Cheri began her aviation journey at age 17, inspired by an Aerospace Science class. She completed her flight training during her senior year and earned her Private Pilot license before attending Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU) for an Aviation degree. After graduating, she served as a flight instructor and became Assistant Chief Flight Instructor. She flew for Great Lakes Aviation and corporate jets for North Star Aviation before joining Northwest Airlines (now Delta Air Lines), where she advanced to Captain of the Airbus A320 and took on roles such as Pilot Recruiter and Ambassador. Read More below for additional details.
November 2024 Event - Thursday, Nov 21, 5:30-7pm. In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimento Relief Services, Black Business Networking will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. This Month's speaker is Hollies Winston, the historic first Black mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, with its 86,000 residents and being the 6th largest city in Minnesota he brings a deep-rooted commitment to community and economic empowerment. This is a unique opportunity to get to know Mayor Winston and hear first-hand the challenges and program successes in governing this ever-evolving city. This 2024 networking event will be held bi-monthly the third Thursday from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. REGISTER TODAY
ASSEMBLY TABLE SET UP, BASKET COMPLETION CHECK, ASSISTANCE LOADING VEHICLES, AND TEAR DOWN HELP WILL BE WELCOMED. Wednesday, November 27, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm members of the Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Morningside Rotary Club, will prepare and deliver Thanksgiving meals to 85 local families in need. A roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberries, potatoes and gravy along with vegetables, oranges, even a delicious pie, make their way to area homes via active Rotarians and their families. With a side of warm knit mittens to help with the coming winter, these Thanksgiving Baskets bring some brightness and joy into the holiday season.
At the moment we have filled all the delivery positions, but we can always use help, especially in the areas of set up and tear down of the assembly tables. Please email Tom Cook at thomascook12@me.com and let him know if your haven't registered and are interested in helping in these areas.
Vocational Mixer Hiatus Notice – Due to the busy ERC fall season and limited committee resources, this event is on a short hiatus. We are looking for additional committee members to help with event facilitation, speaker retention, and promotion. . To be a part of re-energizing and promote the Object of Rotary, please speak with Greg Rich. Looking for additional information on the origins of vocational development? Read more below
Guatemala 2025 is on! We are planning to return to Guatemala April 26-May 3, 2025. The Rotary Club of Edina invites you to join the 2025 International Service trip to Coban, Guatemala. 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! Click Read More for trip itinerary and ZOOM Info sessions. Contact Josh Sprague for travel details and to answer any questions.
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.
Cheri began her aviation journey at age 17, inspired by an Aerospace Science class. She completed her flight training during her senior year and earned her Private Pilot license before attending Minnesota State University, Mankato (MNSU) for an Aviation degree. After graduating, she served as a flight instructor and became Assistant Chief Flight Instructor. She flew for Great Lakes Aviation and corporate jets for North Star Aviation before joining Northwest Airlines (now Delta Air Lines), where she advanced to Captain of the Airbus A320 and took on roles such as Pilot Recruiter and Ambassador. Read More below for additional details.
Vocational Mixer Hiatus Notice – Due to the busy ERC fall season and limited committee resources, this event is on a short hiatus. We are looking for additional committee members to help with event facilitation, speaker retention, and promotion. . To be a part of re-energizing and promote the Object of Rotary, please speak with Greg Rich. Looking for additional information on the origins of vocational development? Read more below
