Dr. Johnson was appointed to Vice President of Medical Affairs in February 2016. Dr. Johnson came to St. Francis from Lakeview Clinic and Ridgeview Medical Center, where he served as a family medicine provider and held a number of medical leadership roles since 2002. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Johnson served as the credentialing chairman, coding and documentation physician liaison, and a medical staff leader at Ridgeview. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from the University of Minnesota, Morris; a Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Minnesota, School of Medicine; and completed his Residency in Family Medicine at Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Amy Jerdee has been the President of St. Francis Regional Medical Center since June 2019. Amy leads the hospital’s focus and commitment toward providing highly reliable quality, patient-focused, safe care to the city of Shakopee and the surrounding communities. Prior to joining St. Francis, she worked at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where she was responsible for leading more than 600 employees in multiple areas including surgical services, diagnostics and radiation oncology, rehabilitation/sports medicine and pharmacy services.

 

Ms. Jerdee earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Michigan State University, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Minnesota Law School and a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and certified in Healthcare Risk Management. Jerdee enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, Jeremy, and two children, JJ and Abby.

We are deeply saddened to tell you that Joan Lynch passed away on February 28^th. Joan was a tireless Rotarian who joined our club in 1992 (over 29 years ago.) She was one of the first women to join Shakopee Rotary and until her death was one of the longest serving members of our club. She spent over 40 years volunteering especially with the school district for which she was inducted into the Shakopee School District "Hall of Fame" in 2014. Joan worked 20 years for the CAP Agency helping local communities and individuals in Scott, Carver and Dakota with social services and supporting those in need. Some of Joan’s Rotary volunteering included STRIVE (a scholarship program for Shakopee High School 12^th grade students), Loaves and Fishes, Shakopee Celebrates Reading Program for 1st graders, and Bridging along with constant support of all the Rotary fundraising activities through the years. She also served as Shakopee Rotary Club President 2000-01.  Additional information can be found at https://www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Joan-Florence-Lynch?obId=20140972#/obituaryInfo

Because of COVID protocols, this annual Rotary event for ALL area first grade students will be held virtually.  In cooperation with Shakopee Public Library and Shakopee Public Schools, students will be entertained by a special musical and celebration video (while in the safety of their classrooms.)  Following the video, EACH student will receive a swag bag containing fun donated items, plus a pre-selected book, all provided by Shakopee Rotary.  This special event will be held mid-May at all Shakopee Public Schools, SACs. and Living Hope.  We are proud of all the hard work our students did in order to master the skill of reading.

Today several of us were lucky enough to be a part of a photo shoot at the Tokata Learning Center to celebrate the recent new fencing behind the school. Shakopee Rotary made this fence possible through their donations for the materials. The students pictured here were the workers that actually planned and built the fence into how it looks today. Wonderful space for the students to experience some time outdoors and relax from their studies. Thanks everyone for your participation!