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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Speaker: Becky Krieger,
"How do you spend your life wisely?" 
 Doors Open at NOON
Program Begins at 12:35 PM
 
Stories
May 22 Speaker: Becky Krieger, Accredited Investors
TOPIC: "How do you spend your life wisely?"
 
As Managing Partner, Becky co-leads Accredited’s Executive Committee responsible for the firm’s strategic planning. Becky is responsible for the firm’s Business Development, Marketing and Communications activity. A 20-year veteran of the firm, Becky has tenured relationships with families and thrives in helping them understand all the possibilities they have to spend their lives wisely.
 
I am committed to a variety of important life partnerships as a business owner, devoted wife, enthusiastic hockey mom and trusted friend and derive tremendous purpose from making memorable moments with these significant people. I can’t give you a list of favorite hikes, restaurants, or vacation destinations. My family and I are always looking for new experiences. However, you can often find me on the Lake Harriet running trail, or walking our dog at the local park.
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May 23 Deadline for Nominees Women In Leadership Nominees
DEADLINE for nominations is Friday, May 23.  Application HERE. The Rotary Club of Edina seeks nominees for the 18th-annual “Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award.”
 
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GROOVES & FOODS VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
 
 
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP LIST AVAILABLE HERE.
VOLUNTEER TASK DESCRIPTIONS HERE.
*When you sign up be sure to check the permission and security box at the bottom to complete the registration.
 
GROOVES & FOODS FESTIVAL | Edina 
PRESENTING TITLE SPONSOR | Rotary Clubs of Edina
VENUE SPONSOR | McNellis & Asato Wealth Management
VENUE | Centennial Lakes Park
Free Admission to all - Thanks to our Sponsors
 
Four Weeks of exciting live music under-the-stars at our beautiful Centennial Lakes Park in Edina. Click "Read More" for dates, time and bands.
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My Very Own Bed Donation by May 29th

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

Or shop through their registries at Bare Home, Target, or Amazon.

Thank you for supporting this meaningful cause!

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Proposed for Membership
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee recently approved the following applicant. Written objections to the application must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.  
 
Susan's membership application including any member notations and comments will be presented for board review and approval at the next Rotary Club of Edina's board meeting on May 21, 2025.
 
Susan Eich
Eich Public Relations LLC
Classification: Public Relations
Sponsor: Catherine Gump
 
May 27 - EREY Rotary Int'l Event

Come enjoy an evening of music at the "Every Rotarian Every Year" Backyard Concert on Tuesday, May 27th, from 7 PM to 9 PM, at Paul Peterson's home: 6245 Morgan Ave South, Richfield, MN.  Paul and his friends will be entertaining us! Kindly bring your own chair or blanket to make yourself comfortable. 

A minimum $25 donation to The Rotary Foundation will get you in! You can easily donate online at www.rotary.org using your credit card.

If you plan to attend, please make sure to register using the provided link. If you've already donated your registration fee will be waived; however, you'll still need to register. Use PROMO Code: DONATED2025 to waive registration fee.  For anyone registering guests the $25 per person fee applies. Register HERE.

Bravo Zulu House Grand Opening, May 28

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.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Bravo Zulu House
2949 230th St
Winnebago, MN 56098
FREE Shred Event, May 31
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.
Guatemala 2025 

The Rotary Club of Edina had seven members taking part in the 2025 International Service trip to Coban, Guatemala. The service trip will ran April 26 through May 3 and included visits to Guatemala City, Coban, Escuintla and Antigua. Much of this trip was documented through photos and comments on the club's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EdinaRotary. Here's a You Tube video message in the field from President Paul Peterson: https://youtu.be/o95D25oDM-U

 

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"TRF - A Time of Giving"
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.
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Annual Family Picnic -- Jun 18 / Register Today
 
Rotary Club of Edina Annual Family Picnic
Wednesday, June 18, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bush Lake Park Picnic Shelter #3
9098 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington MN 55438.  
 
The picnic will take the place of our June 19th noon Rotary meeting. Save the date. Registration will be set up this week and an email sent out.
 
There is no additional cost to members (this event is included with quarterly meeting fees). .Attending senior active, family members and guest cost details are pending.
Rotary International 2025 National Convention
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.
Upcoming Events
May 22 -- Speaker: Becky Krieger, "How do you spend your life wisely?"
May 27 -- Rotary Int'l Fund Campaign Backyard Music
May 31 -- John Mazzara Shred-It Event
Jun 3 -- Grooves & Foods, Billy Joel State of Mind
Jun 10 -- Grooves & Foods, Classic American Rockers
Jun 17 -- Grooves & Foods, Minute by Minute
Jun 18 -- Club Annual Family Picnic
Jun 24 -- Grooves & Foods, Beautiful Vision
Jun 21-25 -- Rotary Convention, Calgary, Magic All Around
Jun 26 -- Transition Meeting
May 15 Meeting Recap
May 15, 2025 Meeting Recap 
Edina Rotary Global Scholar Graduation Ceremony
30 Edina High School Seniors along with a good showing of
parents and school staff joined our meeting to celebrate
the ERGS graduates with individual recognition of the completion
of the program and their individual projects. A very impressive
group of young adults leaving us all to feel confident in
our next generation of leadership. 
 
 
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Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk & Guest Intro
Asato, Yoshi
 
Greeter & Invocation
Roberts, Natalie
 
Greeter & Rotary "Why"
Burch, Darren
 
Intro Speaker & Thank You
Kirchner, Katy
 
Photographer
Laskowski, Chris
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Gerry Norton
May 1
 
Dennis Hykes
May 3
 
Ross Peterson
May 5
 
Bob Harvey
May 9
 
Daniel Mott
May 11
 
Joe Arends
May 12
 
Dan Hunt
May 13
 
Erick Ries
May 15
 
David Kunz
May 17
 
Corey Falls
May 26
 
Charles Agan
June 1
 
Jody Kern
June 4
 
Russell Johnson
June 6
 
Tom Ries
June 7
 
Theresa Halverson
June 8
 
Bjorn Freudenthal
June 17
 
Catherine Quinlivan
June 21
 
Doug Johnson
June 25
 
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Becky Krieger, "How do you spend your life wisely?"
 Doors Open at NOON
Program Begins at 12:35 PM
Lunch Options:
Asian Chicken Salad or Beef Stroganoff
 
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 and will respond to your inquiries. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.