One of the exciting things about traveling and meeting with members from around the state is that you never know who you may run into. This past weekend is one that won’t be soon forgotten.
On Friday, I was thrilled to have numerous Hopkins Jaycees to travel with me to Rush City to help the Rush City Jaycees at their Beer Garden during the Chisago County Fair. What we didn’t know is that we were heading for an adventure. Just as we arrived at the fairgrounds, they were being evacuated by the County Sheriff’s office because of a Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warning. We ended up waiting the storm out across the street standing under the front awning of the church that was locked. We found out later the church we should have headed to was 1/2 block over…It will be an experience that was exciting but not wanting to relive. After the storm past, we were able to visit with the Rush City Jaycees and had a great time despite the weather thanks to Joe and Darcy and the rest of the members.
Saturday I was honored to assist the Saint Paul Jaycees with the Basilica Block Party event. I’m always impressed by the events that Saint Paul helps with and the coordination of Tara Broker was great to see. Thanks to President Spencer for having a very hospitable chater. We even passed the underage decoys the police sent around…it sure kept us on our toes all night. I was also able to have some great discussions with the Lake Elmo Jaycees and the South St Paul Jaycees….thanks for your questions. We finished up listening the the Gin Blossoms play…great night, great questions and great music…
See you on the trail…
