last year!)
- Silent Auction: Kim Ross, kim@kimaross.com
- Emcee: Sam Tuna Eicher, sam.tuna.eicher@gmail.com
- Meat Raffle: Mike Thomas, mike@mkthomas.com
- Volunteer Coordinator: Karen Nelson
Volunteers Needed:
Please sign up here: Pong Fest Volunteers
- Assist Kim with the setup and checkout of the Silent Auction
- Table pick up and return from Epic Rentals
- Set-up and take down of tables
- Spillbillies (wiping up water/beer spills).
- Sell Meat Raffle tickets
- Photos
Spread the word!
- Event details are online: https://www.epnoonrotary.org/
page/pong-fest - Event registration is now open.
Silent Auction
- Do you have an item to donate or a friend/business you can ask to donate? Please consider and then share the Pong Fest Silent Auction information!
- Auction Item Donation Ideas: curated wine basket, sports tickets, concert or theatre tickets, golf outing, cabin or resort getaway, gift cards for local establishments, party pack (beer, snacks, etc.), spa gifts (massage, facial manicure).
Service Project - Assemble Dressers for PROP Shop
Wednesday, October 22, 4 - 6pm
Our club members will work in groups of 2 or 3 to assemble dressers. It’s a hands on service project with an opportunity to visit with club members while volunteering. No experience necessary. Each dresser comes with assembly instructions.
Email John Steinlicht, johnstein99@gmail.com, to sign up and/or to submit a question.
NOTE: We will probably MEET AT THE WAREHOUSE (not the PROP Shop): 14700 Martin Drive...but John will confirm when you email him to sign up).
Valley View Road Cleanup
Volunteers Needed For Rib Fest, 2026
SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, June 7, 2026
We need YOU to volunteer and we encourage you to invite your friends & family to volunteer! Past club members and prospective members are also welcome to join us!
There are lots of ways to serve:
- meal serving
- ticket selling
- set up the cooking and serving tents
- clean up
Save the date! We need volunteers! Please invite your friends and family to volunteer.
Questions can be direct to Mike: mike@mkthomas.com
Paper Shredding for PROP Food Shelf
- Welcome people as they come to shred their documents.
- Unload vehicles of documents and place in the shredder.
- Receive donations.
