nov 30 preview: “harry, year in review” youth...
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B l o o m i n g t o n N o o n — N o v e m b e r 2 3 , 2 0 1 5
Weekly Meetings 12:00 Noon Mondays Hilton, France Ave & 494 Mission
The Bloomington Noon Rotary Club
unites leaders to improve our commu-
nity and the world through service and
philanthropy.
2015-2016 Officers:
President:
Mary Kurth
Phone: 952-884-8534
Board Meetings:
Third Mondays
President Elect:
Jeff Potts
Vice President:
Deb Newman
Secretary-Treasurer:
Bob Erickson
Sergeant at Arms:
Bonnie Paulsen
Program Chair:
Andrea Specht
Past President:
Dave Walock
District Governor:
Tim Murphy
Executive Secretary:
Kathy Koehler
952-250-0476
Directors: Josie Hardy, Kurt Ha-
gen, Karen Zeleznak, Jim Casser-
ly, Terry Low, and Benjamin
Theisen Escobar, Stephen Bar-
iteau, Chris Guarnera, Carolyn
Pratt
Social businesses are real. For example, one of our local small breweries, Finnegan’s, donates 100% of
beer profits to charitable causes. This is a social business, one of several in our area that “do good”
by sharing profit.
Other businesses in our area include Peace Coffee, where workers are treated fairly and the environment is respected and protected. Tom’s shoes was also mentioned as a business that donates one pair of shoes for every pair pur-chased. “My Rain” donates Continued Page 2 RIB
Nov 23 Review: “Minnesota’s Public Benefit Corporations”
Guests: Matthew Norris and Jeff Ochs
Contributed by: Karen Nordstrom
Our program Monday will feature Harrison Clarke Turton, “Harry” to all of us. Harry arrived almost a year ago now and has been a true delight to host as a Rotary Youth Ex-change student. Harry has probably been the most widely traveled exchange student we have had. Harry’s presen-tation will highlight his home country of Australia and then all of the great experiences that he has had during this
past year here with us.
We want to thank the three host families that helped us to support Harry during his year here. Mike and Michelle Arulfo, Shelley and Virgil Petrie, and Bob and Nancy Erickson. Harry came here from Beaudesert, Queensland, approximately 6,000 peo-ple, a small country town known for its forestry, chicken, beef, and dairy. In his intro-ductory packet, he mentioned that he was not a great fan of spicy food or fish, but we have heard through his weekly updates, that he has been very open to try new foods and new experiences. It was especially fun to follow his biking adventures with Bob
Erickson.
You don’t want to miss this meeting. It should be very interesting and with Harry’s
sense of humor, quite an enjoyable one as well.
Nov 30 Preview: “Harry, Year in Review” Youth Exchange
Student Harrison Turton
2014-2015 Presidential Citation Award Winning Club
A Social Sourcing Business
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Greeter Schedule
Nov 30: Carolyn Pratt
Dec 7: Patty Schulz
Dec 14: Josie Hardy
Dec 21: NO MEETING
Dec 28: NO MEETING
Invocator Schedule
Nov 30: Bob Erickson
Dec 7: Dave Walock
Dec 14: Karen Zeleznak
Dec 21: NO MEETING
Dec 28: NO MEETING
Vocational Talks
Nov 30: Julie Guelich
November Birthdays
12 Diann Kirby
13 Karyn Arazi
26 Kurt Hagen
26 Deb Newman
27 Nick Basil
28 Robert Erickson
November Anniversaries
01 Jim Lucas 35 yrs
04 Terry Low 2 year
05 Carolyn Pratt 13 yrs
15 Chris Guarnera 5 yrs
17 Sol Grosskopf 1 yr
22 Mahendra Nath 27 yrs
R o t a r y i n B l o o m i n g t o n
Warm Hands, Warm Heads, Warm Hearts
Our Gift to the World this week is Andrea Specht. Andrea took on some major roles as a new Rotarian which is part of the reason she was named New Rotarian of the Year in 2011. She has served as Program Chair for the past few years; is already a past Board Member; and served on the Fundraising Committee since its founding. She has volunteered at Bloomington Her-itage Days; worked with STRIVE; and helped with the FAFSA program.
She is also a Paul Harris Fellow. Thank you for all you do.
Be a Gift to The World
agricultural products to other countries like India and other sub-sistent countries. “Revolution Foods” provide healthy lunches to
kids in many schools. Another SBC mentioned was Swim Possible, which operates for kids
with autism.
How does a Public Benefit Corporation differ from a Non Profit? Public Benefit Corporations are allowed to generate a profit. They maintain all the protections of corporations for their owners while at the same time they are dedicated to some public good, either through social sharing (Toms);
social sourcing (Peace Coffee); or social selling (MyRain).
The Basics: “B corporation”—was a creation from B lab in Pennsylvania
A General Benefit Corporation (GBC) promises to have a positive impact on society in gen-
eral.
A Specific Benefit Corporation (SBC) allows a business to pin-point some specific project like cleaning up a river/lake or devel-op something to stop Asian Carp from coming into our water-
ways.
Target has been a SBC for many years—profits go to schools. Recently they changed their focus to the arts and have suspend-
ed school contributions.
Public Benefit Corporations make sense as they protect the board and management, lock in social purpose, and ensures transparency in the marketplace. These companies have to turn in a yearly report to the Secretary of State for review to ensure they are doing what they say
they are doing. It is public record so any of us can check on a company’s honesty.
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A Social Sharing Business
Thank you to Brian Emerson who coordinated the pick up and deliv-ery of 300 hats, gloves, and mittens to VEAP this week. Bloomington Noon participates with several other District Rotary clubs to provide
this warm apparel to local shelters and social service agencies.
Upcoming Meetings
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The 4-Way Test
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all
concerned?
3. Will it build
GOODWILL and
BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be
BENEFICIAL to
all concerned?
RIB Editor:
Karyn Arazi
Contributors:
Patty Schulz, Stephen Bariteau, Kellie Lowman, and Karen Nordstrom
ADDRESS
Bloomington Noon
Rotary
P.O. Box 20300
Bloomington, MN 55420
Nov 30: “Harry, Year in Review” Youth Exchange Student Harrison Turton
Dec 7: “STRIVE Luncheon”
Dec 14: “Super Secret Surprise” Arranged by Jim Lucas and Jack Carlson
Dec 21: NO MEETING Enjoy the holidays! Attend the Club Social this afternoon.
Dec 28: NO MEETING Enjoy the holidays!
Jan 4: VOCATIONAL VISIT “Minnesota Masonic Home” Host: Keir Johnson
Jan 11: COMMUNITY SERVICE “Meals on Wheels” 11:15 St. Stephen Church
Calendar of Events - SAVE the following DATES on your calendar!
The Bloomington Channel - TBC14 or live streamed at blm.mn/tbc14 (click on “Watch Live”) “Public Solar Energy” Saturday, Nov 28: 7:00 PM Sunday, Nov 29: 1:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 1:00 PM “District 5950 Governor Tim Murphy” Monday, Nov 30: 10:00 PM Tuesday, Dec 1: 4:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 4:00 PM Wednesday, Dec 2: 8:00 PM Thursday, Dec 3: 2:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 2:00 PM “Tech Tools for Non Profits Applicable to Rotary” Friday, Dec 4: 10:30 PM Saturday, Dec 5: 4:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 4:30 PM Friday, Dec 11: 10:30 PM Saturday, Dec 12: 4:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 4:30 PM
Rotary on Cable
Dec 5: Lee Helms Memorial “Bell Ringing” Lunds Bloomington 9:00 to 3:00
Dec 7: “STRIVE Luncheon”
Dec 21: NO MEETING Enjoy the holidays! Attend the social.
Dec 21: “Club Holiday Social” France Avenue Hilton 4:30 to 6:30 PM
Dec 28: NO MEETING Enjoy the holidays!
Jan 4: Vocational Visit “Minnesota Masonic Home” Host: Kier Johnson
Jan11: Community Service “Meals on Wheels”
May 12-13, 2016: “District 5950 & 5960 Conference” Mystic Lake, Reserve Hotel Now!
May 28—June 1, 2016: “Rotary International Convention” Seoul, Korea
R o t a r y i n B l o o m i n g t o n
Web Addresses:
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www.bloomingtonrotarymn.org
Rotary International
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Rotary District 5950
www.rotary5950.org
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Distinguished Guests:
District Governor Tim Murphy
Rotarian Colleen Simpson, Edina Noon Rotary, Normandale CC Foundation
Rotarian Mike Mellin, Bloomington Daymakers Rotary, delivering poinsettias
Meg Schnabel, Guest of Don Stiles, Cornerstone Executive Director
Announcements and other Highlights...
Everyone’s Response is Needed—Strategic Planning Survey—30 Responses so far
YOUR response is needed to the Strategic Planning Committee’s survey that has been sent out via e-mail to all mem-bers (“surveymonkey” in your email). The 44 members who have not responded have been re-sent the survey. Please
respond ASAP. An electronic response is preferred. If you need one, a paper copy is attached with this RIB
Youth Exchange News
Harry and Elisabetta are both traveling this week with their host families. Elisabetta sent a message
from Las Vegas, “I just love this place!” Don’t miss Harry’s program next week.
Thank YOUs!....Camp Enterprise Students and Bloomington Schools
Our club sponsored two High School students to Camp Enterprise this year. Camp Enterprise is a
weekend experience for high school students who are interested in learning more about the economics of business. Our
attendees sent back Thank You notes...Sam says, “Thank You for allowing me to attend this amazing camp. It has
taught me many lessons that I can bring with me through my career.” Duresa says,”Thank You for ...(the) chance to
have the experience.” Terry Stirewalt and Benjamin Theisen Escobar arranged for our participants. The Bloomington
Schools also sent a thank you for the $500 grant we made toward the Senior Recognition event.
Sunshine
Don and Leslie Stiles are proud grandparents of a new grandson Lincoln Alan Stiles. He was born Nov. 20th and weighing 8 lbs. 1 oz., 22 inches. Mother Stephanie and baby are in great shape...so is
father, Pete! Photo right.
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal selected Jim McDonald as a CFO of the Year. As CFO for Dunwoody College of Technology, Jim provides over-sight for information technology, student accounts, university accounting and food service. Jim saved the college over $100,000/yr with his cost analysis of programs and con-tracts. Jim says, “My personal desire is to leave this world a better place; and, in order to change
the world for the better, you need to have the resources to do so.” Congratulations, Jim!
Doodee Backstrom is headed to Arizona for the winter. She will return in early May.
LuAnn Paulet’s business, Insurance by Design, received the 2015 Woman/Minority Owned Business of the Year Award from the Dakota County Regional Chamber last week. LuAnn founded her business in 2007. She has over 30 years
experience in the insurance industry and loves her work. Congratulations, LuAnn!
Holiday Social Planned for December 21—Mark your Calendars
A Holiday Social is planned on Monday, December 21st. Time will be 4:30-6:30 PM. Location is to be at the Hilton on France, in the Chop House restaurant where we often gather. Benjamin Theisen Escobar has made a reservation for
us, and don’t forget, they have a great Happy Hour menu we can all enjoy! SAVE THE DATE
Bloomington Noon working toward a Presidential Citation...your help is needed!
1. Our club is working to achieve a Presidential Citation again this year. To do that we need to end the year at a PLUS 4 in our membership numbers. We are at PLUS 1. Membership is the life blood of any Rotary Club. We need to keep inviting good people to visit and consider becoming a Rotarian. Remember, the first meeting for a potential
Rotarian guest is free.
2. Also, we need to have 50% of our club signed up on MY ROTARY. If you have not done so, please do. We just
need a couple more sign ups to achieve that goal. Go to www.Rotary.org Click on” My Rotary” Set up Account.
Minute for Rotary “The 4-Way Test”
Normandale Community College Seeking Mentors
President Joyce Ester has requested help from her fellow Rotarians to seek professionals who might be interested in being a mentor to link with a Normandale Community College Presidential Ambassador. Each of these students is a Phi
Theta Kappa Student and has been named a Presidential Ambassador for the college.
NCC is sponsoring a program to link each of these students with a professional who is working in the field of study that they are pursuing. The relationship can be just what the mentor wants it to be. The only request is that the mentor con-nect with the student then decide how to best go on from there. One meeting or an ongoing relationship, it is up to the
student and the mentor.
The following list shows the Career specialties the students are working toward and their major in college. If any of you knows a person who might have an interest in a relationship with a student, or if any Rotarian would like to link up with a
student, please let Joyce Ester know. [email protected]
Student’s Career Choice Student’s Major
Pharmacist Pharmacy Still Exploring Neuroscience Electrical Engineer/Aviation Electrical Engineering Technology/Business Management of Information Systems Medical Field Microbiology Surgeon Biology Creative Field Business Administration Lawyer Accounting Research & Development with the Nervous System Neuroscience Registered Nurse Nursing Owner of a Tech Company Math/Computer Science Chief Operations Officer Accounting Registered Nurse Nursing Policy Writer w/Education Focus Sociology Pediatric Doctor Undecided Research Scientist Neuroscience Art Detective Criminal Justice System Manager or Analyst Management of Information Systems
John Houle presented a short history of the “4-Way Test”. These phrases were originally created in 1932 by Herbert J. Taylor for his company, Club Aluminum, as an ethical standard by which they did their business. In 1954,then Rotary International President Herbert J. Taylor gave the copyright to Rotary International. It has become the standard for every Rotarian throughout the world and has been translated into more than 100 languages. It is also noteworthy that
Club Aluminum, despite aluminum production being discontinued during WWII, is still in business today.
Lee Helms Memorial Bell Ringing Saturday, December 5
Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army is on Saturday, December 5 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Adam Johnston is coordinating the event. We will be Bell Ringing at the Lunds at 98th & Normandale Blvd. There are three shifts: 9:00 to 11:00; 11:00 to 1:00; 1:00 to 3:00. Please sign up through Club Runner or contact Adam and let him know you can help. Family and
friends are welcome. .4 people are still needed for the 11:00AM to 1:00PM shift