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Jan 06, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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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. |
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Memory, Moods, and Food
Apr 19, 2022 12:15 PM
Brenna is a registered and licensed dietitian, with a Master’s Degree in Applied Nutrition. After completing her Dietetic Internship at West Virginia University Hospital, she worked for Phoebe Sumter Memorial Hospital in Americas, Georgia. After moving back to Minnesota in 2012, she went on to work at two health and wellness clinics before joining the Stepping Stone Clinic team in 2018. She is passionate about teaching people how foods interact with their body and helping patients learn how what they eat affects how they feel. She has experience working with people who struggle with autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, cardio-metabolic disease, infertility and women's hormones, food sensitivities, chronic pain, binge eating, and just about anything in between. |
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Apr 21, 2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Tour of Golden Valley Historical Society
Apr 26, 2022 12:15 PM
Meeting location: Golden Valley Historical Society 6731 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427 The Golden Valley Historical Society (GVHS) was organized in 1974. Its mission is to find, preserve, and disseminate the historical knowledge about the Village/City of Golden Valley, Minnesota. In pursuit of this mission, GVHS collects oral histories, photographs, video histories, and three-dimensional objects. In 1997, GVHS acquired the City's oldest church as a permanent home and maintains a repository of its collections there. The historic church is often used as a wedding venue and hosts a variety of speakers and presentations. |
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Apr 28, 2022 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Golden Valley Business Council AGENDA 1. Welcome and Introductions – Gary Aiken, Tonka Financial Services 2. Spotlight Speakers—Cheri Gengler, VP Talent & Workforce and Victoria Marley, Career & Workforce Manager; Mpls Regional Chamber 3. City Updates 4. School District Updates a. Robbinsdale b. Hopkins c. Perpich Center for Arts Education 5. Rotary Update 6. Chamber Update 7. Announcements/Other Updates a. Be sure to let others know about our meeting. b. Next Meeting: Thursday, May 26, 2022 8. Adjourn |
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The U.S. Constitution
May 03, 2022 12:15 PM
Dennis Wojahn was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin School of Business with a degree in accounting in 1967 and became a CPA. He graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1972, receiving the top award in constitutional law. He has practiced law since 1972, specializing in tax and estate planning.
Dennis recently moved to Minnesota to be closer to his grandchildren. He joined the Golden Valley Rotary Club in 2022. The Wojahns still have their place in Fish Creek, WI and spend most of the summer there. |
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May 05, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PRISM Service Opportunity |
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Tech Tips
May 10, 2022 12:15 PM
Thomas Johannsen has long been a fan of technology of all kinds. Raised in a family of engineers, he regularly passed time taking things apart or tinkering with computers as a child. He built his first computer in middle school and ended up studying Computer Science Engineering for a short while, before he realized he wanted more social engagement in his career. He got a degree in Economics from UW Madison in 2009; he had fully intended to go on to grad school and become an Economics author, but the universe had different plans for him. He took a job working for a brain imaging medical devices company before starting his PhD program and ended up excelling at the position. He worked in that field as technical sales director and head of operations until 2020, traveling the world becoming friends with many of the top brain imaging researchers in the world. Tiring of the extreme travel requirements (120,000+ miles per year!), Thomas decided to shift careers entirely to be able to stay home with his wife and children. He became a Mortgage Loan Officer, helping people with one of the most important decisions of their lives: buying homes. He is incredibly passionate about helping people however they need it: identity protection, credit hygiene/repair, personal finance, home improvement, and productivity tech tools. |
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Do You Like to Eat? – Operation Pollination Project
May 17, 2022 12:15 PM
Chris Stein has been a park ranger for the past four decades. During his career, he has helped protect parks across the United States, as well as in other countries across the globe. In parks, Chris has worked from the urban jungles of New York City to the tropical rainforests of Samoa. After all those years, Chris has finally come to realize that protecting "the little things that run the world" (i.e., the pollinators found in our own yards) is one of the most important things we can do to help save the planet as we know it today. |
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May 17, 2022 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Highway 55 Clean-Up Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4aafae23a3fb6-highway4 The Golden Valley Rotary Club starts its 26th year of caring for our stretch of Highway 55; our work continues on Tuesday, May 17! 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. Masks are optional. 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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May 19, 2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Club Assembly and Taste & Tour Planning
May 24, 2022 12:15 PM
Not a meeting to be missed! The Golden Valley Rotary Club members will have a discussion on membership, leadership opportunities, grants, and future projects, etc. You'll definitely want to attend this Rotary meeting to contribute to the important Club conversations. We'll also be discussing our upcoming Taste & Tour of Golden Valley event, scheduled for Thursday, July 28. 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! Look forward to seeing you there! |
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May 25, 2022 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rotary of Golden Valley Brookview Lawn Bowling Membership Recruitment Event Social from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Heavy hors d'oeuvres provided; drinks at participants own expense. Family friendly event! A prospective member event funded by a District 5950 grant! All prospective Rotarians are enthusiastically invited! Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4aafae23a3fb6-rotary1 |
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The Bridge for Youth Packaging Project - Lunchtime Service Project
May 31, 2022
A hands-on lunchtime service project; all are welcome! Golden Valley Rotary Club #2118 and Crystal-New Hope-Robbinsdale Rotary Club #2109 are joining together to donate 100 Intake Packets for The Bridge for Youth. The packets consist of a blanket, a zippered hoodie, a pair of sweat pants, a pair of socks, and a fidget toy. On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, the Golden Valley Club will meet at 12:15 at Brookview, 316 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley, MN 55426, to assemble the first 50 packets. A second date to assemble the remaining 50 packets will occur at Prism, 1220 Zane Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422, at a time and date to be determined. |
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Jun 02, 2022 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
PRISM Service Opportunity |
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Watergate Recalled: The Minnesota Connections
Jun 07, 2022 12:15 PM
“Watergate Recalled: The Minnesota Connections” For over 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. |
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Wastewater Tracking for Infectious Diseases
Jun 14, 2022 12:15 PM
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Jun 16, 2022 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Annual Awards Luncheon
Jun 21, 2022
The Golden Valley Rotary Club will gather with members of the community to celebrate all things Rotary during the 2021-2022 year. We will present the Citizen of the Year award and the Rotarian of the Year award. Our high school scholarship recipients will be honored. Paul Harris Fellows will be given for extraordinary service. And Mary Timmons, Club President, will begin her second year. A great celebratory event in the forty-nine year history of the Golden Valley Rotary Club! |
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