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Today our welcoming greeters were Kim Stoner, Dan Mott and David Kunz. Helping at the front desk was Bob Solheim.
Brad Beard introduced our guests:
- Sherre Roberts, wife of Jim Roberts
- Callie Roberts, daughter of Jim Roberts
- Nash Faulk, guest of Greg Yoch
- Dr. Scott Hawkins, guest of Greg Yoch
- Theresa Bea, guest of Greg Yoch
- Mike Anderson, guest of Dave Hatzung
- Koren Nelson, guest of Terry Stevens
- Loreli Steuer, wife of Axel Steuer
- Kaitlin Lui, student guest of Axel Steuer
Kaylin Eidsness shared a wonderful invocation with a quote from former President FDR, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
John Buttolph made an announcement regarding our upcoming bowling event Jan. 28 at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park.
Jim Roberts gave a terrific Classification Talk. As a pilot for Delta Airlines, he has been in aviation over 31 years. Born in Edina, and a graduate of Edina West High School, Jim has a wife and 3 children. Jim shared some of his favorites: Fort Myers Airport, and Fleetwood Mac, the greatest musical group.
 Sue Spalding kicked off the Rotary International Bowl and introduced the two team captains and members of the Blue and Gold teams. The team members will be contacting club members in the coming months to talk about donations to The Rotary Foundation.
Greg Yoch came forward to announce that Jan. 26 is Prospective Member Day, so bring a guest/future member.
Greg Yoch then introduced our speaker, a terrific business professional, Scott Litman, who is the managing partner for EQUALS 3. Scott provided an introduction to “Lucy,” which is a very unique electronic program that provides new ways for technology to support business development. The values and benefits as to how digital formats can transform all business and websites was astounding. IBM is very involved in the “Lucy” program. As a system that is seven times faster and 75 percent lower in costs, the future looks great for “Lucy."
Dr. Steve Veker provided a “thank you” to our speaker for his very informative presentation.
President Ann Platt provided her closing remarks and “thanks to all” for our Rotarian friendships and creativity.
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The Rotary Club of Edina is excited to welcome Will Steger as program speaker at the Thursday, Jan. 19, meeting. Steger is a polar explorer and educator and founder of the Steger Wilderness Center and Climate Generation (formerly Will Steger Foundation). He will talk about his work with the Steger Wilderness Center.
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This week is the Edina Rotary Big Buffet featuring regular chili, white bean chicken chili, quesadillas, fresh fruit and southwestern salad at the Jan. 19 meeting.