Josh Sprague was recently inducted as President of the Rotary Club of Edina.Sprague is a luxury real estate agent with Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty in Edina and has practiced residential real estate for 19 years. In addition to his Rotary service, Sprague has served on the Edina City Council, chaired the Southdale YMCA Board of Directors, and coached for the Edina Soccer and Hockey Associations. Sprague lives in Edina with his wife, Kelly, and their four children: Charlie, Johnny, Kelly and Nick.
"The Rotary Club of Edina is one of the largest and most successful clubs in Minnesota, and is recognized internationally for its philanthropic giving and humanitarian projects. Since 1957, our club has invested in the Edina community and in the institutions that support it, including the Edina Education Fund, Edina Public Schools and the Edina Community Foundation,” said Sprague. “It is an honor and a privilege to lead an organization devoted to doing good both locally and in the world, and I hope to continue the tradition of excellence set by the exemplary leadership that has preceded me. Any business or professional person looking for an opportunity to serve the community, connect to other like-minded professionals, build their business network, and develop high standards of ethics in their personal and professional life should consider joining our club!”
Rotary International begins its fiscal year July 1. At a year-end meeting June 27, the Rotary Club of Edina’s officers and committee leaders were introduced. Besides Sprague, officers include President Elect Sam Thompson, Treasurer Michael Stanzak, Secretary Joe Hayes and Past-President John Flynn. Members of the club’s Board of Directors are David Aase, Youth Service; Kelley Burnett, Community Service – Grants; Renee Harberts, Social; Jennifer Hendrickson, Public Image; Shelly Loberg, International Service; Royce Pavelka, Membership; Kenny Smith, Community Service -- Projects; Susan Stiles, The Rotary Foundation; and Fred Sylvester, Club Service – Administration.
Joining the officers to make up the Edina Rotary Foundation Board of Directors are Brandon Azbill, Jennifer Bennerotte, Jody Kern, Jeff Ohe, Paul Peterson, Ann Platt, Gary Pedersen.