Rotary Club of Edina welcomes new member Deirdre Kvale
The Rotary Club of Edina is proud to announce that Deirdre Kvale is a new member of our Club. Deidre's classification is Intellectual Property Law, and her sponsor to the Club was Sam Thompson. She joined the Club on July 10. Learn more about Deirdre by clicking on the link below...
Periodically we feature a new member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website. This week we meet:
Name: Deirdre Megley Kvale
Classification: Intellectual Property Law
What was your first job? My first "real" job was a waitress at the Daniel Fuller House in Massachusetts. I was 18 years old and had to learn quickly how to set up Manhattans, Vodka Gimlets and other drinks for the bartenders to pour. Most of the drinks, I'd never heard of. My first professional job was an engineer at Littlefuse, Inc. in Illinois.
Who was your first role model and why? No one in particular, I think I admire different traits in different people. I admire my sister's upbeat and social personality and I admire people who are naturally neat and organized because that is a trait that does not come naturally to me.​
Why did you want to join Rotary? To expand my network and grow personally and professionally.
What do you like best about being part of the Rotary Club of Edina? I am really impressed with the congeniality of the members and the inspirational programming and speeches.
What one piece of advice do you offer other business leaders? My advice to other business professionals is to get involved and serve. I think it is important to get involved in social and professional organizations and spend time building relationships because it is those relationships and involvement that enhance one's personal and professional life.