To meet quorum and pass the club by-law revisions the Apr 24 meeting will be boardcast via ZOOM. If you can't join in-person, please log in by 12:30 pm. Vote is scheduled between 12:35 to 12:50 pm. Thank you.
PROGRAM EARLY START -- 12:30 pm Renee Alexander began serving as CEO of the Minnesota State Fair in May of 2023. With over two decades of experience in various leadership roles within the fair, she has played a key role in shaping the event into one of the largest and best attended events in North America.
Alexander is dedicated to furthering the fair's mission of celebrating Minnesota's rich agricultural heritage, showcasing diverse cultural experiences, and providing exceptional entertainment for all attendees.
Yay! Quorum was met and the 2025 Club By-Law revisions and additions were passed.
Article 12 of the bylaws was updated to allow a President-Elect to bring a guest other than a spouse to the Rotary International Convention. The club will pay up to $5,000 in expenses as in the past.
The bylaws were also updated to include a new Member Type under Article 13, Corporate Member. Under the definition, “A minimum of two and maximum of up to four people from a corporation or business can join under one account. The corporation will pay an initiation fee for each member, all quarterly membership dues and the cost of weekly meals.” Corporate members are not eligible for leaves of absences.
Typographical and grammatical errors were also corrected during the update.
President Paul Peterson will ask for approval from the membership at a meeting in April. For more information sign-in to your Rotary club profile, DOWNLOAD the revised bylaws.
This brief update on the Rotarian work being done on Lake Street comes from Edina Noon member John, Buttolph. The event is tomorrow evening Wednesday, April 23. Read more for details.
Click on the date above to register. These informal get-togethers are held in our member's home and attended by 10 to 20 Rotarians. During the chats, members get to know each other and about the club. Hosts typically provide appetizer and beverages, however, and while not required to attend, some hosts appreciate guests bringing and sharing treats and beverages. Chats typically run between 6:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. Please contact Julie Westbrock to get additional details.
April 26 - Save the Date for District 5950 Club Leadership Training, 8:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Chaska Community Center. This District Assembly gets clubs ready for a successful Rotary year by providing individual leadership growth elements to achieve their goals successfully. Keynotes: Implementation: Why It's Essential; Building a Result Driven Volunteer Team; Team Effort - a sky diving success story. Click HERE for more details and watch for future registration details.
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.
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.
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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.
Guatemala 2025 is on! We are returning to Guatemala April 26-May 3, 2025. The purpose of the trip is to deliver 654 life-saving water purifiers to remote villages in the mountains surrounding Coban, in partnership with Resurrection Priory Monastery, St Patrick’s Church of Edina, and the Rotary Club of Coban. Fellowship and travel to new, exotic places is also part of the journey! Susan Stiles is heading up a small item children's gift campaign. She has set up a gift registry on Amazon under her name "Susan Stiles" Guatemala April 2025. Scan the code to the left or click HERE.
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.
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.
Blackened Chicken Breast with Southwestern Rice Pilaf
or Coconut Shrimp Salad
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.
April 26 - Save the Date for District 5950 Club Leadership Training, 8:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Chaska Community Center. This District Assembly gets clubs ready for a successful Rotary year by providing individual leadership growth elements to achieve their goals successfully. Keynotes: Implementation: Why It's Essential; Building a Result Driven Volunteer Team; Team Effort - a sky diving success story. Click 
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. 
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 
