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Join Us for the First Meeting of 2020-2021
In-Person Meetings Begin This Week, July 9, 2020
REGISTRATION and MASKS REQUIRED
Zoom Meetings Continue July and August
 
Register HERE for In-Person Meeting with Lunch
 
Register HERE for ZOOM Meeting
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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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July 9 Speakers - Brad and Heather Fox, HGTV "Stay or Sell" Hosts
Brad and Heather Fox own their own real estate and renovation business, Fox Homes. Together they renovate, design and flip homes in one of the hottest real estate markets in the country.  Last August, HGTV premiered their new show, "Stay or Sell". The Minneapolis-based show follows the husband-and-wife duo who give their clients two options: renovate their current home or buy another one nearby that will be customized.
Leadership Series to Begin July 21

The Rotary Club of Edina is proud to present the 2020-21 Leadership Series--TEAMWORK session scheduled for July 21 at 6:00 to 7:00 pm. This session, led by Sam Thompson, is the first of twelve sessions in the series and will focus on six simple ways teammates can go from good to great and how to effectively lead a team. For further details on what you can expect in these session, CLICK HERE to download the pdf. To register for this session, click HERE or the picture.

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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.
!!Deadline This Week!! Polos and Hats
Rotary Club of Edina Polo Shirts and Hats will be available to order this week. ORDER HERE OR CLICK PHOTO.
!!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!
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.
Edina Rotary Helping Hands
 
Edina Rotary Helping Hands 
Expanding the Scope of Help
 
In this trying time of uncertainty during the Covid-19 virus pandemic, we in Edina Rotary have an opportunity to do what we do best – reach out and serve.  We’re better together.
 
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Upcoming Events
July 30 -- In-Person  and ZOOM Meeting,
     Edina Country Club, Speaker Lt. Brian Tholen
July 30 -- Rotaract Social Event
August 5 -- Vocational Networking (Happy Hour)
    Speaker, Bill McReavy
August 5 -- Rotaract Club Zoom Meeting, Dr. Andrew Olson
August 13 - Rotaract Picnic Social, Rosland Park-Edina
Sept 12 -- Edina Rotary Car Show, Southdale
Sept 26 - Edina Foundation Gala - Around the World
Oct 3 - Edina Foundation Gala - Around the World
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.
City of Edina Masks Required Posting Materials
Masks must be worn. To slow the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Jim Hovland has signed an Executive Order requiring people to wear face masks inside public spaces in Edina.
 
Click HERE to download City of Edina Mask Requirement materials that best fit your business, Generic, Retail and Food Service. Theses materials includes one of three types of logos, 8 x 11 Flyer, 11 x 17 Poster,  Facebook/Instagram and Twitter ready photos.
 
 
In Review - July 25, 2020 Meeting
Like the historic 1969 Apollo 11 spaceship blastoff video that re-launched nearly a year ago and has since appeared at all weekly meetings, the Rotary Club of Edina year rocketed to a rousing finish with the June 25, 2020 “Transition Meeting.” Led by outgoing Proud President and hard working club “host” Josh Sprague, he handed over presiding duties for “The No. 1 Club in the Universe” to President-Elect Sam Thompson. Sam is the club’s 66th President.
 
The full transition meeting can be viewed on the Edina Rotary Club You Tube channel. WATCH HERE
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Upcoming Events
July 30 Live (In-Person) Meeting Registration
Jul 30, 2020
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
July 30 ZOOM Meeting Registraton
Jul 30, 2020
12:30 PM – 1:30 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
 
Save the Date Around the World Gala
Sep 26, 2020 12:00 PM –
Oct 03, 2020 12:00 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
Johnson, Susan
 
Greeter 1
Dash, Sita
 
Greeter 2
Thomas, Skip
 
ZOOM Greeter
Breding, Robb
 
Invocation
Burnett, Kelley
 
Guest Introductions
Mazzara, John
 
Speaker Introduction
Brucker, Hannelore
 
Thank the Speaker
McGraw, Sutton
 
The Barker Writer
Rolstad, Bonnie Sue
 
Photographer
Jessen, Mark
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Bob Solheim
July 1
 
Matt Boockmeier
July 3
 
Josh Sprague
July 5
 
Mark Hegman
July 6
 
Gordon Lewis
July 7
 
Mike Tingum
July 8
 
John Flynn
July 10
 
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
 
A FULL CATALOG of PAST MEETINGS and VIDEOS
To Access the Club You Tube Channel Click on the Image Above
To Access a Meeting Click on the Meeting Below

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 Beef Stroganoff or Southwest Chicken 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.