Invocation: Dui DeBower 

 

Amanda Bloomgren introduced three First District Judges - Mike Wentzell, Eric Braaten, and Janet Cain.

 

Judge Braaten was appointed in 2014 by Governor Mark Dayton and elected in 2016. His term expires in Jan. 2023.  Judge Cain was appointed in 2008 by Governor Tim Pawlenty and elected in 2010 and 2016.  Her term expires in Jan. 2023.  Judge Wentzell was appointed in 2013 by Governor Dayton and was elected in 2014 and 2020.  His term expires in Jan. 2027.  

Judge Cain opened the presentation with a description of the Judicial District organization and the various roles within the judiciary.  She also described the paths that can lead to becoming a judge. The apolitical nature of Minnesota’s judiciary is a source of pride and maintains esteem among the 322 judges in the state.  Judges Braaten and Wentzell joined Judge Cain in answering questions, but time passed too quickly and many of us could have continued the dialogue for many more minutes.
For more information about our District Courts: https://mncourts.gov

 

Finemaster and Happy Dollars: Dan Keyport donated hours of his time researching 34 classic works of art and assigning each of them to appropriate club members.  A Happy Dollar was donated by John Roebke. 

 

Gary Cooper let us know the STRIVE students and others will visit Dunwoody College on May 12. Contact Gary or Vic Benetti if you want to chaperone.

Matt Podhradsky reminded us of the Christmas in May house-fixing projects on May 7.  Meet at Guardian Angels at 7:00 AM. For more information: https://www.christmasinmaychaska.org

Dan Keyport presented the Paul Harris plus 4 pin to Neil Wingert.
Gretchen Oppriecht notified us to watch for articles in the Chaska Herald about our Rotary Leads the Way in May projects.

Jodi Hesse reminded us of our club’s Shredding event on Saturday, May 7.  It takes place at Chaska Athletic Park, from 2 – 4 PM.  More information is available on Facebook.

Neil Wingert reminded the club of a panel presentation at the Chaska Community Center tonight.  It is part of our sponsored program organized by the Chaska Human Rights Commission.

Erica Kennedy has organized a special Cinco de Mayo focus at our breakfast on April 28.  From an email sent on April 22:

This is all part of our regular meeting, Fabio Tenorio, Latino Chamber of Commerce MN is the program, so come in person or Zoom to enjoy the fun. If you're NOT a regular in-person attendee, please contact Erika Rivera Kennedy at ekennedy@co.carver.mn.us or 612-297-8842 or gretchen_opp@hotmail.com or 952-594-5937 to RSVP so we're sure to have enough seats and food!! There will be no fine master this week