Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club - Stillwater, Minnesota

If you are interested in speaking at our club or have an interesting program idea, please send us an email.  We will forward the information to our Club Program Chair, as well as consider posting the message on this page for members to view.

posted 10/15/08

I’m contacting you in regard to the speaker schedule at your regular Tuesday Rotary Club programs. My client, Partners for Affordable Energy (PAE), is currently performing community outreach across Minnesota discussing statewide energy policies and the local issues they affect. PAE Executive Director Christina Pierson would greatly appreciate the opportunity to speak with your members to present educational material on the status of Minnesota energy policies and seek input on their concerns, hopes and initiatives in the Stillwater area.

Energy production and distribution is a mounting political and economic concern in Minnesota and nationwide. A major purpose of Christina’s outreach is to discuss future steps and policies toward meeting the needs and expectations for energy and the environment in Minnesota. PAE advocates for balanced, responsible approaches to Minnesota energy policy formation in order to sustain and grow our economy and preserve our environment while keeping our energy affordable and reliable.

Background information about PAE and Christina Pierson is attached in the Word document in this e-mail, and you can also visit PAE on the Web at www.PoweringOurLives.com. And I think Christina might even be included in a database of available speakers for Minnesota rotaries. I’m not sure if that is run by each district or if it’s accessible to all.

Nonetheless, thank you both for your attention to these issues. I look forward to hearing from you about future speaking possibilities and your interest.

Stephanie Bornetun
On Behalf of Partners for Affordable Energy
Himle Horner, Inc.
Phone: (952) 897-8215
Fax: (952) 831-5116
StephanieBornetun@HimleHorner.com

posted 9/25/08

Hi, my name is John Regan and I am a speaker.  I would like to come speak at one of your meetings.  I talk about the following four topics; Change, Generations, Stress, and Goals.  I have spoke at over 15 Rotary clubs in the area with great reception to my talks.  If you are interested or your club is interested please give me a call.

John Regan IV
IV Communication
651-303-5199
jreganiv@hotmail.com
http://ivcommunication.com

John was a speaker at our 10/7/08 meeting and gave an excellent presentation on generational differences in the work place.

posted 9/4/08

Afton-Lakeland's sixth grade teacher Derek Olson was named MN 2008 Teacher of the Year

http://www.stillwatergazette.com/articles/2008/07/23/news/news310.txt

http://www.stillwater.k12.mn.us/Stillwater_Area_Public_School_teacher_named_Minnesota_Teacher_of_the_Year

Depending on Mr. Olson's schedule, he would be an excellent guest speaker.  Email  (651-351-6549).

posted 8/28/08

I have a new presentation about how to become a better decision maker by using Critical Thinking Skills. I thought this might be of interest to your Rotary Group. Description of presentation follows.

Help. The News Is Driving Me Crazy

Everyone strives to make better decisions but it’s often difficult to do. One major reason is that much of the information we get is from the media and it’s often over dramatized, mis-interpreted, over-simplified or simply incorrect. Consequently, media stories can take us down the wrong path. Just reading more is not the answer. To make better decisions, you need to use a Critical Thinking Process that will give you more accurate, more reasoned information.

This presentation shows how to do that. It presents an overview of how the media delivers information. Then exposes the audience to a practical, six-step Critical Thinking Process and how it’s used to help make better decisions. The presentation concludes with the major mistakes we make when confronted with new information.

Plus, I use a special audience response system that gives audiences an opportunity for active participation and contribution. I ask a question and the audience responds using a hand held keypad. My computer then instantly gathers all responses and graphically displays the results in seconds. This gives the audience the opportunity for active participation. 

If you are looking for a speaker that will give your audience something to talk about for a long time, please give me a call at 612-978-7222 or e-mail me at jim@zitek.net for more information or to book a specific date. You can also get additional information about the presentation and Jim Zitek at www.zitek.net

Jim Zitek
Direct: 952-893-8632
Mobile: 612-978-7222
Jim@zitek.net

Jim gave an insightful presentation at our 11/11/08 meeting.

posted 8/15/08

My name is Matt Hill, and for the past year I have been the Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar, 2007-2008 for District 5960. I have recently returned home after living and studying at the University of Leiden in The Netherlands for the past year. I am interested in speaking to your club about my experiences abroad and my time living in Dutch society.

While abroad I completed a Masters of Science in Public Administration, put on an international student conference, and had many wonderful and interesting experiences in my host country. I would be more than happy to speak to your club not only about my time in Holland but also about the new insights and perspectives I gained as a Rotary Ambassador. You can have a look at my blog that I wrote during the year here to get an idea about some of my presentation subjects.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at either 651-343-3491 or email at hill0680@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks,
Matt Hill
Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar
2007-2008
hill0680@gmail.com
hillinleiden.blogspot.com
651-343-3491

posted 8/6/08

Are you looking for a dynamic speaker for a Rotary meeting?  I’d like to recommend Charles “Chad” Weinstein, director of the Hill Center for Ethical Business Leadership, a division of the James J. Hill Library in St. Paul. The center opened in 2007 and is dedicated to helping businesses prosper through a strategic commitment to ethics and social responsibility.  Business development and business ethics are not mutually exclusive. Chad’s focus is on business performance, on going beyond compliance – which is critically important – to helping organizations find ways to truly excel by doing the right thing.  His message resonates with leaders in businesses from small companies to large corporations.

Here are a couple of testimonials from those who have heard Chad speak:

“I found Chad Weinstein’s talk to be engaging and informative.  He is genuinely focused on the business performance side of ethics.  He’s a practical thinker about how to align social responsibility and business performance.”
Chuck Rauenhorst
Rauenhorst Recruiting Company
Minneapolis

“After listening to Charles Weinstein from the Hill Center for Ethical Business Leadership I was reminded that there is no more important conversation to be taking place in the workplace today.  His message is poignant and urgent.”
Melissa Krull, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Eden Prairie Schools

A description of Chad Weinstein’s presentation and background is below.   He would tailor his remarks for your Rotary audience and time frame.

Please feel free to contact me about scheduling a presentation from Chad or you may contact him directly at cweinstein@jjhill.org 651-265-5459.

Ginger Sisco
Sisco Public Relations, Inc.
763-544-0629
ginger.sisco@tela.com

Doing Good, Being Great:
Aligning Business Performance with Social Responsibility
A Presentation to Business Leaders

Charles A. Weinstein, Ph.D., Director
Hill Center for Ethical Business Leadership

The business press is suddenly full of stories about “corporate social responsibility” or “corporate citizenship.”   Many business leaders find it understandably difficult to apply these concepts profitably and successfully, especially to small and growing businesses.   The keys can be found in understanding how your business relates to those it touches: customers, owners/shareholders, employees, vendors, and the communities in which you do business.   A smart, socially responsible business leader can prosper by strategically investing in these relationships.

This presentation moves beyond the buzzwords and the hype to understand the business case – and practical applications – for thinking socially and commercially at the same time.   Using real-world examples drawn from his own consulting and research, Weinstein illustrates how business leaders can achieve both measurable commercial results and measurable social benefits through appropriate strategic alignment, creative implementation, and steady, effective leadership.

The presentation requires approximately 20 minutes, followed by questions and discussion.

About the Speaker

Charles A. “Chad” Weinstein is director of the Hill Center for Ethical Business Leadership, an organization dedicated to helping businesses prosper through a strategic commitment to ethics and social responsibility.   The Hill Center provides consulting services; www.einsight.org., a unique online resource center featuring the einsight e-Quiz; and the Hill Leadership Working Group, a professional development opportunities for leaders at any level of an organization.

Prior to founding the Hill Center in the summer of 2007, Weinstein spent over 15 years as a consultant and manager, most recently as Vice President of Client Services at Guildeline, Inc.  Weinstein has served clients in a wide variety of industries, including consumer products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, mining and mineral extraction, and high-tech manufacturing.  He has also held leadership positions in firms in the information services and industrial safety industries.  Weinstein holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. in business ethics (philosophy) from the University of Minnesota, and a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin.

For more information, contact Charles Weinstein at 651-265-5459, or cweinstein@jjhill.org.  Find out more about the Hill Center at www.jjhill.org/ethics.

The Hill Center for Ethical Business Leadership is a division of the James J. Hill Library, and is supported by fees for services, a generous grant from Halloran Philanthropies, our sponsors, and donors.