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Edina Rotary Club
Thursday, June 20, 2024, Doors Open 12:15 p.m.
Speaker: Rose McGee,
Founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie, 
A Catalyst for Caring and Sharing
Stories
June 20 Speaker: Rose McGee, Humanities Officer
Rose McGee is a Humanities Officer for the Minnesota Humanities Center where she has led Story Circles and Community Immersions About Place for Omaha Public School educators, parents, and students for over 10 years. She is Founder of the internationally recognized Sweet Potato Comfort Pie® approach – a catalyst for caring and building community. Ms. McGee has a interesting biography, click READ MORE below for details.
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June is the Deadline for TRF Contributions
June is the last month to make a contribution to this year's International fund drive. In this season of giving and tax preparation you may be curious about your TRF (The Rotary Foundation) donation history.  By visiting the Rotary International site and accessing your personal profile you can check the status of your account at any time. Click HERE to download an instruction sheet on how to independently view your Rotary Foundation giving statistics. 
Support Rotary Lake Street Community Core
Join us for a rich cultural experience in Minneapolis ... no need to board a plane ... merely step onto a Trolley!   Come with us on a visit to the Lake Street area as we stop at two wineries and a Latin Bistro! 
 
June 25 is the date!  There are only 26 seats available so reserve immediately since space is limited!!  Click HERE for the flyer with all the details, QR Code registration and payment through The Women's Club of Minneapolis site.
June 27 End of Year Transition Meeting & More
Shelly's thank you card frame will be available before the meetings of June 20 and 27 for signatures and words of gratitude. Please ask a meeting greeter where the card can be found.
 
Our June 27 meeting will be all about recognizing the good work of the 2023-2024 Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Rotary Foundation followed by the induction of the 2024-2025 board and committee members led by President Paul Peterson.
 
There is no noon meeting on July 4th but our new President and fellow Edina Rotarians will be a part of the Edina July 4th parade. Watch your email for location and timing details of the parade.
 
The first meeting is July 11, 2024 with Terry Esau, Free Guitars For Kids, our foundation's 2024-25 speaker donation recipient. Free Guitars for Kids link.
 
District 5950 Event - Rotary on a Stick
Summer is finally here — and that means it's officially time to register for Rotary-on-a-Stick — the 2024 Rotary District 5950 Conference — held at the iconic Minnesota State Fair on August 24, 2024! This year's conference will be unlike any other — it's an extraordinary blend of fellowship, fun, and the Rotary spirit of service, all set against the backdrop of the Great Minnesota Get Together. Don't miss the Early Bird Special of just $40 per person! Additional details and REGISTRATION here.
2024-25 Committees! Duties! Profiles!
The new 2024-2025 Rotary year is just around the corner. We are looking forward to President Elect Paul Peterson becoming President Paul Peterson and his continued leadership to motivate our club and make each of us feel valued, inspired and connected to each other. Click "Read More" for additional information.
 
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Upcoming Events
June 27 -- ERC Noon Meeting - Transition 2023/24 to 2024/25 
July 4 --  NO MEETING -- Celebrate July 4
July 11 -- 2024-2025 First Meeting of New Year!
July 11 -- 2024-2025 Speaker:Terry Eau, Free Guitars for Kids 
 
Meeting Recap - June 13, 2024
June 13, 2024
Speaker: Rena Sarigianopolus, KARE 11, Reporter and Anchor
shared her insight into today's news reporting, the story she covered
that she earned the Edward R. Murrow Award for "Best TV 
Interpretation" and how it coinsided with today's grant recipient.
Greg Rich was our club interviewer.
 
Other members featured in the below Facebook post are Mark Jessen and
Dan Hunt, 2024 Gala Co-Chairs, eight members recognized for their
The Rotary Foundation contributions, check presentation to grant
recipient, Oasis for Youth, Darren Burch's classification talk,
EHS Scholarship recipient, Katrina Duda and other interesting
candid shots by club photographer, Jennifer Henrickson.
 
 
Facebook Posting with June 13 Meeting Photos
 
 
 
 
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Rotary Club of Edina Facebook Page photo albums.
Facebook posts
Instagram posts
 
Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk & Guest Intro
Perkins, Bob
 
Greeter & Guest Host
Younggren, Mary
 
Greeter & Invocation
Kennefick, Jack
 
Photographer
Jessen, Mark
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Charles Agan
June 1
 
Jody Kern
June 4
 
Russell Johnson
June 6
 
Robb Breding
June 7
 
Tom Ries
June 7
 
Theresa Halverson
June 8
 
Karlen Padayachee
June 11
 
Bjorn Freudenthal
June 17
 
Catherine Quinlivan
June 21
 
Doug Johnson
June 25
 
Edina Country Club - Doors Open 12:15 p.m.
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Speaker: Rose McGee
Sweet Potato Comfort Pie
A Catalyst for Caring and Sharing
 
Lunch Choice: Buffet Lunch featuring Chef's Choice
 
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 within 24 hours. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.