Heather Boschke is a strategic marketing leader who helps small businesses with marketing strategy, key messaging and fractional marketing leadership.
Passionate about helping brands connect to customers in a meaningful way, her approach is centered on creating a marketing foundation that allows any size organization to quickly benefit from the power of marketing. More about Heather below or check out her info at: Marketing and Birding.
ITEMS FROM FARIBAULT MILL WILL BE AUCTIONED THIS WEEK -- ALL PROCEEDS GO TO OUR HOLIDAY GIVING CAMPAIGN CAUSES.The Rotary Club of Edina will once again be collecting holiday gifts for local community families and youth in need. During these challenging times, there is a special urgency for help and support. Rotarians Jean Morrison and David Clynes are organizing the Holiday Giving Program with donations going to 66 West, Good in the Hood, and the Young Parent Program this holiday season. Gift suggestions below. Dec. 11 meeting will feature some Faribault Mill items to be auctioned during the meeting. Program details and gift suggestions will follow in the next few weeks. Donations can be made HERE.
Join your Rotarian friends at The Dakota on Sunday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m.
There may be a few seats in the dining area reserved for Rotarians to attend and sit together. Call the Dakota box office at 612-992-5299. Ask for Edina Rotary seating for the Peterson Family, Twas the Jam Before Christmas, Dec 14th show. The seats in the dining area do not provide the best view in the venue, but you can sit with fellow Rotarians. You are always welcome to purchase your own tickets and sit wherever you like.
Rotary Happy Hours are back the first Monday of the month. Join us at "The Mezz" on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This gathering is a casual, vocational and business network opportunity centered on featuring an Edina Noon or Edina Morningside Rotary member's career story. Guests are welcome. "The Mezz" at Lunds & Byerlys is located at 7171 France Ave, Edina. Personal food and beverage choices are available to order and purchase. Speaker info below.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee recently approved the following applicant. Written objections to the applications below must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Erica M. Carlson
Classification: Community Advocate
Sponsor: Amber Tyrrell
Erica is committed to community advocacy and serving local, national and international efforts for underprivileged communities.
At the December 4, 2025 meeting and in accordance with the Rotary Club of Edina bylaws, the immediate past president, Paul Peterson, presented the nomination of Secretary and the Club directors who needed to be replaced to fill the 2025-26 outgoing committee directors at the end of the year, June 30, 2026. With quorum met, the members attending the meeting voted for and approved the following candidates as your 2026-27 Board for the Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Rotary Foundation.
A complete list of board and committee directors can be found below by clicking Read More.After signing into your club profile, current club bylaws can reviewed HERE.
Join your fellow Rotarians and their pickleball guests for new to pickleball instructions (aka how NOT to get hurt) and a friendly game or two of pickleball. Equipment provided. Registration required HERE.
George Esbensen was recognized by Twin Cities Business Magazine in the 2025 Notable Nonprofit Board Member category. To read the article click HERE and HERE for more information on Minnesota Firefighter Initiative. Thank you for your service and continued effort in supporting our firefighter's well-being.
Dr. Ken Larson was honored with the 2025 NAR Good Neighbor Award that recognizes National Association of Realtor members who make extraordinary community impact. Click HERE to read about Dr. Larson's non-profit and the support they provide to families and children.
Speaker: Heather Boschke, "Discover What Makes You Soar"
Doors Open at Noon, Program at 12:30
Menu Choice: Not Available at Press :(
DEADLINE for newsletter story and event submission is Monday at 5 pm. RCE Administrator, Becci Michalski, works part time (T-W-Th) and will respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.
Heather Boschke is a strategic marketing leader who helps small businesses with marketing strategy, key messaging and fractional marketing leadership.
Rotary Happy Hours are back the first Monday of the month. Join us at "The Mezz" on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This gathering is a casual, vocational and business network opportunity centered on featuring an Edina Noon or Edina Morningside Rotary member's career story. Guests are welcome. "The Mezz" at Lunds & Byerlys is located at 7171 France Ave, Edina. Personal food and beverage choices are available to order and purchase. Speaker info below.
At the December 4, 2025 meeting and in accordance with the Rotary Club of Edina bylaws, the immediate past president, Paul Peterson, presented the nomination of Secretary and the Club directors who needed to be replaced to fill the 2025-26 outgoing committee directors at the end of the year, June 30, 2026. With quorum met, the members attending the meeting voted for and approved the following candidates as your 2026-27 Board for the Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Rotary Foundation.
WHEN: Saturday, Jan 31, 2026
George Esbensen was recognized by Twin Cities Business Magazine in the 2025 Notable Nonprofit Board Member category. To read the article click 
Dr. Ken Larson was honored with the 2025 NAR Good Neighbor Award that recognizes National Association of Realtor members who make extraordinary community impact. Click 
