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AUGUST 3, 2021 ROTARY IN REVIEW: Bradshaw Roast/Toast
A good time was had by all at the roast/toast for Past President Jason Bradshaw on Tuesday evening at the University Club. The evening started with drinks in the main bar – cocktails appropriately named for the occasion – The Brea,The Jason, The Zoom, and The St Paul Rotary Punch.  This was followed by a wonderful spread of heavy hors d’oeuvres.
 
The roast/toast was kicked off by the St Paul Club band playing the newest jazz hit “Mr. Bradshaw” set to the familiar melody “Mr. Sandman”. The entire room, live and zoom, joined in for the rousing rendition. Christopher and Michael-jon then regaled the guests with an original piece in the style of Dr. Seuss describing Jason’s great qualities summed up in one-word quips.
 
Toasts and roasts came from all over the room. Some more roasty and some more toasty but only one that should have been fined for horrible puns. Thank you, Doug Bruce. A highlight of the evening was the performance by a trio of contortionists from Circus Juventas. They were amazing. I can only hope in another life my body will be able to bend like that. What an impressive group of young people.
 
The evening was capped off by Past President, Tom Farnham, who summed up all of Jason’s fine attributes – compassion, kindness, flexibility, commitment, confirmed what everyone already knew that Jason had done his father proud, and finally thanked Brea for all she had done in the background to make it all possible. 
 
Dayle Quigley
Scribe
 
 
AUGUST 10, 2021 Hybrid Meeting:  Securian Financial Return to Office
Bridgitt Looney will share how Securian plans to bring back employees after COVID-19.
 
ABOUT BRIDGITT
Bridgitt Looney is an Associate Relations Consultant at Securian Financial Group, a role she has been in for just under five years. Prior to working for Securian, Bridgitt held HR Director roles for both a third-party mobile provider and a salon and spa organization.
In her role at Securian, Bridgitt is responsible for providing ongoing consultation on employee relations issues, performance management, coaching, associate counseling, conflict mediation and workplace investigations. Additionally, she supports strategic improvements and maintains compliance through in-depth reporting and analytics while also ensuring policies and practices are kept relevant and current. As part of Bridgitt’s broader responsibilities at Securian she is involved in various workstreams, including Return to Office - Health and Safety and Reimagine our Ways of Working - Associate Attraction and Retention.
 
 
Meeting ID: 825 184 8268

Passcode: 643825

Or, join by Phone:  (312) 626-6799 or (346) 248-7799
Roast/Toast to Jason Bradshaw
Meeting ID: 825 184 8268

Passcode: 643825

Or, join by Phone:  (312) 626-6799 or (346) 248-7799

Join us for a summer cocktail party to raise a glass, song a song and have a bit of fun in honor of our 111th Club President Jason Bradshaw.

Roast/Toast to Jason Bradshaw

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
University Club of St Paul and via Zoom
 5:00 - 6:30 PM

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Cost: $40 (includes a drink ticket for beer or wine and hor d'oeuvres)

Click Here to Register: https://bit.ly/36IlxGo

If you are joining us by Zoom, the program will start at 5:30 PM

 
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CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: Tech Team
If you are interested in joining the Tech Team to assist with Hybrid Meetings, please connect with Paul Meekin at paul@couderay.com. Thanks!
REMINDER: Rotary Flex Members
The Board recently announced that Rotary Flex Members will now be paying their $25 lunch fees onsite instead of being billed afterward. We will have a Square credit card reader on hand at meetings for your convenience. Checks and cash are also accepted. Please see Jodi at the registration desk on your way in to make the payment. 
 
Rotary Flex Membership is the new category comprised of the former Senior Active, Under 40, and COVID Relief Categories.
 
JUNE 29, 2021 ROTARY IN REVIEW:  Michael Kleber-Diggs
President Todd Nicholson called the hybrid meeting to order at 12:15 pm. Lynne Beck was scribe. The greeter was Rita Dibble.  The A/V Tech Team was Ken Crabb and Michael-jon Pease.
 
Al Zdrazil gave the Inspirational Minute about how things make people angry and when we are angry, we seldom make rational decisions. Then he read a poem "Road to Order" that made us think about dealing with anger. He then led the club in the 4-Way Test. Bob Cardinal introduced visiting Rotarians and guests. Jim Miller introduced Jim Olsen, a retired nonprofit development professional and Carolyn Will introduced Clarence White, a poet, Assistant Director of the East Side Freedom Library, and friend of the speaker.
 
Carolyn Will introduced the speaker Michael Kleber-Diggs, a poet and writer who recently won a national poetry award for his anthology "Worldly Things," published by Milkweed Press. He was born and raised in Kansas, and now he and his wife and daughter live in St. Paul. His work has appeared in numerous literary magazines and a few anthologies.  Michael teaches poetry and creative non-fiction through the Minnesota Prison Writers Workshop. 
 
He shared a sampling of his inspiring poetry which spreads a message of radical kindness. The poems were:
  • "Source of My Confidence"
  • "Love Letter to My Grandmother"
  • "Fathers"
  • "Every Morning"
  • "The Grove"
 
He writes about where he lives, the world he inhabits, and the world he wants to live in.
After he read the sampling of his poems, Michael answered some questions from Rotarians. His ideas come from his experiences, when he is captivated by something. It takes an average of 2 weeks to write a poem, although it can take longer. He enjoys working for the Minnesota Prison Writers Workshop. He teaches inmates in prisons around the state. He feels purposeful and helpful working with the very talented writers. He sees the future of poetry as visual, digital, and popular. He predicts that it will reach more people through new forms and content.
 
Todd explained the use of the Square Payment System. Now flex members can pay ahead of the meal.
 
Michael-jon announced that the Next Meeting will be the 501 Inspirational Lounge on Tuesday, August 3rd at - Club from 5:00-6:30 pm. It will be a Roast/Toast for Past President Jason Bradshaw.
 
Todd said the next Hybrid Hotel Meeting will be on Tuesday, August 10th at 12:00 pm. The speaker will be Bridgitt Looney from Securian on the topic "Returning to the Workplace after COVID-19."
 
Bob Cardinal asked for Happy Dollars. Carolyn is looking forward to her family reunion. Linda Mulhern's daughter is leaving for Finland for 2 years on a Fulbright Scholarship to study sustainable supply chains.
 
The meeting closed at 1:15 pm.
 
Lynne Beck
Scribe
 
 
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: http://saintpaulrotary.org

Programs
Hybrid Meeting: Securian Financial Return to Office
Zoom & InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront
Aug 10, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
 
Board Meeting
Rondo Center of Diverse Expression
Aug 11, 2021 4:00 PM
 
HYBRID Inspiration Lounge: John Keiser, Marco V Cigars
University Club or Online via Zoom
Aug 17, 2021
5:01 PM - 6:01 PM
 
Hybrid Meeting: Bao Vang, Better Business Bureau of MN and ND
Zoom & InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront
Aug 24, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
 
Hybrid Meeting:
Zoom & InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront
Aug 31, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
 
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