Jessica Poole has been an industry leader in athletics for over 20 years. She believes that sports can change the world and has enjoyed seeing the opportunities created and lives changed when people have the opportunity to participate in sports. While the bulk of her career has been spent in a college setting, Poole has spent time working in professional tennis and the opportunity with Minnesota Aurora FC provides her an opportunity to return to her first sport of soccer. Poole is currently the only woman of color running a professional or amateur sports team in the great Minneapolis area. MN Aurora FC details can be found below and HERE.The Rotary Club of Edina meets...
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Edina Country Club
5100 Wooddale Ave
Edina MN 55424
952-215-7924
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Jessica Poole has been an industry leader in athletics for over 20 years. She believes that sports can change the world and has enjoyed seeing the opportunities created and lives changed when people have the opportunity to participate in sports. While the bulk of her career has been spent in a college setting, Poole has spent time working in professional tennis and the opportunity with Minnesota Aurora FC provides her an opportunity to return to her first sport of soccer. Poole is currently the only woman of color running a professional or amateur sports team in the great Minneapolis area. MN Aurora FC details can be found below and HERE.
The Rotary Club of Edina seeks nominees for the 17th-annual “Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award.”Nominees cannot be current Rotarians and must live, work or volunteer in Edina. Female nominees must demonstrate Rotary’s “Four Way Test” of the things we think, say or do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
To nominate a woman for the prestigious award, submit a simple form at https://bit.ly/WILAward2024. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, April 30.
The 2024 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award will be announced at the May 23 meeting of the Rotary Club of Edina.
For more information about the Women in Leadership Award, contact Past President Jennifer Bennerotte, 612-201-3467 or jbennerotte@EdinaRotary.org.
Six Edina Noon Rotarians will be traveling to Evanston, Illinois, April 5 to 7, to participate in Dr. Sita and Kalpana Dash's induction ceremony into Rotary International's Arch Klumph Society. The honor goes to donors who reach cumulative outright contributions of $250,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation. The weekend itinerary includes tours of Rotary International headquarters, RI educational work sessions, three topic related ceremonies and time for international fellowship. Safe travels!Over the course of several meetings a diverse group of Edina Rotary Club members met, discussed and formulated the Rotary Club of Edina, Strategic Vision 2023-2028. Briefly, this vision statement provides the club and foundation's Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, Membership, International Service, Community Service, Youth Service, Club Service, Vocational Service, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Financial Strength, and Leadership Development strategic goals. The document in its entirety can be view HERE. If you have any questions, please speak with a standing board member or committee director. A link to this document can also be found on the Rotary Club of Edina home page under Membership, Strategic Vision Statement.
