Topic: High School Robotics: Building People with Robots
Yoji Shimizu is a Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, and Director of the MD/PhD Program at the University of Minnesota Medical School. His interest in STEM education extends to high school through his involvement as a volunteer and mentor with FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), an extracurricular mentor-based program that helps young people develop the skills, confidence and resilience to become science and technology leaders. Minnesota has one of the highest number of FRC teams per capita in the country. Dr. Shimizu and student leaders from FRC Team 2129, Ultraviolet, from Minneapolis Southwest High School, and FRC Team 1816, "The Green Machine", from Edina High School will discuss the FRC program and its impact. Students from two teams (Edina and Minneapolis Southwest) will be joining me.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING 1-hour BEFORE your shift. Description of tasks HERE. Forgot what you signed up for? Watch your email for reminders or email volunteer director, Sandra Krebsbach at sandrakrebsbach@gmail.com.
Topic: Grooves and Foods Volunteer Training
Location: Centennial Lakes Ampitheater Time: One hour BEFORE your shift at the park
Bravo Zulu House is an all-military sober living facility located in Southern Minnesota. Join us as we celebrate this exciting and historic milestone. We'll have special guests, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and much more. This event is open to the public Date: Wednesday, May 28 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Click BravoZuluHouse for project and event details.
Please bring any donation items to the Noon Rotary meeting — there will be a collection box available each week throughout the month of May. See list of items needed by clicking "Read More" below.
Final drop-off deadline: Beginning of the May 29th meeting, when the nonprofit will join us to collect the items.
Prefer to shop online? You can ship Dream Kit items directly to: My Very Own Bed, 34 13th Ave NE, Suite 106, Minneapolis, MN 55413
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9 am to Noon, fellow Rotarian John Mazzara is sponsoring a FREE Shed Event in the parking lot of Re/Max at 7700 France Ave S. Bring your paper documents only for disposal. Please feel free to invite a friend, a large truck has been ordered. Go to the South side of the Building and look for the inflatable Re/Max Balloon and ShredIt truck. Let John know you're coming at john@johnmazzara.com. Click HERE for full sized flyer.
During an international service trip while fulfilling an Edina Global Scholar requirement these four students were touched by the needs of a Zimbabwe orphanage. Recently they presented our members with an opportunity to share in helping the orphanage retain funding for many much-needed items. You can view their presentation and funding requests HERE. The goal is $15,500 and contributions can be made at the via the following code.
You’re invited to a fascinating Vocational Off-Site at the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility! This meeting location replaces our meeting at Edina Country Club. There is no additional cost to RCE members. Senior active members and guests who attend will be billed $27. REGISTER HERE. Registration is required to order the correct number of box lunches. Please let us know if you will be joining your fellow Rotarians.
🚗 Limited parking is available on-site. More parking is available across the street in the lower parking lot of Braemar Arena. If it is easy for you to walk, please park at the Arena, leaving the spots closest to the facility for our members and guests who use canes and walkers or who cannot walk as easily.
The picnic will take the place of our June 19th noon Rotary meeting. Save the date.Registration HERE.
There is no additional cost to members (this event is included with quarterly meeting fees). .Attending senior active, family members and guest cost : Adults = $20 and Children 5 to 16 $12.
Chaz Sandifer is the Founder & CEO of theNEWmpls, Let Go Let Flow and Stories Behind the Menu. Her work has focused on serving a diverse population, and promoting racial health and equity through the lens of fitness, wellness, and nutrition. Chaz has a background in Marketing and International Business, is a Certified group fitness instructor, Certified Life & Wellness Coach in Diabetes, Arthritis Prevention, and Trauma Healing. She offers individual coaching, consulting for organizations, fitness classes, meal-prep courses, and is the only Black woman who owns a farmers’ market in MN. REGISTER HERE TODAY!
The 2025 Rotary International convention registration is now open. Take part in the transformative, one-of-a-kind event and experience the "Magic All Around" in Calgary, Canada June 21 - 25th. Click the photo above or visit HERE for more details and registration.
Rotary members like you volunteer their time and financial resources to solve global issues. Now is the time to consider giving to TRF. Simply click making a gift to donate. Several members of our club will be recognized for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation at this week's meeting. Please join us in celebrating and honoring them.
Need More Information?
To review your giving history, simply sign in to My Rotary. Have other questions or want to see a few projects that our club has supported click on "Read more" for details.
Scouting and Venturing Manager, Exxon/Mobile
"Technology Solutions for Energy Transition"
Annoucement of 2025 Chrysanne Manoles'
Women in Leadership Award Winner
Doors Open at NOON Program Begins at 12:35 PM
Lunch Options:
Steak Frites or Caprese Chicken Salad
DEADLINE for newsletter story and event submission is Monday Noon for Tuesday publication.
The Rotary Club of Edina's Administrator, Becci Michalski, works part time (T-W-Th) and will respond to your inquiries. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.
Topic: High School Robotics: Building People with Robots
VOLUNTEER TRAINING 
Bravo Zulu House is an all-military sober living facility located in Southern Minnesota. Join us as we celebrate this exciting and historic milestone. We'll have special guests, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and much more. This event is open to the public Date: Wednesday, May 28 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Click 
On Saturday, May 31, 2025, 9 am to Noon, fellow Rotarian John Mazzara is sponsoring a FREE Shed Event in the parking lot of Re/Max at 7700 France Ave S. Bring your paper documents only for disposal. Please feel free to invite a friend, a large truck has been ordered. Go to the South side of the Building and look for the inflatable Re/Max Balloon and ShredIt truck. Let John know you're coming at john@johnmazzara.com. Click 
You’re invited to a fascinating Vocational Off-Site at the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility! This meeting location replaces our meeting at Edina Country Club. There is no additional cost to RCE members. Senior active members and guests who attend will be billed $27. 
