Rotarian John Flynn honored with youth leadership award
Congratulations to Rotary Club of Edina member John Flynn on his Connecting With Kids leadership award! John was honored for his work with Rotary's Camp Enterprise at the Connecting With Kids Leadership Breakfast on Friday, Feb. 28.
Rotarian Tim Murphy (left) was on hand at the awards breakfast to help honor John Flynn.
John Flynn accepting his award from Edina's Connecting With Kids on Feb. 28.
Attending the breakfast were many Rotary notables including District 5950 Governor Diann Kirby, Edina Mayor Jim Hovland, and other Rotary Club of Edina members including Tim Murphy, Ann Platt, Jody Kern, Jean Morrision, Brad Beard, Jon Barnett, and Doug Johnson.
(Left to right) Rotary District 5950 Governor Diann Kirby, and Rotary Club of Edina members Tim Murphy, Jean Morrison, John Flynn, and Ann Platt pose for a photo at the awards breakfast.
The event was keynoted by former NFL player, Ben Lieber, who spoke on leaders in his life and what it takes to be a leader.
Connecting With Kids is part of the Edina Community Foundation. Every year it honors individuals, groups, or organizations who share the Connecting With Kids vision that healthy kids lead to a healthy community. The nominees for the Leadership Awards must have had an impact on kids within the city of Edina. Winners of the awards were selected by the Connecting With Kids Advisory Council.
Rotary's Camp Enterprise is a three-day camp for area high school students that emphasizes leadership. More than 100 students attended the camp in 2013. Many local Rotary clubs sponsor students to attend the retreat, and many Rotarians volunteer their time planning and speaking at the event. Flynn organized the event this year.
Thanks John for your great work. Also, thanks to all of our leaders that worked on Camp Enterprise and made it such a great success.