Notes from September 20, 2016

Posted by Roger Jorgensen
 
Congressman Erik Paulsen
 
This was an extremely informative and interesting meeting with our guest speaker Congressman Erik Paulsen. Paulsen is a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means. Paulsen focused on explaining his policy positions concerning the excise tax on medical device companies, human trafficking, tax reform, and employee ownership in corporations. One main point he mentioned concerned inversion; companies putting their headquarters overseas to escape tax rates in the U.S. He talked of his campaign for congressman this year. Very intriguing for many members!

We also had a member from the PROP shop come in and encourage Rotarians to give diapers or donations to the "no bare bottoms" campaign for children without diapers. Great!
 
 
 
Announcements
  • Board Meeting today after breakfast meeting
  • No taping speakers without permission
  • Fundraiser for Abul Sharah’s India Projects 9/22
  • RYE Outbound information session 9/25 7:00 to 8:00 pm at EPHS
  • RYE Student – “Ale” Pena Gonzalez from Paraguay open to do things
  • District 5950 Global Scholarships – applications due September 15th
  • 3rd annual No Bare Bottoms Drive for Diapers for PROP
  • DECA Powder puff Flag Football Game, “Touchdowns for Thomas” 9/24
  • Vino Classico with a Beer Chaser- October 8th All members are asked to:
    • Sell Event Tickets and Raffle Tickets
    • Give or Get Donated Silent Auction Items
    • Help Post Flyers
    • Donate Wine
    • Volunteer at Event
    • Bring your wine or make a donation for Vino Classico
 
Happy Fines
  • Gene Storms has Ryder cup tickets - event is next week.
  • Bill Yeager – fractured his pinkie dismounting from bike. “Failed to replicate an acrobatic dismount.”
  • Jenifer Loon – Last week several people said to her, “Aren’t you glad you aren’t on the ballot this year.”
    • REMINDER – Jenn Loon is on the ballot!
    • Also, wanted to mention how wonderful John Crudelle was at the first Strive breakfast.
  • George Esbenson – This weekend Sunday is a day to remember fallen firefighters. 218 have fallen in line of duty. Also kudos to Erik Paulsen who is a great supporter of fire fighters.
  • Rick Getshow – Money magazine voted Eden Prairie #2 best city to live in.
  • Dennis Kim– He and wife went to Vikings game. His company managed a number of projects at US Bank stadium and is very proud of the work they did.
  • Robb Hiller– Had an opportunity to meet with Tom Lehmann but was reminded by Pam that he had a conflicting board meeting. The meeting was cancelled.
  • Caryl Hanson – 13 year old granddaughter was named student of the month by the Shakopee Lions Club.
 
Visitors
Jacob Stonesifer – Prospective Member
Jack Kuehn – Visiting Rotarian Burnsville
Corrine Lewis – Guest
Steve Tasler – Guest, PROP
Kathy Olson – Guest of Glenn Olson
Students: Interns:  Parker Hewitt and Bailey DeMets 
Exchange student Ale Pena Gonzalez