August 28, 2025 -- Bill Fish is the CEO of Special Olympics Minnesota, bringing over 30 years of dedication, experience and passion for the organization. He assumed the role of President & CEO on January 1, 2025. As CEO, Bill envisions a future where Special Olympics Minnesota reaches even more people with intellectual disabilities, providing life-changing opportunities for inclusion, growth, and achievement. His focus will be on enhancing program quality, improving accessibility, and fostering community engagement.
The 2025 theme for the Edina Rotary Foundation annual fundraising gala is "Hearts of Gold". This event will take place on Saturday, September 27 at Interlachen Country Club, Edina. Event tickets are selling fast and may sell out before Sept 5. If you're serious about attending, buy your tickets sooner than later.
The primary goal of ERF's annual fundraiser is to raise funds that directly support local non-profit programs and initiatives, effectively providing a financial lifeline for the work done in our community. Mark your calendars and invite friends and family to join you for this gold-hearted event. Follow postings on our website and in "The Barker" for future event details. The ticketing site is up and ready for your order. Click HERE today to purchase a sponsorship and reserve your seats.
All Hearts of Gold Gala raffle ticket have been distributed either in-person or via USPS mail. Please return completed raffle tickets and payment to Becci Michalski or send to Edina Rotary Foundation, PO Box 24481, Edina MN 55424 by Sept 22. Any unsold raffle tickets as packs or individual tickets should be returned to Becci Michalski by Sept. 22. Per state and city permit guidelines, all tickets and stubs must be accounted for before the drawing on Sept 27.
Right now we have two major events coming up in the 2 to 4 weeks. This is your oppotunity to serve our community by volunteering some time promoting, attending and participating in The Rotary Club of Edina Car Show and the Hearts of Gold Gala. Take a look at the car show volunteer list HERE.
Drop Susan Stiles at susan@stilesfinancial.com an emailand let her know when and how you can help with the Hearts of Gold gala.
Please consider helping with Camp E held Thurs., Nov 6, 7, 8 in Maple Lake, MN. There are openings during the camp weekend as well as tasks to be completed before camp begins. Sign up HERE.
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Rotary Club of Edina car show to be held SUNDAY, September 14 from Noon to 4 pm at 50th and France. This show has become one of the area's largest car shows and car registration has already sold out. Watch the web and Barker for further event details and volunteer opportunities. Sponsorship proceeds go local community non-profits via the Edina Rotary Foundation with $133,500 raised since 2019.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee recently approved membership applicant, Ram Gada. Written objections to the application must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, Sept 2, 2025, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Ram founded Gada & Associates in 1980, served as the MN Chapter of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, on the board of Energy Conservation Committee and has extensive MN Historical Society board and advisory experience. He has also served on the boards of Twin Cities Nonviolent, MN Multifaith Network, India Association of MN and many others.
Ram's membership application including any member notations and comments has been presented for board review and approval via electronic vote.
Speaker: Jeff Johnson, Can Do Canines, Exec. Director
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Lunch Menu: Chicken Piccata with Buttered Pasta or Harvest Salad with Shrimp
DEADLINE for newsletter story and event submission is Monday at 5 pm. RCE Administrator, Becci Michalski, works part time (T-W-Th) and will respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.
August 28, 2025 -- Bill Fish is the CEO of Special Olympics Minnesota, bringing over 30 years of dedication, experience and passion for the organization. He assumed the role of President & CEO on January 1, 2025. As CEO, Bill envisions a future where Special Olympics Minnesota reaches even more people with intellectual disabilities, providing life-changing opportunities for inclusion, growth, and achievement. His focus will be on enhancing program quality, improving accessibility, and fostering community engagement.
The 2025 theme for the Edina Rotary Foundation annual fundraising gala is "Hearts of Gold". This event will take place on Saturday, September 27 at Interlachen Country Club, Edina. Event tickets are selling fast and may sell out before Sept 5. If you're serious about attending, buy your tickets sooner than later.
Right now we have two major events coming up in the 2 to 4 weeks. This is your oppotunity to serve our community by volunteering some time promoting, attending and participating in The Rotary Club of Edina Car Show and the Hearts of Gold Gala. Take a look at the car show volunteer list 
Mark your calendar for the 2025 Rotary Club of Edina car show to be held SUNDAY, September 14 from Noon to 4 pm at 50th and France. This show has become one of the area's largest car shows and car registration has already sold out. Watch the web and Barker for further event details and volunteer opportunities. Sponsorship proceeds go local community non-profits via the Edina Rotary Foundation with $133,500 raised since 2019.
Ram Gada
