Amineh Safi is a second year Masters in Public Policy Candidate at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Born to a Syrian mother and French father, Amineh came to the United States in 2002. Amineh is an effective cross-cultural communicator and strong community development advocate. Has extensive research experience and knowledge concerning local and international affairs. She will speak about the relationship with foreign policy, the state of American Muslims, and the situation in Syria. Along with sharing her research and expertise, Amineh will be discussing her personal experience with the Syrian revolution.
Join us for breakfast on Tuesday, November 1 to listen to Amineh Safi share her experiences.
Amineh came to America at the age of ten in 2002. Post 9/11 was a difficult time to be Muslim in America. She experienced prejudice and was later inspired in an American Government class at Eden Prairie High School to find her voice.
Amineh has researched the portrayal of Muslims and Islam in the media and their association with terrorism. She found that in the media Muslims receive a disproportionate amount of the label “terrorism” applied to crimes committed by Muslims as oppose to similar crimes committed by other groups. She noted that 6% of terrorism in the United States is committed by Muslims. Other groups may be referred to as “militia” rather than terrorist and this perpetuates the image of the Muslim terrorist. She spoke about the relationship with foreign policy, the state of American Muslims, and the situation in Syria. She also discussed her personal experience with the Syrian revolution and tragedy experienced by her family.
Amineh hopes to enable Muslim and non-Muslim relations to flourish. Another goal is to convey the Muslim voice in politics and increase Muslim community participation. Ultimately, Amineh aspires to promote change in community development policies to ensure they convey, respect, and preserve everyone’s rights
Announcements
Veterans Day Lunch – Nov. 11 at Bearpath
Community Service Grants applications due in Nov. 30
Salvation Army Bell-ringing at Cub Foods in EP– Nov. 19 from 9-6
PROP Holiday Gifts and/or gift certificates in honor of people
Sign up online: “Test Drive” Next Stop Reality” on Jan. 12
Swallowship on Nov. 10 at Wildfire
President Jeanne Zetah discussed policies regarding dues, cost of breakfast, and a new leave of absence policy. Please see the members of the Board of Directors if you have any questions regarding these issues.
Both Eden Prairie Rotary Clubs are partnering with Royal Credit Union to present Test Drive… Next Stop Reality to half of the senior class at Eden Prairie High School! This reality fair will be brought to Eden Prairie High School on January 12th, 2017 to approximately 300 students. The goal of Test Drive… Next Stop Reality is to provide students the opportunity to explore their career and income possibilities as well as the financial challenges that lie ahead of them. We have created a very easy way to sign up through this link. www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0A4FAFA62AA4F94-test2
Spotlight on Beth Kreusch
Beth Kreusch grew up in a small town in Michigan. She completed her undergrad in English at the University of Michigan and a Master’s program in College Student Personnel at Bowling Green. Early on in her career she found that she enjoyed working with college students and that she always looked forward to work regardless of the challenges. Beth has a variety of experience in various university settings including the University of Toledo, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina. Today she is a college and career advisor helping students and families navigate the college process with special attention to career options and their impact on college choices. Beth has particular knowledge and skills in enrichment and career exploration options, college list development, essay development, the application process, and scholarships.
Happy Fines
John Crudele – Camp Enterprise encounter with young woman experiencing significant challenges in her life.
Dennis Kim – Appreciation to John Crudele for his great work with Camp Enterprise, and Jon Melander for his retirement talk.
Visitors
Mike Lewis – prospective member , friend of Kevin Kraemer Lyndon Moquist – prospective member, friend of Craig Blixrud
Maria Tornquist - guest of club Ale Pena Gonzalez - exchange student,
The Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club is accepting applications for community service grants 
Amineh came to America at the age of ten in 2002. Post 9/11 was a difficult time to be Muslim in America. She experienced prejudice and was later inspired in an American Government class at Eden Prairie High School to find her voice.
Beth Kreusch grew up in a small town in Michigan. She completed her undergrad in English at the University of Michigan and a Master’s program in College Student Personnel at Bowling Green. Early on in her career she found that she enjoyed working with college students and that she always looked forward to work regardless of the challenges. Beth has a variety of experience in various university settings including the University of Toledo, Duke University, and the University of North Carolina. Today she is a college and career advisor helping students and families navigate the college process with special attention to career options and their impact on college choices. Beth has particular knowledge and skills in enrichment and career exploration options, college list development, essay development, the application process, and scholarships.