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No Meeting at Edina Country Club
June 18 Meeting at 12:35 pm - ZOOM Meeting
Jon Kaufman
H2OpenDoors - Rotary Safe Water Project
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Stories
June 18 Speaker, Jon Kaufman-H2O OpenDoors
Jon Kaufman joined Rotary 8 years ago to disrupt the way safe water is provided for the poorest of the poor. Since then, the project has installed 33 water plants in 11 countries, each one providing up to 10,000 people with 2 liters of water every day. Jon is a Major Donor to TRF, and maintains a Donor Advised Fund at TRF. A unique set of approaches to promote self-reliance rather than continued dependence is as the forefront of the efforts by H20penDoors.
Wines of Summer - ZOOM Gathering on June 18

REGISTRATION CLOSE - Call Renee Harberts for Possible Cancellation Opening

A top-rated wine expert and educator, Alison Perrier Briggs, will guide us through the process of understanding what makes a good wine great and how to pair it with our favorite summer foods. Wines to be tasted will be Pratch Certified Organic Rose from Austria, Mantanzas Creek Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc and Murphy Goode Liars Dice Zin. 

The total cost of the event will be your purchase of the three bottles of wine we'll be sampling and the time to pick it up curbside or in the store. Registration is closed. For more details and possible cancellations, please contact Renee Harberts with any questions. Your wine package will be ordered and available for pickup between June 12 and 17. The cost of wine will be approximately $45 + tax.

In Person and ZOOM Meetings Start July 9th
Edina Country Club is open and allowing us to meet in person for our first 2020-2021 Rotary year meeting on Thursday, July 9. REGISTRATION and MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Please register HERE if you plan on attending in-person and will be having lunch with us. Doors open at 12:15 p.m.  Register HERE is you would like to attend via ZOOM beginning at 12:30 p.m.
 
As we plan to meet live during these very unpredictable times, we need to adhere to guidelines established by the Edina Country Club, the city of Edina and our Governor. Your safety is our number one priority and we understand that not everyone will feel comfortable attending our in-person meetings. With this in mind, we will continue to offer the virtual meetings via Zoom for our July/August meetings and extend them for a longer period of time if needed. Advance reservations will be required for both the live and Zoom meeting options.  Click "See More" to review the guidelines.
 
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Support MN Veterans Rotary Club 
Support the Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans by purchasing U.S. Flags and donating blood. Flag order deadline THIS Friday, June 19, 2020.
 
Jeff Staads, 2020-21 President of The Rotary Club of MN Veterans has two opportunities for EMRC members and friends to support their club.
  1. US Flag sale in time for the 4th of July - Order deadline, Friday, June 19th
  2. Red Cross Blood Donation Drive
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Rotary International 2020 Virtual Convention
2020 Virtual Convention News
 
We’re only days away from the first Rotary Virtual Convention! This message includes information you need to know to experience it all, 20-26 June and beyond.
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Tom Gump, District Governor Installation
On Thursday, June 25th evening, Tom Gump was installed as our 2020-21 5950 District Governor.
Sponsorship Levels - 2020 Gala
Click on the image or HERE to download the Sponsorship Levels for this year's Gala. Featured small group home entertainment with member hosts showcasing cuisines and traditions that are special to them will make these dinners especially memorable.
Edina Rotary Helping Hands
 
Edina Rotary Helping Hands 
Expanding the Scope of Help
 
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.
 
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Rotary Int'l Disaster Response Fund
We are coming together to face a new test of our collective strength during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rotary districts around the world are applying for Rotary’s disaster response grants in record numbers to empower Rotarians who are actively finding solutions and making a difference in their local communities.  Please click "Read More" to see how you can help or click HERE to make a donation to the Disaster Relief Fund.
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Upcoming Club Events and Next Speaker

July 9 -- In-Person  and ZOOM Meeting,
     Edina Country Club, Speakers Brad and Heather Fox
July 16 -- In-Person  and ZOOM Meeting,
     Edina Country Club, Speaker Terry Wu
July 16 -- Rotaract Service -- The Sheridan Story
July 21 -- Virtual Leadership Series - Teamwork
July 23 -- In-Person  and ZOOM Meeting,
     Edina Country Club, Speaker Dr. Mark Melin
July 30 -- In-Person  and ZOOM Meeting,
     Edina Country Club, Speaker Lt. Brian Tholen
July 30 -- Rotaract Social Event
August 5 -- Vocational Networking (Happy Hour)
    Speaker, Bill McReavy
Text Alerts--SIGN UP TODAY
The Rotary Club of Edina now has a texting system that will send a text message to your cell phone with meeting information, event notices, and links to important club information. To receive these text messages, you must opt-in. Send the keyword ROTARY to 22452.
In Review - June 11, 2020 Meeting
The meeting was called to order in a Zoom format by President, Josh Sprague. A video was presented with Shelly Loberg as she inspired us all about this year’s theme of Rotary Connects the World. Shelly is leaving the International Service Committee as Director as she begins her rotation to become Club President in 4 years.  Shelly talked about her motivation and inspiration working in International Service with Edina Rotary and her experience last year in Guatemala on a Service Project.  Helping others and “getting the job done” is a benefit she points out of working internationally with Rotary.
 
 
 
 
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Club of Edina Board Meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
Jul 15, 2020 7:30 AM
 
Edina Rotary Polo and Hat Order - 2020
Jul 15, 2020
12:00 PM – 12:00 PM
 
Leadership Series - Topic: Teamwork, July 21
ZOOM Meeting
Jul 21, 2020
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Edina Board Meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
Aug 19, 2020 7:30 AM
 
Rotary Club of Edina Board Meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
Sep 16, 2020 7:30 AM
 
Human Trafficking Workshop
Edina Country Club
Sep 17, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
 
Save the Date Around the World Gala
Sep 26, 2020 12:00 PM –
Oct 03, 2020 12:00 PM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service (Administration) Director
 
Community Service—Grants Funding Director
 
Community Service—Projects Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Social Director
 
Public Image Director
 
The Rotary Foundation Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Club Administrator
 
Annual Gala Chair
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Meeting Duties- No Meeting
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk
Van Beek, Nick
 
Greeter 1
Chambers, Peyton
 
Greeter 2
Smith, Stefan
 
Invocation
Kern, Jody
 
Guest Introductions
Kumar, Raj
 
Speaker Introduction
Thommen, Wade
 
Thank the Speaker
Hayes, Joe
 
The Barker Writer
Kalal, Kevin
 
Photographer
Jessen, Mark
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Bob Solheim
July 1
 
Matt Boockmeier
July 3
 
Josh Sprague
July 5
 
Mark Hegman
July 6
 
Gordon Lewis
July 7
 
Mike Tingum
July 8
 
John Flynn
July 10
 
Lisa Walker
July 12
 
Terry Stevens
July 13
 
Thomas Pirsch
July 13
 
Dave Phillips
July 14
 
David Hatzung
July 14
 
Tim Murphy
July 14
 
Charles Rauenhorst
July 18
 
Michael Opitz
July 18
 
Sylvester Thomas
July 19
 
Bob Perkins
July 25
 
Bill Milota
July 26
 
John Mazzara
July 26
 
Ed Bather
July 29
 
Dick Teegen
July 30
 

Currently our club is requiring meeting reservations due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Please register HERE if you plan on attending in-person and joining us for lunch.

The July 9th meeting is scheduled to be held at ECC with doors opening at 12:15 p.m.

Menu choices will be Salmon Caesar Salad or Chicken Olivia

                           ZOOM meetings also available by registering HERE. This virtual meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. 

The Rotary Club of Edina's Administrator, Becci Michalski, works part time and will respond to your inquiries within 24 hours. 

Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org or voicemail /text message at 612-234-7390.