The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee welcomes Will Grishaw as our newsest member. Will is the Lymph Lounge Edina COO. For 15 years he worked in the finance industry and is involved as a Coon Rapids high school football coach and with the Edina Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife, Macy, live in Coon Rapids with their four children.
Jamie Dolynchuk is Canadian! He joined Cargill in 1994 as their General Counsel in Canada, and then ran Cargill businesses around the world for three decades. He led businesses and lived with his family in Russia, Ukraine, Malaysia, India and Sri Lanka, eventually coming back to Minneapolis to lead M&A for Cargill’s animal nutrition and health enterprise. In 2024, Jamie retired from Cargill after 30 years and now leads Community Emergency Service, one of the largest food non profits in the poorest community of the Twin Cities. More information about CES can be found HERE.
Join your fellow Rotary Club of Edina members and guests for an evening of great conversation, stronger friendships and connections at our Fireside Chat hosted by Geetu Sharma. Fireside chats are a casual and smaller gathering of like-minded Rotarians who get to spend an evening getitng to know each other better outside of our weekly meetings. Thank you to Geetu and Pankaj for hosting!
Are YOU interested in being a Fireside Chat Host? We are still looking for hosts! If you are interested, please reach out to Julie Westbrock at jwestbrock@trustpointinc.com.
Six people have volunteered. Please sign up today. The facility really appreciates our organizational help the frees up the staff up to do additional community out-reach. If you can spare only a couple hours, it would be greatly appreciated. REGISTER for the Bridging Warehouse event on May 6 3pm to 6pm. Click "Read More" for what we'll be seeing and doing at the facility that furnishes homes with hope.
When and where? Date: Wednesday, May 6 Time: 3PM-6PM Volunteers: 5-25, Location: Bridging- Bloomington 201 W. 87th St. Bloomington, MN 55420 Further details below.
Celebrate friendship, connection, and a little fun at our Cinco de Mayo Gathering for Women in Rotary! REGISTER
Join us for a relaxed evening at the home of our Club President, Lisa Walker, filled with great conversation, laughter, and camaraderie as we celebrate the incredible women of our club. Enjoy light bites, drinks, and meaningful connection in a warm, welcoming setting.
We are short of volunteers. Even just one shift will help. Thank you.
POSITIONS STILL OPEN – WATCH YOUR EMAIL FOR INFORMATION CURRENT OPENINGS
Four Weeks of exciting live music under-the-stars at our beautiful Centennial Lakes Park in Edina.
Tuesday - June 2 - Spinning Wheel Trilogy, Blood Sweat & Tears-Chicago-Tower of Power Tuesday June 9 - Classic America Rockers Tuesday - June 16 - The Good The Bad & The Funky Tuesday - June 23 - From Barry - A Tribute to The Bee Gees
It's never too early to choose your 2026-2027 service committee or audit those committees you may be interested in joining. Print and review the 2026-2027 Committee list HERE.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee welcomes Brittany Ritchie Sievers as our newsest member. Brittany is a former Rotarian from the Minnesota Veterans Club. She is the CEO and Founder of Higher Recruitment She is a graduate of University of Missouri-Columbia and attended JFK Special Warfare School. She serves on the advisory counsel of Americas Warrior Partnership and is active in membership care at the Society of American Military Engineers. Brittany is involved in her church and resides in Savage with her children.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee recently approved the following applicant. Written objections to the applications below must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Rahul Mehra
Classification: Non-Profit Leadership
Sponsor: Vinita Steffl
Retired from Medtronic Inc Medical Engineer in 2009. Worked there for 25 years. Started my non-profit in 2016. National Representative of India, UNESCO Chair for Global Health. He is the founder of Indian Health Alliance and Tarang Health Alliance. Prior member of the Rotary Club of Canon City, Colorado. Live in Edina with his wife, Diane. They have two adult children.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee recently approved the following applicant. Written objections to the applications below must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Heidi Stinson
Classification: Roofing
Sponsor: Lisa Walker
Heidi focuses on sales and customer relations of Stinsion Services a full-service roof and exterior repair business located in Edina, Rochester and Eau Claire. Heidi and her husband, Paul, reside in Prior Lake.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee recently approved the following applicant. Written objections to the applications below must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Alicia Gibson
Classification: Education
Sponsor: Catherine Gump
Alicia is a liberal arts college professor at MCAD training students in critical thinking through reading deeply. She is an active community volunteer serving in the art sectors as well as League of Women Voters. Alicia and her husband, Nicholas Edwards, reside in Edina with their two children.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee recently approved the following applicant. Written objections to the applications below must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Will Grishaw
Classification: Corporate Leadership
Sponsor: Renee Harberts
Will is the Lymph Lounge Edina COO. For 15 years he worked in the finance industry and is involved as a Coon Rapids high school football coach and with the Edina Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife, Macy, live in Coon Rapids with their four children.
🎯Did you know that March is our club’s "Every Rotarian, Every Year" month? Our mission, to see every member support The Rotary Foundation before March 31st
• The Goal: 100% of our members giving a minimum gift of $25.
• The Impact: When every one of us contributes, it shows our club is 100% committed to supporting global grants that save lives.
• The Deadline: Help us hit our Every Rotarian Every Year 100% participation goal by March 31st!
Give $25 today and be a part of change that you want to see in the world. Questions about how to give? See Bob Scott
Speaker: Greg Page, Retired Cargill Chairman and CEO
Doors Open at 12:15 pm Program begins at 12:35 pm
Lunch Menu: Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken or Blackened Salmon w/corn salsa & papa bravas potatoes
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.
It's never too early to choose your 2026-2027 service committee or audit those committees you may be interested in joining. Print and review the 2026-2027 Committee list 
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee welcomes Brittany Ritchie Sievers as our newsest member. Brittany is a former Rotarian from the Minnesota Veterans Club. She is the CEO and Founder of 
