Otter Risers Kiwanis

Otter Tail County leadership, Commisioner Kurt Mortenson, and Administrator Nicole Hansen, reviewed a broad spectrum of county efforts:
- upgrades to the 1989 Human Resources software
- SNAP benefits
- Long-Term Support Services
- OTC efforts to support the state legislative process
- the “Burner” and upcoming plans to incorporate the waste ash into roadway subgrades as a test section
- Bonding bill for infrastructure improvements
- Election processes - system checks
- Shifts in the State and County probationary responsibilities and effort to reduce repeated criminal activity
- Long Range Strategic Plan
- Family Resource Center - early intervention
- Fraud - checks that are in place and reporting
- Branding the County - OTC’s focus on growing our workforce is reflected in the 2.8% increase in the past 5 years.

Grateful for the dedication of our public servants. Their commitment and professionalism is inspiring. Thank you Nicole and Kurt for spending a bit of your morning with our Otter Riser group.

Gerry let us know that today is National Vegetable Day - which means, ASK! And, eat your Wheaties.

VJ is celebrating her 90th birthday!! VJ was one of the first women in the club. Happy birthday VJ!

Wally shared a note of thanks to all that helped with the Summerfest parade.

Dwight invited us to the upcoming HAMM radio event and coffee on Tuesday mornings throught the summer.
Dave invited us to the Battle Lake pickel ball court.
Steve shared info about the June 27th FF air show.

Another great Otter Riser morning.

Dale

Wally wrapped up our Adams Elementary story time for the school year today with Mrs Streifel’s class of exceptional students. I think these kids are the reason that he had a bit of extra spring in his step today. Youthful energy, it’s contagious!

Shout out to our Kiwanis lead for this effort - Stacey Herbel makes is happen!!!

Smile contagiously,

Dale

Find Your Inner Otter!!

Tasha Rohlfs, Otter Tail Lakes County’s brand ambassador, shared an exciting story about Otter Tail Lake County at our Otter Riser meeting this morning. The 1,048 lakes, extensive trail system……. and the list goes on, create a compelling narrative for attracting new people to our region. “The County is our playground” resonates well with outdoor enthusiasts. Her resident recruitment efforts are essentially the puppy dog story, touch it once and its part if the family. In this case, explore our region and the spark to make this home is lit.

Watch the Otter Tail Country Lakes postings - sounds like something really BIG is all to launch!

Gerry was beaming as six guests joined us this morning! Kiwanis - serving the world one community, one child at a time. Kiwanis is - “having fun with friends”.

Wally bolted up to the front and provided a review of the many volunteer efforts that are in progress. High school run, stuff the back packs, Summerfest parade, ……. Sign up sheets were ink laden.

Peggy expanded upon the “having fun with friends” thought, inviting us all to Outstate on May 19th for trivia.

Kiwanis - helping kids, with hopes that they “find their inner otter”.

Bee good ,
Dale