Events

Melissa Caruso is the general manager of the Minnesota Frost, a member of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). She is entering her third season. In her first season, she led the Frost to their second consecutive Walter Cup, the first back-to-back titles in league history. She has guided the team through two expansion drafts, while retaining seven two-time Walter Cup champions and seven Olympians in the 2026 offseason.

Before joining the Frost, Caruso spent 15 years with the American Hockey League, rising from intern to Vice President of Hockey Operations and Governance. In that role, she oversaw the league’s off-ice operations, including building the annual schedule for 32 teams and 1,152 games. A graduate of Springfield College, she lives in St. Paul with her husband and daughter.

She previously worked at the American Hockey League (AHL) for 15 years, most recently as the Vice President of Hockey Operations and Governance. In that role, Caruso was responsible for scheduling games for the 31 teams in the league, among other responsibilities.

She holds a degree in Sports Management from Springfield College in Massachusetts.  She is a Massachusetts native and now lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Agenda:

Walkthrough of HallaBoo volunteers, candy and flash light hand out, and table set up.

Public Image Campaign Planning taskforce.

Updates from the Edina Rotary Board meeting.

Join us at our Rotary Club of Edina booth for a spooktacular alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating with a HalloBoo Trick-or-Treat Trail. Volunteers will hand out candy bars and treats and answer any questions participants’ parents or guardians have about Rotary. (All participants will receive chocolate candy bars. Those 5 and older will receive a Rotary flashlight.) Volunteers should wear their Rotary T-shirt or a fun, not-too-scary Halloween costume. This is a low-stress, fun community service activity benefitting Edina’s youth.

Join us for an opportunity to tour the facility, learn more about the Nursery’s mission, and see firsthand the incredible work they do to support children and families in our community.
 

Interested in Volunteering at Greater Minneapolius Crisis Nursery? Sign up for a Food Service Opportunity on Wednesday, Nov. 4th at 4 p.m. HERE!  

Roll up your sleeves and join us as we help provide dinner service for the children at the Nursery. This is a meaningful, hands-on opportunity to make a difference and support an organization doing such important work.

Interested in learning more about Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery? Sign up to tour their facility on Thursday, Oct. 29th at 5 p.m. HERE!
 

Dr. Archelle Georgiou is a physician who empowers people to make informed medical decisions. With over 16 years of experience as a TV health journalist, she's produced and aired more than 1000 segments that simplify complex healthcare information for viewers. Archelle has a weekly segment on KSTP-TV (ABC).

She is the author of Health Care Choices: 5 Steps to Getting the Medical Care You Want and Need and hosts a podcast, Speak Up For Your Health.

In her 30+ year career, Archelle has held leadership positions in managed care, investment banking, and medical device companies, including serving as Chief Medical Officer and senior executive at UnitedHealth Group, healthcare advisor for TripleTree, and Chief Health Officer at Starkey Hearing Technologies.

At the Eden Prairie Schools new Valley View location (the old SuperValu headquarters).  Time to be announced at a later date.

Our weekly meeting during the second week of November will be held in collaboration with the Rotary Clubs of Area 3 for a special Veterans Day Luncheon. Registration is required for all Rotary Club of Edina members, veterans, and guests to ensure accurate catering counts and adequate seating. 

DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
TIME: Seating begins at 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Epicenter, Eden Prarie Schools' Valley View Campus, 11849 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
WHO: District 5950 Zone Area 3 Rotarians, Veterans and Guests

Rotary Club of Edina Pricing Information: 
Standard, non-veteran Rotary Club of Edina members in attendance will be billed a $8 special meeting fee on their next quarterly bill to cover fees above our standard lunch cost. Members may bring one veteran guest at no additional cost. Non-veteran special event guest cost will be $35.00, billed to Rotary Club of Edina member's quarterly statement.

Rotary Club of Edina senior active members who are veterans will not pay for lunch and may invite one non-member veteran as their guest at no cost. RCE members who wish to invite more than one veteran guest will pay $35.00 per additional veteran or non-veteran invited. Senior Active, non-veteran members will be billed $35.00 for meeting fees. Please contact Erica Allenberg with any question or concern.

Pre-registration is required. If you're registering yourself as a veteran and/or your veteran guests, in "Comments", please enter the veteran's branch of service, rank and conflict served, i.e. Army, Sgt. 1st Class, Korean War. See Rotary Club of Edina pricing information above.

Celebrate friendship, connection, and a little fun at our Women in Rotary gathering! 

Join us for a relaxed evening at the home of Sandra Krebsbach, filled with great conversation, laughter, and camaraderie as we celebrate the incredible women of our club. Enjoy light bites, drinks, and meaningful connection in a warm, welcoming setting. Thank you Sandra for hosting!

When: Thursday, November 12, 5:00-7:00 pm

Where: Sandra Krebsbach's Home, 1230 Culligan Lane, Mendota Heights

David Schultz is Distinguished University Professor in the Departments of Political Science, Environmental Studies, and Legal Studies at Hamline University. He is also an adjunct professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and at the University of St. Thomas, and an affiliate faculty member at the Lithuanian Military Academy in Vilnius, Lithuania. A four-time Fulbright scholar who has taught extensively in Europe and Asia, and the winner of the Leslie A. Whittington national award for excellence in public affairs teaching, David is the author of more than 45 books and 200+ articles on various aspects of American politics, election law, and the media and politics, and he is regularly interviewed and quoted in the local, national, and international media on these subjects including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, the Economist, and National Public Radio. His most recent books are Constitutional Precedent in US Supreme Court Reasoning (2022), Handbook of Election Law (2022), and Presidential Swing States (2022). Prior to teaching, Professor Schultz served as a city director of planning, zoning and code enforcement, and as a housing and economic planner for a community action agency. David is on the ACS Minnesota Advisory Board and is former executive director of Common Cause Minnesota and a former vice-president for the Minnesota and South Texas chapters of the American Civil Liberties Union. He is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and before the US Supreme Court.

The Common Table

A Thanksgiving Celebration of Gratitude, Friendship & Service

Dear Rotary Friends,

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather, celebrate friendships, and reflect on the many blessings in our lives.

Please join us for The Common Table, a special evening of food, fellowship, laughter, and gratitude as we celebrate the spirit of Rotary and the friendships that bring us together.

We will also raise a toast to our dear fellow Rotarian Dr. Dash, celebrating his birthday and honoring his generous spirit of philanthropy and service to our community.

Saturday, November 21, 2026
5:00 PM onwards
At the Prigge Home, Medina

Come hungry, bring your stories, and enjoy an evening of friendship and celebration!

Belong. Connect. Serve.

Hosted by Tanwi Prigge
Rotary Club of Edina — Outreach & Inclusion

Register above or RSVP to Tanwi directly at tanwimp@gmail.com or 763.291.2722

Help Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) serve the hungry in our community! Volunteers welcome participants to the VEAP pantry, explain the process and respond to participant questions, keep the shopping area clean and tidy, sort through food donations, stock shelves, load groceries into vehicles and overall help VEAP promote a positive shopping experience for participants. VEAP staff explain the process before every volunteer shift in the pantry. 

For more information, contact Jennifer Bennerotte, 612-201-3467 or jbennerotte@EdinaRotary.org. 

Alison Rempel Brown envisions museums as agents of change that make science a tool for justice, accessible to all.

Under Brown’s leadership, the Science Museum of Minnesota implemented a new strategic plan focused on the evolving role of museums in society – as centers of knowledge, places of curiosity, and sources of preparation for a science-driven world. It positions the museum as a place for meaningful conversations about critical topics like race, mental health, and climate change.

Brown was listed on the 2026 TCB 100. She has also been named one of the Minneapolis–St. Paul Business Journal’s People to Watch and received its Women in Business Award.

Before her work in Minnesota, Brown served as Chief of Staff at the California Academy of Sciences, where she leveraged her expertise to drive institutional growth and enhance visitor experiences.Brown is a board member for the American Alliance of Museums and the Minnesota Private College Consortium. She received her MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Pomona College, with an emphasis in mathematics.

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres selected its new president and artistic director, following the death of longtime leader Michael Brindisi in February.

Tamara Kangas Erickson has been with the theater for more than 20 years, serving as vice president for the past 15 and directing or choreographing over 50 productions alongside Brindisi. Erickson served as resident choreographer on Brindisi’s artistic team.

Erickson first performed at CDT as a child in “The Sound of Music” and returned as a performer and choreographer after college. Her directing credits include “The Musical of Musicals: The Musical” and “Respect: The Musical Journey of Women.”

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is the nation’s largest professional dinner theatre, employing more than 300 artists and staff.

Tom is a member of the Edina Morning Club and Sam is a member of the Edina Noon Club.

Chiefs Hodges and Milburn will share about current challenges in policing as well as how cities are cooperating to address them.

Both have extensive backgrounds in law enforcement and are considered experts in their field as well as outstanding leaders in their job and community.

Jeff Howison is Senior Research Analyst in the Minnesota State Demographic Center. After receiving his doctorate in sociology in 2010 from the State University of New York at Binghamton, Jeff was assistant professor of sociology at Yeditepe University in Istanbul, Turkey, where he lived and worked for six years. In 2016, Jeff became the lead demographer in the state government of Ohio, where he worked primarily on state and local population projections. Jeff joined the Minnesota State Demographic Center in October of 2023, and his work will further the office’s mission to foster public access to and understanding of demographic data and population trends. When he’s not working, Jeff enjoys playing chess, cooking, and the outdoors.

Shelly is the President of the Edina Chamber of Commerce and Explore Edina.

Jeff Davidman is the Vice President – State and Local Government Affairs at Delta Air Lines. In this position, Jeff oversees the team that represents Delta before state and local units of government across the United States.

During Jeff’s tenure representing Delta, he has assisted with securing the necessary government support for the successful merger of Northwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. He led Delta’s state and local government affairs efforts in securing State support and resources from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania which helped enable Delta to be the first airline in the world to purchase an oil refinery and to produce its own jet fuel. Jeff has also successfully led the efforts to pass legislation in multiple states that has provided more scheduling flexibility for Delta employees.  

Prior to his tenure at Delta, Jeff was an associate at the Minneapolis Law Firm Best and Flanagan, LLP as well as a Director of Government Affairs at Northwest Airlines. Before moving to the private sector, Jeff worked for nearly a decade in Minnesota Government, including as a Senior Policy Advisor to Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.

Jeff is a graduate of Miami University and William Mitchell College of Law. He was named a “40 Under 40” by the Minneapolis Business Journal in 2013.