Clubs & Organizations

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WHEATLAND WHEATIES 4-H CLUB

Contact: JoAnn Erickson - 952-200-1922

WEBSTER WILLING WORKERS 4-H CLUB

Contact: Leon Meger 952-200-1928

Kids complete hands-on projects in areas like health, science, agriculture and citizenship, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles.

COMMON GROUND GARDEN CLUB Contact: Lucy Kuchinka - 507-649-1079

Established in 2001, the club meets monthly throughout the year. In the summer months they visit gardens, and in the winter they work on garden projects. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month.

CZECH HERITAGE CLUB

Contact: Vi Chromy - 952-758-7505

A social club with the purpose of preserving the Czech culture. They hold regular meetings and events in the area which include Czech films, a talk on researching genealogy and community picnics. New members are welcome.

DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865 BARBARA BURII TENT #24

Contact: Sherry Harbal 507-676-0046

Members are daughters, granddaughters and great granddaughters of honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who served in the Union Army, Navy, or Marine Corps and Revenue Cutter Service during the rebellion of 1861-65, and those who died or were killed while serving in the armed services of the Union between April 12, 1861 and April 9, 1865.

Members have the opportunity to preserve their Civil War heritage for posterity while honoring and revering their Civil War ancestry, and promoting patriotism.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

Contact: Marguerite Moran – 507-744-3977

A group of volunteers who share a commitment for a strong library system. The Friends assist with events and lead fundraising efforts to enhance library programming.

GOLDEN AGERS

Contact: Don Rezac – 507-744-2408

Social club for senior citizens. Meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Lonsdale Crusader Civic Center, 116 Alabama St. SE.

At 12:30 p.m. the group plays cards and bingo, which is then followed by a meal from an area business.

LONSDALE AMBASSADORS, INC.

Contact: Karmin Stanley, President - 612-750-1032 lonsdaleambassadors@hotmail.com lonsdaleambassadors.com

Gives youth an opportunity to make an impact on their community and their future. The Ambassadors represent Lonsdale at various community events, fundraisers and more, gaining leadership skills and volunteer experience while forming friendships and creating lasting memories!

The coronation is held the first Saturday in August, leading off the annual Lonsdale Community Days festival the following weekend. The program is open to boys and girls entering first and second grade (Little Ambassadors), fifth and sixth grade (Junior Ambassadors) and young women going into their junior or senior year in high school (Miss Ambassadors).

LONSDALE AREA LIONS CLUB Contact: Al Sevcik - 507-744-5132

The Lonsdale Lions Club is a service club organization helping to make the community a better place to live. The club hosts two pancake breakfast fundraisers each year and operates the concession stand at Jaycee Park.

Over the years they have donated to local Easter Egg Hunts, provided scholarships, contributed to the Veterans Memorial project, gave dictionaries to third graders, organized the Lonsdale Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, and filled family sandboxes, to name a few.

The club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Lonsdale American Legion Club. New members welcome.

LONSDALE AMERICAN LEGION POST #586

507-744-2387 alpost586.webs.com

An organization for all veterans serving the community, state, and nation. Legion meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Lonsdale American Legion, 115 Second Avenue NW. All veterans are welcome to join.

Special nights at the Legion include Bar Bingo every Saturday. The grill is open to all from 5-8 p.m. Friday and Saturdays.

The Legion Hall is available for rent.

LONSDALE AMERICAN LEGION POST #586 AUXILIARY

507-649-0304

The Auxiliary is made up of the wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters of veterans, and supports the American Legion and honors the sacrifice of those who serve.

It meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, September through June at the Lonsdale American Legion, 115 Second Ave. NW.

LONSDALE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Contact: Executive Director, Shanna Gutzke-Kupp - 507-744-4962 info@lonsdalechamber.com www.lonsdalechamber.com

The mission of the Lonsdale Chamber of Commerce is to bring value to area businesses by facilitating opportunities for growth through education, networking and community involvement.

The Chamber is a voluntary membership organization of of businesses, organizations, and individuals wanting to help build and promote the Lonsdale area.

The Chamber was established in 2004 after being known as the Lonsdale Area Commercial Club since 1989, and today has more than 80 business and individual members.

LONSDALE COMMUNITY DAY COMMITTEE

Contact: Shanna Gutzke-Kupp - 507-744-4962 info@lonsdalechamber.com www.lonsdale communitydays.com

The committee meets throughout the year to plan and coordinate the city’s annual festival held in August. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to attend and contribute.

LONSDALE GIRL SCOUT TROOP 25432

Contact: Kelly Vikla - 507-744-2031

Empowers girls and promotes compassion, courage, confidence, character, leadership, entrepreneurship, and active citizenship through activities involving camping, community service, learning first aid, and earning badges by acquiring practical skills.

Achievements are recognized with various special awards, including the Girl Scout Gold, Silver and Bronze awards. New members always welcome.

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LONSDALE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Contact: Josh Rickert - 952-200-1799 lonsdale.kofc@gmail.com

The world’s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. The fraternal benefit society is dedicated to providing charitable services, promoting Catholic education and Catholic public policy positions, and actively defending Catholicism in various nations.

LONSDALE SCOUTS

Scouting divisions are Cub Scouting for boys and girls ages 7 to 11 years, Boy Scouting for boys ages 11 to 18, and Venturing for young men and women ages 14-21.

SCOUTING BSA TROOP 327 & VENTURE CREW 327

Contact: Scott Pelava - 612-282-5954 spelava.rhd.nsbsa@gmail.com

Scouting BSA’s goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations.

CUB SCOUT PACK 327

Contact: Steve Hilligoss, Cubmaster 952-818-6949 stevehilligoss78@gmail.com Lonsdalecubscouts@gmail.com

Cub Scouts learn new things, discover and master new skills, gain self-confidence, and develop strong friendships. Cultivating a love and appreciation of the outdoors and outdoor activities are key elements.

Primary activities include games, camping, woodcrafts, first aid, aquatics, hiking and sports.

LONSDALE SKYWARN

Contact: Mike Walters - 612-240-9982

When severe storms are possible, volunteers help spot and keep track of potential thunderstorms and tornadoes. Reports are sent to the National Weather Service so that it has ground truth information to warn the public.

Spotting provides ground information and localized conditions that the NWS might not otherwise be aware of. They typically report events, such as structures hit by lightning, rotating wall clouds, funnel clouds — or conditions that exceed specific thresholds, such as extremely strong winds, significant hail, or very heavy rainfall. New members are welcome.

LONSDALE SNOWIZARDS

Contact: Rick Motz LonsdaleSnoWizards@hotmail.com

This snowmobiling club participates in a variety of activities and is focused on community involvement. It’s involved in a long list of activities, including organizing snowmobile safety training, certification classes and road tests, as well as the set-up, grooming, and break down of the trail system each year. It also hosts riding events, and organizes fundraisers for scholarships and grooming equipment.

LONSDALE YOUTH BALL

Contact: Mike Jirik 507-744-3511 info@LonsdaleAthletics.com lonsdaleathletics.com

This volunteer organization arranges the Lonsdale Little League teams and coaches for both summer baseball and softball. Boys and girls ages 4 through sixth grade are eligible to play on one of the several age-level teams. Registration is held in March.

MOMS CLUB

Contact: Melanie Schmidt – 651-675-8130 momsclublonsdalearea @hotmail.com

For stay-at-home moms who need to get out every once in a while. The MOMS Club of the Lonsdale Area organizes weekly playgroups, monthly mom’s night out, and mom’s night in with the kids.

PHEASANTS FOREVER

Rice County – 507-403-9846 ricecounty.pheasantsforever.org LeSueur County – 612-232-9676 minn.fowler@gmail.com

A nonprofit grass roots conservation group with the goal of improving pheasant habitat and promoting youth activities.

The organization is dedicated to the conservation of pheasants and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public awareness, education, and land management policies and programs.

TCU YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Contact: Nicole Burns - www.tcuhockey.com

Open to boys and girls ages 4 and older from Lonsdale and Montgomery. All skill levels are welcome, from those who’ve never been on skates to advanced skaters. For first-year players, the association offers a discounted fee. Equipment is provided with a refundable deposit.

TCU YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION

Contact: Erin Barry - tcusoccer2905@gmail.com tricityunitedsoccer.org

For soccer players from the Lonsdale, Montgomery and Le Center between 4-14. The association is looking to add 16U and 18U teams in the future. Signups are held in January and teams begin gathering in late March or early April.

Practices and games begin in late April and run through the end of June. The younger teams, ages 4-8, play each other in their respective towns. The 10U and older players have a traveling schedule. Teams also play in tournaments throughout the season.

VESELI AREA LIONS CLUB

Contact: Jennifer Malecha JenMalecha@MCHSI.com www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/veselimn

Provides voluntary services throughout Veseli and surrounding areas. Members plan and host several community and charity-based events and activities throughout the year that support the Lions International motto “We Serve!”

Activities include the Annual ZJ’s 5K Fun/Run Walk, fall breakfast, holiday parties with Santa and the Easter Bunny, the Pitch, Hit & Run local and sectional competitions, Annual Beer Bash, Fourth of July Celebration, National Night Out, Bar Bingo and Meat raffles held at Brewster’s Bar & Grill.

Meets at 5 p.m. the second Sunday of each month. Couples are encouraged to join.

VESELI YOUTH BASEBALL

Contact: Tim Picka - tcpicka@lonstel.com

Summer baseball teams for boys and girls ages 4 to 17.

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