Rotary Club of Edina seeks nominees for the fifth-annual “Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award”
Edina, Minn., Feb. 17, 2012 – The Rotary Club of Edina seeks nominees for the fifth-annual “Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award, ” celebrating the work of women in the community. To nominate a woman for the prestigious award, submit a one- or two-page letter explaining how the person demonstrates the Four Way Test and what she does in the community. Letters should be sent to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 and be postmarked by Friday, April 13.
Reflecting society in 1905, the Rotary organization was limited to male members and remained so officially until 1989, when the Council on Legislation, Rotary’s parliament, voted to eliminate the male-only provision, opening up membership to qualified women across the world. However, the forward-thinking Rotary Club of Edina welcomed its first female member, Chrysanne Manoles, a year earlier in 1988. Manoles continues to be active in Rotary. In Manoles’ honor and to celebrate the work of women in the community, the Rotary Club of Edina established an annual women’s leadership award. Previous winners are Dr. Laurel Wills, Anne Byrne, Donna Tilsner and Dr. Terrie Rose. 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?
The 2011 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award will be presented May 24 at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Edina.
The Rotary Club of Edina meets Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. For more information about the Rotary Club of Edina, visit www.EdinaRotary.org. For more information about the award, contact Jennifer Bennerotte, 952-833-9520.