Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order by President Ron.
Guests
Ann Staloch and David Snider, speakers today from The Redemption Project
Alex Kurth, here by himself, checking out our club
Andy Luce, a guest of Scott Brink. Also, “kicking our tires”
Cathy Heying from the Lift Garage.
Invocation
Invocation by Mac, filling in for Dale Feste. Mac let us know that Dale’s wife Kathy is in the hospital, having surgery. A card is being passed around with our recovery wishes and prayers.
Mac tells us of what a Good Day it is. We live in a free country with elections and many blessings. Mac tells us the good news of Rebecca’s win as the new Minnetonka Mayor! He quotes John1:16; “we have received one blessing after another.
Pledge
Everyone.
4-Way Test
Everyone.
International Theme
Unite for Good.
Paul Harris Awards
None this week.
Announcements
Alexa R. - with some upcoming social dates for our club;
The Women’s Happy Hour; Thursday, Nov 6. 5-7:00 at Ike’s on Hwy 7
Charter Night; Wed November 19. Latuff’s at 5:30
Holiday Happy Hour; Fork’d (formerly Champs) at Ridgedale Dec 16 at 6:00.
The Game Show fun night. No date yet
Guys and Dolls at Chanhassen; no date, sometime after Feb 14 next year
Bob H. - thanks to all for a successful Blood Drive yesterday. We donated 48 units to Memorial Blood. Jerald and EIGHT of his employees, and also several members, along with many walk-ups from The Marsh. In 4 Blood Drive days over 2 years, Mtka Rotary and The Marsh collected over 200 units!
Our next Comm Service is Lunds and Byerly’s Cart Corral help. Nov 26 and Dec 23. Look for an upcoming sign-up for 90 min shifts from 11:00 to 6:00. An earlier start this year.
Dr. Carter - our brand new fundraiser is planned for Saturday, March 14, 10-4:00. The Billiards Family Fundraiser will be a mini-version of Links and Libations. More details to come, but we’re putting the plow in the ground. A small committee is underway, with room for more volunteers down the road.
Tony N. - The Marsh Party is moved to Friday, Dec 6. We’ll help pour drinks, but all are welcome. Marsh members $10, non-members $15.
Terry Johnson - she’s working on Food projects for Comm Service. She also announced a plan for FREE 30-minute massages at her spa. Ask her about THAT!
Pete G. -another opportunity for free food and drink at his Jordan home. All you need to bring is a leaf rake! Also, Empty Bowls was a success last Saturday.
Ron U. - recommends a book titled A Walk in the Park, a story about a man (or more?) who walked the entire Grand Canyon.
New Member Induction
None this week.
Rotary Minute
None this week.
Raffle
Some drama today as ticket #259 was drawn, and TWO members claimed it. And they were both named Terry! Better vision prevailed, and Mr. Schneider was the true owner. All that excitement for a non-winner.
Foundation Award Checks or Thank You's
Alissa S. - she’s here to present a $2000 foundation check to Cathy from The Lift Garage. Kathy is VERY grateful for our support. It’s and great partnership. Thank you very much.
Happy Bucks
Happy Bucks - Dr. Carter led the parade of happiness, with his congrats for Rebecca and her Mayoral victory.
Mikey S. -for passing his CFP exam after 13 months and 300 hours of no alcohol study. All that while still working full-time. Alissa is also very happy for him, and back to some mutual adult beverages! She’s off to Colorado for some skydiving.
Bill S. - Happy for Alexa (I think) and definitely for Rebecca’s big win.
Rebecca S. - very happy to be Mtka’s Mayor, and that she can now change her seat.
Ann W. - off to Germany tomorrow for a cause.
James W. - his cousin and his wife have closed on a home.
Jerald S. - for lunch with Lenny, for Rebecca, and off to London tomorrow TOO. Hope both flights get in the air on time.
Char M. for Cathy from The Lift Garage here today. She’s very happy to help with the foundation’s $2000 grant.
Jim M. his son Sam is in town on an internship. He also had a Fundraiser leftover bottle of rum which Bill snapped up for $20.
Shauna S. - happy to be back; she’s been traveling. Also, won a Amica Brief case, #20. She’s especially happy about the speakers today, as she is very involved with the topic.
Pete G. - happy to be cleared for caring for his 1-year old grandchild.
Lenny N. - for the aforementioned lunch with Jerald, 98 days until pitchers and catchers report.
Nate R. - for Rebecca, and wondering if he passed on Covid to her contenders.
Frank B. - for the success of Empty Bowls.
Chris Rosenlund. - is thankful for a successful (2nd) knee replacement. The card and wishes we sent were very much appreciated.
Ryan R. - for his daughter at Camp Riley, and opening of deer season.
Bob; off to North Carolina tomorrow for some grandson time, and his daughter into the 3rd trimester of their baby. And it’s a Boy.
Program
Ann and David with The Redemption Project. (TRP) Ann is a Waseca MN Rotarian.
TRP serves the incarcerated. She is the Volunteer Women’s coordinator. David does community outreach and job placement. TRP’s main goal is to re-unite families. Prison leads to family separation which harms the person and ultimately the community.
TRP does not advocate for early release, but gets involved at 18 months before release. It is a student-associate relationship prior, and a community partner for 90 days after. Those relationships are meant to turn the client in a new direction, and not slip back.
Housing, mental health, food, transportation, driver license are other collaborations.
Dwight Tostenson is the architect of TRP. The teaching is a Socratic method called Pathways for Success. The client discovers his own truths, and leaves the past behind. National and MN recidivism rates are about 70%, and TRP rates are 11%; a huge difference.
Why TRP matters? The partner is fully invested, stays in constant touch after release.
Why TRP works? Learning and change starts early, ongoing program before and after, skills, camaraderie, dialogue, job connections lead to a lifelong change.
The end result is to be back in a family relationship, and break the pattern with the next generations.
Thank you, Ann and David, for the fantastic work you dedicate yourselves to. 9 out of 10 success stories, compared to without your work, is remarkable. ‘What you do makes a huge difference.
Adjournment
Submitted by Bob Hersman
Member Submissions
None this week.
