The Area 3 Vocational Ethics Day is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 18, at the Edina Country Club. The keynote speaker at this year's event is Jerome Mayne. Since 2002, he has been speaking on the topics of fraud and ethics for associations and Fortune 500 companies in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
All Rotarians are encouraged to attend. You do not need to register for this meeting.
Held every year for all clubs in Rotary Area 3, Vocational Ethics Day is organized by Dan Hallberg, along with a committee of Rotarians from area clubs. For more information, contact Dan Hallberg at 952-541-0352.
Rotaract clubs consist of young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30 to take action in their communities, develop their leadership and professional skills, and have fun. Usually meetings will be held at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at The Mezz, 7171 France Ave S, Edina 55435.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Youth Service Committee will work on an annual literacy project in April.
Rotarians will read the story to third-graders at Cornelia Elementary School, 7000 Cornelia Drive, 1-1:30 p.m. and 1:30-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23. After the reading, each student will be presented a paperback copy of the book.
Let's be of service, Rotarians! It is time for the Rotary Club of Edina's bi-annual visit to Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen. The date for our spring volunteering event is Saturday, May 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. and we need 11 more people. Feed My Starving Children is at 18732 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, right off Highway 5 and Dell Road. We will pack enough food to feed over 60 people for a year in just two hours. Rotarians are invited to bring family and friends and any child over the age of 5 is welcome. This is a great family event.
Please register online on our website so that we have the 25 people we need to fill our commitment. You can also sign up through Feed My Starving Children by going here.
For more information or questions, contact Mike Sitek, chair of the event.
Parkinson’s Foundation is looking for volunteers to assist at their annual walk hosted in Plymouth, MN on Saturday, May 4. Register for a shift at www.parkinson.org/minnesota/volunteer.
Sign up now to be a part of the 32nd year of Moving Day Twin Cities! Volunteers are needed to set up the event, work at the registration tent, help at the kids zone, cheer on participants on the walk route, and more! Moving Day is a fun and inspiring fundraising event that unites families, friends and communities both large and small in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. Please contact Jennifer Hendrickson for additional details, 763-545-1272.
It's time for the Spring Fireside Chats! We have four events scheduled for Rotarians to attend May 21 through May 24. All Fireside Chats begin at 7 p.m.
The first gathering is Tuesday, May 21 at the home of Joe Hayes, 5560 Shore Road, Shorewood. Register here.
Held each spring and fall, the Fireside Chats are very informal social exchanges for members to enjoy and learn about Rotary and to get to know one another. The hosts are asked only to encourage discussion and a good time for all. It is a chance to meet our new members or reconnect with old friends!
The other gatherings are:
Wednesday, May 22—home of Tim Murphy, 9110 225th St W, Lakeville. Register here. Thursday, May 23—home of Gordy Lewis, 6824 Chapel Lane, Edina. Register here. Friday, May 24—home of Paul Mooty, 5320 Kelsey Terrace, Edina. Register here.
Members are encouraged to come to all the Fireside Chats, or pick the one that best works with their schedule. We encourage everyone to register to allow the hosts to plan for the event.
New members—you are especially encouraged to attend one or all of the Fireside Chats! It is a great way to get to know your fellow Rotarians in a casual atmosphere. Let us know if you have questions.
For more information, contact Brad Hepp at heppbrad@gmail.com.
Neither rain nor snow nor gloom of night nor, even the 2nd annual April blizzard could keep the Edina Rotary from meeting. Gordy Lewis did the guest introductions. Raj Kumar brought his two daughters, Aashna and Kareena, as guests. Sam Thompson brought Theresa and Tim Schugel and Susz Stiles brought Tom Key.
The Edina Country Club will be serving an April 25 lunch menu of Meatloaf or Strawberry Almond Chicken Salad. Our lunch and meeting time is scheduled from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Edina's Administrator, Becci Michalski, works part time and will respond to your inquiries within 24 hours. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org or leave a voicemail or text message at 612-234-7390.
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The Area 3 Vocational Ethics Day is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 18, at the Edina Country Club. The keynote speaker at this year's event is Jerome Mayne. Since 2002, he has been speaking on the topics of fraud and ethics for associations and Fortune 500 companies in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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The Rotary Club of Edina’s Youth Service Committee will work on an annual literacy project in April.
Let's be of service, Rotarians! It is time for the Rotary Club of Edina's bi-annual visit to Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen. The date for our spring volunteering event is Saturday, May 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. and we need 11 more people. Feed My Starving Children is at 18732 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, right off Highway 5 and Dell Road. We will pack enough food to feed over 60 people for a year in just two hours. Rotarians are invited to bring family and friends and any child over the age of 5 is welcome. This is a great family event.
The foundation of the Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded more than $45,000 in grants to local non-profit organizations benefitting the community.
