This week we will hear from Andy Swada from Tree House. The Club has provided a number of grants to Tree House.
The vision of TreeHouse is to reach every at-risk teen so they are loved, feel hope and realize life transformation. To accomplish this vision we seek to fulfill our mission to bring living hope to hurting youth and families leading to life transformation.
TreeHouse staff are grounded in the core values of G.R.A.C.E. which determine how we conduct ourselves in the relationships we share with donors, fellow staff and our teens.
Growth Relationships Authenticity & Accountability Community Empowerment
NOTE on Programs: I realize that we have had a number of non-profits speak recently and will again next week. I do apologize for this. At this point, April will not include any non-profits. Thank you for your understanding.
March 10, 2016 Meeting;
The meeting was started with an invocation by Bob Wittman. We had five guests this week, Clemencia Rasquinha (Clem submitted a corporate member application), Gregg Elliott, MTKA/Excelsoir Rotarian, (selling roses - more below on Rose pickup), Tom Meade (Tiny Tim and Friends, grant recipient), Janet Cobus (Can-Do-Canines, grant recipient), and our Speaker, Doug Nathan. John Schoonover had three names pulled from the pail and no one won the card game this week so the game goes on. The fine master this week was Dave Olson.
Riddle answers were: 1) a daisy; 2) three, the doorman lets in those who answer with the number of letters in the word the doorman says.; and 3) a key. Like always, if you want to read the actual riddle, go to the website and read last week's bulletin.
After the announcements, Nick Clementi was awarded a Paul Harris Pin for his contribution to Rotary International.
Next Steve Bleacher presented $2,000 grant checks to Janet Cobus, Can-Do-Canies and Tom Meade, Tiny Tim and Friends.
Our Speaker this week was Doug Nathan from Headwaters Relief. Headwaters Relief Organization is a disaster relief collaboration of volunteers that supports the emotional and housing needs of families and communities ravaged by disaster. Since the organization’s inception, Headwaters Relief volunteers have provided disaster relief throughout the United States and around the world including the Philippines, Haiti, Atlantic City, Boulder County, Colorado, and many other areas affected by disaster. Headwaters Relief’s mission is to react with agility and compassion when disasters strike. Our volunteers include a wide range of people from social workers to plumbers.
The Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee along with the entire Rotary Club of North Minneapolis invites you to attend our upcoming Peace Forum: Getting to the Heart Of The Matter. This event will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Plymouth Christian Youth Center, in North Minneapolis. There will be light refreshments served. Please click here for the flyer.
This event is funded through the partnership with: Rotary Club of Anoka-5960, Rotary Club of St. Louis Park, Rotary Club of St. Louis Park Sunrise, and through a District 5950 Grant.
If you have any questions about the Peace Forum and to RSVP, please contact Rotarian VJ Smith at (612) 366-0271
March 30, 2016 Joint Wayzata and Mound-Westonka Meeting
On Wednesday, March 30th, Wayzata and Mound-Westonka will be having a joint Rotary meeting at the Wayzata Country Club from 11:30 - 1:00pm. The speaker will be John B. Goodman, author of The Soulful CEO and chairman of The Goodman Group, about his holistic approach to business and life.
All Area 12 club members are invited to join them. The lunch cost is $18 and attendees should RSVP to maureenmarawayzata@gmail.com
2016 - 2017 Rotary Year:
President Elect Knight will be talking to members regarding board positions for the 2016-2017 Rotary Year. Please consider taking on a leadership position with the Club. The Club is only going to grow if everyone steps up.
Rotary International President Elect John Germ has presented his 2016-2017 theme - "ROTARY SERVING HUMANITY"
Heart Safe Plymouth:
We have trained 3,276 People and counting!
Please consider volunteering at a training event. Contact Norm Okerstrom or Russ Carlson to find out when they are training next.
New Member Application:
We have received a corporate membership application from Clemencia Rasquinha. Clemencia's business is Twin Cities Physicians with her business specialty being Geriatrics. She provides Primary care for elders/hospice care, oversees providers who care for elders and educates community members about geriatrics. Her business is located in Golden Valley and she is a Plymouth resident. Clemencia is married and has three children. Please spend some time talking to her and getting to know her. Clemencia is sponsored by Don Weber.
This is the first week of Clemencia's application for membership.
Rotary Grant Committee:
First half grants have been awarded:
Bloom Early Learning and Child Care (Wayzata School District) - Child Care Training Materials - $2,000
Tiny Tim & Friends (Zambia) - Generator to support HIV kids - $2,000 (grant presented March 10, 2016)
Can Do Canines (Western Suburbs) - Assistance dogs for youth - $2,000 (grant presented March 10, 2016)
Wayzata H.S. Club Y.E.S (International) - Shelterbox - $1,000
The Grant Committee is now accepting second half grant applications. Plymouth Rotarians must sponsor each application. First half grants will be awarded in January. Second half grants will be awarded in early Spring, 2016. Please review the Grant Policy and find the Grant Application Form at http://rotaryplymouth.org/Page/grants . Contact Past President Steve Beachler if you have questions.
Annual Giving:
We continue to get closer to the annual giving goals that have been established. You can give to the RI Annual Fund, RI Polio Plus, Safe Water and the Plymouth Rotary Foundation.
Current 2015-2016 Rotary International Activity:
Annual Fund (Goal - $12,000 To Date Actual - $7,241)
Polio Plus (Goal - $1,500 To Date Actual - $330)
If you haven't already gone to the RI website to sign into My Rotary, please do so. Once you have done this, you can enter your giving amount.
Thank you
2016 Rotary District Conference:
The 2016 Rotary Conference will be on May 12 - 13 this year. The Conference will be held at Mystic Lake Conference Center. Conference Information can be found at:
The third host family had the in-home interview and it when great. Thank you Jason for the incredible work on this.
Club Visioning and moving forward:
Once the 2016-2017 Board has been set I will work with members to begin implementing the three projects. I will continue this into the 2016-2017 year. Below are the three teams that have been established:
Community Service
Club Service
New Generations
Working with City of Plymouth as a strategic partner to increase our community visibility and interest.
Community Outreach programs designed to create interest in Rotary
Identifying, Understanding and removing barriers for younger members of Plymouth Rotary
Peter Bartling
Jason Cardwell
Steve Beachler
Lymari Santana
Bala Guntipalli
John Packard
Handsome Bob
Steve Juetten
Carol Parrish
Jill Kohler
Dwain Erickson
John Schoonover
Norm Okerstrom
Pat Knight
Diane Moyer
Bruce Behm
Glen Norton
Jim Crenna
Jim Bird
Sharon Sund
Jeff Wosje
Russ Carlson
Woody Jewett
Brock Peterson
Margaret Li
Bob Wittman
Scott Walter
Ron Lenz
Don Weber
Chris Garcia
Pam Oesterreich
Eric Blank
Steve Coley
Don Untiedt
Ben Rischall
Virginia Antony
Nick Clementi
Rich Manthe
James Williams
Jim Prom
New Members:
Remember the membership contest - 1 point for bringing a perspective member to a meeting, 5 points if that person joins and 3 points if you get a person to join without coming to a meeting. Steve Beachler has 12 points, Dwain Erickson, Jeff Wosje, and Don Weber have 5, Steve Juetten has 2 points and Glen Norton and Pat Knight have 1 point.
General Information:
Club Website: Please take the time to visit the club website. We have now been using the Club Runner website format for a number of months. It is important for everyone to spend some time on the site and let Rich Manthe and me know what information is missing and what information should be updated. www.RotaryPlymouth.org
Quarterly Invoices:Please pay quarterly invoices promptly. The Board continues to work with members that have outstanding balances.
West Metro Rotaract Club: They have officially been chartered! The first president is Tim Janssen. The Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm, Coopers Pub, West End, St. Louis Park. The also have reserved the 4th Monday of each month for service opportunities. Tim can be reached at timothygjanssen@gmail.com. Please pass this information on to your colleagues, friends and others who may have interest.
ClubRunner Member Profiles:Preview your member profile on the ClubRunner website for accuracy and update any missing data. Contact President Steve Juetten with any questions you may have. To assist, Dwain Erickson and Diane Moyer can shoot smart phone photographs of members whose photos are missing in the Club Membership roster. Is your photo missing??
Amazon Purchases: Please remember to select RCOP Foundation when you make on-line purchases at Amazon.Smile. The Rotary Club of Plymouth Foundation is registered with Amazon and may be chosen when you make purchases through Amazon.Smile. Amazon will donate .05% of your total purchase to RCOP Foundation. The AmazonSmile web site provides all the same products as the regular site, but in addition allows you to designate a charity which Amazon will support. Please tell your friends and associates who shop through Amazon Smile! The contribution comes out of Amazon's pocket - not yours! Click here to get started:http://smile.amazon.com/ch/26-3054927 You Shop/ Amazon Gives!
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Riddles
1) Do leprechauns get angry when you make fun of their height?
2) What do you call an Irishman who keeps bouncing off walls?
3) I never was, am always to be. No one ever saw me, nor ever will. And yet I am the confidence of all, To live and breathe on this terrestrial ball. What am I?
The 4-Way Test: Of the things we think, say or do:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Rotary Theme: "Be a Gift to the World"
Meeting Roles
Sgt-At-Arms: John Schoonover
Greeter: Virginia Anthony
Fine Master: Dave Olson
Invocation: Bob Wittman
Thank you to everyone that participates in the meetings. If you are unable to take on the roles as assigned, please attempt to find someone to fill in for you. Once you find someone or if you cannot find someone, please notify me at sjuetten@plymouthmn.gov so that I can plan appropriately
