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Aug 15, 2019 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
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Gene Editing and Bio Security: A Clarion Call
Aug 20, 2019
A true Renaissance attorney, Barbara J. Gislason has a diverse range of talents and interests, and is considered a pioneer in several legal areas. She enjoys a strong track record of success. A trusted advocate for her clients, Barbara is committed to achieving optimal results in every case. Known for being both a skilled negotiator and tenacious litigator, Barbara does not shy away from the courtroom when her clients' best interests are most effectively pursued at trial. Barbara has been named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. She was also chosen by Mpls St. Paul Magazine as one of the top 50 Women Lawyers in Minnesota. Additionally, Barbara was included on the Minnesota Super Lawyers list, a distinction enjoyed by only 5 percent of lawyers in the state. |
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Aug 22, 2019 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
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Aug 25, 2019 5:05 PM – 8:05 PM
Golden Valley Rotary Social |
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Backpack assembly for The Bridge for Youth
Aug 27, 2019
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Twin Cities R!SE
Sep 03, 2019
Brian Herstig, Director of Development and Advancement & Jacquelyn Carpenter, Director of Business Development The mission of Twin Cities R!SE is to transform lives through meaningful employment. Their vision is a community of empowered individuals, especially men of color, who achieve long term job success to support their families. |
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Sep 05, 2019 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PRISM Service Opportunity |
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Assessment of Special Session
Sep 10, 2019
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Minnesota State Director Mike Hickey is a lobbyist who has represented NFIB for many years and has worked with several different governors and their administrations. NFIB/Minnesota lobbies tenaciously at the capitol and is also active with the press. Hickey's work with NFIB includes the landmark workers' compensation reform of 1995 that may have reduced workers' compensation premiums for small business more dramatically than any other in the history of our country, with some businesses receiving net 75 percent premium reductions. Other recent work includes lobbying for the state's largest tax cut and a land rights case, banning amortization. NFIB is the only group that solely represents small business in Minnesota and does not need to juggle the interests of corporate America along with those of small business. |
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Tech Dump Today
Sep 17, 2019
Amanda LaGrange is the CEO of Tech Dump and Tech Discounts, the linked e-waste recycling, refurbishing, and retail social enterprise that creates jobs for people with barriers to employment. Amanda helped to found Tech Dump as a board member in 2010 while she worked at General Mills in Corporate Finance. Grounded in her belief that business can be a solution for poverty and injustice, she joined the Tech Dump leadership team as the Director of Marketing in 2013 and created awareness that drove double digit annual growth and established Tech Dump as an award-winning top electronics recycler in Minnesota and a leader nationwide in its commitment to the environment and job creation. When she became CEO in 2015, Amanda operationalized a strategy to increase revenue that included portable cell-phone collection bins, the successful launch of the retail brand Tech Discounts and a second stand-alone location for store. Amanda has testified before the Minnesota Legislature on the Right to Repair and has been recognized by The Minneapolis - Saint Paul Business Journal as a Top 50 Women in Business and as a Titan of Tech. Amanda is an Indiana native who graduated from Indiana University. |
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Got You Covered packs for The Bridge for Youth
Sep 24, 2019
Rotary members will gather for a service project: a Got You Covered pack assembly for The Bridge for Youth. Packs will be filled with clothing items for youth in need. Each kit contains underwear, pajamas, and socks. The Club expects to assemble 48 packs. Funds for this project came from Culver's frozen custard sales at Golden Valley Pride Festival and from a Rotary District 5950 grant. |
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Sep 26, 2019 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
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PRISM Update
Oct 01, 2019
Michelle Ness, MSW, LISW, is the Executive Director of PRISM, a nonprofit social service agency located in Golden Valley, MN. The mission of PRISM is to provide social services and connections that empower people in our community to build healthy, stable lives. Michelle received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Minnesota in 2005 and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Western Michigan University in 1997. She has held leadership roles over the past two decades with Tubman and Neighborhood House, volunteered on several boards, and consulted in her own practice. Michelle has led PRISM to greater community impact with a profitable social enterprise, Shop for Change, as well as enhanced services for the basic needs of food and clothing. Michelle enjoys leading efforts with local nonprofits, individuals, and businesses to collaborate and find mutually beneficial partnerships. PRISM has worked alongside Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) of Minneapolis for several years, and recently moved into a newly renovated building with JFCS. This new location and uniquely exceptional partnership increases access to social services for local suburban community where poverty has seen exponential growth. Michelle lives in Brooklyn Park and enjoys gardening and laughing with her three sons. |
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Oct 03, 2019 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PRISM Service Opportunity |
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Shen Yun
Oct 08, 2019
Pingping Yu will provide a brief review of the traditional Chinese culture and what makes it unique and the challenges facing the Chinese traditional culture in the Communist era. She will introduce "Shen Yun" and what the show is doing to help revive the traditional Chinese culture. www.ShenYun.com |
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Mwendo Congo, non-profit working for health, education, and peace in Democratic Republic of Congo
Oct 15, 2019
Liz Andress visited the DRC for two weeks in August 2015 and serves as the secretary of the Mwendo Congo board of directors and is a cofounder of Mwendo Congo. Liz holds an M.A. in Education from the University of Minnesota. She worked for 15 years as an adult educator, teaching English and job skill classes serving a wide range of immigrant and refugee adults, and now consults statewide in adult education. She spent five years in Asia doing literacy and international solidarity work. She has held a variety of administrative positions in college-level international and experiential education. She has years of experience organizing for social change at local, national, and international levels. |
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Club Service - Highway 55 Cleanup
Oct 22, 2019
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Oct 24, 2019 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
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Oct 24, 2019 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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Business of the Year Presentation
Oct 29, 2019
October is Rotary International Economic and Community Development Month. The Golden Valley Rotary Club celebrates by naming a local Business of the Year to honor. The 2019 selection is Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis in Golden Valley. They will receive their award at our October 29th meeting. PAST ANNUAL BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS OF THE YEAR |
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Love Kenya Foundation
Nov 05, 2019
In addition to being a mother, Sanna is founder of Benet, Inc., a marketing company and co-founder of Taylee Staffing Inc., a recruiting firm specialized in the life sciences industry. Sanna received her Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. Sanna combines her entrepreneurial energy, practical business management skills, and love of travel to maximize return on investment as measured by food, aid, and education services delivered.
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Nov 07, 2019 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PRISM Service Opportunity |
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Vision for District 5950 in 2019-20
Nov 12, 2019
Russ Michaletz is a Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotarian and our 5950 District Governor for 2019-20. In his professional life, he is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the states of Minnesota and South Dakota. He focuses on the unique needs of family business owners in the areas of wealth planning and succession. He is married to Jan Michaletz with four children and one grandchild.
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Inclusive Networking
Nov 19, 2019
Nicole Rabinowitz grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from the University of Kansas. She was trained in Customized Employment through Marc Gold and Associates and currently is a consultant and certifies those seeking Discovery Certification. Nicole is very passionate about supporting job seekers in finding meaningful, competitive employment as well as providing support and innovative training to employers, employment specialists, and job coaches to create more diverse and inclusive work environments. Nicole started her own consulting business, Inclusive Networking, where she provides trainings and Customized Employment services in discovery and job development.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 26, 2019
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Climate Change 101
Dec 03, 2019
Bethany Esse is a charter member of the Twin Cities Rotary EcoClub, and is also a Climate Reality Leader through the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, a global network of activists founded by former Vice President Al Gore, who are committed to spreading awareness of the climate crisis and to working for solutions to the greatest challenge of our time. She was trained with over 900 other citizen activists in March of 2017 in Denver, and served as a mentor for the Minneapolis Climate Reality Leadership Corps training in August of 2019. This presentation will cover the causes of climate change, the impact it is having on our world, and the solutions that are available to halt, and reverse, global warming. |
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Dec 05, 2019 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PRISM Service Opportunity |
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Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Dec 10, 2019
Kerri Casey is a licensed acupuncturist with the MN Board of Medical Practice and board certified by the NCCAOM. She started MN Community Acupuncture in 2007 looking for a way to make acupuncture affordable and thereby more accessible for all patients. She has a BA in Psychology from Boston College, and a Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University. Kerri has been providing acupuncture treatments since 2004. |
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Dec 12, 2019 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
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Songs of the Season
Dec 17, 2019
We will be treated to music from junior and senior members from the Chamber Orchestra at Hopkins High School. Joining us will be: Ruby Gruidl - violin The Hopkins High School performing groups have traveled across the U.S., have performed at numerous state and national conventions, and have been very successful in competition. Year-long, every-other-day, 88-minute elective courses include: four choirs, three bands, two jazz bands, and three orchestras. Nine-week, every-day courses include music technology and three levels of guitar. Extracurricular music opportunities include small vocal and orchestra ensembles, pep band, and the fall musical. |
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Jan 02, 2020 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PRISM Service Opportunity |
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Jan 23, 2020 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
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Feb 06, 2020 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
PRISM Service Opportunity |
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