"My Rotary Story and The Gift of Wisdom"Learn a little bit about Past Presidents Dan Hallberg, Bob and Patti Solheim and Sandy Schley at the Rotary Club of Edina’s first meeting of 2024 at Braemar Golf Course on Jan. 11! They will share inspiring stories of their experiences as Rotarians before going head-to-head in a short Rotary quiz! Walk away knowing a little bit more about these community leaders and the mechanics of Rotary! Click Read More for details.
Hallberg joined the club in 1973 with the classification of “Life Insurance.” He served as President in 1980-1981 and District Governor 10 years later in 1990-1991. The theme when he was President was “Take Time to Serve.” The theme when he was District Governor was “Honor Rotary with Faith and Enthusiasm.”
Sponsored by Hallberg, Bob Solheim joined the club in 1990 with the classification of “Hospice.” He served as President in 1997-1998. Fittingly, the theme was “Show Rotary Cares for your community, for our world, for its people.”
Patti Ellingson Solheim joined the club in 1994 with the classification of “Accounting – Financial Services.” She served as President in 2001-2002 when the theme, ironically, was “Mankind is Our Business.” She and Bob are Major Donors.
Schley joined the club in 1997 with the classification of “Computer Software.” She served as President in 2005-2006 and District Governor in 2009-2010. The theme when she was President was simply “Service Above Self.” The theme when she was District Governor was “The Future of Rotary is in Your Hands.” She is a Major Donor.