The Rotary Club of Edina held its transition meeting of the 2022–2023 Rotary year, June 29. The presidency of the club transferred from Joe Hayes to Shelly Loberg at the meeting. Shelly officially took over as the 69th president of the Rotary Club of Edina on July 1. Incoming President Loberg outlined her goals for the new Rotary year, and unveiled the 2023-2024 Rotary theme, "Create Hope in the World." "Read More" for further details and check out the pictures under the "In Review" caption.Joe thanked all the outgoing Club and Foundation Board members. Rotarians who have fulfilled their commitment on the club and foundation boards were honored. They include: Michael Stanzak, Officer, 2018-2023; Josh Sprague, Director-at-Large, 2021-2023, Past Local Grants, 2021-2023, Kelley Burnett; Director-at-Large 2019-2023, Jody Kern; Andre Brewer, Youth Services, 2021-2023; Katy Campbell, Public Image, 2021-2023; Catherine Gump, The Rotary Foundation, 2021-2023; Ryan Wilson, Community Service-Grants 2021-2023. John Buttolph was recognized as Rotarians of the Year. Thank you for your service!
Shelly introduced the incoming members of both boards and welcomed them to their roles, including: Mike Martiny, Club Administration Director; Renee Harberts, International Service Director; John Buttolph, Community Service Director—Local Projects; Erica Allenburg, Membership Director; Eli Groenendyk, Youth Services Director; Nick Van Beek, Community Service Grants Director; Kayla Beehler, Social Director; Jennifer Hendrickson, Public Image Director; Sylvester Thomas, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director, Raj Kumar, The Rotary Foundation Director. Foundation Board members are Ryan Wilson, Susan Stiles, Mike Kallas, Sam Thompson, Joe Hayes, Shelly Loberg, Paul Peterson, Lisa Walker, Gerry Norton, Dan Mott, John Flynn . Good luck to all the Rotary directors and officers in the new year!