Scott Neal began work as City Manager in 2010. Prior to joining the City staff, he served as City Manager of Eden Prairie since 2002. He also has held the positions of City Administrator for the communities of Northfield, Minnesota; Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; and Norris, Tennessee. Neal is currently President of the Minnesota City/County Managers Association and a member of the Rotary Club of Edina. Click HERE to access Facebook Live at 12:35 p.m.. Please be patient at the start, the feed may take some time to upload with the quality somewhat dependent on internet speed and traffic conditions.
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.
Edina Rotary Helping Hands is an initiative aimed at supporting others by reaching out to check in, connect and assist with specific needs of our Edina Rotarians in need during this time of quarantine.
As fellow Rotarians, here’s what we can do to help:
Check-in call or email
Help with running errands, rides to appointments, and trip to Post Office
Pick up prescriptions, groceries, deliver take-out
Send a postal greeting card to say you're thinking about someone
Of course, we will do all of this in the safest and most responsible ways by following the Red Cross recommendations during this situation.
How this works …
Are you interested in helping?
Do you know of an Edina Rotarian who might benefit from this (either yourself or someone else?)
If you’d like to be a helping hand or need a helping hand contact Jean Morrison at 612-804-2409 or jean@jeanmorrisonhr.com
Thank you for lending your time, hands and heart to Edina Rotary Helping Hands.
It’s important to remember what makes us Rotarians: Service and connecting the world. Now is the time to come together and be there for one another.
In light of the risks posed by the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) epidemic, and in consideration of group event cancellations by the City of Edina and many other local organizations, we have cancelled all April meetings normally held at Edina Country Club. All regular members will receive a statement credit of $90 for the missed meals on their Q4 invoice scheduled to go out by April 3. Please see "Important Rotary Club of Edina Meeting Information" as posted on our events page for complete details. Please join us via Facebook Live, on our webpage or You Tube.
I want to thank my fellow officers including Secretary Joe Hayes, Treasurer Michael Stanzak, President-Elect Sam Thompson, and Past President John Flynn, along with Past President Jennifer Bennerotte, for their sage advice and good counsel.
As this historical event continues to evolve, we will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated about the plan for April meetings. For the moment, please take care of yourselves, and follow the best practices for preventing infections on the CDC website here: http://bit.ly/38UJLMk.
Please feel free to call me anytime at 612-501-0252, or send an email to joshsprague7@icloud.com.
Rotary Happy Hour will go on! Join us for a ZOOM video networking meeting, mix up your favorite drink and share your professional background and your experience with how the Coronavirus epidemic is affecting your business and industry.
Simply click the link in advance of the meeting and it will prompt you to download the desktop or mobile version of Zoom. Once you download Zoom, create an account, then on April 1 at 6:00 p.m. simply click on the link HERE and join us. You have the option of muting your video or your audio. If you feel more comfortable, simply listen.
Tell us if you're able to provide services to residents as an organization or business
View senior resources including the Edina Senior Resource Hotline: 952-826-0370
View resident resources like open restaurants, utility bill support and child care assistance
Learn about business loans, cleaning guidelines and unemployment insurance
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For information about the City’s response to COVID-19, including what City facilities are open and closed, please regularly check the City’s website atEdinaMN.gov/Coronavirus, sign up for City Extra emails at EdinaMN.gov/CityExtra or sign up for text updates at EdinaMN.gov/Texts.
Tour of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden & permanent collection exhibition, 5 Ways In. This is a small, 20-person group tour lead by an experienced and very knowledgeable Walker curator. There will be a total of 3 groups (60 people). Cost will be $13.00 per person for the two-hour tour. The Esker Grove restaurant serves cocktails, bar snacks and dinner until 9 PM, phone 612-375-7542 taking reservations before or after your tour. Meal accommodations and cost are member choice and not included in the tour price. Parking is available in the attached ramp for $6.00. Due to the Walker's advance planning policy, we are required to provide attendance counts by March 25th. If this event is of interest, please reserve your spot(s) as soon as possible. See Renee Harberts with questions or additional information. Click REGISTER to sign up and reserve your tour spot.
8 to 10 people are needed to serve. Click here to sign up and volunteer today. The date and time is Saturday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at open lot to be determined.
Sgt. Grant Snyder, MPD Homeless Liason,brought to our club his message of homelessness and his efforts to build relationships and bring safety to those in need. His words and actions had a profound impact on many of our members. In a downtown Minneapolis open lot, we will help the Minneapolis Police Department and Sgt. Snyder prepare a hot breakfast, serve roughly 100 homeless individuals and families then clean up on a Saturday morning. This event is scheduled to be held outdoors. An inclement weather update will be emailed or texted to you. Please contact Ann Platt with any questions
Fellow Rotarians, our 2020 VE day program on April 23 has been cancelled. Please inform your club officers and school personnel involved. Will look forward to our next meeting in 2021. Please reply with any questions or suggestions.
Committee members are needed for two Youth Service Committees that will complete its work this spring.
Rotarians are needed on the Scholarships Committee. Committee members will review applications from seniors at Edina High School and award at least one scholarship for post-secondary education to someone who has participated in one of the club’s programs. The scholarship will be presented Friday, May 22, at a special breakfast at the Church of St. Patrick.
If you are interested in evaluating scholarship applications or participating in the reading program, or for more information, contact Jennifer Bennerotte, jbennerotte@edinarotary.org. If you’d like to be part of the Third-Grade Literacy Committee, indicate your preferred date for reading to a classroom or if you’d like to do it both days.
Classification: Biotechnology Sponsor: Jennifer Shinners
Mike Tingum
Classification: Law-Business Sponsor: Joe Christensen
Written objections to the application must be submitted and received before 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 to Rotary Club of Edina, Attn: Club Administrator 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Save Thursday, June 25th to attend the District Governor Installation. Look for event details and registration information in the near future. The theme of Tom's installation will be a Luau and Pig Roast being held at the Edina Country Club from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Via You Tube watch the full April 2 meeting by clicking on the above photo or HERE.
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak our April 2 Rotary meeting became an interview style and well put together Facebook Live session held at 12:35 p.m. If you were unable to attend, this meeting has been posted to the Rotary You Tube channel and can be accessed by clicking HERE. Click "Read More" for a program script that includes links to organizations in need of assistance, Josh's introduction, speaker notes, and closing remarks. Speaker, Ashok Dhariwal, YogaFit Studios covered the topic of how innovation can be used in business during this time. Join us Thursday, April 9th at 12:35 p.m for our next Facebook Live meeting.
Scott Neal began work as City Manager in 2010. Prior to joining the City staff, he served as City Manager of Eden Prairie since 2002. He also has held the positions of City Administrator for the communities of Northfield, Minnesota; Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; and Norris, Tennessee. Neal is currently President of the Minnesota City/County Managers Association and a member of the Rotary Club of Edina. Click 
Rotary Happy Hour will go on! Join us for a ZOOM video networking meeting, mix up your favorite drink and share your professional background and your experience with how the Coronavirus epidemic is affecting your business and industry.
We've created a hub for COVID-19 community resources on the City's engagement website, Better Together Edina.
Tour of the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden & permanent collection exhibition, 5 Ways In. This is a small, 20-person group tour lead by an experienced and very knowledgeable Walker curator. There will be a total of 3 groups (60 people). Cost will be $13.00 per person for the two-hour tour. The Esker Grove restaurant serves cocktails, bar snacks and dinner until 9 PM, phone 612-375-7542 taking reservations before or after your tour. Meal accommodations and cost are member choice and not included in the tour price. Parking is available in the attached ramp for $6.00. Due to the Walker's advance planning policy, we are required to provide attendance counts by March 25th. If this event is of interest, please reserve your spot(s) as soon as possible. See Renee Harberts with questions or additional information. Click.jpg)
8 to 10 people are needed to serve. Click 
Committee members are needed for two Youth Service Committees that will complete its work this spring.
