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Rotary Family Picnic Takes the Place of Regular Meeting,
June 20 at Centennial Lakes, 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Rotary Club of Edina Family Picnic is set for Thursday June 20th at Centennial Lakes Parks Hughes Pavilion, 7499 France Ave South, Edina, 55435.  952-833-9583.   The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and go until 8:30 p.m. The picnic will take the place of our regular Rotary meeting that week.
 
The caterers will be providing a fantastic menu of all beef hot dogs, hamburgers, cold slaw, potato salad, fruit, baked beans, chips and an assortment of bars.  A complete beverage selection of red and white wine will be provided as well as domestic and premium beer.  Soda, water and non-alcoholic beverages will be available as well. 
 
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Rotaract Charter Night - Wed., Jun 26

Rotaract Charter Night - Wednesday, June 26

Please join us in celebrating the newly chartered Rotaract Club of Edina. This club is proudly sponsored by The Rotary Clubs of Edina and Edina Morningside.  Register here.

When: June 26, 2019 -- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave., Edina 
Food: Hors D’oeuvres will be served with a cash bar.
Cost: Rotarians and guests - $20/person
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Presidency Transition Meeting on June 27
The Thursday, June 27, Rotary Club of Edina meeting will be the last meeting of the Rotary year. The presidency of the club will transition from John Flynn to Josh Sprague. Sprague will serve as Club President from July 2019 through June 2020.
 
We'll hear from both the outgoing and incoming president at the meeting, as well as being introduced to the new and returning members of the Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors and Edina Rotary Foundation Board of Directors. We'll also recognize the board members who are retiring from their board duties. 
 
Join us for this special meeting at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Edina Country Club. All are welcome. Cost for the lunch and program is $20 for adults and $12 for children. Cash, check and credit card payments are accepted.
 
There is NO ROTARY MEETING July 4, due to the 4th of July holiday. 
District Leadership Installation, Jun 27

Installing Leadership. Inspiring the year ahead.

Join us for a celebratory start to the new Rotary year as we welcome incoming District Governor Russ Michaletz, District 5950 leadership, Assistant Governors and President-Elects. Tickets now on sale through the District 5950 website. Click here.

Location: American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis, MN
Time: 5:30 to 7:30
Cost: $40 per person.
Includes plated dinner and admittance to ASI prior to the event to experience "The Vikings Begin" - the extraordinary premier collection featuring dozens of early Viking artifacts never before seen outside of Scandinavia.
 

This event is hosted by Minneapolis City of Lake Rotary Club

4th of July Parade - 1st Annual Car Show

Join the Parade

Edina’s 4th of July parade is just around the corner and we would like the Rotary Club of Edina to be out in full force!

Register by clicking HERE.

Register to volunteer to walk in the parade with the club.  The morning of July 4 please arrive at our parade unit (east service road of highway 100, just south of Perkins) by 9:30 AM.  Special t-shirts will be provided along with fun items to hand out to the community. 

For more information on the Edina 4th of July parade, please contact Josh Sprague, (612) 501-0252, joshsprague7@icloud.com or Dan Hennen (952) 913-6975, dhennen@gateway-banking.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join the Car Show

The Rotary Club of Edina is proud to present the First Annual Edina Car Show on July 4, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  (directly after the 4th of July parade!)

Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed at the event from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., please register here: https://www.edinarotary.org/page/edina-car-show.  Volunteers will receive a special t-shirt for their participation!

The Rotary Club of Edina Car Show will be hosted at Southdale Center parking lot (in front of the old Herberger’s).  This family-friendly event will feature food, games, vendors, and some of the best collector cars (and bikes!) in Minnesota, including classic, vintage, and exotic. 

For more information on the Edina Car Show, please contact Joe Mahoney, (612) 240-7181, joe@boriawealth.com or Josh Sprague, (612) 501-0252, joshsprague7@icloud.com or visit https://www.edinarotary.org/page/edina-car-show

Women in Rotary to Meet July 16 

WOMEN IN ROTARY CELEBRATE SUMMER! 

WHEN: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 16th Tuesday

HOSTS: Sonja Tengdin and Toshie Metzger

WHERE: Sonja’s Home, 2201 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis 

We’re heading to Lake of the Isles for this night’s gathering.  Sonja lives a few blocks east of the lake. Please register so that we can plan food.  OK to bring a guest also. You are asked to bring wine or a beverage you enjoy. Please sign up by July 14.  Register by clicking here.

Look forward to seeing you there! 

Contact Bonnie Rolstad bjrolstad@aol.com with questions or for more information.

Duty Roster - July to December 2019 Available
A copy of the club's July to December 2019 meeting duty roster was delivered to your email on June 3. Please review this document and mark your calendar for the dates you've been assigned to help. Most members are assigned at least one duty on the roster, occasionally a member will be assigned more than one assignment based on how their name came up alphabetically, or they may not have been assigned at all this time.
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In Review - June 13 Meeting
John Flynn opened the meeting with Rotary Moments videos featuring Jeff Ohe and Joe Mahoney.  Kris McCreary, who has supervised the Edina Country Club serve staff, was also featured in a video.  Kris was recognized for you her service and received our best wishes for every success in her new responsibilities with the Mall of America Hyatt Regency.
 
John welcomed back members who attended the International Convention in Hamburg and announced that International Rotary Convention will be held June 6-10, 2020 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Upcoming Events
4th of July Parade, Volunteer to Walk
Edina Perkins Parking Lot
Jul 04, 2019
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
 
Edina Car Show, July 4th, Volunteers Needed
Southdale Center Parking Lot
Jul 04, 2019
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
Rotary Board Kick-off Party
Jul 11, 2019 6:00 PM
 
Women in Rotary
Sonja Tengdin Home
Jul 16, 2019
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
Jul 17, 2019
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board of Directors meeting
Edina City Hall
Jul 24, 2019 7:30 AM
 
Bellecour Private Dining Event, Jul 25
Bellecour
Jul 25, 2019 6:00 PM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service (Administration) Director
 
Community Service Grants Director
 
Community Service Projects Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Social Director
 
Public Image Director
 
The Rotary Foundation Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Club Administrator
 
Meeting Duties
Front Desk
Ryman, Jim
 
Front Desk Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Greeter 1
Hustad, Mary
 
Greeter 2
Platt, Ann
 
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test
Boockmeier, Matt
 
The Barker writer
Hallberg, Dan
 
Photographer
Hendrickson, Jennifer
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Bob Solheim
July 1
 
Matt Boockmeier
July 3
 
Josh Sprague
July 5
 
Mark Hegman
July 6
 
Gordon Lewis
July 7
 
John Flynn
July 10
 
Jake Johnson
July 11
 
Lisa Walker
July 12
 
Terry Stevens
July 13
 
Thomas Pirsch
July 13
 
Dave Phillips
July 14
 
David Hatzung
July 14
 
Tim Murphy
July 14
 
Charles Rauenhorst
July 18
 
Michael Opitz
July 18
 
Sylvester Thomas
July 19
 
Bob Perkins
July 25
 
Bill Milota
July 26
 
John Mazzara
July 26
 
Ed Bather
July 29
 
Dick Teegen
July 30
 

No Meeting - Celebrate the 4th of July Holiday

The Edina Country Club will be serving Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad or Chicken Olivia at our June 27 meeting. Lunch begins at 12:15 p.m. with the meeting to follow and ending at 1:30 p.m. Visiting Rotarian's and non-Rotarians are welcome to join us. Cost is $20 for lunch and program. 

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.