David Goldman is one of the most unique and original speaker/entertainers in America. He is the creator, producer and voice of The Laughing Stockbroker Show at ABCNews.com, of the world's leading providers of financial information on the worldwide web. His background as a headline stand-up comedian places him head and shoulders above his peers in entertaining his audience as he educates them. In fact, his Humor In The Workplace seminars are heralded as some of the best in the business. David has maintained his visibility in the world of entertainment, performing across the country as headline comedian in clubs and theaters for the past 25 years, and has opened in concert for Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen Degeneres, Jeff Dunham, and Gary Shandling. In addition, David has appeared on a variety of television programs, including the Oprah Winfrey Show, and has written for television and Internet entertainment sites.
Announcements & Reminders:
Bring friends and family to Swallowship onMarch 12 at Biaggi's, 5:00-6:30pm
Eden Prairie Reads speaker tickets are going fast! Hear "Wild" author Cheryl Strayed April 7. For info go to http://epreads.org
Motivation, Leadership and Teamwork: Lessons and Reflections from a Life Observing World Leaders
Speaker: Richard Lett
Richard was a personal protection officer with the Metropolitan Police in London, more commonly known as Scotland Yard, for 30 years. Richard coordinated the protection operations at major state and international events, including the weddings of Prince Charles and Camilla in 2005 and Prince William and Katherine in 2011. In 2012, Lett commanded the VIP protection operation in Central London for the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. Richard retired from the Metropolitan Police after the 2012 London Olympics, and now spends his time between the UK and Minneapolis. Queen Elizabeth II made Richard a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in 2013 for his service to the Royal Family and the Olympic Games.
In 2013, he won the Racing Division Singled-Handed Trans-Atlantic Yacht Race known as the OSTAR. Richard is an ambassador for Pathways to Children, a Minneeapolis non-profit that helps empower children in extreme poverty. Richard was certainly one of our most entertaining speakers. Pictures of he with Queen Elizabeth, stories of running the Harry and William protection team, examples of how leadership, preparation and teamwork are essential in practical ways. Richard and his wife Margaret live in the Twin City area.
Announcements
March 12 Swallowship
March 17 Board Meeting
March 20 STRIVE meeting
Spotlight on Jay Simpson
Jay is not a stomach tumor!
Parents lived in Central Iowa and moved to Austin, Minnesota. They were married 17 years when Jay’s Mom was sick in the mornings. The doctor who filled in for their vacationing doctor advised his Mother that she had a stomach tumor. She was in fact pregnant. The proof is Jay and he is adamant that he is no stomach tumor. Jay’s Dad worked for Hormel for 39 years. Jay attended St. Olaf and then Drake University for his law degree. He wanted to be either a corporate counsel or tax advisor. Because of his “then” boyish face and his fear no one would trust him with their money because of his young appearance he worked in corporate counsel over 15 years for a number of corporations. Twenty-five years ago he married Kathy Miller. Jay and Kathy have a daughter 23 years old attending Iowa State and getting a degree in biological medical illustration. Jay and Kathy also have a son who is a junior at Carlson School currently traveling through Europe. Jay loves the work he does. He refers to it as leasing and licensing. He handles start ups all the way through to their maturity. Jay and Kathy are Eden Prairie residents and love our city.
Happy Fines
Roger Jorgensen – Happy with the great turnout and awesome Progressive Dinner
Gary Chanen – Received a Cortisone shot in his replaced knee yesterday and is very happy.
Pei Ling – Reported on the Feed My Starving Children success.
Bev Aho – Announced the April 25th Eden Prairie Foundation at the Barn
Dennis Kim – Is very thankful for our easily accessible drinking water after recently returning from a 10 day trip to Uganda working on water projects
Ken Marshall – Is more thankful than happy after returning from a three week trip to Costa Rica
Bob Starr – Has returned from two months in Florida to join us in the cold temperatures.
Visitors
Prospective Members and Guests (Sponsor Name) (# of visit if mentioned)
Mike Rommel - Prospective Member
Terry Johnson (Guest of Jeanne Zetah) Learning RX
Brent Pond (Guest of Kevin Kraemer) Volleyball Dad (2nd Visit)
Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club meets on Tues. mornings from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
at Biaggi's Restaurant, 8251 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(unless location change is noted)
Motivation, Leadership and Teamwork: Lessons and Reflections from a Life Observing World Leaders
Jay is not a stomach tumor!