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AUGUST 24, 2021 Hybrid Meeting:  Heat Islands
Urban Heat Islands, or UHIs, occur as a result of the built environment associated with cities, which can trap solar radiation in the form of heat. Heat islands affect communities by increasing energy demand costs, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, heat-related illness and mortality, and by reducing water quality. In the face of more frequent and intense heatwaves in years to come, it is increasingly important for communities to understand the factors that can intensify extreme heat and how best to employ strategies to mitigate these factors. Identifying potential 'hot spots' within a community can help target strategies where they are most needed. 
 
Eric Wojchik, AICP, MRTPI, Metropolitan Council
Eric is a Planning Analyst at the Met Council, where he provides planning and technical assistance to metro communities to achieve local and regional goals, especially focused on sustainability and planning for resilience. Prior to working at the Council, Eric performed environmental planning work in the Hebridean Islands in Scotland for almost a decade, where sustainability planning is embedded into practice because of the need for self-sufficiency and efficient use of local resources. Eric brings much of this thinking to his Minnesota work.  
 
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AUGUST 17, 2021 ROTARY IN REVIEW: Marco V Cigars
President Elect, Dave Dominick, standing in for President, Todd Nicholson, convened the hybrid meeting with a welcome to all.  One visiting Rotarian, Dave Keyport, Chaska Rotary, introduced himself as did several other guests: Greg Cash, Steve Rudolf and Jim Nichols. Dave thanked the tech team (Paul Meekin, Jodi Erickson and Dave Wolfgram) and Scribe (Linda Boss) and then led the group in the Four-Way-Test. 
 
Ken Schafer introduced Marco Keiser, founder and CEO of “Marco V Cigars”, who, with his father, John Keiser, National Sales Manager, told the story behind and described the process involved in producing Marco V cigars.
 
Marco formulated his business plan for ”Marco V” while enrolled in the entrepreneurship program at St. Thomas University. He admits that the timing for launching his company in 2008 wasn’t exactly the best given the state of the economy, the introduction of stronger federal smoking guidelines, the increase in federal excise tax on tobacco and the doubling of the Minnesota tax on tobacco.  He was able, however, to take advantage of companies downsizing or closing to acquire equipment, facilities and skilled technicians for his business early on.  From an inventory of 1,000 cigars to start, the company now averages from 20,000 to 50,000 cigars a month.
 
Marco credits his focus on supply chain oversight by agricultural experts and hands on experience of artisans for the fine flavor and high quality of Marco V cigars. Tobacco for the cigars is primarily grown in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua where every stage of the process, from planting, harvesting, curing, fermenting and rolling, is guided by tobacco experts. Each blend of tobacco is aged for 5 years before cigars are rolled by hand (never put through a machine) by rollers with at least 15 years of experience. Marco V cigars are rated by “Cigar Aficionado” and receive high ratings. Recently, as a compliment to its cigars, Marco V has expanded its product line to include specially blended coffee, red wine and port.  
 
Marco and John brought a display of Marco V cigars and other products for viewing before and after the program. You can find Marco V cigars in a number of fine tobacco shops as well as on line at marcovcigars.com.
 
 
Following the presentation, the meeting was adjourned and everyone was invited to gather at the Summit Overlook Park (across the street from the University Club) to enjoy a cigar. 
 
Respectfully submitted by Linda Boss
 
 
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Director of Membership Position
Director of Membership of the St. Paul Rotary International Club #10
 
Reports to: St. Paul Rotary Club #10 President
 
Summary: St. Paul Rotary serves the St. Paul community and the world.  The Director of Membership is charged with increasing membership as well as building member satisfaction, engagement and retention. This will be accomplished through the implementation of a strategic and proactive plan to recruiting and retaining members.
 
Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Collaborate with the President, Membership, Club Experience Team and current members to develop a strategic plan which will attract and retain members.
  • Monitor weekly membership surveys and report to the Membership and Club Experience Team feedback and trends.
  • Formulate and communicate an elevator speech as to why membership in Club #10 is the club making the greatest impact.
  • Work with current members to identify membership leads and provide leadership in recruiting those individuals.
  • Conduct a monthly or quarterly new member orientation.
  • Set up each new member with a mentor.
  • Attend all Club #10 meetings, monthly Membership and Club Experience Team meetings and Rotary events.
  • Leverage Club #10 membership in the St. Paul area and other external networking opportunities to represent the club.
  • Utilize the Rotary website, social media, and events to showcase and promote St. Paul Rotary.
  • Strategically contact new and existing St. Paul businesses, government leaders and ask if they would be open to hosting a new member presentation or promoting attendance at new member recruitment event near the office at a fun venue.
  • Proactively contact St. Paul businesses and corporations to build our corporate membership base.
  • Introduce members to giving and sponsorship opportunities for the St. Paul Rotary Foundation.
  • Conduct exit interviews for outgoing members.
 
Proven Experience and Skills:
The ideal candidate will be a highly organized, detailed focused self-starter who is a strong relationship builder.  Experience in sales, marketing, fundraising or another similar field is a plus.
 
Compensation:
The Director of Membership is a 15 hours per week, $25 per hour, contract position.
 
To Apply:
Send resume and cover letter by August 26th to Heidi Fisher at heidilarsonfisher@gmail.com
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Membership, Program and Club Experience Team
Membership, Program and Club Experience Team Update - We are looking for:
  • Committee members – New members welcome! 
  • Mentors – Support a new member transition into the club during first year
  • Lead for Rotation Day Targeting 2-3 meeting over next year
  • Hosts for rotation day
  • Lead for Fellowship event
  • Lead the Rotary Concern for Members effort
  • Refer a potential member
  • Refer a speaker – Lunch or 5:01
Interested?  Ken Schaefer  651-363-1268  Ken.Schaefer@HFSB.com
Speakers?  Carolyn Will 612-414-9661  Carolyn@CWCommunications.info
St. Paul Rotary Foundation
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2021-22 Roster
 
President 
Carla Hauge        
 
Vice President 
John Chandler      
 
Secretary 
Sarah Kolar        
 
Treasurer 
Jerry Faletti    
        
Directors:            
Chuck Whitaker         
Linda Mulhern         
Michael-jon Pease        
Jason Bradshaw        
 

For more news and background: https://saintpaulrotary.org

Programs
Hybrid Signature Lunch Meeting: "Political Update for 2021," Elizabeth Emerson, Goff Public
Zoom & InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront
Sep 14, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
 
Jazzfest: Selling Water at the Rotary Booth
Mears Park
Sep 17, 2021 - Sep 18, 2021
 
Hybrid Inspiration Lounge: "Healing Touch," Joanie Delamater
University Club or Online via Zoom
Sep 21, 2021
5:01 PM - 6:01 PM
 
Hybrid Signature Lunch Meeting: "Health Care," Greg Mergens
Zoom & InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront
Sep 28, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
 
Hybrid Inspiration Lounge: "Re-opening Downtown Saint Paul," Joe Spencer, Downtown Saint Paul Alliance
University Club or Online via Zoom
Oct 05, 2021
5:01 PM - 6:01 PM
 
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
President 
Carla Hauge        
 
Vice President 
John Chandler      
 
Secretary 
Sarah Kolar        
 
Treasurer 
Jerry Faletti    
        
Directors:            
Chuck Whitaker         
Linda Mulhern         
Michael-jon Pease        
Jason Bradshaw        
 
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