Excited to Announce!

Come join us at the March 2nd Pancake Feed for JDRF at the Bears Den in Byron.... along with great food you'll have a chance to meet Laura Mesenburg... Princess Kay of the Milky Way finalist! 

Laura is awesome in our Southeast Minnesota community, and we're very happy she is coming to support our event!  She'll even have her ButterHead with her!  What's a Butterhead?  Tradition of course, all finalist have their likeness carved from butter! 

The picture below captures the butter head carving.... and below that is Laura getting ready for the Byron Good Neighbor Days parade.

 Bring your kids... and meet the princess!

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Come join us in planning the 2013 Roll & Stroll!    Our next planning meeting is scheduled for Feb 6th at the Public Health building in Rochester.  We start at 5:15pm, but if you can't be there quite that early, just come as soon as you can!  All are welcome!

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Oh.. and more fun.. don't forget the next Mom's Night out is February 21st!   This is an evening intended for Mom's with Children with Type-1, and adults who have Type-1 themselves, to get together and enjoy the camaraderie.  Check out the details below...

• Rochester Area Mom's Night Out
  Thursday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m.
  CARLOS O'KELLY'S MEXICAN CAFE
  4825 Hwy 52 N, Rochester

Please call or send RSVP to Jody Morbeck
(H) 507-289-2788, (C) 507-993-2571, (email) Jstt4th@aol.com

Improvements!

The Roll & Stroll planning committee is hard at work making sure the May 19th event is even better then years past!  You'll see some improvements in the area the prize give-aways... additionally, we'll add tents and tables this year!

There are a lot of ways to get involved prior to Roll & Stroll as well. 

Tuesday, January 22 - Mom's Night Out!   An excellent chance for area Mom's to meet in a fun environment.   If you can't make it on Jan 22nd, keep the following dates in mind.... Feb 21st, March 19th & April 19th are all dates for future Mom's Night Out.

• Jan 22nd 7:00 P.M. 
• OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT , 380 17th Ave NW, Rochester 
• Please send RSVP to Jody Morbeck  Jstt4th@aol.com

March 2nd - Come for an All You Can Eat Pancake Feast at the Bears Den in Byron.  All proceeds will benefit the Roll & Stroll for JDRF.  It's a great way to meet people and helps raise some dollars for the cause... Bring the whole family! 

March 24th - Join us at Bounce World in Rochester as JDRF provides an update on research, and provides fundraising tips. Bring the whole family!  If you'd like to bounce after the food and presentation, you can do so unlimited for just $5.50.  

• 12:00 – 12:30 PM:  Pizza and pop
• 12:30 – 1:30 PM:  JDRF Presentation
• 1:30 – 8:00 PM:  Unlimited bouncing for anyone who is interested. 

NOW OPEN!

The May 19th Roll & Stroll is approaching and registration is Now Open!  You can register as an individual walker, register a new team or re-create a previous team... easy!   Just follow this JDRF link to find the Roll & Stroll for JDRF!

http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR/Walk-MN/Chapter-MinnDakotas4316?fr_id=2142&pg=entry

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January 22nd is the next Mom’s Night Out!  This gathering is geared towards moms of children with type 1 diabetes. Nights out are scheduled at area restaurants and intended to be an opportunity for moms to get out for a fun evening of camaraderie and support.

•  Jan 22nd - 7pm
• Olive Garden, Rochester MN
• Please call or email Jody Morbeck with your RSVP.  She can be reached at 507-289-2788 or Jstt4th@aol.com

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More news to come regarding our sponsors, both returning and new!  Additionally, check back for information on some upcoming events, including a Pancake Breakfast, a Scrappin' party, and a totally fun afternoon at Bounce World! 

A New Sponsor!

Roll & Stroll is excited to announce we've received a new sponsor in BCF Technology USA.  

BCF team members found a way to get some exercise while raising funds for Charities.  The more they exercised the more they were able to contribute!   Very good idea!  The picture below shows Sara and Shelly (both far right) receiving the check at the BCF Office.  Another planning committee member, Wendy, is not pictured but taking the photo.

Thanks BCF and welcome aboard!