Next Meeting October 18, 2023 - President Tony N. called the next weekly meeting in person and Zoom for October 18, 2023 at 7:30 a.m., The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN.
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From the Members and Archives
2023!
IMPORTANT UPDATE to Upcoming Events Below
Important - Check with meeting leaders to confirm date, time and location information for all events below.
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 - Sam Stern
Meeting called to order by Tony Newman at 7:31 a.m.
Guests
No guests.
Invocation
Invocation by Mac H. Story regarding Cathy Carlson who asked for napkins. Went walking with his Grand Master chess playing chick magnet dog who is more popular than Mac to women on his route and bank employees
Pledge
Everyone.
4-Way Test
Everyone.
International Theme
Everyone.
Rotary Minute - Cathy C.
Cathy C. reminded us about what a wonderful organization Rotary is. Rotarians are so alike; all about Service Above Self. Shared by Becky Amble, speaker, is example of great Rotarian. Has worked for 30 years with businesses to help grow, providing consulting on all aspects. Helps business owners and leaders grow businesses and live dream. She finds joy and helps others find their joy. Quoted on national media. Authored more than 100 published articles and YouTube videos and 10 books. New book, My Brilliant Ideas, Hope and Dreams, hit Amazon number 1 when published in January, 2023. Marketing is cornerstone of Becky’s work. Many awards, including Who’s Who in Women and various executive awards. President of Bloomington Rotary Foundation. Works with Veterans and numerous other organizations.
Announcements
Tony N. - read message from Mark Forsberg thanking club for singing last week.
Don C. - Cunningham will be sending out email coming regarding make-ups.
Alexa R. - sent out emails about upcoming socials.
Raffle
$18 in the pot after last week’s win by Chris Rosenlund.
Jim M. had the winning ticket. He did not win.
Foundation Award Checks
Check for $47,000 from Links & Libations 2023
Card from Christine
Received t-shirt as thank you for supporting Can Camp.
Happy Bucks
Don C. -$52 for imaginary happiness
Terry S. happy for house painted and getting ready for old age
Mike G. happy for Foundation meeting on Monday instead of Tuesday
Cathy C. - happy for ability to donate blood until 100
Alexa R. - happy for Bennett’s sales prowess
Lenny N. - happy to see Twins win Game 2 of Houston series
Tony N. - happy to go camping in $200,000 Sprinter Van
Speaker Becky Amble happy to be here and see Cathy C. and to be back from France where she was designated driver.
Bob H. - sorry he forgot coffee and happy for genius grandson who signs the A,B,C’s at age 2
Program
Becky Amble, The Platinum Group
Discussed meeting Rotarians all over the world. Loves working with small companies. Does so in small groups to spread cost. Works with large companies one on one.
Stories Told:
Martha Berry
Berry College Largest Contiguous Campus in the world
Started telling Bible stories and then grew into a school with one goal: educating kids
Focused on goal of growing her school
Berry College is now more than 30,000 acres
Three Principles
Focus
Vision
Differentiate
Customer Service
The Power of Data
Customer Feedback
Gather Information
Customer X/Journey
Continuous Improvements
Identify Areas
Make a Plan
Track Results
Discussed Strategy for Revenue Growth
Changing elements of business and staying with goal can lead to big improvements
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