Speakers

Golden Valley Rotary Holiday Potluck Party
Sunday, December 15, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Home of Jelan and Jim Heidelberg
489 Valleywood Cir., Golden Valley, MN 55422
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Joint meeting with the Rotary Clubs of St. Louis Park, hosted at Brookview.

Clyde Doepner, the official Minnesota Twins curator, will bring alive the history of the Twins through stories and baseball memorabilia.

Before he became the only full-time curator in Major League Baseball, a position he has held with the Twins since 2009, Clyde Doepner was both an avid collector of Twins memorabilia and a longtime history teacher at Tartan High School.

His association with the Twins grew out of a chance encounter with former owner Calvin Griffith, and his collection of team memorabilia became particularly notable when the organization had its first TwinsFest at the Metrodome in 1989. Being hired in 2009 as a full-time employee, he said, was a dream job.

Doepner has logged memorabilia from all generations of Twins baseball — Harmon Killebrew to Kirby Puckett to Joe Mauer and now. Among his favorite pieces are those from Killebrew, a player he considers his hero. But the collection still is growing as are the stories.

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Tim Reardon is a strategic and entrepreneurial leader who specializes identifying the core purpose and potential of individuals, organizations, and communities to inspire them to optimize their potential. He brings a wealth of experience in government, nonprofit, corporate, health care, and educational organizations as well as grass-roots community groups. Tim earned a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, as an Archibald Bush Leadership Fellow. He also completed a Masters Degree in Public Affairs at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. He is a licensed social worker. He holds a Masters Certificate in Leadership Development from Harvard University. His academic achievements include an undergraduate degree in psychology and economic/business administration from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN and international studies in Spanish and Liberation Theology from the Universidad Catolica in Lima, Peru. Tim is a member of the Roseville Rotary. He is the executive director and ex-officio board member of Rally to Read. https://cheassisi.com/

Tim Munkeby spent 13 years teaching junior and senior high school English and creative writing, directing theater productions, and coaching sports. He switched gears in the 1980s, founding Munkeby Financial, Inc., a financial services firm in Hopkins, Minnesota. He’s combined his two career paths by writing "If I Had a Million Dollars: How to Achieve Financial Independence Before Your Parents Do", and lecturing at colleges and universities on financial and career literacy. Munkeby has also written three novels: "Back to the Island", "Will", and most recently, "The Advocate". After years living in the Boundary Waters area (a region of wilderness straddling the Canada-United States border), Tim and his wife of nearly six decades, Mary, now reside on Minnehaha Creek in the Minneapolis suburb of Minnetonka. They’re the proud parents to six children and a dozen grands. https://www.timmunkeby.com

Joe Cavanaugh is a nationally-renowned speaker promoting timeless values and personal character to audiences of all ages. Whether it is at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum, a commencement speech at his alma mater, a conference with business leaders, or in a room filled with 200 teenagers, Joe loves to be in front of a crowd sharing the message that character matters. His message is guided by the belief that character is the thread that will reweave the frayed fabric of our society.

In 1987, Joe founded Youth Frontiers (YF), a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that provides experiences that inspire character, civility, and community. YF has impacted more than 2 million youth, educators, and community members and has received national acclaim because of its powerful programs. Joe also leads YF’s newest division, Leadership Frontiers, which focuses on inspiring character-driven leaders in all sectors.

Joe has been featured on local, regional, and national media programs including a 90-minute PBS television special titled, “Respectfully, Joe Cavanaugh”. Additionally, he has been recognized by the late General Colin Powell of America’s Promise as being “a leader in our nation’s effort to rescue America’s young people.”

Joe received his B.A. degree in Humanities from Saint John’s University in Collegeville, MN, where he also was given an Honorary Doctorate in 2016. He was also named Social Entrepreneur of the Year by Saint John’s in 2012. Joe and his wife, Jane, live in Edina, MN. Their daughter, Tess, is attending the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN.

In a City Council Special Meeting on July 1, 2024, the City Council concluded the City Manager interview process and selected Noah Schuchman as the next City Manager.

Schuchman has more than 20 years of local government experience. He recently served as City administrator for the City of Duluth from 2018-2024 and director of regulatory services for the City of Minneapolis from 2015-2018.

Schuchman holds a master’s degree in public administration from Hamline University and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Marquette University. He is a Credentialed Manager and member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and serves on the board of directors for the Minnesota City/County Management Association.

Eric is the Chair of North Star Rotary Youth Exchange. He joined Rotary in 1985 and has been a member of the Winona and Northfield Rotary Clubs. He has served as a Club Youth Exchange Officer and, more recently, North Star Country Officer for Spain since 2014. https://northstarrotary.com/

 

Becky Amble is a seasoned marketing executive and AI expert with over 30 years of experience. She has:

• Led transformative projects for corporations from $100M to $30B
• Authored five books on AI, sharing insights on leveraging AI technologies
• Dedicated 1000+ hours in 2023 to studying and applying AI in business
• Teaches AI principles to diverse business audiences
• AI Certification candidate
• Created 150+ nationally published articles and 250+ YouTube videos

Becky's work in AI optimization and strategic marketing has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Who's Who Lifetime Achievement Award. She continues to drive innovation at the intersection of AI and business strategy.

Becky is an active volunteer. She is a mentor for the Minnesota Cup and is current president and past VP of the Bloomington Rotary Foundation. As a member of the Bloomington Rotary she also helps with programming and photography of meetings and events. As a Board member of the Eagle Group of MN Veterans she provides Board leadership and organizes monthly programs.

Becky and her husband live in Woodbury with their three cats. Their two sons are young adults. In her free time Becky enjoys reading, art, music, travel and walking the beach.

As a seasoned entrepreneur and Personal Development Coach, Juber Arteaga strives to share his knowledge and experiences with others. His journey of overcoming obstacles while growing up in a dictatorship in Venezuela and achieving success fuels his desire to help others realize their potential and manifest their grandest dreams and visions for themselves.

Juber firmly believes in the immense power of our minds, combined with the infinite support of a higher power, to create meaningful transformations in our lives. As a Personal Development Coach, he is dedicated to guiding people on their path of self-discovery, growth, and success. With empathy, understanding, and a sincere desire to uplift others, Juber supports people in their personal and professional goals, helping them reach their true potential.