Christi Andringa is a motivational speaker, fitness professional, writer and president of Candringa! Productions. By fusing together her business degree, sales and management experience, and passion for fitness, she has created a message that inspires audiences to elevate personal and professional performance. A fitness enthusiast from a very young age, she understands the power of having a strong flexible body; but not without a strong flexible mind. More about Christi HERE.
The Rotary Club of Edina Fall Fireside Chat schedule will begin the week of Oct. 20. Club member host these small and casual social gatherings giving experienced and freshman Rotarians the opportunity to get to know each other and learn about Rotary. Usually held in the host member's home as a come and go gathering, it's a nice way to conversationally and personally connect with your fellow Rotary friends. You're invited to attend all the scheduled chats or pick one that works best with your schedule. To allow the host to prepare, please register for each gathering you plan to attend. Let Julie Westbrock know if you any questions or would like to be added to this Fall Fireside host schedule.
The schedule is:
Tuesday, Oct 29, 7:00-9:00pm - Jim Ryman Home, 6905 Valley View Rd, Edina REGISTER
Monday, Nov 4, 6:00 to 8:00 pm - Paul Peterson Home, 6245 Morgan Ave S, Richfield REGISTER
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.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the following applicant via electronic vote via board member address email on October 11, 2024 for membership.
Will Guthrie
Raymond James
Classification: Financial Services
Sponsor: Yoshi Asato
Written objections to the application must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Count down to Camp E is 9 days! There are still oppotunities to serve. Mentors can share the weekend with another volunteer. PLEASE review the list and sign up HERE
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.
Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, leaving countless families in need of urgent assistance. Rotary Zones 33/34 are responding swiftly, and your support is crucial in helping the hardest-hit areas. Today we, The Rotary Club of Edina, has responded with a $3,000 donation to the Rotary Zones 33/34 disaster relief fund. This was a quick and helpful response to a catasophic event that is made possible by your thoughtful and generous donations to The Edina Rotary Foundation. Thank you for your generousity.
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.
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.
Christi Andringa is a motivational speaker, fitness professional, writer and president of Candringa! Productions. By fusing together her business degree, sales and management experience, and passion for fitness, she has created a message that inspires audiences to elevate personal and professional performance. A fitness enthusiast from a very young age, she understands the power of having a strong flexible body; but not without a strong flexible mind. More about Christi 
The Rotary Club of Edina Fall Fireside Chat schedule will begin the week of Oct. 20. Club member host these small and casual social gatherings giving experienced and freshman Rotarians the opportunity to get to know each other and learn about Rotary. Usually held in the host member's home as a come and go gathering, it's a nice way to conversationally and personally connect with your fellow Rotary friends. You're invited to attend all the scheduled chats or pick one that works best with your schedule. To allow the host to prepare, please register for each gathering you plan to attend. Let Julie Westbrock know if you any questions or would like to be added to this Fall Fireside host schedule.
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.
Will Guthrie
Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation in Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, leaving countless families in need of urgent assistance. Rotary Zones 33/34 are responding swiftly, and your support is crucial in helping the hardest-hit areas. Today we, The Rotary Club of Edina, has responded with a $3,000 donation to the Rotary Zones 33/34 disaster relief fund. This was a quick and helpful response to a catasophic event that is made possible by your thoughtful and generous donations to The Edina Rotary Foundation. Thank you for your generousity.
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 
