Notes from October 18, 2016

Posted by Roger Jorgensen
 
 Count Dracula - AKA Tim Mulcrone
 
Count Dracula appeared and spoke about the evils of polio and the extensive efforts by Rotary International and other organizations to eradicate the disease from every country in the world.
 
Tim provided a fun but "scary" presentation of "The curse of Polio." Three decades ago polio was claiming 1,000 victims a day. Year to date we have had 27 cases.  The only country where polio exists today is Pakistan. Polio's allies are fatigue, apathy and myth. World Polio Day is October 24th. The CDC will be streaming a live event. Hopkins is going to have a dance down mainstreet. Richfield Rotary will have a live viewing of the CDC streaming. 
 
The Polio Plus goal for this year is $2650 per Club in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Arch C. Klumph starting the Foundation with a $26.50.  It's a significant but doable goal.

Our HAPPY BUCKS Contributions go to Polio Plus so if you share your happiness and put in a $5 bill or higher each time, it will help fight polio!!
 
 
Announcements
  • Board Meeting after Breakfast meeting
  • Vino Classico Update by Dan O’Brien
  • Preliminary Results – ticket sales up 41% to $11,345
  • Raffle tickets up 61% to $3,300
  • Team Shiraz won by selling $3,075
  • Two highest ticket sales rotarians: Justin Stuve and Dennis Kim
  • Veterans Day Luncheon- November 11th at Bear Path - Veterans FREE, others $25.  General Sandra Best Brigadier General Minnesota National Guard – Speaker.   Emcee: General Denny Schulstad
  • Global Grant News – Glenn Olson - Construction has begun
  • Still seeking church partners for Olinchito FMSC container. Need $2,000
  • Invisible Play – Homeless youth theme at Immanuel Lutheran, October 28th at 7:00 pm
  • Remember to include Ale in activities to give her a full exchange student experience
  • RYE deadline for applications October 31st.
  • Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – Yvonne Seltzer
  • Jennifer Jones – RI Vice President – speaking:
    • Tuesday, November 1 st 6:30 am @ Edinburgh Country Club - $18 per person
    • Tuesday, November 1 st Noon @ Doubletree Hotel, St. Louis Park - $25 per person
    • Thursday, November 3 rd 7:00 am @ Hazeltine Golf Course - $15 per person
    • Thursday, November 3 rd Noon @ Edina Country Club - $20 per person
    • Thursday, November 3 rd 6:30 pm @ TBD
  • Strive 10/28
  • Meals on Wheels
  • A Paul Harris Award was given to Andy Currie by Rotary Foundation Chair Dan O'Brien.
 
Spotlight on Rick Getschow
Rick Getschow is originally from Neenah, Wisconsin. He received his undergraduate degree from Miami of Ohio and has an MA in Public Administration from UW-Milwaukee. Rick is married and has three daughters ages 17, 14 and 10.  Rick has served as the City Manager of Hector, Lauderdale and Hopkins.  He has been the City Manager in Eden Prairie for 5 years.
 
 
 
Happy Fines
  • Jim Loutzenhiser – Cleveland Baseball Fan
  • Dan O’Brien – shared about his grandchild – Bo
  • Jane McGinty – taking Krista on her 10 year old birthday trip
  • Greg Albrecht – Cubs Fan
  • Roger Jorgensen – shared a Vino moment about Dan O’Brien
  • Mike Kraines – best moment of Vino – not hearing Dan;)
 
Visitors
Mike Lewis – prospective member , friend of Kevin Kraemer
Lyndon Moquist – prospective member, friend of Craig Blixrud
Students: Stella Lindberg and Carter Mason, interns
Ale Pena Gonzalez, exchange student,
Krista McGinty – daughter of Jane McGinty