Bryan Piatt is a mental health therapist, specializing in supporting people living with OCD and anxiety. He is a former news anchor and reporter at KARE 11, and the host of the “Take What Serves. Leave the Rest” podcast—which creates a safe space to talk about mental health.
For the last five years Bryan has been speaking publicly about his own journey with OCD and anxiety. He is also a Breathwork facilitator, meditation guide, and yoga teacher. Woven throughout all of his work is the message that—no matter what you're experiencing—you aren’t alone." Click HERE to learn more about Bryan and his work.
APRIL 24, 2025 -- MEMBERS TO VOTE ON UPDATED CLUB BYLAWS - ATTENDANCE NEEDED The club bylaws require 50% of total membership attendance to achieve quorum for a formal approval vote. Please attend this week's meeting, if possible. Due to the April 10, 2025 short attendance we did not vote to amend our club by-laws. This vote has been rescheduled for the April 24th meeting. There will be a Zoom option available for those who can't make it in person. Please watch the Barker and your email for details on how you sign in and vote.
The Board of Directors recently updated the club’s bylaws and will ask for formal approval at an upcoming weekly meeting. Please "Read More" of change details.
Friday, April 4, Minneapolis St. Paul Film Society Reception at Raag, 3812 W 50th Street, Mpls from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Edina Rotary Foundation - Public Image Committee contributed funds to sponsor the celebration of Mpls St. Paul International Film Festival coming to the Edina Theatre. Join us to encourage local film making and our 50th and France Rotarian friends and family. Please RSVP to reception: megan@mspfilm.org Contact Chris Laskowski, Public Image Chair, for details or visit TICKETS or MSPIFF for more info. Oh, that drink . . Raag, Blue Lagoon--a little too good :).
Volunteer to build dressers and help with Bridging warehouse maintenance on Monday, April 14. SIGN UP. Signup closes April 4th.
Bridging empowers people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability.
Additional information about Bridging is available HERE. Thank you for supporting this mission with your incredible gift of time and talents! Please let us know if you have any questions or requests for accommodation. Please share with friends and family and RSVP by April 4th! Details below.
Rotary members like you volunteer their time and financial resources to solve global issues. Now is the time to consider giving to TRF. Simply click making a gift to donate. Several members of our club will be recognized for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation at this week's meeting. Please join us in celebrating and honoring them.
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To review your giving history, simply sign in to My Rotary. Have other questions or want to see a few projects that our club has supported click on "Read more" for details.
Click on the date above to register. These informal get-togethers are held in our member's home and attended by 10 to 20 Rotarians. During the chats, members get to know each other and about the club. Hosts typically provide appetizer and beverages, however, and while not required to attend, some hosts appreciate guests bringing and sharing treats and beverages. Chats typically run between 6:00 pm to 9:00 p.m. Please contact Julie Westbrock to get additional details.
April 26 - Save the Date for District 5950 Club Leadership Training, 8:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Chaska Community Center. This District Assembly gets clubs ready for a successful Rotary year by providing individual leadership growth elements to achieve their goals successfully. Keynotes: Implementation: Why It's Essential; Building a Result Driven Volunteer Team; Team Effort - a sky diving success story. Click HERE for more details and watch for future registration details.
The picnic will take the place of our June 19th noon Rotary meeting. Save the date. Registration will be set up this week and an email sent out.
There is no additional cost to members (this event is included with quarterly meeting fees). .Attending senior active, family members and guest cost details are pending.
Guatemala 2025 is on! We are returning to Guatemala April 26-May 3, 2025. 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! Susan Stiles is heading up a small item children's gift campaign. She has set up a gift registry on Amazon under her name "Susan Stiles" Guatemala April 2025. Scan the code to the left or click HERE.
The 2025 Rotary International convention registration is now open. Take part in the transformative, one-of-a-kind event and experience the "Magic All Around" in Calgary, Canada June 21 - 25th. Click the photo above or visit HERE for more details and registration.
Thank you for the outpouring of support following my recent surgery. I really appreciated all of the cards, notes and text messages I received. I am also enjoying the live plants the club sent to my home. I am hopeful I will not have to have a third thyroidectomy, but if I do, I know my Rotary friends will be there for me! Thanks again! -- Jennifer Bennerotte
Good in the Hood - 2025 Grant Recipient and Holiday Gift Cards
Thank you so much for your generous donation of 60 - $25 gift cards to Good in the Hood's Adopt A Family program! Because of you, we can purchase and provide children's gifts for families struggling with financial insecurity. Thank you for making that possible. -- Sincerely, Jamie.
Cornerstone - "Together in Hope Restore & Rebuild Lives"
Thank you so much for your generous donation of Thanksgiving baskets to Cornerstone's families. We are truly grateful for your ongoing partnership in our work to create safe communities and more peaceful families. -- Cornerstone staff
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.
Bryan Piatt is a mental health therapist, specializing in supporting people living with OCD and anxiety. He is a former news anchor and reporter at KARE 11, and the host of the “Take What Serves. Leave the Rest” podcast—which creates a safe space to talk about mental health.
Friday, April 4, Minneapolis St. Paul Film Society Reception at Raag, 3812 W 50th Street, Mpls from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Edina Rotary Foundation - Public Image Committee contributed funds to sponsor the celebration of Mpls St. Paul International Film Festival coming to the Edina Theatre. Join us to encourage local film making and our 50th and France Rotarian friends and family. Please RSVP to reception: megan@mspfilm.org Contact Chris Laskowski, Public Image Chair, for details or visit 
April 26 - Save the Date for District 5950 Club Leadership Training, 8:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Chaska Community Center. This District Assembly gets clubs ready for a successful Rotary year by providing individual leadership growth elements to achieve their goals successfully. Keynotes: Implementation: Why It's Essential; Building a Result Driven Volunteer Team; Team Effort - a sky diving success story. Click 
