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Register HERE for July 23 ZOOM Meeting
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July 23 Speaker: Dr. Mark Melin
Mark Melin MD is the Medical Director for the West Campus Wound Healing Institute of M Health Fairview. Dr. Melin has studied human health in prolonged microgravity on the International Space Station. 
In Person and ZOOM Meetings Info
Edina Country Club is open and allowing us to meet in person. REGISTRATION and MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Please register HERE if you plan on attending in-person and will be having lunch with us. Doors open at 12:15 p.m.  Register HERE is you would like to attend via ZOOM beginning at 12:30 p.m.
 
As we plan to meet live during these very unpredictable times, we need to adhere to guidelines established by the Edina Country Club, the city of Edina and our Governor. Your safety is our number one priority and we understand that not everyone will feel comfortable attending our in-person meetings. With this in mind, we will continue to offer the virtual meetings via Zoom for our July/August meetings and extend them for a longer period of time if needed. Advance reservations will be required for both the live and Zoom meeting options.  Click "See More" to review the guidelines.
 
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!!Join a Committee - Sign Up Today!!
As this year's Rotary service projects and fundraising efforts get started each committee is looking for members to join them in support of our club's mission.  We are excited to find the next crop of members who will bringing good ideas to the group and join us in our "Service Before Self" Rotary principle! Take a moment to download the Committee Sign Up sheet HERE and let us know where and how you'd like to help. Sign up today!
Become A Gala Host
Around the World - Edina Rotary Foundation Gala!!
Saturday, September 26 and Saturday, October 3, 2020
 
While expected COVID-19 restrictions mean we won’t be together in a ballroom this fall, we want to make sure our Edina Rotary members and their guests can still get together in person— but in smaller groups.
 
We hope you will consider hosting a small gathering at your home on one of our two “Gala” nights. Read the details "HERE" to see how you can be part of this great adventure.
Upcoming Events
August 5 -- Vocational Networking (Happy Hour)
    Speaker, Bill McReavy
August 5 -- Rotaract Club Zoom Meeting, Dr. Andrew Olson
August 6 -- In-Person and ZOOM Meeting, Speaker Wooj Byun
August 13 - Rotaract Picnic Social, Rosland Park-Edina
August 18 - Leadership Series, "Let's Talk About Race & Racism"
Sept 12 -- Edina Rotary Car Show, Southdale
Sept 26 - Edina Foundation Gala - Around the World
Oct 3 - Edina Foundation Gala - Around the World
Rotary Provides Funding to Fishing For Life
The foundation of the Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded a grant of $2,000 to Fishing For Life.
 
Fishing For Life is a non-profit organization with eight programs to reach at-risk youth, disadvantaged families and veterans in the Minneapolis area. The organization provides fishing supplies, education and mentoring to these underserved populations through the more than 75 events it hosts each year. The grant from the Rotary Club of Edina will be used to purchase 100 tackle boxes to be filled with bait and other equipment.
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RCE Opens Leadership Series to the Public
The Rotary Club of Edina has opened its 2020-2021 leadership series to the public.
 
Over the course of 12 free sessions, the series will cover leadership skill development, goal setting and career planning, problem solving and networking. Hosted by Robb Breding, the leadership series will be offered 6 to 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month and delivered by seasoned professionals in an environment that will foster relationship and leadership development. The series kicks off 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, with a presentation on teamwork by Sam Thompson on six simple ways teammates can go from good to great and how to effectively lead a team.
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Never Forget Rotary Events! - Text Reminders
Never FORGET a Rotary event again. Our texting system will send a text message to your cell phone with meeting information, event notices, and links to important club information. To receive these text messages, you must opt-in. Send the keyword ROTARY to 22452. Be sure to reply YES for confirmation.
Mailbag - Thank You!
From The Edina Community Foundation: Dear fellow Rotarians, Thank you for joining EMRC in supporting this Community Impact Fund at the Edina Community Foundation. I've attached a list of the grants we've made to date with contributions like yours. Your support at a time of need like this is very important and much appreciated. Dick Crockett  Click HERE to see ECF grant list.
In Review - July 16 Meeting
Anti-Covid Warriors: Past President 2011-12, Wooj Byun; Gala Co-Chair 2020, Bjorn Freudenthal and Paul Peterson, Temp Gunner.
 
Our 2nd meeting of the new Rotary year we had 47 in attendance along with another 38 on ZOOM due COVID 19 concerns. Greeters were Wooj Byun and Bjorn Frendenthal welcoming Rotarians and guests were Lindsey Smaka and Becci manned the front desk duties.
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Sponsorship Levels - 2020 Gala
Click HERE to download the Sponsorship Levels for this year's Gala. Featured small group home entertainment with member hosts showcasing cuisines and traditions that are special to them will make these dinners especially memorable.
Upcoming Events
August 6 Live (In-Person) Meeting Registration
Edina Country Club
Aug 06, 2020
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
August 6 ZOOM Meeting Registration
ZOOM
Aug 06, 2020
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Leadership Series-Let's Talk About Race and Racism
ZOOM Meeting
Aug 18, 2020
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Edina Board Meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
Aug 19, 2020 7:30 AM
 
Edina Car Show - Sept 12, 2020
Sep 12, 2020
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Edina Board Meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
Sep 16, 2020 7:30 AM
 
Human Trafficking Workshop
Edina Country Club
Sep 17, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President-Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service 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
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk
Bach, Thomas
 
Greeter 1
Johnson, Doug
 
ZOOM Greeter
Campbell, Katy
 
Invocation
Breding, Robb
 
Guest Introductions
Johnson, Susan
 
Speaker Introduction
Mooty, Paul
 
Thank the Speaker
Thommen, Wade
 
The Barker Writer
 
Photographer
McGraw, Sutton
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Ann Platt
August 1
 
John Allen
August 1
 
San Asato
August 2
 
Michael Eckert
August 3
 
Mike Sitek
August 3
 
Bill Carter
August 12
 
Fred Sylvester
August 17
 
Peyton Chambers
August 18
 
Thomas Bach
August 21
 
Kip Peterson
August 23
 
Frank Cardarelle
August 28
 
Jon Barnett
August 29
 
Tom Cook
August 29
 
Forest Green
August 31
 
2020 Fundraiser & Gala Presenting Sponsor

Currently our club is requiring meeting reservations due to COVID-19 pandemic. Please register HERE if you plan on attending in-person and joining us for lunch. The July 23 meeting is scheduled to be held at ECC with doors opening at 12:15 p.m. ZOOM meetings also available by registering HERE. This virtual meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. 

Menu choices will be Chicken Chardonnay or Italian Chop Salad 

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 voicemail /text message at 612-234-7390.