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Rotary Interns
Interns' Vocational
The 2020-2021 Rotary Interns, Anoushkha Koutharapu, Jacob Plourde, Julia Wang, and Mallory Miller, will be presenting their vocationals, so that the Rotarians can learn more about the interns.
Rotary Candidate Forum
At our last meeting candidates running for the State Senate District 48B, State Representative District - 48A, and State Representative District - 48B joined us for our forum. Candidates Jeff Jiang and Steve Cwodzinsk for the State Senate District 48B. Candidate Laurie Pryor for State Representative District - 48A. Candidates Holly Link and Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn for State Representative District - 48B. Candidates were asked to talk about topics such as affordable housing, healthcare, transportation and more.
All of the candidates had good responses to each question, below are a few highlights.
Mrinalni Iyer and Kevin Gao, 2019-2020 EP AM Rotary Interns
Marketing Presentation for the EP AM Rotary
On September 1st, the 2019-2020 EP AM Rotary interns, Mrinalni Iyer and Kevin Gao, shared their presentation on a new marketing plan and announced an update to the EP AM Rotary website.
Kevin announced that a new website for the EP AM club is in the final stages of development on the third party site, Wix. The new website's purpose is to increase the user-friendliness and the efficiency of information for prospective and current members, and to reach new members. The goal is to have the website strengthen the EP AM Rotary brand and make it more well known in the Eden Prairie community.
Kevin also discussed the Digital Marketing Plan where the main objectives are to: increase community awareness, promote to potential members, and increase membership. The interns plan on using the social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to market the EP AM club more effectively to adults of all ages. The new interns are preparing to teach the rotarians on how to use social media effectively to promote the EP AM club.
Mrinalni presented her research on women and people of color and shared her suggestions on how to bring more diversity to the EP AM club. Based on her research, she suggested promotional ideas targeting women such as more service projects and rebranding the women’s meetings. For people of color, she suggested more volunteer events in schools, family oriented events, tutoring and scholarships, and sending ambassadors to Asian Associations.
Jon Kaufman
H2OpenDoors - Rotary Intl. Water Project
Jon Kaufman shared information about H2O Open Doors where they install water purification plants to help purify water in less developed areas, such as Thailand, the Philippines, Mexico, Guatemala, Uganda, etc.
The water purification plants are certified to process approximately a gallon per day for ten thousand people which equates to ten thousand gallons per day. Some of the water purification plants are enterprises which provide the opportunity for villages to earn money. One village can earn revenue of approximately $100,000 USD per year.
Jon Kaufman also discussed some of the additional projects, such as eyeglass wear and computer labs, that are performed contemporaneously during the installation of the water purification pants.
Jon Kaufman then went on to discuss his new product where he creates a personalized mask which some of the proceeds benefit H2O Open Doors. (https://underthemask.me/)
PROP Shop Executive Director, Cindy Eddy on PROP Shop on PROP Shop’s Current Initiatives and Needs
To better convey the situations these families are in, she shared a story about a little boy and his mother who were in the parking lot of PROP Shop when the little boy fainted, but the mother couldn't get any help because they didn't have health insurance. On the other hand, she stated that there is a bright side because these people usually get back on their feet, and they end up donating to the shop or working at the shop. Some individuals that were in need were so surprised and thankful that people were so kind enough to give away important items, which shows that if we all step up a little bit, we can all make a big difference in someone's life.
As members of Rotary, we're moved to help our community in times of crisis. A couple of weeks ago, I sent an email to friends and neighbors and was amazed that they responded by donating close to 800 pounds of food in an hour. With one teenager handling the loading of food, we filled my husband's truck and my neighbor's SUV. We drove straight to PROP, honked our horns and the PROP volunteers came out to unload the much needed food. It felt really good to know we were helping!If you'd be willing to organize a food drive among your friends and neighbors, click HERE to download a letter that you can customize and send out to your group asking for donors. 
Check PROP's website to check on their hours so you can collect items and take directly there while they are open. Click HERE to see what PROP is most needing at this time, click HERE for their regular Food Drive list of needed items or click HERE to donate cash to PROP.
If you have questions before proceeding, email me at andreajamison11@gmail.com. Let's see how many of us can rally our neighbors and friends to help PROP serve those in need during these trying times.
- By check: Please make checks payable to EPAM Rotary Foundation and in the memo-line write where you want to direct your gift. Mail your check to our Foundation Treasurer: Bob Starr, 17586 Bearpath Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
- By Paypal: Click on the Donate button below to link to EPAM Foundation's PayPal account.
- Thank you for your donation!
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