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Contact: Mark Weber Eden Prairie (AM) Rotary Club Phone (612) 987-4118 Email markallenweber@gmail.com | Eden Prairie A.M. Rotary Club |
Business sponsors of this event include Jamison Optical, Lone Birch Realty, and Metropolitan Ford Eden Prairie. For more information about the concert, contact Rotarian Frank Sherwood at fsherwood@comcast.net or (612) 978-4165.
Joining District 5950 (click HERE for memo from District President Tom Gump) with the work of supporting social justice, the Eden Prairie Rotary Club is joining in with eight other clubs to collaborate with the Lake Street Council as the business leaders on Lake Street build back their successful business’s. We are joining them as they take steps to move ahead!Tim Conners and Laura Wondra
Camp Rising Sun
When Tim was 15 years old, he was fortunate to attend Camp Rising Sun. Camp Rising Sun was established in 1930 by George E. Jonas, known as “Freddie.” It first started out as a camp to provide boys who could not attend summer camps a chance to grow intellectually and form lifelong relationships. Camp Rising Sun continued to grow with Freddie’s vision in mind. The camper cohort became increasingly international with individuals from many different countries. Before Freddie’s death in 1978, Freddie created the Louis August Jonas Foundation, and this Foundation has run this camp ever since. In 1989, the Camp Rising Sun Clinton, a camp for girls based on the same original principles, was founded. Currently, the Louis August Jonas Foundation serves 60 boys and 60 girls each summer, helping them develop necessary leadership skills.
Jane Leonard, President of Minnesota Growth and Justice
Equity in Minnesota
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On December 8th, 2020, Jane Leonard spoke about Equity in Minnesota and the organization Growth and Justice. Jane Leonard is the President of Minnesota Growth and Justice, a 20 year old non-profit, non-partisan organization. Jane introduced the Minnesota Equity Blueprint that was launched in February 2020 after 2 years of community engagement and research. It includes over 170 pages of text, maps, charts, tables, and photos to illustrate more than 140 recommendations in Human Capital, Economic Development, Infrastructure, and Environmental Resilience. They are community generated ideas and action examples that provide pragmatic immediate solutions and long-term aspirational goals in response to Minnesota’s most pressing challenges for the next decade and beyond. The organization has undergone extensive research with community members and policy experts across Minnesota to broaden the understanding of the complex interrelated regional, racial, economic disparities, and systemic barriers to fair and shared prosperity. The document and more information can be found here: http://www.growthandjustice.org/facts.fixes. While creating the document, Growth and Justice followed their motto: "Creating a Minnesota where equity is our north star and where we all belong." Where "Equity is just and fair inclusion into a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential." The document includes the topics: Demographic Diversity and Equity, Regional Diversity and Equity, and Climate Resilience: Environmental Diversity and Equity.Announcements
Mark made an announcement regarding the Eden Prairie A.M. Rotary Fundraiser featuring the Sisters of Swing. It will take place on January 28th at 6:30 pm. Tickets will be online soon at eventbrite. There are two ticket options available; $25/virtual ticket or $100/VIP ticket with a gift box and possibly in-person attendance.
Tim discussed how as we move forward with the Holiday Party and Rotary Rocks on the Prairie events, there will be availability for the interns to teach members how to use individuals social media to promote these events. If you would like to set up a session or learn more information, you can contact Tim Conners at timconners@gmail.com.
Tim also talked about Rotary’s new seventh focus area, Protecting the Environment. Rotary International recently released a three-page policy regarding the environment. This information is available by accessing the Rotary International website then proceeding to “Our Causes” then clicking on “Protecting the Environment”. Additionally, there is a District Team established working on club education on topics related to the environment, as well as, club action in District 59-50. Specifically, there is a team working to undertake a project to plant trees in our district partnering with Nature Conservancy and the Tree Trust. If you are interested in helping out financially or otherwise, contact Tim Conners.
Tim also made an announcement that Frank, Blake, Dennis, Mrilani, and Tim have joined together to form a team where they are planning to provide engaging programs about the environment over the coming year. If you have any topics or areas of focus you would like to hear about or have an interest in joining the group, please contact Tim.
Jane made an announcement regarding the Virtual Holiday Party taking place on December 22nd from 7:30 - 8:30 am. She talked about a Pre-party which includes an exclusive EPAM Rotary holiday music playlist, 12 days of holidays, plus an EP-delivered swag bag option. Jane also discussed a Rotary pledge sheet that will entail donations.
