Mid-winter 2024, Daniel Crawford could have never imagined that he would walk 1,000 miles across the country.
Crawford, 55, is a Marine veteran. On Feb. 3, he set foot on a journey from Austin, Minn., that has taken him through six states. On Monday, he watched the total solar eclipse from just outside Austin, Texas.
His mission wasn’t one of endurance, but to raise awareness for the Minnesota organization that changed his life and helped him get sober. Read more on his story on hope HERE.
We are doing a winter clothing drive in conjunction with the Edina Country Club with the final drop off at Noon, Thursday, November 7. At your convenience, bring your gently used or new coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, gloves/mittens, winter hats and blankets to ECC anytime. These items will be donated to Involve MN who feeds over 5,000 meals each week to the local area unsheltered using a special van to visit encampments and other areas where they gather. Involve MN is a Minnesota based non-profit collaborating with community, business and government to provide for the unsheltered and vulnerable people in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. Your friends and family are welcome to participate.
Questions? Please reach out to Ann Platt at 952-292-6043 / 952-837-1877 or Jack Kennefick or 612-220-4972. Thank you in advance for your participation.
EARLY START - DOORS OPEN AT 11:00 am -- 2024 Veterans Day Lunch Program.
When: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Edina Country Club, Area 3/Southwest Metro Rotary Clubs
This year's program emcee is Mark Shockey. Keynote speaker is Bill Wenmark.
This is an Area 3/Southwest Metro Rotary Club sponsored event . The $30 cost for non-veteran Edina Noon members will be offset by their meeting fees with a $3 up charge billed to their January 2025 invoice. There is no charge for Rotarian veterans and their veteran guests. Non-Veteran guest cost is $30 per person.
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
13 DELVERY TEAM OPENINGS , ASSEMBLY TABLE, BASKET CHECK, LOADING HELP NEEDED. Last week to sign up. Register HERE On Wednesday, November 27, members of the Rotary Club of Edina, along with members of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, will prepare and deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need throughout the Twin Cities region. 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.
Register HERE for additional details plus safety procedures delivered to your email. Two different team captains (1 per station) may sign up for each 5 minute assembly period. Registration is now open for team assembly and delivery. Please email Tom Cook at thomascook12@me.com and let him know the members of your team or Becci Michalski at rmichalski@edinarotary.org.
Please consider helping the Dahl Family of Edina during an incredibly challenging time. Jeff was tragically struck by a vehicle while riding his moped in late September. For additional details and how you can help, please download the flyer provided to our club by fellow Rotarian and Edina Mayor Jim Hovland.
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.
Rotary Club of Edina President Paul Peterson and his Board of Directors want to hear from you! Please complete this short survey about The Purple Gala, our club's service projects and weekly meetings.
Please contact Jennifer Bennerotte if you have any difficulty accessing the survey, which should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Otherwise, please aim to complete it in the next few days. Thanks!
Lunch Menu: Buffet (Featured Item to be Announced)
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.
Mid-winter 2024, Daniel Crawford could have never imagined that he would walk 1,000 miles across the country.
We are doing a winter clothing drive in conjunction with the Edina Country Club with the final drop off at Noon, Thursday, November 7. At your convenience, bring your gently used or new coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, gloves/mittens, winter hats and blankets to ECC anytime. These items will be donated to Involve MN who feeds over 5,000 meals each week to the local area unsheltered using a special van to visit encampments and other areas where they gather. Involve MN is a Minnesota based non-profit collaborating with community, business and government to provide for the unsheltered and vulnerable people in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. Your friends and family are welcome to participate.
