Meeting Minutes
Scott N. ably filled in for Ryan today as President-elect
Guests
Ryan Leidle, who’s looking our club over, and Lyle Brandt from the Orono Club.
Invocation
By Mark Magney; he had a Rotary poem, with words of laughter, friendship, intention, and kinship with our members, and to all humanity.
Pledge
Everyone.
4-Way Test
Everyone.
International Theme
Create Lasting Impact.
Paul Harris Awards
None this week.
Announcements
Mark Magney - was only expecting 5 members for the Highway 7 Clean-Up, but by 8:30 Saturday morning, there were 13 on hand, including a few with Ryan. Thank you.
Bob H. reminds the club of our Blood Drive on Thursday Nov 12, 8:00 to 3:00. Happily, we already have about 45 signed up, but our maximum is around 60. He passed a sign-up sheet, with info including signing up. Phone number 1-888-448-3253 and sponsor #5351. Also www.mbc.org, and enroll on-line for an appointment time. Let’s reach a new record number of donations for our Club Blood Drive on Nov 12!
Phil B. - our community garden project is over, and cleaned up. It was a learning experience in our 1st year, but we’ll continue it, maybe in a different location.
Mike G. - he thanked all the committee members, and the entire club, for the help towards a successful Links and Libation fundraiser. We were very close to our goal of $45,000 net. The date next year is September 9.
New Members
Bill introduced Susan Anderson and Jason Allen as our newest members. Welcome to the Minnetonka Rotary to you both. Glad you’re here!
Rotary Minute
None this week.
Raffle
The Raffle ticket was held by Mike G, but not so lucky on the Joker. Play On!
Foundation Award Checks or Thank Yous
Glen J. - he presented a $1000 check, towards a goal of $13,000, to Lyle and the Orono club, towards their project of Youth and Wintertime. They are working on an outdoor ice rink construction and maintenance for youth in need.
The Star Fish Community Award
None this week.
Happy Bucks
Frank B. - for his trip to Dubuque, and the honor to his father. It’s quite a flight learning center, with 40 airplanes and 3 helicopters. We need new pilots to replace those retiring.
Tyrone C. - he’s recovering from 2X hernia surgery nicely, after a significant weight loss made that possible.
Bill S. - heading for the cabin for a few days, and looking ahead to full-retirement ?? years.
Leslie G. - for time spent as a mentor, and an upcoming road trip.
Annika M. - for a Happy Hour with Leslie, and traveling to Honduras soon.
Jim M. for 35 years of marriage.
Bob H. - for a great day in MN farm country, appreciating the long historical nature of the farm life. He also spent 90 minutes in conversation with 103-year-old Uncle Larry, as part of this 120-year-old one-family farm.
Program
The Speakers today are 2 club members, a new one Leslie, and a long-timer, Terry S, with their stories.
Leslie Grondahl Ivy. Leslie started out in Michigan, and eventually lived in several states over time. She was an exchange student, where she acquired self-confidence and independence. Over the years, she can speak Hebrew, Italian, Tagalog (Philippines), Russian and Spanish.
She started as a nurse in several areas, and her language skill with patients was very helpful. She morphed into more of a health/project manager, and traveled far and wide; she helped set up electronic medical records, the data of medicine, insurance etc.
She worked with Optum and CVS, and was one of only four project managers in the country. The Roe v Wade decision created a particular big challenge, as it was state by state with their laws. Leslie became a Scrum Master, meaning leading practice management projects at a faster pace. Phew! Sounds exhausting!
On to her family, she has 2 daughters Sadie and Addison, and 2 dogs. She seems to have finally returned to Minnesota as her base. She says her friendship circles from high school to those work connections sustain her. She is still a strong volunteer, still growing and networking. She is part of the Elks Lodge, Pink Power, the City of Hopkins, and to our benefit, joined our club very recently.
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Terry Schneider. Terry broke his vocational into 5 phases, as looks back from age 82.
Youth; he lived in Nebraska, and spent a lot of time with grandparents (?). He learned positive behavior, integrity, honesty, sincerity, and the value of listening more than talking. He took time to ponder before making a decision.
Schooling; he sought an architectural degree, but saw the need to add management and finance to that. All that took 6 years of college, and an MBA. This was all done during a married life and kids at an early age.
Career; in about 1971, Terry applied his training in his own business. He designed and managed real estate projects, one of his favorites being the Lincoln, NE Zoo. He moved to Minnesota to continue that work and raised his family. That became 5 children and more than double that in grand and great-grandchildren.
Mtka Politics. All that work would touch government in some way, so he became active with Mtka City Hall. He has served on many commissions, 24 years on the City Council, and 9 years as Mayor. That would grow into regional State involvement and leadership. He has seen the long-term results of those seeds he planted, and has been recognized with many awards, the highest honor for an elected official.
The Wind-Down; After 100’s of projects, he is out of Mtka Council work, but continues with youth work, mentoring, and being active in the Club. He and his wife have taken their children on individual visits at age 9, and extended that guidance HE received at a young age, onto them. At this stage, Terry can look back and enjoy the benefits of all that has followed behind him.
Wow! Those are some stories of Leslie and Terry. Our club is all the richer for those examples. Mtka Rotary is nearing an all-time high, not only in numbers, but in deep and motivating friendships. Thank you both for what you have done for many communities.
Adjournment
Submitted by Bob H.
Member Submissions
None this week.
