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JUNE 29, 2021 HYBRID MEETING: Changing of the Guard

On June 29, Jason Bradshaw will step down as President and Todd Nicholson will be installed as the 112th President of Club 10. New officers and directors will be introduced and past club presidents will be honored. 

 

 

 

 

 

We will also recognize and thank the outgoing officers and directors and the members of the Saint Paul Rotary Foundation Board.

June 22, 2021 ROTARY IN REVIEW: Steve Young
Club President Jason Bradshaw called the meeting to order at 12:17 pm. President Jason stated that next week, Todd Nicholson will take over as president at the Tuesday meeting. President Jason also asked for thoughts and prayers for Jerry Meigs on the loss of his son. President Jason thanked those who came to the inspiration lounge, the first back at the University Club. President Jason announced that Bryan Donaldson would be the scribe for the meeting and Carla Hauge was the greeter.
 
Joy McElroy gave the inspirational minute and spoke about Juneteenth becoming a national holiday. She presented quotes on the subject from a resident of St. Paul and the Rotary Magazine. Joy lead the meeting in the Four-Way Test.
Sarah Koehler introduced the following visiting Rotarians and guests:
  • Mary Margaret Will
  • Dr. Delores Henderson
  • Jessie Stremka
David Dominick spoke about the membership structure and the task force that recently took the matter up. The task force was comprised of club members Ken Crabb, Heidi Fisher, Jason Bradshaw, Todd Nicholson and Dana Bruce. The Task Force recommended reducing to three membership levels: Corporate/duo, Individual, and Rotary Flex. Rotary Flex is a new membership level that would cover members under 40, those not attending in person due to COVID and senior active members. The new rates would go into effect on July 1. The Corporate/duo new rates would go into effect on January 1.
 
Michael-Jon Pease introduced two new club members: Linda Boss and Christopher Taykalo.
 
President Jason Bradshaw introduced the guest speaker, club member Steve Young from the Caux Roundtable. Steve spoke about a new smart phone app for personal individual accounts that he has helped to create. He believes this new app, called Newday will close the wealth gap for people of color. The app allows people to invest in cause-related companies and earn dividends and profits in their sales. Steve has engaged a community outreach advisory group, led by Dr. Delores Henderson, to think of ways the app could help the “unbanked” in our community.
 
During the Steve’s Q& A session, there was a comment that kids need inspiration and personal finance classes in school. A question was asked has to how people could take money out of the app and would there be tax liability. Steve said they were looking into ATM access and there would be capital gains taxes like any investment. Dr. Henderson spoke about the need to help youth to enter this program and that a financial match from donors would be an incentive for youth to participate.
 
President Jason thanked Steve for his presentation and stated a donation would be made to Cherish All Children in his name. President Jason said we would bump Happy Dollars to next week because the meeting had ran long. President Jason invited everyone to attend next week’s Tuesday luncheon to take part in the passing of the Club Presidency from him to Todd.
 
President Jason adjourned the meeting at 1:15 p.m.
 
 
Bryan Donaldson
Scribe
 
Cherish All Children 5k Walk with Club 10 Members
Join your Rotary friends this Saturday morning - we will walk together starting at City House. Friends and family are welcome!
 
Date: Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Place: City House, 258 Mill St, Saint Paul, MN 55102
 
Our Rotary Committee to End Human Trafficking and Exploitation of Children invites you to join us for the Cherish All Children 2021 Virtual 5K! As a Rotary Club, we will walk together on Saturday, June 26th – invite family and friends!
SIGN UP at cherishallchildren.org/race and then enlist friends & family to sponsor your 5K. Those who sign up by Saturday, June 12th to be a part of our fundraising team will receive a 5K t-shirt! If you’re unable to participate and would like to make a gift to support Cherish All Children, visit donate.lssmn.org/Cherish5K
PARKING:  There’s parking in the Mississippi Flats Parking Garage off Walnut Street (marked CITY HOUSE PARKING), near the steps down to the City House. Then you can receive a code at the bar area to get back into the garage. Or there’s 2-hour street parking in the area. 
We’ll have water, coffee and granola bars available before we walk, and you’re invited to stay after to purchase lunch from local food trucks while getting to know other Rotary members!
 
Thank you to the Club Foundation for a $5,000 sponsorship that will cover 10 matching gifts for participants who raise $500 through their friends and family sponsoring their 5K.
Reach out to Joy McElroy with questions at joy.mcelroy@cherishallchildren.org.

 

 
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New Membership Category & Minimal Dues Increase Update
Our Club Membership Committee created a task force to review current membership dues categories and rates. Club Treasurer Dave Dominick chaired the taskforce with task force members consisting of PDG Ken Crabb, Heidi Fisher, President Jason Bradshaw, incoming President Todd Nicholson and Dana Bruce.  Objectives of the task force was to review current membership categories, cleanup membership pricing, simplify prices and combine categories when possible.
 
The pandemic has created more opportunities to keep our members connected and engaged. Your membership provides virtual options to stay connected, 5:01 begins twice a month at the University Club, Club Meetings – getting back to normal or more normal, fellowship & networking, service to Our Community & World plus supporting members impacted by COVID (COVID Relief Plan).
 
A new membership category has been created.  Rotary Flex Membership category offers to support Under 40, COVID Relief & Senior Active Members into this new membership category. Rotary Flex supports those not ready to come back yet to our in-person club meetings or attending in person is a challenge.  Members utilizing this category will be encouraged to become Individual Active Member after attending 6 luncheons per year (Seniors and under 40’s will be exempt from this request).
 
Our three categories will be Active, Rotary Flex and Corporate/Duo. Active membership will remain the same at $90 per month. Rotary Flex will be $45 per month which does not include meals. Under 40 will see an increase of $5 per month and Senior Active will see a $10 increase per month. Corporate/Duo will see an increase of $10 per month. New increases will take effect on July 1st.  Current Corporate/Duo rate of $125 remain until December 31, 2021.  Any member paying annually will not see an increase until they renew their dues if their membership category has an increase.
 
The Club is securing a credit card square for processing meals of guests & Rotary Flex members at our in-person meetings.
 
Members are asked to pay annually or by monthly auto draft from bank account or credit card. Please make sure your credit card information is up to-date.  If you need help updating your credit card information, please contact Dave Dominick. Any questions about the new membership category or rate increases can be directed to Dave Dominick.
 
 
 
 
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Dana Bruce Toast on the Padelford
 

Join us July 15 to toast Dana Bruce as our outgoing membership director as she "sets sail" on her new adventure in real estate. And, since she's a new member of the club, you'll need two drinks to toast her. So your $40 ticket provides a drink ticket good for 2-4-1 margaritas, taco bar, and sunset cruise on the Jonathan Padelford. 

We have 40 spots reserved, so book today! Happy hour boarding starts at 5:00, cruise from 6-7:30 pm.

Schedule
5:00 PM Happy Hour Boarding Starts
6:00 - 7:30 PM Cruise

Parking
The Harriet Island west parking lot is adjacent to the Padelford facility. It is a free public lot that is available to their guests as well as people enjoying the park and Harriet Island Pavilion. Additional parking is available on Water Street or Lilydale Road. During special events on Harriet Island, a portion of the lot is reserved for Padelford guests.

 

 
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Events & Programs
HYBRID Inspiration Lounge: Celebration of Rondo with Dawn Selle
University Club or Online via Zoom
Jul 06, 2021
5:01 PM - 6:01 PM
 
Stories of Minnesota's Very Own Olympian Elite
Zoom & InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront
Jul 13, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
 
Dana Bruce Toast on the Padelford
Padelford Riverboats
Jul 15, 2021
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
 
HYBRID Inspiration Lounge:
University Club or Online via Zoom
Jul 20, 2021
5:01 PM - 6:01 PM
 
Hybrid Meeting:
Zoom & InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront
Jul 27, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
 
Bradshaw Roast
University Club or Online via Zoom
Aug 03, 2021
5:01 PM - 6:01 PM
 
Hybrid Meeting: Returning to the Workplace after COVID-19
Zoom & InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront
Aug 10, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
 
HYBRID Inspiration Lounge: John Keiser, Marco V Cigars
University Club or Online via Zoom
Aug 17, 2021
5:01 PM - 6:01 PM
 
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Dues Relief Request
COVID-19 Member Dues Relief Request Form
Happy Birthday!
Member Birthdays
Jon C. Cieslak
June 3
 
B (Brenda) Kyle
June 5
 
Bob Cardinal
June 7
 
Dana Bruce
June 8
 
Segundo Velasquez
June 8
 
Grant Wiessner
June 9
 
Katherine Johnson
June 9
 
Nigel Parry
June 10
 
Annette Lance
June 12
 
Susan O'Neil
June 12
 
Kenneth W. Crabb, M.D.
June 17
 
Edward H. Cook
June 18
 
Clyde D. Nelson
June 19
 
Jason Bradshaw
June 24
 
Thomas Farnham
June 25
 
Vicki Gee-Treft
June 25
 
Michael Self
June 27
 
Donate now to the Saint Paul Rotary Foundation “Community Service Fund” to assist those affected by COVID-19.
Russell Hampton
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