Rolette City Info

Rolette Area Development Assn.

Pres - Lee Rahn lrahn@lycos.com 701-246-3617

Sec.- Duane Crawford

Treas. - Gary Linson

Development - Lee Rahn and Gary Linson

Spirit - Grace Brown and Lorinda Beck

Sr. Rep - Lois Hesford and Cilia Rahn

Youth Rep. - Jimmy Gilje and Alex Brown

June 2010

Newsletter of the Rolette Area Development AssociationThe RADA Executive Committee met at 7pm on Tuesday the 6th of July at Valle Lutheran Church in Rolette.
The following persons were present: Lee Rahn (president), Gary Linson (treasurer and membership), Celia Rahn and Lois Hesford (senior Committee), Janie Jung (welcome committee), Grace Brown and Lorinda Beck (spirit committee)
Concerned Citizens   Joel Davis from All for Christ Youth Group and Ebenezer Lutheran Church, and Pete Solberg.

The Meeting was called to Order by Lee Rahn.
The minutes were reviewed, changes made and accepted by the group.

The Treasurers Report:
Gary Linson gave the report for June 2010. The only bill for July so far will be the contribution to the RV signs of $200.00

THe Spirit Committee Report:
This report was a joint effort by Lorinda Beck and Grace Brown. The Award for the RADA spirit award (ie Yard of the month) goes to Al and Gloria Azure. Check out the side and backyard of this wonderful couple. Thanks for the hard work on keeping Rolette looking good. The winners of this award win a RADA supper and the honor of the sign being placed in their yard for the month. August winners will be announced at the August RADA supper.

The August RADA supper is going to be on the 9th of August. It will be held in the park and will be the "Community Block Party". This is our third annual event so please bring a dish to pass, a lawn chair to sit in and a yard game to share. Come and enjoy Pulled Pork Sandwiches with our neighborhood potluck specialties! We plan on having ladder golf, bache (sp?) ball, horse shoes, volley ball, basketball and swimming will also be available. We will end the evening with a small fire pit and campfire songs. So bring your voices and favorite songs to share!!!!! We will see you there!

Senior Committee
Lois Hesford reported on the small "park" sitting area that is being developed beside the Gurr Building across the street from the Post Office. There is a new addition to the benches placed there, a lattice and flower pot combo. It's quite attractive! Check it out! There have been a few days of lemonade sales taking place there by the youngsters in town.

Development Committee
There is nothing new to report.   Gurr Building ...Still waiting for the water to recede in the basement to finish the work down there. Sign is in the window for all to see.

Youth Committee
Nothing to report. No Youth Present at the meeting.

Welcome Committee
Janie Jung Reported to have welcome 3 new families into the community. Welcome all!

Old Business.... covered in Committee reports

New Business

1) RADA suppers need more roasters that are in working order. Motion made to throw out the ones not working and purchase three more. Made by Lois and Seconded by Lorinda. Vote and motion passed.

2) Lorinda shared there is a need for Norwegian Items to be on display at the 1St Monthly International Day on July 20th at the New Nursing Home In Rolette. Please contact Lorinda Beck at the Home for more information. They are planning on having traditional foods served that day and would like to have items on display as well.

3) ALSO Watch for upcoming Pie Social and other events at the Nursing Home that the Public is invited and welcomed to attend.   There was a chocolate fondue party early in July... ask to find out how it went!!!

Meeting adjourned

RADA Suppers
AUgust 9th    BLOCK Party   RADA will provide the meat, coffee, juice, and paper products. Potluck for everything else.
September: Salem Mennonite Youth Group
October:
November: Rolette Community Care Center
December:
January 2011: Dollars for Scholars
February 2011:

Enjoy the day, Grace

RV Park - Call the Tesoro for reservations 246-2491. $12 per day or $200 per month. 8 lots with water, sewer and electric. Phone and cable available.

Rolette Country Club - 9 Hole Golf Course

Wildlife Club - Meet the 2nd Wed of each month at the Rolette Memorial Hall. Board members are Andy Havig, Dale Beck, Sonia Casavant, Nathan Casavant, Keith Strong and Rick Roach.