May 2 is Prospective Member Day!
Bring a Guest for Lunch on Us and Rotary Info
WELCOME TO ROTARY CLUB OF EDINA!
The Rotary Club of Edina meets...
 
Thursdays - Doors Open 12:15 - Program Begins -12:35 p.m.
Edina Country Club
5100 Wooddale Ave
Edina MN 55424
 
952-215-7924
 
 
Check out our speaker list, and join us for a meeting anytime!
Club Headlines
Odell Wilson is the VP/COO of The Redemption Project and retired Supervising U.S. Probation and Pre-trial Services Officer. He attended Penn State University on an athletic scholarship and was a member of the 1986 National Championship football team. In 1989 Odell graduated with a degree in rehabilitation education and then attended graduate school at Penn State University, where he received a master's degree in counselor education. He retired as a Federal Probation Officer with 27 years of service, the last five years as a supervisor. Click HERE for more information on The Redemption Project.
Toshie is a 1982 U of M Minneapolis campus graduate and has been a loan officer for more than 28 years with a variety of mortgage companies. She is currently employed by CMG Financial since 2019. Her areas of expertise are residential mortgage for jumbo, conventional, FHA, USDA and VA loans. She also works with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency helping her clientele understand it unique down payment assistant funds program. Toshie's main focus is in the first-time home buyer market due to the fact most of realtors she works with are Asian who understand the specific needs and buying culture of their clients.  REGISTER HERE or use QR Code.
The Rotary Club of Edina Spring Fireside Chat schedule will begin Tuesday, May 14.  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 be added to the Spring or Fall Fireside host schedule.
 
The schedule is:
 
Tuesday, May 14th from 5:00-7:30pm: Kelley Burnett Home REGISTER
Thursday, May 16th from 6:00-8:30pm: Joe Hayes House REGISTER
Wednesday, May 22nd from 6:00 to 8:30 pm: John Buttolph Home REGISTER

Thursday,  May 16, 2023, 5:30-7pm.  REGISTER HERE In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimento Relief Services, Black Business Networking will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. This weeks speaker is Armetha Pihlstrom, Founder and CEO of Pihlstrom Consulting Group, LLC. PCG is a consulting firm making brands and business a household name! The 2024 networking event will be held Thursday, May 16 from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Register HERE. See additional information below.

Over the course of several meetings a diverse group of Edina Rotary Club members met, discussed and formulated the Rotary Club of Edina, Strategic Vision 2023-2028. Briefly, this vision statement provides the club and foundation's Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, Membership, International Service, Community Service, Youth Service, Club Service, Vocational Service, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Financial Strength, and Leadership Development strategic goals. The document in its entirety can be view HERE. If you have any questions, please speak with a standing board member or committee director. A link to this document can also be found on the Rotary Club of Edina home page under Membership, Strategic Vision Statement.
Club Leadership
President
President Elect
Treasurer
Secretary
Past President
Club Service (Administration) Director
Membership Director
Public Image Director
Youth Service Director
Social Director
Community Service—Grants Funding Director
Community Service—Projects Director
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
International Service Director
The Rotary Foundation Director
Annual Gala Co-Chair
Annual Gala Co-Chair
Club Administrator/Secretary
Club Service Projects Chair
Executive Secretary / Director
 
Newsletter
April 23, 2024 Barker
Apr 23, 2024
April 13, 2024 Barker
Apr 13, 2024
April 9, 2024 Barker
Apr 09, 2024
Upcoming Events
Meeting Duties
Apr 25- Poole
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk & Intro Guests
 
Greeter/Guest Host
Steuer, Axel
 
Greeter/Invocation
Stevens, Terry
 
Speaker Intro/Thank the Speaker
Steffl, Vinita
 
Photographer
Laskowski, Chris
 
May 2 - Wilson - P.M. Day
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk & Guest Intro
Larson, Ken
 
Greeter & Guest Host
Thommen, Wade
 
Greeter & Invocation
Teegen, Dick
 
Intro Speaker & Thank Speaker
Barnett, Jon
 
Photographer
Kleber, Rich