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THIS WEEK - Thursday, May 18, 5:30-7pm. In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimentos Jamaican Kitchen, Black Business Networking will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The 2023 networking event will be held Thursdays Jan 19, Mar 16, May 18 from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. This week's featured business leader is Damon Jenkins, Senior Vice-President and Twin Cities Regional Market President for First Independence Bank (bio below). Click HERE for a Kare11 interview and background on First Independence Bank. Meeting details are:
5:30-6:00 Social & networking time — the rum punch will be flowing! 6:00-6:15 Introductions around the room, including each attendee's business background 6:15-6:45 Featured Black Entrepreneur presents their business story to the group 6:45-7:00 Q &A session and wrap up
The Rotary Club of Edina Spring Fireside Chat schedule will begin Thursday, May 11. Club member hosted these small and casual social gatherings give 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 timed 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. Please let Kayla Beehler know if you any questions or would like to added to the Spring or Fall Fireside host schedule.
The schedule is:
Wednesday, May 24th EARLIER TIME from 5:30pm-7:30pm: Kelley Burnett's House REGISTER
Tuesday, May 30th from 7:00-9:00pm: Geetu Sharma House REGISTER
Rotary Club of Edina Annual Family Picnic - REGISTER
Thursday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bush Lake Park Picnic Shelter #3
9098 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington MN 55438.
The picnic will take the place of our June 1 noon Rotary meeting. Registration deadline is Friday, May 26. REGISTER
The caterers this year will be Old Southern Smokehouse Catering who will be providing a fantastic menu including beverages, beer and wine. Games, facepainting and more will be available.
There is no additional cost to members (this event is included with quarterly meeting fees). Attending senior active, family members and guests cost $20 per person. Children 6 to 16 are $12 per child. Children 5 and under are free. Guest fees will be charged to the member's July 2023 invoice.
Please register online for yourself and all guests by Friday, May 26. Indicate in the registration comments your guests who are children and their age. REGISTER
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, 9 am to Noon, fellow Rotarian John Mazzara is sponsoring a FREE Shed Event in the parking lot of Re/Max at 7700 France Ave S. Bring your paper documents only for disposal. Please feel free to invite a friend, a large truck has been ordered. Go to the South side of the Building and look for the inflatable Re/Max Balloon and ShredIt truck. Let John know you're coming at john@johnmazzara.com. Flyer with details HERE
We are close to 50% participation. EMRC is at 42%! Too close for comfort!! This year there is a challenge between The Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Morningside Rotary Club to see which club will get the highest percentage of members to donate $25 or more to The Rotary Foundation. We would like to get 100% participation during this campaign and show EMRC we are the "Best Club in the Universe". Please Read More on how you can participate.
Thousands of children and adults in remote villages of Tanzania will see a brighter future with improved access to medical eye care examinations, screenings and provision of prescription eyeglasses, thanks to a $20,000 humanitarian grant project sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina with support of local clubs in Rotary District 5950, Dodoma (Tanzania) Rotary Club and Tanzania Health Partners.
The Spring edition of Rotary District 5950 Flip digital magazine is ready for review. Looking to serve? Many service opportunities are list in this edition. You will also find program information on the District Annual Meeting, District Assembly, District Rotary Social, and District Governor Installation. Click HERE to browse and find your district service calling.
GO FUND ME LINK HERE $5,396 of $15,000 goal raised so far. Grant recipient, Involve MN, had one of their outdoor grills stolen from its parking spot at the Women's Club in Minneapolis. The grill was used to cook for and feed the Minneapolis/St. Paul unsheltered population in places they gather like light rail stations, parks and minimum shelter camps. Involve MN along with our club's Community Service Committee is urgently hoping to raise enough money through the Go Fund Me page to purchase another grill to continue their mission and sharing the word of need for help with friends and family. All donations are tax-deductible, will go directly to the organization and you will receive a receipt for your donation.
You Tube link to WCCO news story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HE2b3g2Itw
"Adversity: Building the Scaffolding of Our Souls"
Lunch Menu Options: Chicken Parmesan or Chef's Salad
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.
Jennifer Zick is the founder and CEO of Authentic Brand, a national Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) firm that helps growing businesses to Overcome Random Acts of Marketing® and confidently take the next right step toward healthy growth. 
The Rotary Club of Edina Spring Fireside Chat schedule will begin Thursday, May 11. Club member hosted these small and casual social gatherings give 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 timed 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. Please let 
Rotary Club of Edina Annual Family Picnic - 
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, 9 am to Noon, fellow Rotarian John Mazzara is sponsoring a FREE Shed Event in the parking lot of Re/Max at 7700 France Ave S. Bring your paper documents only for disposal. Please feel free to invite a friend, a large truck has been ordered. Go to the South side of the Building and look for the inflatable Re/Max Balloon and ShredIt truck. Let John know you're coming at john@johnmazzara.com. Flyer with details 
We are close to 50% participation. EMRC is at 42%! Too close for comfort!! This year there is a challenge between The Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Morningside Rotary Club to see which club will get the highest percentage of members to donate $25 or more to The Rotary Foundation. We would like to get 100% participation during this campaign and show EMRC we are the "Best Club in the Universe". Please Read More on how you can participate.
Thousands of children and adults in remote villages of Tanzania will see a brighter future with improved access to medical eye care examinations, screenings and provision of prescription eyeglasses, thanks to a $20,000 humanitarian grant project sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina with support of local clubs in Rotary District 5950, Dodoma (Tanzania) Rotary Club and Tanzania Health Partners.
GO FUND ME LINK HERE
