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Human Resource Professionals of Minnesota meeting/lunch. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley. $60. Call 651-288-3434. Topic: How to develop human-resources strategies. Cecilia Stanton, assistant vice president, culture and leadership, Allianz of North America, will speak.
THURSDAY, AUG. 14
Toastmasters meeting. 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., 915 Mainstreet, Hopkins. Free. Call Cliff Ancier, 763-542-8727. Sponsor: Metropolitan Toastmasters 459.
FRIDAY, AUG. 15
Toastmasters meeting. 7 to 8 a.m., Supervalu corporate headquarters, 11840 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie. Free. Call Steve Clifton, 952-294-7410. Sponsor: Super Speakers Toastmasters Club.
Rotary Club of Minneapolis weekly luncheon meeting. Noon to 1:30 p.m., IDS Center, 80 S. 8th St., 50th floor, Minneapolis. For fee information, call 612-673-0166. Chris Holm, district governor, will speak.
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