**NOTICE - IN PREPARATION FOR THE GALA THERE WILL BE NO MEETING AT ECC, SEPT 26**
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WELCOME TO ROTARY CLUB OF EDINA!
The Rotary Club of Edina meets...
 
 
Thursdays - Doors Open 12:15 p.m.- Program Begins -12:35 p.m.
Edina Country Club
5100 Wooddale Ave
Edina MN 55424
 
952-215-7924
 
 
Check out our speaker list, and join us for a meeting anytime!
Club Headlines
Gilbert Davison is a native Minnesotan with over 35 years of experience in the music, business, and entertainment industries.
 
Entering the music industry in the field of personal protection, Mr. Davison's positions have included Director of Security, Liaison for CEO, President of Paisley Park Enterprise, President of Heaven & Earth Inc., Owner and licensee of Glam Slam Nightclubs and The Quest entertainment venue, lecturer and educator, and CEO of VIA Legacy LLC.
The “Purple Auction,” an online auction featuring signed rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia benefitting the Edina Rotary Foundation, opens 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.
 
Auction items include memorabilia autographed by Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton and Steve Miller. Other signed items are from Prince’s New Power Generation, Barry Manilow, Carrie Underwood, Cory Wong, Sheila E and others, curated by Rotary Club of Edina President and rock ‘n’ roll star St. Paul Peterson. Other items include gift certificates and event tickets.
 
To bid, visit PurpleAuction2024.com and set up a bidder account. If someone outbids you, you’ll receive notifications via email and text with a direct link to counter bid, if desired. The auction will close 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, during the “Purple Gala” fundraiser at Paisley Park, 7801 Audubon Road, Chanhassen.
Sept 2024 Event - Thursday,  Sept 19, 5:30-7pm.  In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimento Relief Services, Black Business Networking will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. This weeks speaker is Kenya McKnight-Ahad, Founder and CEO of Black Women Wealth Alliance. BWWA's mission is the vision of fostering an equitable community, where Black women have unimpeded access to vital resources and opportunities.This 2024 networking event will be held bi-monthly the third Thursday from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Click HERE for flyer. REGISTER HERE
Great news! Our gala ticket sales were such a success we may have reached our venue seating capacity. Don't despair, our gala committee is working tirelessly to finalize the seating arrangements and looking for a few more chairs to seat those who are willing hanging out on a waiting list. If you delayed your RSVP or have friends who would like to attend with you we may be able to accommodate them. The deadline for sponsor guest lists is September 16 and we'll know if seats are available on September 17. Contact Becci Michalski at rotary.becci@gmail.com if you'd like to add your name to the waiting list.
Just a reminder our grant application process is open now through October 31, 2024. With the help and guidance of our Public Relations Director, Chris Laskowski, the Community Grants Committee has produced a quick way to introduce our guidelines for submitting a grant to potential grant recipients. Click HERE for access. This is a 3 minute You Tube video will give your grant applicants a quick understanding of our guidelines. 
Club Leadership
President
President Elect
Treasurer
Secretary
Past President
Club Service (Administration) Director
Membership Co-Director
Membership Co-Director
Public Image Director
Youth Service Director
Social Director
Community Service—Grants Funding Director
Community Service—Projects Director
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
International Service Director
The Rotary Foundation Director
Annual Gala Co-Chair
Annual Gala Co-Chair
Club Administration
Club Service Projects Chair
Executive Secretary
 
Gala Tickets & Sponsorships
Speakers
Gilbert Davidson
Sep 19, 2024 12:35 PM
Prince's Charities . . . Live for Love
Mark Coyle, Athletic Director, U of M
Oct 17, 2024 12:35 PM
State of Athletics
Newsletter
Upcoming Events
Meeting Duties
Sept 19 - Davison
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk & Guest Intro
Kirchner, Katy
 
Greeter & Invocation
Prigge, Tanwi
 
Greeter & Rotary Why
Hepp, Bradley
 
Intro Speaker & Thank Speaker
Hykes, Dennis
 
Photographer
Laskowski, Chris