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Bulletin Editor
Adam Sienkowski
Speakers
Nov 01, 2016
Muslims in America
Nov 08, 2016
Silent Impact: Influence Through Purpose, Persistence and Passion
Nov 15, 2016
The Fight Back Project
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Upcoming Events
Hear RI Vice President Jennifer Jones
Varies by day and time
Nov 01, 2016 – Nov 03, 2016
 
Meals on Wheels Week
Pick up meals at Pax Christi
Nov 07, 2016 11:00 AM –
Nov 11, 2016 12:00 PM
 
Swallowship "Happy Hour"
Wildfire (at EP Center)
Nov 10, 2016
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Area 3 Veterans Lunch
Bearpath Country Club
Nov 11, 2016
11:15 AM – 1:30 PM
 
November Board Meeting
Bearpath
Nov 15, 2016
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
 
STRIVE Meeting
Eden Prairie HS Performing Arts Center Atrium
Nov 18, 2016
7:45 AM – 9:15 AM
 
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Meeting Preview Oct. 18th

WHEN COUNT DRACULA MET POLIO

Oct 18, 2016

Tim Mulcrone, Dist. 5950 Polio Plus 

Hear from one of the world's leading experts on evil as he reflects on a chance meeting with Polio.
 
Duty Roster 10/18 - 11/1/16 - click READ MORE
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GREETERS Natalie Norris Kelly Salwei Yvonne Selcer
Prafulla Vegunta Angela Wandera Dick Ward
INSPIRATION Bill Yeager Mark Lewis Jenifer Loon
CHECK-IN Orv Sietsema Carol Bomben Craig Blixrud
Craig Blixrud Pei Ling Jamison Roger Jorgensen
BULLETIN Roger Jorgensen Kelly Salwei Mike Kraines
DOOR PRIZE George Esbensen John Estall Rick Getschow
VOCATIONAL Rick Getschow No Vocational Beth Kreusch
If you cannot be there, please find a sub and notify Becky Deelstra
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Notes from October 11, 2016
Eden Prairie City Council Candidates Forum with Brad Aho and Ron Case 
 
Our program speakers were longtime Eden Prairie City Council members Brad Aho and Ron Case, who are running unopposed for re-election. The two emphasized that, even though there’s a climate of negative politicking at the national level, the five-member city council operates in a respectful and solution-seeking manner even when there are differences of opinion. They’d like that to continue. Responding to questions, the two acknowledged that the debuts of Total Wine in Edina and Chanhassen have caused Eden Prairie Liquor sales to decline by single digits. In contrast to Edina, where liquor-store profits go into the general fund, Eden Prairie’s profits go to the capital-improvement program so it’s easier to make adjustments for the decline in sales. Brad says he’s confident that support for the municipal-run stores will continue as people see the value and convenience that’s provided, as well as the knowledgeable staff. It’s still a very healthy amount of profit that’s contributed by the operation, said Case – more than would be provided in liquor-license fees if the municipal operation were terminated and privately owned liquor stores were permitted to operate in Eden Prairie.
The two reassured us that the Police Department – through the oversight of its new police chief and the city manager – are working to build trust and relationships, and bolster its number of female officers and officers-of-color. In response to another question, they acknowledged the difficulty of ensuring an adequate supply affordable housing for seniors. However, they noted that one senior housing project is currently being reviewed, and a larger one remains on the drawing board. The two also shared a recent slide presentation showing gains in economic development in Eden Prairie. 
 
Announcements
  • Proceeds from the previous weekend’s Vino Classico event are still being tallied. “We feel that it’s on target,” said Club President Jeanne Zetah, but more will be known after today. There were 205 people who participated in making it successful, including club members, volunteers, interns, and others.
  • The Oct. 15 deadline for student applications to two Rotary Youth Exchange programs, including a new, short-term program (a summer exchange) for 15- to 17-year- olds, has been extended to Oct. 31. Also, host families for visiting students are still being sought. Contact Jane McGinty for more information.
  • Roy Terwilliger noted the passing of Gudrun “Goodie” Brauer, wife of Don Brauer who, as a Rotarian from Edina, was one of those individuals who helped put together the charter that created Eden Prairie A.M. Rotary.
  • Since one of the club’s goals is to take on the issue of teen homelessness, club members are encouraged to attend a play on that topic, “Invisible,” being presented Friday evening, Oct. 28, at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
 
Happy Fines
Rotarians were happy and willing to pay for sharing why they were happy. Here’s a sampling: Laurie Pryor was happy about the chance to recently meet American politician Gabby Giffords. Dan O’Brien was happy about the successful Vino Classico and gave a nod to chairs Becky Deelstra and Justin Stueve; he also joked about his young grandkids mistaking the concept of taking “turns” with actually turning around. Jan Eian was happy to have her house back following 10 days of hosting guests; she also congratulated Dan for his Vino work.
 
Visitors
Rick Mudge
Students: Bailey DeMets, Parker Hewitt and Ale Pena Gonzalez
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Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club meets on Tues. mornings from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
at Bearpath Golf and Country Club, 18100 Bearpath Trail, Eden Prairie MN 55347

Website: www.epamrotary.org     Email: info@epamrotary.org     Mail: P.O. Box 44603, Eden Prairie, MN 55344