Minnetonka Rotary Club - The Spoke - August 2, 2023 (Aug 11, 2023)

Minnetonka Rotary Club

The Spoke

The Spoke

Weekly Report

(Photographers - Various)

(Reporter - Mark Marlin )

August 2, 2023

The Marsh, Second Floor, Minnetonka, Minnesota

(Editor - Mike G.)

Editor Notes

Member Submissions - See the end of The Spoke.

Next Meeting August 9, 2023 - President Tony N. called the next weekly meeting in person and Zoom for August 9, 2023 at 7:30 a.m., The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN.

New Pictures - Send to michaelcglover@comcast.net. Ed.

IMPORTANT UPDATE to Upcoming Events Below

Important - Check with meeting leaders to confirm date, time and location information for all events below.

Foundation Board Meeting - Zoom
Zoom
Aug 15, 2023 12:00 PM

Minnetonka Rotary Board Meeting
Via Zoom
Aug 18, 2023 7:30 AM

Links & Libations - Rotary Golf Fundraiser
Glen Lake Golf Club
Sep 14, 2023

Minnetonka Rotary Board Meeting
ICA
Sep 15, 2023 7:30 AM

Foundation Board Meeting - Zoom
Zoom
Sep 19, 2023 12:00 PM

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Happy Bucks and Polio Pitcher Donations

Please send your Happy Buck and Polio Pitcher donations to Mac H. as follows:

Mac Hardin

Minnetonka Rotary Club

12926 Rutledge Circle

Minnetonka, MN 55305

Rotary International Foundation

Please send your end of year donations to Chris Rosenlund as follows:

Chris Rosenlund

8672 Meadowvale Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Meeting Minutes - Mark Marlin

Meeting started by Alissa O., filling in for Tony, nice change.

Guests

Guest-Brad Wiersum, Mtka. Mayor. [Also a representative from the Minnetonka City Counsel, too. Ed.]

Invocation

Mike G. provided the invocation using a video of Fred Roger "aka" Mr. Rogers presenting the merits of public television to a congressional hearing.

Pledge

Everyone.

4-Way Test

Everyone.

International Theme

Everyone.

New Member Initiation

None.

Rotary Minute - Cathy C.

None this week.

Announcements

Two announcements:

Mark Magney Fireside meeting with pizza at his home Wed. August 30, 5:30.

Mike G. announced a foundation board meeting for Tuesday August 15 at noon via Zoom.

Raffle

The Raffle was handled by Bonnie and Dale with Don holding the winning numbers but no joker.

Happy Bucks

Happy Bucks started by Jim Martin,

Bill S. -$5.00 time spent at his cabin, son, daughter in law and grandson visiting

Patty A. -$5.00 guest Mayor Brad Wiersum

Don C. - $50.00 trip to Europe, family dog passing

Valbona B. -women's soccer

Bonnie W. -daughter painting, and residency in England, husband recovering from knee surgery

Chris Rosenlund - liquor license for golf event

Mayor Wiersum -election season

Mark Magney-Carl hiking in Spain

Jim M. -vacation at Finger Lakes

Bob H. -Mark Forsberg and Cathy Carlson both hospitalized

Program -

Vocational Scott Brink introduced by Frank B.

Born in Iowa, attended Iowa State graduated in Civil Engineering

Two daughter.

Variety of municipal and private industry positions throughout career

Retired two years ago

Volunteers for Engineers without Borders, various non profits

Vocational Amy Saldanha introduced by Jerald

Owner of KiddyWampus in Hopkins

Born in Nebraska

Graduated from Gustavus and law school

Trial lawyer Chicago area for two years

Moved to Minneapolis with husband and 3 children.

Opened store in Hopkins

Husband works for consulting firm

Involved with numerous non profits on boards and volunteers

Adjournment

$15 Polio, $141 raffle/happy bucks

Submitted by Mark Marlin.

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