Gilbert Davison is a native Minnesotan with over 35 years of experience in the music, business, and entertainment industries.
Entering the music industry in the field of personal protection, Mr. Davison's positions have included Director of Security, Liaison for CEO, President of Paisley Park Enterprise, President of Heaven & Earth Inc., Owner and licensee of Glam Slam Nightclubs and The Quest entertainment venue, lecturer and educator, and CEO of VIA Legacy LLC.
Sept 2024 Event - Thursday, Sept 19, 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 weeks speaker is Kenya McKnight-Ahad, Founder and CEO of Black Women Wealth Alliance. BWWA's mission is the vision of fostering an equitable community, where Black women have unimpeded access to vital resources and opportunities.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. Click HERE for flyer. REGISTER HERE
The “Purple Auction,” an online auction featuring signed rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia benefitting the Edina Rotary Foundation, opens 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.
Auction items include memorabilia autographed by Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton and Steve Miller. Other signed items are from Prince’s New Power Generation, Barry Manilow, Carrie Underwood, Cory Wong, Sheila E and others, curated by Rotary Club of Edina President and rock ‘n’ roll star St. Paul Peterson. Other items include gift certificates and event tickets.
To bid, visit PurpleAuction2024.com and set up a bidder account. If someone outbids you, you’ll receive notifications via email and text with a direct link to counter bid, if desired. The auction will close 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, during the “Purple Gala” fundraiser at Paisley Park, 7801 Audubon Road, Chanhassen.
Sat., Sept 28 1 to 5 pm Grab a bike and join the Rotary Club of North Minneapolis in exploring the Northside's breweries and businesses while benefiting the community. Event flyer HERE.
"The Purple Gala" raffle tickets have been distributed. Tickets stubs and money are due to Marty Kupper, Jennifer Bennerotte or Becci Michalski no later than Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Sooner than later is appreciated. Please contact Marty or Jennifer with any questions.
The weather was hot! The cars were hot! The crowds were hot! The winners were - yep - hot! Check out all the pictures on the Edina Car Show Facebook page HERE A huge thanks to all the car participants, vendors, traffic control, organizers and most of all our fellow Rotarians who donated their time and talents to make this the best car show in the universe.
Guatemala 2025 is on! We are planning to return to Guatemala April 26-May 3, 2025, to deliver 650+ water purifiers to village clusters in the highlands of Coban. Contact Josh Sprague for travel details.
Great news! Our gala ticket sales were such a success we may have reached our venue seating capacity. Don't despair, our gala committee is working tirelessly to finalize the seating arrangements and looking for a few more chairs to seat those who are willing hanging out on a waiting list. If you delayed your RSVP or have friends who would like to attend with you we may be able to accommodate them. The deadline for sponsor guest lists is September 16 and we'll know if seats are available on September 17. Contact Becci Michalski at rotary.becci@gmail.com if you'd like to add your name to the waiting list.
Our very own Rotary Club of Edina President, St. Paul Peterson, is playing at the Dakota on Friday, October 18th at 7:00 PM to celebrate his 60th birthday.
While reserve seating tickets are no longer availalbe. General Admission tickets are $60. Paul will be donating a portion of the proceeds to The Rotary Foundation. Call the Dakota at 612.332.5299 to purchase your tickets.
The Edina Rotary Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in Edina and its contiguous communities for grants to be used for capital purchases. Applications are due Oct. 31. Grant guidelines can be found HERE. Grant application can be found HERE.
Just a reminder our grant application process is open now through October 31, 2024. With the help and guidance of our Public Relations Director, Chris Laskowski, the Community Grants Committee has produced a quick way to introduce our guidelines for submitting a grant to potential grant recipients. Click HERE for access. This is a 3 minute You Tube video will give your grant applicants a quick understanding of our guidelines.
Lunch Options: Chicken Chasseur (tomato, white wine & mushroom sauce)
or Fall Harvest Salad with Grilled Chicken
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.
Gilbert Davison is a native Minnesotan with over 35 years of experience in the music, business, and entertainment industries.
Sept 2024 Event - Thursday, Sept 19, 5:30-7pm. 
Sat., Sept 28 1 to 5 pm Grab a bike and join the Rotary Club of North Minneapolis in exploring the Northside's breweries and businesses while benefiting the community. Event flyer 
The weather was hot! The cars were hot! The crowds were hot! The winners were - yep - hot! Check out all the pictures on the Edina Car Show Facebook page 
President Paul Peterson delivers 2024 The Purple Gala parking information within this short You Tube video. Click 
Just a reminder our grant application process is open now through October 31, 2024. With the help and guidance of our Public Relations Director, Chris Laskowski, the Community Grants Committee has produced a quick way to introduce our guidelines for submitting a grant to potential grant recipients. Click 
