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Holiday greetings, Edina Rotarians!

The Rotary Club of Edina is once again collecting holiday gifts for families in need in our community. Rotarian Jean Morrison is spearheading the Holiday Giving Program, which will be donating to CornerStone and 66 West again this year. Members are asked to bring UNWRAPPED gifts and gift cards for children of any age (infant all the way through teens) as well as gifts for moms, dads, and families served by CornerStone. This year, gift cards to Macy's, Marshalls, Target, Famous Footwear, Torrid were also requested for the residetns at 66 West to buy clothing for job interviews. The donations can be dropped off at the Edina Country Club at the Dec. 5 and 12 Rotary meetings or at the Holiday Party on Thursday, Dec. 19. Cash or check donations are also welcome. Jean will take the funds donated and buy gift cards or other gifts to be donated as well. 

Here is some additional info about the organizations we are collecting for:

• Cornerstone—works with families and individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking. Their Emergency Shelter provides a safe place to stay and basic needs for those who are in imminent danger of violence. As you can imagine, it is very difficult for families to be in shelter—and away from their extended families and friends—during the holidays. Your gifts to Cornerstone's clients helps make the season brighter for them because they know that our community cares and supports them 

• 66 West—provides homes for 39 suburban youth that have experienced homelessness. Rent is based on income and staff provide on-site support for education, employment, health, and civic engagement and leadership. Gift cards to Macy's, Marshalls, Famous Footwear, Target and Torrid will help 66 West residents purchase clothes for job interviews.

If you have questions about the program, or need gift ideas for children or families, contact Jean Morrison at jean@jeanmorrisonhr.com or 612-804-2409. 

Thank you for sharing your holiday spirit again this year with those in need in our community!

Eat, Drink and Be Merry! The Rotary Club of Edina Holiday Cocktail Party is right around the corner! The annual holiday gathering will be Thursday, Dec. 19, starting at 5:30 p.m. Join your fellow Rotarians and their significant others for hearty appetizers and a cash bar at the Edina Country Club. Linda Peterson, of the incredibly talented Peterson Family, will be performing to put everyone in the holiday spirit!

Cost for the party is $20 for guests, senior active or honorary Rotarians. Payment can be made at the door with cash, check or credit card, or you can be billed on the next quarterly invoice. Please register HERE if you plan to attend so we can plan for the party. The registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 13.

There will be valet parking at the ECC. Please note there is no cash machine on site. 

Jean Morrison will be collecting gifts for Cornerstone and 66 West that evening. This will be the final evening to drop off gifts for the Rotary Holiday Giving Program!

There is NO regular Rotary Club of Edina meeting Thursday, Dec. 19. The Holiday Party will count as our regular meeting and be the final meeting of 2019. Our next meeting after the holiday break is Thursday, January 9 with Eric Dayton of the Bachelor Farmer as our speaker. 

Co-chairing the party again this year will be Marty Kupper and Steve Slyce. Let them know if you have questions.