Scott Lambert is a St. Paul native and has been President of the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association (MADA) since 1999. In 2010, he was also named President of the Greater Metro Auto Dealers Association (GMADA), which he manages in tandem with MADA. In his role as President of MADA and GMADA, he is charged with representing most if not all auto dealers from across the state, as well as managing labor relations between the 56 unionized Twin City dealerships and the Teamster and Machinist unions. He also conducts the Annual Twin Cities Auto Show. and he has served as co-Chair of Auto Shows of North America (ASNA) and and chaired the Automotive Trade Association Executives (ATAE) in 2021. Scott was also appointed by Governor Pawlenty to the Board of Directors of the MN Zoo in 2007 and reappointed by Governor Dayton in 2011, where he served until 2016.
REGISTRATION is closed--Event is SOLD OUT. Please contact Jennifer Bennerotte or Chris Laskowski for possible last minute seating. As a proud co-sponsor of Edina’s annual State of the Community, our club has an opportunity—and a goal—to show up strong this year. We’re aiming to have at least 20 Rotarians in attendance, and I hope you’ll be one of them.
Join us on Monday, April 20 at Braemar Golf Course for this important community event featuring Mayor Jim Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent Dan Bittman. Together, they’ll share updates on key initiatives shaping Edina’s future, including redevelopment and park projects, public safety, tree preservation and school district priorities. Event details below.
Rotary Happy Hours are the first Monday of the month. Join us at "The Mezz" on Monday, Apr 6, 2026 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. This gathering is a casual, vocational and business network opportunity centered on featuring an Edina Noon or Edina Morningside Rotary member's career story. Guests are welcome. "The Mezz" at Lunds & Byerlys is located at 7171 France Ave, Edina. Personal food and beverage choices are available to order and purchase. Featured speaker is Tomme Beevas, Founder & Chief Strategic Officer of Pimento Jamaican Kitchen and its philanthropic partners, Pimento Relief Services and the Pimento Foundation. Registration is not required.
Tuesday, April 7th, 7:30 a.m., Edina Country Club is a joint meeting with Edina Morningside Rotary and begins with a buffet breakfast. Speaker will be Bill Neuendorf, City of Edina Economic/Community Development Manager. The Rotary Club of Edina noon membership will NOT be meeting Thursday, April 9.
Augustana Lutheran Church and Community Emergency Service (CES) share a long history of service in Minneapolis. Over 50 years ago, Augustana founded CES as one of the first downtown food shelves. Today, CES operates as its own organization but remains closely tied to Augustana, sharing space and a joint commitment to serving neighbors with dignity, compassion, and care.
One way this mission comes to life is through monthly Community Dinners, which bring neighbors together for a free meal and fellowship. Our Rotary Club will be volunteering at the April 8th dinner.
Read More for additional service details and check out the website for more details on CES at: https://cesmn.org/about-us/ SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE
Good in the ‘Hood is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing lives with simple acts of kindness and is committed to serving those in need. Jean Morrison will be collecting shoes at the April 2, 9, 16 meetings
Join in our first Rotary Club of Edina Shoe Sorting event on April 22 from 12pm-3pm at their facility in Plymouth, 15400 28th Avenue North. We will be sorting shoes (Good, Great, Grind) for Good in the ‘Hood to provide to those who may not otherwise be able to purchase quality footwear. Park in the back of the building and look for the Good in the ‘Hood Shoe Away Hunger warehouse. ACTION ITEM: Click "Read More" below.
It is time for the Spring Fireside Chats and we are looking for several volunteers to host events at their homes in the months of April/Early May. Days and times can be flexible to your schedule. If you would like to host a Fireside Chat, or are a new member and want to know more about these events, please contact Julie Westbrock.
The Rotary Club of Edina is looking for Edina High School students interested in applying for college tuition scholarships. RCE presents scholarships to graduating Edina seniors who exemplify the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” and have participated in Rotary programs such as Camp Enterprise, Camp RYLA, Vocational Ethics Day, youth exchange, Edina Rotary Global Scholars or the Interact Club of Edina. RCE also provides a $1,000 annual four year renewable scholarship ($4,000 total) to a graduating senior who is completing the Edina Rotary Global Scholars program. For more information about the Rotary Club of Edina’s scholarship program, contact club Past President Jennifer Bennerotte, 612-201-3467 or jbennerotte@EdinaRotary.org.
FINAL DAY TO ORDER ON THURSDAY!Edina Morningside Rotary Club (EMRC) is holding it annual plant sale with proceeds benefiting Rotary International's End Polio Now campaign. Review the order information HERE or access Gerten's fundraising site HERE and enter Store #775. Orders are due April 2nd by 10:00 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee welcomes Brittany Ritchie Sievers as our newsest member. Brittany is a former Rotarian from the Minnesota Veterans Club. She is the CEO and Founder of Higher Recruitment She is a graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia and attended JFK Special Warfare School. She serves on the advisory counsel of Americas Warrior Partnership and is active in membership care at the Society of American Military Engineers. Brittany is involved in her church and resides in Savage with her children.
🎯 Did you know that March is our club’s "Every Rotarian, Every Year" month? Our mission, to see every member support The Rotary Foundation before March 31st
• The Goal: 100% of our members giving a minimum gift of $25.
• The Impact: When every one of us contributes, it shows our club is 100% committed to supporting global grants that save lives.
• The Deadline: Help us hit our Every Rotarian Every Year 100% participation goal by March 31st!
Give $25 today and be a part of change that you want to see in the world. Questions about how to give? See Bob Scott
April 7, 2026 Meeting Recap Joint Meeting with Edina Morningside
Meeting Duties
Apr 16 -- Mays
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
Front Desk & Guest Intros
Hustad, Mary
Greeter & Invocation
Thomas, Jr., Sylvester
Speaker Intro & Thank the Speaker
Stanzak, Michael
Photographer
Campbell, Katy
Apr 23 -- Green
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
Photographer
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Jennifer Bennerotte
April 1
Scott MacDonald
April 10
John Harmon
April 11
Mary Hustad
April 13
Nikki Ahlgren
April 13
Feroza Mehta
April 15
Jennifer Garske
April 16
Kaylin Eidsness
April 17
Nick Van Beek
April 28
Mike Olson
April 29
Kam Aggarwal
April 30
NEXT MEETING - Thursday, April 16
Speaker: Jon Mays, Executive Director, MN Golf Assn
Doors Open at 12:15 pm Programs at 12:35 pm
Lunch Buffet feature Bourbon Bacon Chicken
DEADLINE for newsletter story and event submission is Monday at 5 pm. RCE Administrator, Becci Michalski, works part time (T-W-Th) and will respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.
It is time for the Spring Fireside Chats and we are looking for several volunteers to host events at their homes in the months of April/Early May. Days and times can be flexible to your schedule. If you would like to host a Fireside Chat, or are a new member and want to know more about these events, please contact 
