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Epilepsy and Cannabis
Oct 19, 2021
Ilo Leppik, MD, has more than four decades of experience caring for patients with epilepsy. During his career, Leppik has published more than 240 peer-reviewed research articles on epilepsy and has co-authored numerous books on the subject. He has dedicated his career to searching for ways to improve treatment for seizures that afflict those with epilepsy. “My passion is to find a better treatment for this condition,” the physician and University of Minnesota pharmacy professor said of his patients’ debilitating - and in some cases, life-threatening - uncontrolled seizures. In his quest, he has come to believe in the healing power of cannabis for epilepsy, playing a key role in getting Minnesota’s medical marijuana law passed in 2014. Several of his patients now regularly take a cannabis pill to manage their symptoms related to epilepsy. Dr. Leppik will share an update with the Club on the current state of epilepsy and cannabis. |
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Business of the Year Presentation
Oct 26, 2021
Meeting Location: 12:45 p.m. - Presentation at Cornerstone Creek 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 2021 selection is J-HAP and Cornerstone Creek. They will receive their award at our October 26th meeting. PAST ANNUAL BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS OF THE YEAR
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Oct 28, 2021 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Golden Valley Business Council Zoom Meeting Details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81900988875?pwd=dk5BVlBSOUhqQjNrSGNHdTE5YjFoUT09 Each candidate will be given time to introduce themselves and respond to one prepared question. This meeting features updates from our city, school districts, convention and visitors bureau, Rotary Club, and the Chamber. There is no cost to attend. Hope to see you there! Please RSVP to Brent Pavia at bpavia@mplschamber.com if you plan on attending. Thank you! |
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Esperienza: Celebrating and Preserving the Italian Culture
Nov 02, 2021
Meeting location: PRISM
Anna Bonavita is a former scientist with a passion for culture, cuisine, and environment. In 2018, Bonavita read a New York Times article about the plight of many small towns and villages in Italy that are suffering from a devastating population loss due to changing times. With her own history and love of Italy, Anna decided to do something about it, beginning with the region she knew best. From this, Esperienza was born. The non- profit small group tour company researches, educates, and provides authentic, curated experiences in Italian villages that are selected for their exquisite beauty, cultural wealth, and rapidly declining population. Esperienza brings visitors to the historic town of Pennabilli and the Emilia-Romagna region where they immerse themselves in the local community and learn about the language, arts, culture, and cuisine. Bonavita is also the founder and former president of the Italian Cultural Center as well as the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Born in a small village in Bulgaria, but swept away by the waves of globalization, Anna claims several countries as the source of her cultural identity. She currently resides in Minneapolis, MN. |
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Nov 04, 2021 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
***Highway 55 Clean-Up postponed one week due to weather*** Highway 55 Clean-Up Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4aafae23a3fb6-highway3 The Golden Valley Rotary Club is in its 25th year of caring for our stretch of Highway 55; our work continues on Thursday, November 4! Community members are welcome to join us in this fun and easy project. Meet at the NE Corner of Hwy 55 and Winnetka Ave. 1. We encourage everyone to wear masks upon arrival. The only portion of highway clean up where people tend to congregate is when receiving their vest and pick up instructions, and that is usually a group of 10 or less. After that, people are usually split into pairs to clean up different sections of the highway, where maintaining social distancing is pretty straightforward. |
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Fire to Frost: A Prairie Story
Nov 09, 2021
Angela Grill graduated from Minnesota State University—Mankato with degrees in ecology and geography. She has a passion for being outdoors and ensuring conservation of the natural heritage of our lands. As a wildlife biologist at Three Rivers Park District, she enjoys working on a wide range of projects from restoring prairies to pollinator surveys. The desire to share stories of nature is made possible by serving as co-host for the podcast, The Wandering Naturalist.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 23, 2021
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Are You Ready for Some Football? Law and Lore Here in Minnesota
Nov 30, 2021
For 45 years, Marshall H. Tanick has represented clients in a wide variety of legal matters, with emphasis on employment law; constitutional law, including defamation, privacy, and other communications; education law; animal law; pet law; land law; and business disputes. Tanick was named “Attorney of the Year” by Minnesota Lawyer magazine in 2019. As much a student of law as a practitioner of it, Marshall stays abreast of legal trends and the latest case law by teaching at area law schools, conducting continuing legal education classes, and writing extensively for law and business publications. He also welcomes the opportunity to take on difficult cases. Marshall will present on the topic of “Are You Ready for Some Football? Law and Lore Here in Minnesota" |
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Dec 02, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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The 2021-2022 Rotary Year
Dec 07, 2021
A member of the Monticello Rotary Club since 1994, Marianna Khauv has long been putting service above self. Marianna has served as the club's secretary, international service chair, and president. Additionally, she served as a member of the District Grant Committee from 2013-2019 and as Rotary District 5950 Area 13 assistant governor from 2016 to 2019. Marianna was born in Taiwan and immigrated to the United States with her parents at age thirteen. She did not speak English and was amazed by the new culture and environment, especially snow and below zero temperatures! Marianna and her husband, Onn, have called Monticello home since 1991. Not only have they raised their three daughters, Malinda, Amanda, and Olivia, in Monticello, they have also been business owners in the community. With the success of their restaurant and hotel businesses, they soon started finding ways to volunteer to give back to their growing and supportive community. Marianna's theme as the chair of Monticello Chamber of Commerce in 1999 was “U” and “I” working in “Unity” for a better “CommUnIty.” This has also been Marianna’s approach to Rotary, both locally and globally. Together, with the help from the Rotary Clubs of Alexandria, Buffalo, St. Michael & Albertville, and Monticello, Marianna was able to build a total of three libraries for schools in rural villages of Cambodia where there is no running water or electricity. To Marianna, this is a true testimony of the power and potential of people working together, of Rotary! |
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The History of the Golden Valley Rotary Club
Dec 14, 2021
Don Anderson has called Golden Valley his home for most of his life. In 1973, he was a member of the Provisional Rotary Club of Golden Valley and one of the incorporators of the club. He is a past president who maintained a 46-year perfect attendance record. Anderson was named the Golden Valley Rotary Club Rotarian of the Year in 2000 and Golden Valley Rotary Club Citizen of the Year in 2011. After retirement from a career in real estate in 1989, Don joined the Golden Valley Historical Society and was elected the volunteer secretary of the organization, an office which he continued to hold 30 years later. He played a major role in saving the Golden Valley Historical Society from folding. He was instrumental in the Society acquiring the oldest church in the city on July 1, 1997 and renovating the structure with the goal of creating a Golden Valley museum in the lower level. Wedding revenue has provided the organization some of the means to renovate, as well as pay the bills. So far he has signed up over 200 weddings which have taken place and has a reservation waiting list of more this year and into 2022. After 30 years with the Golden Valley Historical Society, Don Anderson has the reputation of being “Mr. Golden Valley Historian”. Anderson was active on a committee in promoting the partnership of the Historical Society and the Golden Valley Rotary Club in hiring a professional videographer in 2003 to create a VHS tape history of the City of Golden Valley. This was to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Golden Valley Rotary Club. The “Celebrate Golden Valley” videotape was entered in a video contest in Galveston, Texas in 2004, and won first place over 4,000 entries. Envision Golden Valley blossomed into a citizen-led community initiative in 2002, when the City of Golden Valley partnered with the Golden Valley Rotary to develop an inclusive and accessible visioning process. Don was on the steering committee and worked to have sub-committees appointed in the several event categories. The Envision project brought together citizens to think about Golden Valley 20 years down the road. Over 600 Golden Valley citizens shared over 1,000 ideas for the future of the City. The ideas created sparked the creation of a follow-up group called the Bridge. This group continues today to review and implement the ideas from the Envision project. One of the ideas was to organize volunteers who, with the cooperation of the Minnesota Highway Department, would plant lilacs and other plants along Highway 55 and Highway 100 in Golden Valley. Don’s wife, Mary Anderson, has also been active in the community. She was a long time member of the Golden Valley League of Women Voters, served on the Golden Valley Planning Commission, served two terms on the Golden Valley City Council, was Mayor of the City of Golden Valley for six and a half terms, and was Chair of the Metropolitan Council. |
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Golden Valley Supply
Dec 28, 2021 12:15 PM
Ryan Larson is president and CFO of Golden Valley Supply, a building materials supplier located in Golden Valley. Larson has experience in global asset management and equity trading, with an MBA from DePaul University. He was recently elected to the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota Board of Directors. Ryan will serve on the board through June 30, 2022. |
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Crime and Other Public Safety Challenges in Golden Valley
Jan 04, 2022
Scott Nadeau has been the interim Chief of Police in Golden Valley since September 2021. Prior to Golden Valley, he served as the Chief of Police/Public Safety Director for the City of Maplewood (MN) from 2017 to 2021 and he was the Police Chief for the City of Columbia Heights (MN) from 2008 to 2017. Nadeau is expected to serve the Golden Valley department for four to six months as the city searches for a permanent candidate. Chief Nadeau has led a distinguished thirty-four year career in law enforcement. In the past thirteen years as a police chief he has led two police department’s return to community-oriented policing. This transformation has built and expanded important police-community partnerships which have led to significant crime reduction and increased community and stakeholder support as evidenced by active partnerships, crime statistics, and survey results. He is also a recognized leader in diversity related issues in policing. The work accomplished by the departments he has led has resulted in numerous awards and recognition by the IACP, US Department of Justice, and other state and regional entities. Chief Nadeau is also an educator and consultant who has instructed college and university classes on a variety of topics since 2003 and has delivered training in classroom, conference, and community settings to law enforcement leaders. |
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Jan 06, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PRISM Service Opportunity |
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Jan 09, 2022 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Rotary Volunteer Opportunity: Market in the Valley WINTER MARKET Golden Valley Rotary Club has space reserved during the Winter Market at Brookview. The Winter Markets are held the second Sunday of each month during the winter. The purpose of this event is to promote Golden Valley Rotary and prospective membership, in addition to selling the Views of the Valley note cards. Interested Rotarians are encouraged to sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4aafae23a3fb6-market2 There will be other vendors there, much like the farmers markets in the summer - without produce, etc. |
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The 2021 Real Estate Market
Jan 11, 2022
A lifelong resident of Minneapolis, Faye graduated from the College of St Catherine (now St. Catherine University) with a BA in Sociology. She worked for seven years with Hennepin County Court Services at Hennepin County Juvenile Center, a maximum security facility for detained youth. This was followed by two years as Development Director at a Regina High School in Minneapolis. A search for a new career path led her to find her niche in residential real estate where, for four decades, she has been happily engaged in selling, teaching, and working on various committees with the local, state, and national REALTOR Associations, as well as serving as on the Board of Directors of all three associations. Although her sales activities have been mainly in the metro and suburbs, she has sold property from Stillwater to Delano and from Ham Lake to Lonsdale. Faye is grateful that she never wakes up in the morning thinking “I hate my job and can’t wait to retire” and is pleased that she has friends who have become clients and clients who have become friends. |
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Solar on Schools Program
Jan 18, 2022
MN State Representative Patty Acomb was born in Minnetonka, and has lived in the West Metro for more than 40 years. She graduated from Hopkins High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in natural resource management from the University of Minnesota. After college, Acomb worked for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in northwestern Minnesota in a variety of capacities, and then for Hennepin County Environmental Services. She has been married to husband Craig for 23 years and they have two sons, Jack and Charlie, who are attending Macalester College and the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Rep. Acomb was elected to an at-large Minnetonka City Council seat in 2012, and served until 2018, when District 44B (Minnetonka, Plymouth, and Woodland) sent her to represent them in the State Legislature. She also was an active member of a number of local boards and committees, including initiatives affiliated with both the Hopkins and Minnetonka school districts, local nonprofits, and environmental organizations. In addition, Acomb has represented her community's interests on policy committees at the regional, state, and national levels, including an appointment by Governor Mark Dayton to the governing body of the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources. |
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Robbinsdale Area Schools
Feb 01, 2022 12:15 PM
David Engstrom started as the Superintendent of Robbinsdale Area Schools in 2021. He grew up in the town of Mountain Lake, southwest of the Twin Cities, and received his Master of Education degree from the University of Minnesota. He taught for many years in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Beginning in 2001, Engstrom served in Colorado Springs School District 11 as a teacher, an assistant principal, principal, and most recently as Deputy Superintendent of Achievement, Learning, and Leadership. Before his time in Colorado, Mr. Engstrom taught business and marketing for seven years at Champlin Park High School in the Anoka-Hennepin School District. Prior to beginning a career in education, he worked in marketing and ran a small business. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcast Communications from John Brown University in Arkansas; a Master's Degree in Marketing Education from the University of Minnesota; Career and Technical Education leadership from Colorado State University; and Superintendent and Principal credentials from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. |
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Feb 03, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PRISM Service Opportunity |
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The Bridge for Youth
Feb 08, 2022 12:15 PM
Christina Heineken Woodlee, Senior Director of Strategy & Partnerships Christina joined The Bridge as Program Director in January 2018; became the Associate Director in summer 2018 providing leadership to the program and development departments and in May 2020 was promoted to Senior Director of Strategy & Partnerships. Prior to The Bridge she spent nearly a decade with The United Way developing nationally recognized donor affinity groups, including Women United, Emerging Leaders, and Arise Project. She began her career at Discovery Creek Children’s Museum in Washington, D.C., as the Special Events and Board Relations Manager, in this capacity focusing on philanthropy advocacy and legislation. Christina graduated with honors from the University of New Mexico with a Master Degree in Public Administration, as well as an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Family Studies. |
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Feb 13, 2022 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Rotary Volunteer Opportunity: Market in the Valley WINTER MARKET Golden Valley Rotary Club has space reserved during the Winter Market at Brookview. The Winter Markets are held the second Sunday of each month during the winter. The purpose of this event is to promote Golden Valley Rotary and prospective membership, in addition to selling the Views of the Valley note cards. Interested Rotarians are encouraged to sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4aafae23a3fb6-market3 There will be other vendors there, much like the farmers markets in the summer. |
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Community Emergency Assistance Programs (CEAP)
Feb 15, 2022 12:15 PM
Jack Elsnes joined CEAP as a Community Engagement Manager in August, 2020. Born and raised in Brooklyn Park, he graduated high school in 2010 from Champlin Park High School and is a member of the Brooklyn Park Rotary. Jack's lifelong passion has been to improve the community around him. He went to St. John's University for his undergraduate and has been working in non-profit development for four years. By joining CEAP, he knows he'll be able to continue making an impact, increase access to nutritious food, and create a stronger community. |
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Miss Minnesota Junior Pre-Teen
Mar 01, 2022 12:15 PM
Nine-year-old Alexandra “Allie” Wilcox, from Golden Valley, is currently basking in “golden girl” status! The third-grader at Breck is the daughter of Elizabeth and Bill Wilcox. She was crowned winner of the age 7-9 division of the National American Miss (NAM) Minnesota Jr. Pre-teen 2021 pageant held on August 6-8, 2021. In November, 2021, she competed for the National title in Orlando, Fla. She placed 2nd runner-up and won a few NAM awards, including the inaugural iam Brand Ambassador Award and the NAM Alumni Essay Contest. Allie is an accomplished chess player, figure skater, Latin dancer, and an avid reader as well. Fluent in English and Chinese, she’s also studying Spanish at school. She hopes to create more awareness of cultural diversity through her pageant participation. Allie’s grandfather was a Rotarian. Read the Sun Post story about Allie from October, 2021 here. |
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Mar 03, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PRISM Service Opportunity |
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Mar 13, 2022 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Rotary Volunteer Opportunity: Market in the Valley WINTER MARKET Golden Valley Rotary Club has space reserved during the Winter Market at Brookview. The Winter Markets are held the second Sunday of each month during the winter. The purpose of this event is to promote Golden Valley Rotary and prospective membership, in addition to selling the Views of the Valley note cards. Interested Rotarians are encouraged to sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4aafae23a3fb6-market4 There will be other vendors there, much like the farmers markets in the summer.
At the same time, the Volunteer Fair will also take place at Brookview. You can sign up for the Volunteer Fair at the link above, indicate your preference of events in the comments. |
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Airport Foundation MSP
Mar 15, 2022 12:15 PM
Jonathan Turner recruits, trains, retains, and recognizes Airport Foundation MSP Volunteers and provides strategy and direction for volunteer program development. Prior to joining the Airport Foundation MSP, Jonathan worked for Every Meal, ACES (Athletes Committed to Educating Students), and the Minnesota Twins. He has extensive experience in volunteer management as well as proven skills developing strong partnerships and representing the organizations that he’s worked for as well as their missions in the community. |
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Mar 17, 2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Animal Humane Society
Mar 22, 2022 12:15 PM
Mary Tan is the Public Relations Manager for Animal Humane Society, one of the largest private animal shelters in the United States and the largest in the Upper Midwest. While animal adoption is a focus, she also works to establish the humane society as a resource in low-cost veterinary services, training and behavior in helping make sure people can keep their pets once they are adopted. Mary also is the chief storyteller of Whisker Media, a boutique strategic communications agency where she focuses on marketing and public relations for pet-related businesses and animal welfare nonprofits. The mission of her agency is to donate profits back to homeless animal organizations, especially cat rescue groups. Before her time promoting adoptable pets and the products to support them, Mary worked in government communications at the City of Brooklyn Park, where she led public relations and crisis communications efforts for the community. Prior to that she was an award-winning reporter and anchor in cities including Atlanta, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, and numerous other television markets. She also reported on major stories for most of the major networks including Fox News, CNN, CBS News, and NBC News. The Wisconsin native is also a freelance writer for several pet publications including Catster Magazine, and a member of the Cat Writer’s Association and the Asian American Journalists Association of which she is a past President. Being an animal welfare advocate, Mary believes in adopting special needs animals. She has a 6-year-old kitty named Farley Waddlesworth, a former bottle baby kitten who has behavior issues and a 12-year-old dog named Josie, who has shy and fear issues due to abuse in her past. |
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Mar 24, 2022 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Golden Valley Business Council Zoom Meeting Details: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85141102046?pwd=WktOYkpsU000R3cvcVBoZk1xNVRXdz09 AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introductions – Matt Aiken, Tonka Financial Services 2. Spotlight Speaker--Open 3. City Updates 4. School District Updates 5. Rotary Update 6. Chamber Update 7. Announcements/Other Updates 8. Adjourn |
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Planning for Taste & Tour of Golden Valley
Mar 29, 2022 12:15 PM
On Thursday, July 28, Golden Valley Rotary Club will host the Taste & Tour of Golden Valley. On hiatus for the past two years due to the pandemic, this event will be resurrected in 2022. To do this, we will need all hands on deck with the planning. There are many opportunities to make a difference in this project! We will spend this Tuesday's meeting to plan and prepare for the event; look forward to seeing you there! NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: We will meet at PRISM for the March 29th meeting. PRISM |
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Joke Day
Apr 05, 2022 12:15 PM
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Apr 07, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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The Great Resignation – Understand and Respond
Apr 12, 2022 12:15 PM
Ben Bomar is the President of Lithyus Group, a Minneapolis-based consulting firm that helps clients understand and mitigate their risk of business disruption during employee transitions. Since earning his MBA at the University of South Carolina, he has led Sales, Operations, and Purchasing functions for Fortune 500 companies in the US and Germany. Ben will speak about the “Great Resignation” trend and educate attendees about what is happening and why. More importantly, Ben will provide specific recommendations on how proactive leaders can improve their teams and businesses as they respond to this new challenge. |