John Marshall and his team manage strategic relationships across 3 states in 700 communities served by Xcel Energy playing critical roles in the areas of operations, energy policy, emergency response, social investments, economic development, and business retention and expansion.

Since joining Xcel Energy in 2008, John has held various roles focused on relationship cultivation, development and management with large customer and state, regional and local governments. His 25 years of professional experience includes eight years of public service working for the City of Saint Paul as the Ward 3
City Council Legislative Aide.

Augustana Lutheran Church and Community Emergency Service (CES) share a long history of service in Minneapolis. Over 50 years ago, Augustana founded CES as one of the first downtown food shelves. Today, CES operates as its own organization but remains closely tied to Augustana, sharing space and a joint commitment to serving neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care.

One way this mission comes to life is through monthly Community Dinners, which bring neighbors together for a free meal and fellowship. Our Rotary Club will be volunteering at the Oct. 14th dinner! 

SIGN UP HERE & Find more information below! Website for more details on CES: https://cesmn.org/about-us/ 

What to Expect:

Volunteers help make the evening a warm, welcoming, and smooth experience for our neighbors. Tasks include:

Set-Up (4:45 – 5:30 PM)
Arrange tables and chairs, set up serving stations, receive and prepare food.

• Greeting & Serving (5:00 – 6:30 PM)
  Welcome guests, serve meals, and offer hospitality.
• Connection & Conversation
  Sit with neighbors, share stories, and engage in meaningful conversation. (This relational aspect is as important as the food!)
• Clean-Up (6:30 – 7:30 PM)
  Wipe tables, stack chairs, manage leftover food, and take out garbage/recycling.

We need 6–8 Rotarians present at all times between 4:45 and 7:30 PM.

We look forward to seeing you!
Are YOU interested in being a Fireside Chat Host? We are still looking for hosts! If you are interested, please reach out to Julie Westbrock at jwestbrock@trustpointinc.com.

Join us at our Rotary Club of Edina booth for a spooktacular alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating with a HalloBoo Trick-or-Treat Trail. Volunteers will hand out candy bars and treats at this indoor alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating and answer any questions participants’ parents or guardians have about Rotary. (All participants will receive chocolate candy bars. Those 5 and older will receive a Rotary flashlight.) Volunteers should wear their Rotary T-shirt or a fun, not-too-scary Halloween costume. This is a low-stress, fun community service activity benefitting Edina’s youth.

We need 3 volunteers for each shift (3:45 to 5:30 p.m. or 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.). SignUp HERE! Contact Public Image Director, Sandra Krebsbach

Edina Rotary Club will host Prospective Member Day Thursday, October 29th. All Rotarians are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague that is interested in learning more about Rotary and our club to the meeting. Lunch is on the club for all prospective members on October 29th! Please make sure your guests sign in at the guest table before the meeting.

The program speaker for the meeting is scheduled to be Melissa Caruso, GM of the MN Frost.

For more information, contact Membership Director—Recruitment Mike Martiny.

Camp Enterprise is scheduled for November 5-7, 2026 at Camp Courage in Maple Lake, MN. The Rotary Clubs of Edina have administered this amazing leadership development program for high school juniors and seniors for almost 50 years. It is one of our signature programs each year. We support over 120 high school students, 16 college counselors, and numerous speakers and volunteers. Every year, we need 80 volunteers for a number of different roles to make Camp E a success. We already have volunteers signed up for some of our needs. Thank you to those of you who have already committed.

The most immediate needs include:

·  9 Mentors - If you are a fun Rotarian this is for you!  The most important volunteer role at Camp E, working with a student team throughout the 2½-day program.

·  11 Venture Capitalists - If you have limited availability the Saturday morning, November 7th role may be right for you. This will entail judging student business presentations and making a mock $5 million investment.

·  5 Essay Readers - Another commitment of Saturday morning only. You will be assisting with scoring student essays for scholarships.

·  Student Recruitment Volunteers - Cannot commit to the weekend??? How about helping connect with area schools over the next several weeks.

·  Registration, bus loading, set-up, and takedown volunteers – This will be shorter time commitments for those who may not be able to participate for the full program.

REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER FOR CAMP ENTERPRISE HERE!

Reach out to Michael Birdman (EMRC), Chairperson 2026 or Brent Lundell (ERC), Co-Chair 2026 with any questions. You can also contact us at camperotary@gmail.com or 763.442.9273.