February 10 recap

Recap by Mike H.
 
The meeting was opened by Tammy Sullivan at 12:00 p.m.
 
Song and Prayer were led by Elmer and Tammy.
 
Announcements
  • From President Tammy Sullivan there will be no meeting on Monday, February 17th, 2020.
  • Paul Bierhaus reminded everyone about the ClubRunner App for your phone.  The App can be found on the App Store and Google Apps.  Paul is a technology wizard and would be happy to assist anyone with installing the APP and how to use it.
  • Tammy let everyone know there was a nice article in the Sun Sailor Newspaper about the Winter Fun Day.
  • Derek reminded everyone that the STEP Empty Bowls event is Thursday, February 13th, serving from 11:30 to 1:30 and 4:30 to 7:00.
Sergeant of Arms report (guests, etc)
  • No guests
Happy Bucks
  • Guy recognized Monique and Tom for their birthdays during the week.  He had a nice lunch meeting with Amanda and hinted about a Club music event on September 26th, more details to come.
  • Bob was happy that there was no booing during his presentation.
  • Elmer was happy and thankful for his life and health.  He was reminded of this after recent volunteer work he did at a hospital and after attending the Can Do Canines benefit where he heard the compelling story of a person who had recently received an assistance dog.
  • Dave was happy for time spent at a family gathering for his Uncle’s 95th birthday party.
Bob Gustafson
  • Born and raised in Thief River Falls
  • Graduated from Little Falls High School
  • Graduated with a BA from St. Cloud State University
  • Joined Rotary in April of 1980
  • President of The Chamber of Commerce in Crookston, MN
  • President of The Chamber of Commerce in Grand Forks ND
    • Met his wife Sara at the YMCA as she was assisting with the set up for a meeting
  • President of the Twin West Chamber of Commerce
  • State Director of the March of Dimes
  • Major Gifts Officer for the Twin Cities Area American Red Cross
  • Director of Development for AccessAbility
  • Bob is retired but works part-time with the Minnesota Twins
  • Wife, Sara, is the City Manager in Jamestown ND
  • Bob and Sara have a daughter Lilly who is 25
 
Name of speaker: J Drake Hamilton (JJ)
Organization/position/title: Science and Technology Director at Fresh Energy
 
SPEAKER/PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS
 
Paul Danicic introduced J Drake Hamilton with Fresh Energy.
 
  • JJ is the Science and Policy Director for Fresh Energy.
  • The mission of Fresh Energy is to shape and drive realistic, visionary energy policies that benefit all.
  • Fresh Energy is non-partisan non-profit that was founded in 1900.
  • Fresh Energy is committed to working effectively with Minnesota leaders, public and private partners, and individual residents who care about the future of our energy system and economy.
  • Minnesota has been a leader on working to achieve carbon neutral alternative energy which is making an impact on climate change.
  • JJ highlighted recent commitments made by ECO Lab, Cargill, 3M, and Target to reduce their carbon emissions and the use of renewable energy.