Eden Prairie AM Rotary Bulletin - October 10, 2016 (Oct 10, 2016)

Adam Sienkowski
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Oct 18, 2016

Tim Mulcrone, Dist. 5950 Polio Plus

When Count Dracula met Polio

Oct 25, 2016

Our six Minnesota House and Senate candidates

Legislative Candidates Forum

Nov 01, 2016

Amineh Safi

Muslims in America

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October Board Meeting

Bearpath

Oct 18, 2016
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

State Senator and Representatives Candidates Forum

Bearpath Golf and Country Club

Oct 25, 2016
7:15 AM – 8:30 AM

STRIVE Meeting

Eden Prairie HS Career Resource Center

Oct 28, 2016
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

See "Invisible" - a play about 5 homeless youth

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Oct 28, 2016 7:00 PM

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"

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

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Meeting Preview for Oct. 11

n October 11th city council members Brad Aho and Ron Case will be presenting to the Eden Prairie AM Rotary members.They are running unopposed in this year's election. They will share their views on important issues that the city council is addressing and what they see for the future of Eden Prairie.

REMINDER:

Please bring in any money for tickets sold for Vino Classico that wasn't turned in before the event.

A separate email will be sent to members about Silent Auction items that can be bid on before or at the regular meeting.

Vino Classico with a Craft Beer Chaser Extends Thanks to All

Great fun! Great friends! Great wine, beer and food!

Thanks to all who attended and supported this year's Vino Classico with a Craft Beer Chaser!

To see more photos. click here.

Thanks to our sponsors: Walmart, Northern Capital Insurance Group, Alerus Retirement and Benefits, Flagship Bank, Boulay, M & A Executive Search, Jamison Optical!

Thanks to the restaurants and vendors who provided food: CRAVE, Kona Grill, Gina Marias Pizza, Qdoba Mexican Grill and Popped Corn.

Thanks to all the Silent Auction donors and buyers!

Thanks to our partner, Eden Prairie Liquors, and all the Rotarians, family members, interns, exchange student, and Interact students who helped make the event a success!

All proceeds will go to the EPAM Rotary Foundation to use to support youth programs and scholarships, community service projects and grants, and international service to make a difference in our community and around the world.

Duty Roster 10/11 - 10/25/16 - click READ MORE

Posted by Becky Deelstra

	Oct. 11	Oct. 18	Oct. 25
GREETERS	Dan O'Brien	Natalie Norris	Kelly Salwei
GREETERS	Josh Swanson	Prafulla Vegunta	Angela Wandera
INSPIRATION	Dick Ward	Mark Weber	Bill Yeager
CHECK-IN	Dick Ward	Orv Sietsema	Carol Bomben
CHECK-IN	David Hellmuth	Dick Hemingway	Pei Ling Jamison
BULLETIN	Mark Weber	Roger Jorgensen	Kelly Salwei
DOOR PRIZE	Jan Eian	George Esbensen	John Estall
VOCATIONAL	Rick Getschow	Matt Crane	No Vocational
If you cannot be there, please find a sub and notify Becky Deelstra

Notes from October 4, 2016

Posted by Kelly Salwei

Hennepin County Commissioner Candidates Debbie Goetel and Maureen Scallen-Failor

The program was moderated by Rotary member Irene Kelly. Each candidate provided introductions and background information. See their web sites (https://debbiegoettel.com/ and http://maureenforhennepincounty.com/ ) for information regarding the candidates.

Both candidates support the Counties Transit Improvement Board (CTIB) and recognize the need for a collaborative effort. Regarding transportation funding, Ms. Goetel suggested that additional funding will be needed but was not sure what the source would be but it needs to be long term and sustainable. Ms. Scallen-Failor suggested that we need to find a non-tax source of funding and that the state should have used state surplus to assist in funding.

Regarding Health and Human Services, Ms. Scallen-Failor suggested that the County needs to look for monies by improving efficiencies and pushing back on unfunded mandates. Ms. Goetel suggests that the County needs to look for funding assistance in meeting mandates. Both candidates have positions supporting increasing non-retail jobs in Hennepin County and work force training programs and protecting children.

In summary, Ms. Scallen-Failor cited her 30 years of business experience and that she is committed to working to provide collaborative, thoughtful leadership. Ms. Goetel cited her 10 years as Mayor and abilities in long term planning and transparency and her priorities are to infrastructure, transit and employees.

Announcements

VINO on Saturday, sell, sell, sell!!
Swallowship at Kona Grill 10/12
Raffle tickets – Apple Valley Rotary giving away a car
Rotary International Vice President Jennifer Jones speaking five times 11/1 and 11/3

New Member Jacob Stonesifer

Jacob Stonesifer was inducted as the newest member of the Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club. Jacob was sponsored by Craig Blixrud. He is originally from Iowa and attended St. Olaf college. He is employed by Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Visitors

Visiting Rotarians:

Jarilyn Hamlin: Apple Valley

Bill Peterson: Bloomington

Students:

Stella Lindberg

Carter Mason

Ale Pena Gonzalez

Guests:

Jennifer Dejourette

Casey Krolczyk

Mark Warren

Steve Lindgren