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Bloomington Noon—April 27, 2015
Weekly Meetings
12:00 Noon
Mondays
Hilton, France Ave & 494
Mission
The Bloomington Noon Rotary Club
unites leaders to improve our community and the world through service and
philanthropy.
2014-2015 Officers:
President:
Dave Walock
Phone: 763-543-2721 - w
[email protected]
Board Meetings:
Third Mondays
President Elect:
Mary Kurth
Vice President:
Open position
Secretary-Treasurer:
Bob Erickson
Sergeant at Arms:
Jeff Hames
Program Chair:
Andrea Specht
Past President:
Chris Guarnera
District Governor:
Jim Nelson
Executive Secretary:
Kathy Koehler
952-250-0476
[email protected]
Directors: Brian Emerson, Brett
Mortenson, Pady Regnier, Josie
Hardy, Kurt Hagen, Deb Newman,
Jim Casserly, Terry Low, and Benjamin Theisen Escobar
NO REGULAR MEETING!
May 4 Preview: “Loaves & Fishes Community Project”
Creekside Community Center
We need all Rotarians to participate in some way
for our Loaves & Fishes Service Project!
Be a shopper right after the club meeting and deliver the groceries to Creekside Center...
or, be an Iron Chef and do the heavy cooking;
or, help prepare the fruit and roll tacos.
You can also be a server.
Everyone is needed.
We begin at Sam’s Club at 1:30. Start food preparation around 2:00
We still need more volunteers between 4:00 and 7:00 PM.
Family and friends are welcome, too! Just come!
May 11 Preview: “Easiest Catch: Don’t be Another Fish in
the ‘Net” Guest Speakers: Mark Lanterman
You've read the headlines. Unfortunately, the question now is not if your information is going to be accessed or stolen, but when. Not surprisingly, businesses and their employees are not immune to
these attacks. In fact, employees may be at increased risk for personal security breaches.
In an effort to inform the attendees of current developments in the digital underground as well as provide realistic advice for cyber protection, Mark Lanterman will be discussing recent high profile cyber-crime events, including Web Site breaches impacting retailers, banks, Hollywood and government agencies. Mark will discuss particularly dangerous types of threats that might effect individuals such as phishing, malware, and wifi attacks.
Mark Lanterman is the Chief Technology Officer of Computer
Forensic Services. Before entering the private sector, Mark
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spent 11 years as a sworn police investigator and as a member of
the U. S. Secret Service Electronic Crimes Taskforce. Mark has
over 28 years of experience in the field and has testified in over two thousand cases. Mark
provides regular commentary on cyber security issues for national print and broadcast media, including NBC, ABC, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal. Mark is currently retained by the Hennepin County (MN) Sheriff's Office as its computer forensic expert.
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14 Jack Carlson
18 Becky Amble
18 Karen Nordstrom
19 Dave Walock
20 Brian Emerson
What a fun meeting we had on Monday! Past District Governor
Diann Kirby led us in a mind-bending/searching exercise of Rotary
trivia. There were 5 tables, each with a table name:
Peace Through Service, Lend a Hand, Lead the Way, Make Dreams
Real, and Sow the Seeds of Love. Diann asked questions such as:
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01 Sharon VanWinkel
18 Karen Zeleznak
April 27 Review: “Rotary 101”
Host: Past District Governor Diann Kirby
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April Birthdays
When was Rotary founded? 1905 with 4 members
How many members are there now? 1.2 million
Which continent has the fastest growing membership? Asia
What is the percentage of women members (remember this started as an all boys club—
oh foolish men!) Internationally 15% are women, 22% in the U.S., 29% District 5950
When was our Bloomington Noon Rotary founded? 1961
Who sponsored our club? Richfield Rotary Club
Who was our first president? Wilbur Coffin and he was district governor 1967-68
What is the longest running fund-raiser in our club? (Well that was easy!) The Harold
Larson Party
What was raised at that first party? $1,000
Which District 5950 Club has had the most district governors? Minneapolis (8)
Which Minnesota governor also served as a district governor? Elmer Andersen in 19541955
Who is the current RI chair? Gary CK Huang from Taipei, Taiwan.
How much money has been raised by The Rotary Foundation? $1 billion
Which country is expected to be certified polio-free next? Nigeria
Brian Emerson kept score. One table seemed to have the gray matter that knew majority of
the answers. I’m sitting at that table next time! Diann then went into how districts were
formed and when. We learned a lot and I think Diann perhaps missed her true calling as a
game show hostess.
Contributed by: Karen Nordstrom
23 Linda Jewell
23 Jim McDonald
April Anniversaries
01 Kathy Koehler 16 yrs
08 Stephen Bariteau 2 yrs
11 Bob Erickson 4 yrs
18 Brett Mortenson 4 yrs
23 Patty Schulz 3 yrs
27 Terry Stirewalt 11 yrs
30 Jim McDonald 30 yrs
Greeter Schedule
May 4: Loaves & Fishes
May 11: Patty Schulz
May 18: Diann Kirby
May 25: No Meeting
Invocator Schedule
May 4: Loaves & Fishes
May 11: Benjamin
Theisen Escobar
May 18: Jim Mortenson
Youth Exchange News
May 25: No Meeting
This week, Harry, had a very normal week in school. On the weekend, he
taught Sunday School to a group of 3 and 4 year olds...enjoyable until the
slight accident that soiled his clothes. Friday, there was a Connection Special at school where many of the Seniors sung or played their instruments.
The ACT’s are this week and he is exempt.
Vocational Talks
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Upcoming Meetings
May 4: No Regular Meeting... ”Loaves & Fishes Service Project” Creekside Center
May 11: “Identity Theft Prevention” Guest: Mark Lanterman
May 18: “World Without Genocide” Guest: Christie Nicolson
May 25: No Meeting—Memorial Day Holiday
June 1: “Quality of Life at End of Life” Guest: Linda Tally
Calendar of Events - SAVE the following DATES on your calendar!
May 2: Saturday “Shredding Day” Mall of America SE Parking Lot, Park & Ride Area
May 4: No Regular Meeting… “Loaves & Fishes Service Project”
May 12: Tuesday “Club Social” Airport Hilton (34th Avenue) 4:30 to 6:30
May 16: “District 5950 Annual Conference” Radisson Blu Hotel
May 21: Thursday “STRIVE Banquet” Save the date and attend
May 25: No Regular Meeting “Memorial Day Holiday”
June 6—9: “Rotary International Convention” Sao Paulo, Brazil
June 20: Saturday “Rally with the Twins” District 5950 1:10 PM at Target Field
July 14: Tuesday “Nari Gunjan Dinner” Indian Zayka Restaurant, Eagan, 6:00 to 9:00 PM
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all concerned?
RIB Editor:
Karyn Arazi
Backup Editor:
Contributors:
Patty Schulz, Stephen
Bariteau, Kurt Hagen, and
Karen Nordstrom
The Bloomington Channel - TBC14 or live streamed at blm.mn/tbc14 (click on
“Watch Live”)
ADDRESS
“When Polio Came Home”
Bloomington Noon
Sunday, May 3: 6:00 PM
Rotary
Monday, May 4: 12:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM
P.O. Box 20300
Sunday, May 10: 6:00 PM
Bloomington, MN 55420
Monday, May 11: 12:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 12:00 PM
“The Luck Factor & the Law of Attraction”
Web Addresses:
Sunday, May 3: 7:00 PM
Bloomington Noon Rotary
Monday, May 4: 1:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 1:00 PM
www.bloomingtonrotarymn.org
Sunday, May 10: 7:00 PM
Rotary International
Monday, May 11: 1:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 1:00 PM
www.rotary.org
“Tech Tools for NonProfits”
Rotary District 5950
Tuesday, May 5: 10:00 PM
When Polio
www.rotary5950.org
Came Home
Wednesday, May 6: 4:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 4:00 PM
Meeting Make-ups
Thursday, May 7: 9:30 PM
http://www.rotary5950.org/where_meet.html
Friday, May 8: 3:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 3:30 PM
Rotary eClubs:
“Micro-loans for Women in Africa”
www.RotaryeClubww.org
Tuesday, May 5: 11:00 PM
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Wednesday, May 6: 5:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:00 PM
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Friday, May 8: 4:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 4:30 PM
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Sunshine - Share your News!
Terry Stirewalt thanked all the Rotarians who attended the Ethics Luncheon. The STRIVE
kids had just participated in an ethics debate session the week before, so, the speaker was
quite timely. Terry is also taking motorcycle training in North Carolina in a couple of weeks.
Plus, he recently celebrated his mother-in-law’s 93rd birthday. She was the life of the party!
Some news from Linda Jewell...she is doing fine. She and Gary Harrington will be going to
New Orleans for the Jazz Festival. They continue to be busy and are still working.
Bonnie Carlson was honored by being selected for a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Minnesota Meetings &
Events Editorial Advisory Board.
Jim Mortenson had cataract surgery last week and is doing very well. He will have the second eye done in the near
future.
Dan Siler is moving to Texas to run a store there. He is excited about having a Monday to Friday job. We are sad to
be losing him and wish him well with his move and in his new position.
Andrea Specht is heading to New York with 35 travelers for the Annual Arts Experience trip. She will consider it a success if she can keep track of the whole group and return with the same number as she left with.
Carolyn Pratt is back from a trip to New Mexico. Welcome back.
Nominations Sought for Bloomington Rotary Club Foundation Board
The Bloomington Rotary Club Foundation Board of Directors is seeking nominations for two positions to serve a
three year term on the Board, 2015-2018. The Board consists of seven voting members. One member is the Immediate Past President of the Club who serves for one year. The other six are elected from the Club at large, two each year
over three staggered years. A member may serve two consecutive terms. If you are interested, connect with Don
Stiles, who is the current President of the Board.
6th Annual Shred Day - See you there!
THIS SATURDAY!
The sixth Annual Shredding Day event is set for Saturday, May 2, at
the Mall of America, east side across 24th Avenue from the East
Parking Ramp. $5.00 per box.
Fil Ruzzi is organizing the event. Volunteers will be there to help unload your boxes. Two trucks are coming, provided by Shred Right.
Thank you, Kurt Hagen for your assistance in connecting with the
Mall of America.
Club, District, and other opportunities….
Rotarians gathering to help Nepal….
Abul Sharah spoke of an e-mail from the group of Rotarians who recently visited Nepal sharing some of the immediate
needs their connections have in Nepal. Paula Schwartz from Edina is working to gather interested folks who would like
to contribute funds to provide some immediate help. If you are interested in donating, connect with Paula to see what
arrangements she has been able to develop. [email protected]
Club Social set for May 12
We will gather on Tuesday, May 12, at the Hilton Hotel (34th Avenue and HWY
494) from 4:30 to 6:30 to celebrate the Norwegian Independence Day holiday a
few days early. Their space is newly remodeled and they have added a Happy
Hour. Chuck Goldberg promises something special for our gathering. Join us for
a great time!
2015-2016 Youth Exchange Student Arriving in late August!
Deb Newman announced today that our club will be receiving a Youth Exchange Student this summer . We are expecting a young lady from Italy. We need to find HOST FAMILIES for her. If you know of anyone who might enjoy hosting a
student for three or four months during the school year who lives in the Jefferson High School boundaries, please pass
the name and contact information on to Deb.
Other Events and Opportunities...
Sandhya Gupta wanted to remind everyone that she will be returning to Minnesota this summer for the 8th Annual
Nari Gunjan Dinner. The dinner this year will take place on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, at Indian Zayka Restaurant in Eagan, MN. Plan to join in support of the education of Dalit girls in Bihar, India. For more information,
e-mail Karen Moore at [email protected].
Taste of Lakeville is set for Thursday, May 14, from 5:00 to 9:00 at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. Good Food, Good
Wine. Good Time. Tickets at www.tasteoflakeville.org
Rotarian Sam Dala is once again organizing a Rotary trip…this time to Argentina. Several Rotarians are thinking about
participating in the trip planned for Feb 19 thru March 4, 2016. These dates could change by a day or two. If you
would like to be part of the trip please connect with Sam at (612) 964-4400 or talk to Bob Erickson for additional details.
Distinguished Guests:
Rotarian LeAnn Stessman, Edina Noon, MN Bank and Trust
Rotarian Jeff Wosje, Plymouth Rotary, Commercial Banking, Assistant District Governor Area 12
Raedeen Foote, Robert Half Recruiter, Bloomington, Prospective Member
Joyce Ester, President, Normandale Community College, Guest of Don Stiles, Board approved as a new member.
Keir Johnson, Minnesota Masonic Home, Prospective Member
Chuck Goldberg, General Manager Hilton Hotel, Prospective Member
Billy Schultz, Guest of Sol Grosskopf, Communications Director, Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church
Kelli Wollmering, Guest of Chris Guarnera, Good in the Hood, Connecting People with Services
Board of Directors Election Ballot
At today’s Board of Directors meeting the following list of nominees for Officers and Board of Directors
was accepted. The election will be held on May 18 at our regular Monday meeting. This notice will be
posted for the next few weeks.
District Conference - Register Now!
The conference will be held at the Radisson Blu and Mall of America, on Saturday, May 16th. Register online http://
www.crsadmin.com/EventPortal/Registrations/PublicFill/EventPublicFill.aspx?evtid=7b76451d -7fda-412c-bc8705b970bc040f. Or, use the registration form below. Looking for 30 participants from our club for the special World
Record event!