Rotary in Bloomington

Bloomington Noon, September 21, 2020

Weekly Meetings Sept 28 Preview: “The Warren Commission: President 12:00 Noon Mondays John F. Kennedy” Guest: David Yorks Hilton, France Ave & 494 Hybrid meeting, Zoom at 12:30PM

Mission This presentation highlights the major discrepancies The Bloomington Noon Rotary Club between the findings of the Warren Commission, unites leaders to improve our commu- which investigated the assassination of President nity and the world through service and Kennedy in 1964 for ten months; versus the conclu- philanthropy. sions of the United States House of Representatives 2020-2021 Officers: Select Committee on Assassinations, which investi- President: gated the assassination for thirty-one months, ending Mark A. Adkins in 1979. Phone: 651-247-0460 [email protected] The talk discusses the challenges facing the Warren

Board Meetings: Commission along with the many advantages availa- Third Monday - 10:30 AM Zoom ble to the House Select Committee on Assassina- President Elect: tions. The goal of the presentation is to present the Jamie Verbrugge Kennedy assassination from a perspective that will generate interest or may lead to Vice President: additional individual research amongst the members of the audience. Treasurer: Bob Erickson Sergeant at Arms: Invite to our Zoom Rotary Meeting... Lori Rebers Program Chair: Here’s where you can go to learn how to zoom - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765- Mark Adkins/Brian Emerson Zoom-Video-Tutorials Pay attention to “Joining a Meeting”. You can use the space bar or Alt A to mute and can change your screen image by shifting from Gallery View to Speaker View or vice versa. Past President: Stephen Bariteau NEW INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUR ZOOM MEETING MONDAY! District Governor: Join Zoom Meeting Tom Gump https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2437370314?pwd=azZHeENQd2poLzY2VzBDZi9RNldNQT09

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Sept 21 Review: “TRIA” Guest: Dr. John Steubs September Birthdays Dr. Steubs told us stories from his 30 year “side job” as the Director of Or- 16 John Swaney thopedic Medical Services and Medical Director for the Minnesota Twins. Contributed by: Larry Lee This year Dr. Steubs was promoted to the Twins’ Medical Director Emeritus. 18 Les Fujitake 29 Bonnie Carlson Like any job that sounds glamorous on the surface, the reality of being a team physician is hard work and high pressure. To be a sports doctor, Steubs summarized that you have to be “able, available, affable and adapta- 30 Bill Peterson ble.” He was 34-years-old when the Twins were hiring a new Director of Orthopedic Medical Services. At first he September Anniversaries was considered too young and other candidates were going to participate in a season of “doctor tryouts.” But 17 Karen Nordstrom 13 yrs Dr. Steubs had been filling in for the previous team orthopedic doctor and the players and managers liked him. So his candidacy found new life. It didn’t hurt that Tom Kelly, the Twins Manager, was 36 when he was hired to 19 Laura Schultz 4 yrs manage the Twins! 24 Abul Sharah 18 yrs Some aspects of the job:  The Medical Director is responsible for not only the major league players, but also 150 to 175 athletes on the minor league affiliate teams;  You have to cover spring training as well as the 80+ home games each year;  At home games you may be called on to consult with the visiting team’s Medical Director if a player is injured in your ballpark;  Conservatively a Medical Director works 400 to 500 hours per year;  Orthopedic injury rates among professional baseball players are increasing, specifically ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) elbow injuries, shoulder cuff tears and labrum tears. Greeter Schedule As the game of baseball (more specifically what it requires to win a base- Sept 28: James Casserly ball game) changes, the job of the Medical Director changes too. Due to Oct 5: Kevin Ramach salary inflation, players are much more valuable than they were 30 years Oct 12: Joe McDonald ago. This puts pressure on the doctors treating player injuries. Al Newman driving Kirby Puckett Oct 19: open around the field in the 1961 Corvette Oct 26: Karen Nordstrom One of Dr. Steubs’ stories involved a colleague at TRIA asking whether the Twins gave Kirby the day they re- he would be interested in acquiring an expensive piece of baseball mem- tired his number 34. Al drove because orabilia. The object turned out to be a 1961 Corvette convertible the Kirby didn’t know how to drive a stick Invocator Schedule Twins gave Kirby Puckett when they retired his number in 1997. To make shift. Sept 28: James Casserly a longer story short, Dr. Steubs bought the car. (right) Oct 5: Kevin Ramach Oct 12: Joe McDonald Pack To School Project Receives Thank You Oct 19: open Oct 26: Karen Nordstrom Megan Willrett, Principal at Valley View Middle School, and Jeremy Kuhns, Principal at

Indian Mounds Elementary School, joined our Hybrid meeting on Monday to share their Thank You to our club for the school supplies that were delivered to their schools at the Happy Bucks beginning of this month. Sauteed Sept 28: James Casserly Oct 5: Kevin Ramach At Indian Mounds, families came to the school to pick up necessary supplies to start off the Oct 12: Josie Hardy school year. Those who needed special assistance to provide general items like a back- Oct 19: open pack, pens, pencils, notebooks, etc. were given to opportunity to pick out what they need- ed. Jeremy Kuhns indicated that they also received enough materials to allow for the Oct 26: Karen Nordstrom school to replenish supplies for families as the year progresses.

At Valley View Middle, supplies we provided, including backpacks this year, were placed into their “PIRCH” room. This room is designed for families who need assistance can shop there for school supplies and personal hygiene items as needed. The PIRCH (spelled wrong on purpose) is a place for their students to get basic needs so that they can then be ready to take off to achieve. Their school mascot is a Falcon, thus the perch reference. Rotary in Bloomington Page 3

World Class English School Awarded District Grant

Bloomington Noon Rotary and World Class English School (WCES) received word that their Small International District Grant was approved for $10,000. Four Rotary clubs are participating as well at $1,000 each for a total of $14,000. These dollars will be used to build an additional classroom in their existing building designed for the next level class (Class II) that will be joining the WCES in Marufpur. India. Rotarian Abul Sharah helped start this school in 2017 with one additional class of children added each year since. The school helps reduce the educational disparity between children living in pov- erty and children from wealthier families as well as the disparity between children living in rural/ farming areas and those living in urban areas. Female students are also given more opportunity for basic education and learning the English language. Educational opportunities in the rural villages of eastern Uttar Pradesh have lagged behind much of India due to economic issues as it is a personal expense to send a child to an English speaking school. English language speaking is necessary in India for better jobs, higher income, and a better life.

Happy Bucks are being collected virtually and live during our meeting. Happy Bucks and Announcements... If you have additional information you would like to share, feel free to email your news and photos to [email protected].

Mary Kurth has been awarded the 2020 University of Minnesota Alumni Service Award. The award ceremony is this week. Here is an excerpt from her nomination: “Since earning a degree in physics from the College of Science and Engi- neering and an accounting degree and MBA from Carlson School of Management, Mary Kurth has spent her life working hard and giving back. From a 20+ year career in leadership at global agricultural giant Cargill, to her unparalleled volunteerism at the University, Mary is a shining example of an impactful servant leader with a genuine, philanthropic ethos.” Our speaker, Dr. John Steubs, received many accolades from current and former patients and others who had received treatment at TRIA...Bob Erickson, Karen Nordstrom, Don Stiles, Josie Hardy, and Jeff Potts. TRIA was also mentioned by Jim Waldvogel who was very happy with the Hilton/TRIA partnership where patients are sent to the hotel for a recovery period after surgery. Paul Niederberger is Dr. Steubs neighbor and mentioned the Dr’s 1961 red Corvette convertible (see photo page 2). Josie Hardy mentioned the first day of fall. Bob Erickson mentioned our Pack to School donated $4,000 this year in supplies an increase of $400 from last year. Kathy Koehler is celebrating her 35th wedding anniversary. Wishing you many more happy years, Kathy! Deb Belfry accepted an offer on her home which sold after 26 showings and 5 offers. Becky Amble’s son arrived back home from college safely. She was more concerned about his driving than the virus. Scott Rupp and LuAnn Paulet missed last week because they had a chance to enjoy a great game of golf. Stephen Bariteau and family had a successful trip to New York where they were able to have a nice visit with Stephen’s extended family. Abul Sharah mentioned the new District Grant for World Class English School and the IVC fundraiser on Oct 10th.

Distinguished Guests: Rotarian John Crudele, helping the District increase its excellence in hybrid meeting production. Megan Willrett, Principal at Valley View Middle School, one of our Pack to School recipients, Guest of the Club. Jeremy Kuhns, Principal at Indian Mounds Elementary School, one of our Pack to School recipients, Guest of the Club Joe Thalman, Candidate for the State Senate representing part of Bloomington, Golfing acquaintance of Deb Newman

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Upcoming Meetings - The Four-Way Test RED Denotes Currently Planned Virtual Meetings 1. Is it the TRUTH? BLUE Denotes Hybrid Meeting—In Person & Zoom 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? Sept 28: “The Warren Commission: President John F. Kennedy” Guest: David Yorks 3. Will it build RSVP for In Person Lunch Required - Email Kathy Koehler [email protected] GOODWILL and Oct 5: “Close Up Foundation” Guest: Cassi Steenblok Oct 12: “Automobile Sales: Impact of Covid on the Sector” Guest:: Scott Lambert BETTER Oct 19: “Energy Options for our Future” Guest: Jon Eisele FRIENDSHIPS? Oct 26: “My Story: Taking Rotary to Court Before Becoming a Member” Rotarian Eldon Spencer 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to SAVE the following DATES on your calendar! Calendar of Events - all concerned? Sept 21: Monday “Bloomington Rotary Board of Directors Meeting” 10:30 AM ZOOM Sept 26: Saturday District 5950 “Racial Equality - Part 2 - Implicit Bias” Online 9:00 AM RIB Editor: Sept 27: Sunday “Rotary Hands-On Service Project” 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM See page 5 RIB June 29: Monday “Club Awards/Recognition Day” Host: Past President Terry Low ZOOM Karyn Arazi Sept 30: Wednesday “Investment Committee of the Bloomington Rotary Club Foundation” July 15: Wednesday “Nari Gunjan Virtual Gala” Stay tuned for your invite. Contributors: LuAnn ZOOM 1:30 PM Paulet, Eldon Spencer, OctJuly 3: 24 Saturday-25: Fri/Sat “Rotary “Zone Hands District-On Leadership Service Project” Institute” 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM See page 5 RIB Laura Schultz, Karen OctAugust 5: Monday 7: Friday District “Rotary 5950 Race “Racial Day for Equality Polio Now”- Part 2 - Implicit Bias” Online 2:00 PM Nordstrom, Larry Lee, OctSept 10: 19: Saturday Saturday “International “One Rotary Summit”Village Clinic Virtual Fundraiser” 7:00 PM with Becky Amble and Oct 19: Monday “Bloomington Rotary Board of Directors Meeting” 10:30 AM ZOOM Terry Low on photos Nov 5: Thursday District 5950 “Racial Equality - Part 3 - What Now?” 10:00 AM Online (Full) ADDRESS Nov 9: Monday “Area Three Veteran’s Day: No Club Meeting” Stay tuned for more information Bloomington Noon Nov 14: Saturday District 5950 “Racial Equality - Part 3 - What Now?” 9:00 AM Online Rotary Nov 23: Monday District 5950 “Racial Equality - Part 3 - What Now?” 2:00 PM Online P.O. Box 20300 Dec 14: Monday “Bloomington Rotary Club Foundation Board” ZOOM 10:30 AM Bloomington, MN 55420 Save the Date: IVC Annual Fundraiser Web Addresses: Bloomington Noon Rotary www.bloomingtonrotarymn.org Rotary International www.rotary.org Rotary District 5950 www.rotary5950.org Meeting Make-ups http://www.rotary5950.org/where_meet.html Rotary eClubs: www.RotaryeClubww.org ClubRunner https://portal.clubrunner.ca/3537 Shop the internet through: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/41-1649217

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