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GEORGE DOW: WILL A "PORTFOLIO LIFE" BECOME YOUR SECOND HALF STORY?  George Dow spoke about how we can reshape our personal, professional and community lives in our second half. George made frequent reference to the book, Portfolio Life, by David Corbett. There are five elements to Corbett’s model:
1. Working in the form you want
2. Learning and self-development
3. Giving back
4. Healthy living
5. Enjoying personal pursuits and leisure
There are a couple of strategies to leading a Portfolio Life. One is “Test and Learn.” Here you craft experiments or small endeavors to experience what you might desire. You may shift connections as you seek out people that are doing what you want to be doing. You are determining what makes sense for you. Another is “Planned Happenstance.” The premise here is summarized by John Krumbolz, “A satisfying life and career is found through actively creating your own luck and making the most of new and unforeseen experiences.”
George asked that one think about what you would want three key people in your life to say about you at age 75. Considering the five elements everyone needs to find their personal right percent to spend in
each area. This will be different for everyone. He noted that often the first half of a career is about obtaining success while the second half is about significance and leaving a legacy. Regarding retirement,
people need something more than the aimlessness that many find.
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Trini arrives 8-14-17 at 9:45 at MSP Airport. It would be nice to have a number of Rotarians present to welcome her. The first couple of weeks that she is here it would be great to have people get her involved in activities. Please volunteer to make this happen. Kevin Kraemer will be the first host family.
- Vino Classico: October 7th —need silent auction items. Thanks.
- Eden Prairie Brewfest: September 8th will feature even more brewers and EPs newest distillery will be there too. This event benefits the Eden Prairie Community Foundation.
- Reminder: August 17th Luncheon at Edina Noon to feature Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari.
- Carol Bomben—diagnosed with colon cancer. Surgery is scheduled for 8-3-17. Cancer was caught early. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
- Need more bulletin writers/note takers.
SPOTLIGHT ON JARED CHESTER  Jared joined Rotary in 2008 shortly after moving to Eden Prairie as a means to get involved in the community. Jared has made a career in commercial banking and currently is with Wells Fargo. He met his wife Holly at Gustavus Adolphus where they are both now alumni. They have three boys ten, eight, and three years old. HAPPY FINES - Cathy Haukendahl: To benefit the United Heroes League we’re bagging groceries at Cub on Saturday from 10am -4pm. All are welcome to help bag groceries or go through our cashier lines!
- Bob Starr: First time Grandfather—congratulations! It’s a boy—yet to be named.
- Dan O’Brien: 44th anniversary will be celebrated at Yosemite.
- Jan Eian: Great outing aboard the Aho steamer on the St. Croix. Daughter and family in town too!
- Irene Kelly: Lisa-prospective member is an acquaintance.
- Jay Simpson: Today’s speaker George Dow—instrumental early in Jay’s career keeping him on the right path
VISITORS Lisa Osacho - Prospective Member Chris McGinty - Guest of Jane McGinty Anya Falk - Outgoing RYE Student Student Interns - Morgan Blixrud and Rekha Claus |
