06/18/2025

Manny Laureano, the Principal Trumpet of the Minnesota Orchestra, returns this week to tell us the secrets to his succes in his second job -- Conductor and Music Director of the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra. The BSO is a top-notch community orchestra that continues to achieve much notoriety, and much of that ongoing success can be attributed to Mr. Laureano's leadership. How is Conducting an orchestra different from herding cats? Manny will tell us all about it.  Host: Ron Hasselmann  

06/25/2025 

Andrew Gapinski, Executive Director of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum leads an organization comprising more than 200 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees. Selected as the Arboretum’s Director in 2023, he works collaboratively to create and implement a long-term vision and strategic plan for the Arboretum. Building on the strong foundation of the organization's first 65 years, Andrew is working to make the Arboretum a garden for all Minnesotans for generations to come.  Host: Darrell Bertelson.

07/02/2025 -- No meeting ;  enjoy an extended July 4th holiday break

07/09/2025 

Across Minnesota, there are more than 18,000 homeless children. Many of those are primarily located in the greater Twin Cities area. Melissa Winship, Homeless/Highly Mobile School Counselor with Minneapolis Public Schools, faces big challenges in striving to help homeless children and youth in Minneapolis find some significant stability in their lives. The risks facing homeless youth include a never ending spiral of chronic disease, mental health problems, developmental delays, learning disabilities, malnutrition, and crime.  Melissa will provide a timely, detailed overview of what Minneapolis Public Schools are doing to help ameliorate costly homelessness among the young.  Host: Darrell Bertelson. 

07/16/2025 

Scott Stallman, President of Dunwoody College of Technoloy in Minneapolis, will fill us in on everything we ought to know about that venerable, well-regarded school. Dunwoody has an outstanding track record and reputation, even though it is not usually quickly thought of when Twin Citians are asked to name prominent institutions of higher learning in the metro area. Our host is Barry Kelner. 

07/23/2025 

Kasey Summer, Director of Marketing for Griswold Home Care, will discuss ways Seniors may get the help they need to be able to remain safely in their own home. This type of service may be vital for those whose needs exceed what their family can provide, but who are on a waiting list for an appropriate Senior Care facility.  Host: Dale Borgeson.

07/30/2025 

Andrew Mannix is a reporter with the Minnesota Star Tribune and the co-writer (along with Liz Sawyer) of several key recent detailed articles focusing on the 5-year anniversary of George Floyd's killing by MPD Officer Derek Chauvin. Since that fateful weekend in 2020, much has happened in the analysis and framing of the whole tragic incident. Mr. Mannix will dig into the details of his reporting of these important stories, the facts (real and alternative) uncovered, and feedback he has gotten from readers, law enforcement, city officials, fellow journalists and others both locally and across the country.  Host: Jim Utt

08/06/2025 

Part 1 of a 2-part presentation by Rich Wisland about his return trip to Viet Nam (along with a number of other Viet Nam Vets) that he took a few months ago. This week's program focuses on a professionally produced documentary about these vets re-encountering Viet Nam under much different circumstances. 

08/13/2025 

Part 2 of the 2-part presentation by Rich Wisland about his return trip to Viet Nam. This week's presentation will focus on Rich's personal insights and reflections (plus significant photos). 

08/20/2025 

[rescheduled from an earlier date] Scott Nelson, from AARP of Minnesota, will speak about financial crimes including scams, identity theft and consumer fraud which are the most frequently attempted crimes every day in the United States. In the presentation, Scott will share an inside look at how scammers think, how to safeguard yourself against identity theft and fraud, some first-hand accounts from victims, and what to do if you or someone you know has been a victim of this type of crime.   Host:  Jim Utt

08/27/2025 

Angela Denker is a local journalist, ELCA pastor, contributing columnist to the Minnesota Star Tribune, and author. She will be discussing her most recent book, Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood, which Club members will have the opportunity to read in advance to better facilitate interactive discussion. More details about the pre-reading opportunity coming in mid-June.         Host: Jim Utt

09/03/2025 -- Open 

09/10/2025 

Marshall Tanick, a prominent Minneapolis attorney who focuses on Constitutional law as well as employment, labor, and business law will present an overview of the highlights of the US Supreme Court's cases and decisions during its 2024-25 session and also a preview of the major cases expected to come before the Court during its 2025-26 session. Our host this week is Barry Kelner. 

09/17/2025 

Jim Utt will be the speaker this week. He will share with the Club several of the highlights of his rather atypical career as a pharmacist. [Hint: It involved little in the way of preparing and dispensing prescription drugs.]

09/24/2025 

Tom Horner will moderate a general member discussion reflecting on the prevailing impressions of the ups and downs of the second Trump administration, having just passed the 8-month mark since his inauguration. Nobody has no opinion about this President. Come ready to share your ideas, opinions, assessments, and suggestions. 

10/01/2025 -- Open

10/08/2025 -- Open

10/15/2025 -- Open

10/22/2025 -- Open

10/29/2025 -- Open

11/05/2025 -- Open

11/12/2025 -- Open

11/19/2025 -- Open

11/26/2025 -- No meeting (day before Thanksgiving). Enjoy your holiday!

12/03/2025 -- Open

12/10/2025 -- Open

12/17/2025 -- Open

12/24/2025 -- No meeting (Christmas Eve). Enjoy your holiday!

12/31/2025 -- No meeting (New Year's Eve). Enjoy your holiday!

01/07/2026 -- Open

01/14/2026 -- Open

01/21/2026 -- Open

01/28/2026 -- Open

02/04/2026 -- Open

02/11/2026 -- Open

02/18/2026 -- Open

02/25/2026 -- Open