Proposed for RCE Membership

Proposed for RCE MembershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the following applicant via electronic vote via board member address email on October 11, 2024 for membership.
![]() Raymond James Classification: Financial Services Sponsor: Yoshi Asato Written objections to the application must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Feb 20 Black Business Mixer RebrandingOur bi-monthly DEI gatherings at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen has undergone a rebranding. These gatherings are now known as "Twin Cities Entrepreneur Circle"/Connecting entrepreneurs across the Twin Cities. Join us for the first of six dates in 2025; February 20, April 17, June 19, August 21, October 16 and December 11, 2025 with cocktails, appetizers and networking offered from 5:30 to 7 pm each meeting date. Guest REGISTRATION. Building on Phillip Koehn thoughtful phrase, "Minorities and majorities need to be given room for human and cultural exchange." ![]() This is a very casual and informal gathering and non-Rotarian guests are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Open to the public, registration is appreciated but not mandatory. Click HERE to add your name to the guest list. We look forward to meeting you. Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55404. Call Josh Sprague, Edina Rotary, 612-501-0252
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Feb 6 Prospective Member Day - Bring a GuestProspective Member Day - February 6. Several times throughout the year The Rotary Club of Edina speaker committee designs meeting programs and speakers to promote general public interest that give our members the opportunity to introduce friends, family, and co-workers to Rotary. These events can be used as a casual way to share your Rotary experience, fellowship, and dedication to a collective humanitarian cause. Please take a moment to think of the people you know who are people of action in solving some of our world's most persistent problems by promoting peace; fighting disease; finding access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; saving mothers and children; enhancing education; localizing economy growth and protection of our climate and environment. Your guest(s) lunch and program are complimentary. Schedule conflict? Share www.rotary.org and www.edinarotary.org with someone you know.
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Feb 6 Speaker: Hennepin Cty Sheriff, Dawanna S. Witt
Born in Chicago and raised in Minneapolis, Sheriff Witt became a mother at 15 but nevertheless excelled at school. She earned several scholarships to college, including the Justice Alan Page Scholarship. In college, Sheriff Witt studied chemical dependency and family therapy. She volunteered in several community organizations and saw firsthand how her actions could make a positive difference in the lives of young people. Her passion for working with kids remains to this day. |
Jan 16 Speaker: Dave Lee, Retired WCCO Radio Host![]() |
2025-2026/27 Board Election ResultsAt last week's meeting and in accordance with the Rotary Club of Edina bylaws, the immediate past president, Shelly Loberg, presented the nominations of Secretary and the Club directors who will replace the 2025-24 outgoing committee directors at the end of the year, June 30, 2025. Past President Loberg convened the meeting of the nominating committee comprised of her and the previous two past presidents and current officers to select nominees. A complete list of 2025-2026 board and committee directors can be found below by clicking Read More. After signing into your club profile, current club bylaws can reviewed HERE. |
Jan 9 Speaker: Kirk Richards, Starkey Hearing Fnd![]() Richards spent three years as an International Program Director at Starkey Hearing Foundation, leading a team as we created awareness of hearing loss and its impact on developing countries. They brought the WFA Community Based Hearing Healthcare program to nine Caribbean countries and successfully implemented the program in partnerships with local governments and NGOs.
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Ho! Ho! Ho! Holiday Gift Giving This WeekLAST DAY, to donate December 19! Bring gifts, cash or make donations to the Holiday Party. The Rotary Club of Edina is once again collecting holiday gifts for local community families and youth in need. During these challenging times, there is a special urgency for help and support. Rotarians Jean Morrison and Les Jones are organizing the Holiday Giving Program with donations going to 66 West, Good in the Hood, and the Young Parent Program this holiday season. Dec. 12 meeting will feature some Faribault Mill items to be auctioned during the meeting. Program details and gift suggestions below. DONATE HERE or click on the picture. |
Rotary Foundation Kick-Off Drive - Dec 5![]() |
Nov 21 Black Business Mixer Speaker: Hollies Winston![]() |
Nov 7 Speaker: Daniel Crawford, 23rd Veteran Fundraiser![]() Crawford, 55, is a Marine veteran. On Feb. 3, he set foot on a journey from Austin, Minn., that has taken him through six states. On Monday, he watched the total solar eclipse from just outside Austin, Texas. His mission wasn’t one of endurance, but to raise awareness for the Minnesota organization that changed his life and helped him get sober. Read more on his story on hope HERE. |
Nov 14 - Veterans Day Program![]() When: Thursday, November 14, 2024, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Edina Country Club, Area 3/Southwest Metro Rotary Clubs This year's program emcee is Mark Shockey. Keynote speaker is Bill Wenmark. This is an Area 3/Southwest Metro Rotary Club sponsored event . The $30 cost for non-veteran Edina Noon members will be offset by their meeting fees with a $3 up charge billed to their January 2025 invoice. There is no charge for Rotarian veterans and their veteran guests. Non-Veteran guest cost is $30 per person.
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Hosts for Fall Fireside Chats Needed![]() Thank you! |
October 3 Speaker: Dist. Governor, Sharon Bloodworth![]() Sharon owns one of the largest private investment firms wholly owned by a woman in Minnesota and Florida. She says she attributes much of this success to Rotary. This is where she learned her public speaking and leadership skills, and her fellow Rotarians mentored her and welcomed her into this community. She is committed to giving back to Rotary. In 2023 she completed the largest ever fundraiser for our Rotary District – raising $3 million on top of the usual annual $1 million as District Foundation Chair. For fun she coaches the top 150 women in global tennis on financial behaviors. She is a five-time Minnesota State Fair blue ribbon winning flower arranger and she collects shoes of very famous women including Margaret Thatcher and Audrey Hepburn. |
TOMORROW, Oct 2, Meet the Member Mixer![]() Geetu Sharma is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of 95 Impact Partners, LLC, as well as the founder and investment manager of AlphasFuture, LLC. In these roles, she provides investment solutions and services to individuals, family offices and foundations. Previously she has worked at Pictet Asset Management in Switzerland, with Credit Suisse and Standard & Poor’s in the U.K. and with the ICICI Bank Group in India. Geetu earned a bachelor's degree in commerce from Delhi University, completed a graduate program in finance at the Management Development Institute in India, and earned an M.B.A. from the London Business School. |
Sept 19 Speaker: Gilbert Davison, L4OA Charity Ex. Dir.![]() Entering the music industry in the field of personal protection, Mr. Davison's positions have included Director of Security, Liaison for CEO, President of Paisley Park Enterprise, President of Heaven & Earth Inc., Owner and licensee of Glam Slam Nightclubs and The Quest entertainment venue, lecturer and educator, and CEO of VIA Legacy LLC. |
Visit the Gala Online AuctionThe “Purple Auction,” an online auction featuring signed rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia benefitting the Edina Rotary Foundation, opens 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Auction items include memorabilia autographed by Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton and Steve Miller. Other signed items are from Prince’s New Power Generation, Barry Manilow, Carrie Underwood, Cory Wong, Sheila E and others, curated by Rotary Club of Edina President and rock ‘n’ roll star St. Paul Peterson. Other items include gift certificates and event tickets. To bid, visit PurpleAuction2024.com and set up a bidder account. If someone outbids you, you’ll receive notifications via email and text with a direct link to counter bid, if desired. The auction will close 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, during the “Purple Gala” fundraiser at Paisley Park, 7801 Audubon Road, Chanhassen. |
Sept 19 - Black Business Mixer, Kenya McKnight-Ahad![]() |
Online Auction Begins Sat., Sept 14 at 8 AM![]() |
Sept 5, Speaker: Pilar Gerasimo, Author, Journalist, Podcaster![]() Best known for her visionary work as founding editor of Experience Life magazine, which today reaches more than three million people with each issue, Pilar has also served as top health editor for The Huffington Post, and as visiting faculty for the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Today, Pilar co-hosts a top-rated podcast called The Living Experiment and teaches online courses through her digital learning platform, Healthy Deviant Academy. She guest lectures at universities, leads workshops at top retreat centers, and consults for organizations committing to transforming health and happiness at work and around the globe. Her work has been featured by the World Economic Forum, MIT, International Monetary Fund, and a variety of other thought-leading platforms. When she’s not traveling, Pilar hangs out on her family's organic, communal farm in Wisconsin with her pit bull pal, Sally Sue. Learn more at www.healthydeviant.com (where you can also take the “Are You a Healthy Deviant?” quiz). Join Pilar's private Healthy Deviant Facebook Group or follow her on Instagram at @pgerasimo. |
Gala Event Ticket Sales Buy Yours TODAY!![]() ![]() |
Aug 29 Speaker: Andrea Swensson - Music Journalist & Historian![]() |
Aug 22 Speaker - Sami Cowger, Edina Girls HS Head Coach![]() |
Aug 15 Speakers: Roy Smalley and Jim Souhan![]() ![]() |
‘Rotary on a Stick:’ Service Organization to Have Presence at State Fair
More than 300 Rotarians from Rotary International District 5950 will be present for the Great Minnesota Get Together on its opening weekend. Working in four shifts throughout the day, Rotarians will complete a service project, a waste audit conducted as a collaboration with the Office of Enterprise Sustainability at the Minnesota Department of Administration, the Minnesota Technical Assistance Program and the Minnesota State Fair Operations staff. Rotarians will help collect data to identify and provide recommendations to reduce trash, increase recycling, improve organics collection, avoid unnecessary waste, and reuse or repurpose waste items. Rotary will also have a unit in the 2 p.m. parade. The float will feature 75 Rotarians and North Star youth exchange students. Click "Read More" for additional details. |
PROFILE PORTRAIT DAY - Aug 15, 11:30 a.m. ECC![]() |
Learn More About Rotary at Free Prospective Member Day Aug. 15![]() Attend the Rotary Club of Edina’s Prospective Member Day 12:15-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave., to learn more about the organization and hear from guest speakers Roy Smalley and Jim Souhan. There is no charge for guests at the luncheon. Smalley is a former professional baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for 13 years for teams including the Minnesota Twins. He is now an analyst for Bally Sports North. Souhan is a sports columnist for the Star Tribune known for his coverage of the local sports scene in Minnesota. Click "Read More" for further details and contact information. |
Sept 12 - Voc Day, O'Shaughnessy's![]() ![]() If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Thursday, September 6, so lunch count can be given to the caterer. Reserve your spot to attend and/or ride the bus HERE. Click Read More for additional meeting details. |
Aug 8 Speaker: Mick Sterling, The 30-Days Foundation![]() |
Aug 1 Speaker: Joe Schmit, Broadcaster/Leader/Author![]() |
Loberg Names ‘Rotarian of the Year’Rotary Club of Edina Past President Shelly Loberg recently recognized a Rotarian for outstanding service to the club and community. Kaylin Eidsness was named “Rotarian of the Year.” Eidsness, Scott and Bennerotte each received a plaque for their dedicated service during the 2023-2024 Rotary year, which ended June 30. |
ERF Grant Application Deadline -- Oct 31
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TIME TO GO! Sept 14 - Rotary Club of Edina Car Show
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Sept 14 - 6th Annual Car Show![]() |
St. Paul Peterson Begins Term as 70th President of the
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34 Graduate as Rotary Global ScholarsThirty-four students graduated from Edina High School as Rotary Global Scholars. The Rotary Global Scholars program, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Education Fund, was designed to help students develop global competency skills, prepare for a global career, develop understanding of world issues and learn to apply academic content to solve social and global issues.
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June 27 - Board Transition Meeting![]() ![]() |
Proposed for MembershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the following applicant below for membership via electronic vote. Katy is a current member of the St. Cloud Rotary Club and has relocated to western suburb:
![]() Independent Contractor Classification: Healthcare Administration Sponsor: Bob Scott Written objections to the application must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, June 11, 2024, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Rotary Club of Edina Awards EHS ScholarshipsThe Rotary Club of Edina recently presented three scholarships to deserving students at Edina High School. The Rotary Club of Edina presents $1,500 scholarships to graduating Edina seniors who exemplify the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” and have participated in Rotary programs such as Camp Enterprise, Camp RYLA, fall ethics seminar, Vocational Ethics Day, youth exchange, Edina Rotary Global Scholars or the Interact Club of Edina. This year’s scholarships were presented to Katerina Duda and Rakiya Sheikhosman. |
Jun 5 - Vocational Mixer, Bocar Kane![]() Our speaker will be Edina Morningside President Elect, Bocar Kane. Bocar was inducted into EMRC in July of 2021. He is the Founder/President/CEO of AMKA Safety, a design, development and manufacturing company who delivers innovative safety solutions to improve roadway safety for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and workers. Think roadway markings, traffic cones, curb ramps, safety apparel. https://www.amkasafety.com Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $10.00 food/$20 for food and beverages. Reserve your spot today HERE.
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May 23 Speaker: Feroza Mehta, Editor, Edina Magazine![]() |
May 16 Speakers: Milburn, and Slama, Edina Police and Fire Chiefs![]() ![]() |
May 2 Speaker: Odell Wilson, The Redemption Project![]() |
May 16, 2024 Black Business Mixer
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Rotary Club of Edina Seeks Nominees for Women In Leadership Award![]() |
Apr 4 Speaker: Samuel Ndely, MN Black Chamber of Commerce![]() |
Apr 3- Vocational Mixer, Dr. Russ Ly![]() Our speaker will be Dr. Rassacin Ly, D.C. who has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Minnesota and his Doctor of Chiropractic and certification of Chiropractic Acupuncture from Northwestern Health Sciences University. Dr. Ly is a new member of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $10.00 food/$20 for food and beverages. Reserve your spot today HERE.
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Blood Drive - Tomorrow, Wed., March 27![]() |
ERMC 2024 Plant Sale-Thurs Last Day
ORDER HERE. Enter Store 775 to access form and orders must be completed by 10 PM on Thursday, March 28. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Your order will be ready for PICK UP on Wednesday, May 8 from 4:30-6:30 PM at St. Peter's Lutheran Church (5421 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55410). If you have any questions or would like your plants delivered for a $25 fee, please contact your fundraiser chair: Talley Flora, tlflora@redseat.com, 612-803-3057. Thank you for your support! |
Sept 14 - Edina Car Show![]() Corporate sponsors make the event possible. The 2023 show included the follow prestigious sponsors: American Family Insurance – Burnett & Associates, Carlton Investment Services Group, Explore Edina, Faribault Mill, Grandview Tire & Auto, Key Cadillac, Lake Sotheby’s International Realty – Josh Sprague, Morrie’s Luxury Auto, The Brookshire Company, Tradition Mortgage and Transitions in Business. This family-friendly event is free for spectators. |
Mar 6- Vocational Mixer, Nikki Ahlgren![]() Our speaker will be Nikki Ahlgren. She is the Founder and CEO of Hilo Talent Partners, a boutique talent search and people strategy firm. She has 20 years of experience leading people & operational strategy for organizations of all sizes and industries from start-ups to Fortune 10. Nikki is a member of the Rotary Club of Edina. Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $10.00 food/$20 for food and beverages. Reserve your spot today HERE.
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PRESS RELEASE - March 8 State of the CommunityThe presentation will be emceed by City Manager Scott Neal and is co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina, Rotary Club of Edina Morningside and Edina Chamber of Commerce. It will be presented at Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive, and recorded for broadcast on Edina TV. Registration is closed. Read more for presentation details.
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Speaker: Feb 1, The Crisis Files![]() She hosts Real Talk with Roshini on WCCO Radio and Real Leaders with Roshini podcast (on your favorite podcast app) and brings all her skills to virtual settings and main stages as a speaker and MC. "Read More" or click here for additional information, The Crisis Files and Video Intro |
Edina Rotary Global Scholar Named Guatemala Literacy FellowEdina High School senior Katerina Duda has been named a Guatemala Literacy Fellow. Duda is an Edina Rotary Global Scholar. She completed her Global Scholars capstone project last year, researching literacy in Guatemala. During her research, she came across the Guatemala Literacy Project, one of the largest grassroots, multi-club, multi-district projects in Rotary. More than 800 clubs and 90 districts have been working together since 1997 to improve education for underserved students in Guatemala. In that time, more than 295,000 students have been served through four sustainable programs that are tested and proven to work.
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Mar 20 - HELP NEEDED - VEAP![]() |
Mar 21, 2024 Black Business Mixer
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Feb 19 - Rotary Awareness Day at State Capitol![]() We’re joining to advocate for successful passage of a Rotary license plate bill legislators are considering at our Minnesota State Capitol this session. This means money for 3 Minnesota Rotary foundations, if Rotary license plates are approved for sale by the State. Rotary District 5950, 5960 & 5580 all benefit. Rotary Awareness Day Monday, February 19, 2024 Minnesota State Capitol 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. L’Etoile du Nord Vault Room (beneath the Rotunda)
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Jan 18 Black Business Mixer
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Proposed for MembershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the following applicants below for membership at the December 20, 2023 Rotary Club of Edina board meeting:
Amber Tyrrell Pruddon Company Classification: Real Estate Sponsor: David Clynes Chris O'Connell loanDepot Classification: Mortgage Lending Sponsor: Josh Sprague Written objections to the application must be submitted before Midnight, Thursday, January 4, 2024, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Nov 30 Speaker: Nan Bailly, Alexis Bailly Vineyard Proprietor![]() Nan has been the winemaker at Alexis Bailly Vineyard for 35 years, starting with her apprenticeship in the Loire Valley in France where she first learned her craft. Her winemaking experiences have been honed by stints in the Cotes du Rhone of southern France and in the Finger Lakes of upstate New York, all leading back to Minnesota where she carries on the romantic notion of making wines in the world’s most difficult wine making region. |
Dec 14 Holiday Cocktail Party
Cost for the party is $23 for guests, senior active or honorary Rotarians. Guests and senior actives will be billed on the January 2024 quarterly invoice. ECC requires attendance estimates for this event. Chairing the party this year is Social Service Director, Kayla Beehler. Let her know if you have questions or check for last minute cancellations.
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Nov 27 Thanksgiving Basket Assembly and Delivery![]() At the moment we have filled all the delivery positions, but we can always use help, especially in the areas of set up and tear down of the assembly tables. Please email Tom Cook at thomascook12@me.com and let him know if your haven't registered and are interested in helping in these areas.
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Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Basket Assembly and Delivery![]() Look for further details, your invitation to sign up and safety procedures delivered to your email this week. Two different team captains (1 per station) may sign up for each 5 minute assembly period. Registration is now closed for team assembly and delivery. Please let Becci Michalski at rmichalski@edinarotary.org know if you need you'd like to attend lunch.
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Five Students Receive Scholarships at Camp EnterpriseFive area high school students won scholarships during CampEnterprise earlier this month. Camp Enterprise, organized by the Rotary Club of Edina and Edina-Morningside Rotary Club, provides high school students with a unique opportunity to learn about leadership, business and the free enterprise system. During the three-day autumn camp Nov. 2-4, presentations were made by business executives and entrepreneurs who shared their experiences with the students and answered questions about a variety of fields and interests. In addition, students participated in a series of customized teambuilding experiences. The students broke into teams and focused a majority of their time at camp on a business case study which culminated in team presentations. |
Nov 16 Speaker: Karl Benson, Co-Owner of Cooks | Bellecour![]() |
Nov 16 Black Business Mixer
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Nov 2 Speaker: Gail Feichtinger, Will to Murder![]() Former Duluth News Tribune crime reporter Gail Feichtinger brings readers behind the scenes of Minnesota’s most infamous double murder. They frankly discuss their successes and failures in order to explain how a man who claimed innocence was convicted of two counts of murder and later confessed to the crimes—only to be set free. Feichtinger then reaches beyond the Glensheen killings to follow Marjorie through her convictions for arson and other crimes, presenting evidence that suggests she may have gotten away with murder—five times.
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Nov 1 Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour![]() |
Oct 5 Speaker: Jewelie Grape, District 5950 Governor 2023-2024![]() |
Oct 12 Vocational Day - Braemar Referendum![]() |
2023-2028 Strategic VisionOver 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.
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Aug. 24 Speaker, Steve Grove, StarTribune CEO/Publisher
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Sept 21 Black Business Mixer
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Rotary Community Core@Lake Street Awarded $5,000 from Here is MPLSRotary Community Core@Lake Street was recently chosen as a Here Is Mpls honoree for civic engagement. Rotary Community Core@Lake Street is a hyper-local project that emerged to revitalize the businesses damaged during the uprising that followed the murder of George Floyd. Eight Rotary Clubs, including the Rotary Club of Edina and the Rotary Club of Edina-Morningside, support businesses along Lake Street. Long-term, the goal is to build community trust and business growth in the neighborhood. |
Hayes Names ‘Rotarian of the Year’![]() |
Loberg Begins Term as 69th President of the Rotary Club of Edina![]() Loberg is the current Vice President of the Edina Chamber of Commerce and Explore Edina (the visitors bureau for the community) and joined Rotary in 2015. She became actively involved on the Club Board of Directors in 2017 as the International Service Director and served three years in that position before beginning her leadership journey in 2020. Loberg is most passionate about Rotary's international impact in developing countries and has both authored and co-authored several global and district Rotary grants aiding moms and babies in both Guatemala and Zimbabwe. She is looking forward to helping fellow members find their passion in Rotary to increase engagement and beginning several new international projects. |
Rotary Provides Funding to Cornerstone![]() |
Aug 10 Speaker: Kate Roberts, MN Historical Society![]() Kate holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Minnesota. She is a frequent lecturer on museum studies history and practice, and a regular presenter at professional conferences. She is the author of numerous journal articles as well as the books Minnesota 150: The People, Places, and Things That Shape Our State (St. Paul: MNHS Press, 2007) and Toys of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ’70s (co-authored with Adam Scher; St. Paul: MNHS Press, 2014). Kate lives in St. Paul. In her free time she walks along the Mississippi River--with or without her dog--putters in her garden, and plays the flute in her community band. |
Aug 3 Speaker: Frank Bures, RI Magazine Contributor![]() His work has appeared in Harper's, the Washington Post Magazine, Outside, Bicycling and other places. His stories have also been included in the Best American Travel Writing twice, and selected as "Notable" stories for the Best American Sports Writing, Essays and Travel Writing seventeen times. He speaks Swahili, Italian and a few other languages less well and lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters.
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Club and Foundation Board Transitions to 2023-2024![]() |
July 27 Speaker: Shayla Reaves, WCCO Anchor and Reporter![]() A graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, she was named the top broadcast student in her graduating class. Before moving to the Twin Cities, Shayla worked in Greenville, N.C. where she co-anchored evening news- casts for WNCT-TV (CBS). In Tampa, Fla. she served as a field reporter for the market's #1 rated morning show, "Good Day Tampa Bay" where she spent four years covering breaking news, hurricanes and news overnight. |
July 6 Speaker: Kim Valentini, Smile Network Int'l![]() |
LAST WEEK TRF Challenge - Donate Today![]() |
26 Set to Graduate as Rotary Global Scholars![]() Twenty-six students are set to graduate from Edina High School as Rotary Global Scholars. The Rotary Global Scholars program, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Education Fund, was designed to help students develop global competency skills, prepare for a global career, develop understanding of world issues and learn to apply academic content to solve social and global issues. |
Edina Rotary Awards EHS Scholarships![]() The Rotary Club of Edina presents $1,500 scholarships to graduating Edina seniors who exemplify the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” and have participated in Rotary programs such as Camp Enterprise, Camp RYLA, fall ethics seminar, Vocational Ethics Day, youth exchange, Edina Rotary Global Scholars or the Interact Club of Edina. This year’s scholarships were presented to Abid Hassan (pictured) and Elodie Jones. The Rotary Club of Edina also provides a $1,000 renewable scholarship to a graduating senior who is completing the Edina Rotary Global Scholars program. Rowan Ungerman (pictured) received that scholarship. |
Aug 2 Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour![]() |
Annual Picnic - May 30 - 5:30 to 8:30 pm![]() ![]() Thursday, May 30, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bush Lake Park Picnic Shelter #3 9098 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington MN 55438. Registration Closed. Check with Kayla for cancellations. The picnic will take the place of our May 30 noon Rotary meeting. This is a catered event and registration is closed. 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 2024 invoice. REGISTER you and your guests HERE |
Tanzania Villagers See Improved Eye Care with $20,000 Rotary Club Project |
Spring Fireside Chats - Reminder, May 22![]() The schedule is: Wednesday, May 22nd from 6:00 to 8:30 pm: John Buttolph Home
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Proposed for MembershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the following applicants below for membership:
Tanwi Prigge India Association of Minnesota (IAM) Classification: Non-Profit Leadership Sponsor: Michael Stanzak Alexandra Patty Edina Lifestyle Magazine Classification: Publisher Sponsor: Kelley Burnett Written objections to the application must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, August 1, 2023, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Dec 6 - Vocational Mixer![]() |
Oct 4, 2023, 5:30 pm Vocational/Avocation Happy Hour![]() |
Sept 6 - Vocational/Avocation Happy Hour![]() |
May 18 Black Business Mixer Speaker: Damon Jenkins
5:30-6:00 Social & networking time — the rum punch will be flowing! |
May 17 VEAP Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer Dates for the year and further details below: |
Rotary Provides Funding to Breanna’s Gift
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Rotary Provides Funding to Assistance League
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Rotary Provides Funding to ACESThe foundation of the Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded a grant of $4,000 to Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES). In partnership with Minnesota’s professional and collegiate sports teams, ACES specifically serves middle schoolers and focuses on the development of math and social-emotional skills. ACES programming is offered in nine schools in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Northfield. |
Apr 15 Deadline- Nominees for Women In Leadership Award
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Edina Rotarian, Global Scholars Educator Receives AFS-USA Global Educator of the Year Award![]() AFS-USA, the largest partner in a worldwide network of non-profit, volunteer-based international education organizations, recently announced Lindsey Smaka, a science and teacher and a global studies leader at Edina High School, earned the award. |
Apr 5, 5:30 pm Vocational/Avocation Happy Hour![]() |
Mar 1, 5:30 pm Vocational/Avocation Happy Hour![]() |
Mar 1, 11:30 am - 2023 Annual State of City![]() ![]() The presentation will be emceed by City Manager Scott Neal and will be recorded and later broadcast on Edina TV. |
VEAP Jan 18 Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer Dates for the year and further details below: |
Feb 7 - Vocational Mixer, Sophia Thu Pham![]() |
Feb 1 Vocational/Avocation Happy Hour![]() |
** Board Member Elections on Dec. 8 **![]() |
Proposed for Membership![]() Randy Scharpen Classification: Moving Company Sponsor: Lisa Walker Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2022, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
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Edina Rotary Foundation NOV 15 Extended Application DeadlineThe Edina Rotary Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in Edina and its contiguous communities for grants to be used for capital purchases. Applications are due November 15. Each year, the Rotary Club of Edina raises money at a fall fundraiser to support its projects and award grants. Each year, about $100,000 is raised for the Club’s service projects and local and international grants. The Foundation’s Community Service – Local Funding Committee favors grant requests for projects that are tangible and self-perpetuating, will be completed in Edina or a bordering community, create partnerships with other organizations, provide benefits to many and can be leveraged over time. After a grant application is submitted, it is assigned to a member of the committee for review. The committee makes recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Directors, which makes the final decision on all awards. Award are expected to be made early next year. Grant applications are available online at www.EdinaRotary.org or by contacting Director Ryan Wilson, ryan.wilson@tradition.bank or 952-806-6786. Completed applications should be completed online or emailed to Wilson. |
Proposed for Membership-Milburn, Steffl and CordsThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership:
![]() Classification: Law Enforcement Sponsor: Shelly Loberg ![]() Classification: Commercial Real Estate Sponsor: Erica Allenburg ![]() Classification: Banking - Business Development Sponsor: Lisa Walker Written objections to any of the applications must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. October 4, 2022, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Sept 22 Black Business and Edina Rotary Mixer![]() |
Rotary to Host 'Leading Diverse Organizations' with Federal Reserve Bank of MinnesotaThe Rotary Clubs of Edina and Edina Morningside are hosting a race and equity series with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. The second part of the series, “Leading Diverse Organizations,” will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. Tiffani Daniels and Ron Feldman will lead a discussion on the business case for diversity in the workplace. For speaker information and further details click below. Register HERE. |
Rotary Club of Edina Awards EHS ScholarshipsThe Rotary Club of Edina recently presented scholarships to deserving graduates of Edina High School. The Rotary Club of Edina presents scholarships to graduating Edina seniors who exemplify the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” and have participated in Rotary programs such as Camp Enterprise, Camp RYLA, fall ethics seminar, Vocational Ethics Day, youth exchange, Edina Rotary Global Scholars or the Interact Club of Edina. The club presented $1,500 scholarships to Eleanor Karthaus and Olivia Tran and a four-year renewable $1,000 scholarship to Kate Brown. All three women are Edina Rotary Global Scholars. |
Rotary Club of Edina to Host Fourth-Annual Edina Car Show
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Area Rotary Clubs Aid Health of Mothers and Infantsin Guatemala and Zimbabwe
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Edina Rotarian Receives Regional Service Award![]() |
Stanzak Names Two Rotarians of the Year![]() ![]() |
Hayes Begins Term as 68th President of the Rotary Club of Edina![]() |
July 7 Speaker: Mike Vacanti, Human First Club![]() |
July 4th Edina Parade![]() |
June 23 - Board Transition Meeting![]() |
June 16 Speaker: Peter Schmitt, CEO, Schmitt Music Company![]() Schmitt Music recently welcomed the fifth generation into the family-run business with two great-great grandsons of the founder Paul A. Schmitt joining the company! Peter Schmitt, son of Tom Schmitt, started in 2014 and soon led the development of the company's Orchestral Strings Division. In 2016, Ted Schmitt, son of VP and Co-owner Doug Schmitt, joined the company. After several roles in the company, Ted now serves as VP, Financing and Analytics. For additional details, click Read More.
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June 29 Rotary Family Picnic - REGISTERRotary Club of Edina Family Picnic is set for Wednesday, June 29 at Centennial Lakes Parlor Room, 7499 France Ave South, Edina, 55435. 952-833-9583. The picnic will take the place of our regular Rotary meeting that week. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and go until 7:30 p.m. Register yourself, family and friends. Cost is $20 for Senior Active and Honorary Rotarians, as well as adult guests. Kids ages 6-18 are $12. Children 5 and under are free. For regular members, the cost of the picnic is already included in your quarterly dues. REGISTER HERE - Don't forget to register family and guests. The caterers the year will be Pimentos Jamaican Kitchen who will be providing a fantastic menu of jerk chicken and a variety of sides. A complete beverage selection of red and white wine will be provided as well as domestic and premium beer. Soda, water and non-alcoholic beverages will be available as well. |
Women in Leadership Award at June 9 Meeting![]() The speaker will be the 2021 Women in Leadership Award winner, Melody Zhou. For more on the award and this week's speaker, click on the link below... |
23 Set to Graduate as Rotary Global ScholarsThe Rotary Global Scholars program, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Education Fund, was designed to help students develop global competency skills, prepare for a global career, develop understanding of world issues and learn to apply academic content to solve social and global issues. To see the complete press release in pdf, click HERE
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Rotary to Host ‘Building An Inclusive Economy in Minnesota’ with Federal Reserve Bank of MinnesotaThe Rotary Club of Edina will host a race and equity series with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
The first part of the series, “Building An Inclusive Economy In Minnesota” will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. Alene Tchourumoff, Senior Vice President of Community Development and the Center for Indian Country Development for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, will give the keynote address and moderate a panel on the topic. |
Jan 27 Speaker: Darryl Landstrom, U.S. Ski Assoc.
His leadership skills and motivation to help youth ultimately saw him lead alpine sport committees in Central Division, Rocky/Central Region and today as the national Alpine Sport Committee chair and a member of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Board of Directors. |
Jan 20 Speaker: Alfrieda Baldwin, TakeCharge MN![]() In September of 2021, she opened Laurel Community School, a K-8 micro-school. Baldwin serves on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota South District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. She is also the Board Chair of TakeCharge MN, an organization dedicated to restoring the Black community's cultural roots of faith, family, and education. |
Jan 6 Speaker: Issac Orr, The Future of Energy
Isaac has written extensively on hydraulic fracturing, frac sand mining and electricity policy, among other energy and environmental issues. His writings have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the New York Post, The Hill, Orange County Register, The Washington Times, and many other publications. |
Edina Rotary Foundation Accepting Applications for Grant Money
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Rotary Provides Funding to Pillsbury United Communities![]() Beginning in 1879 with Minneapolis’ first settlement house, Pillsbury United Communities co-creates enduring change toward a just society. Built with and for historically marginalized and underinvested groups across the community, Pillsbury United’s system of programs, neighborhood centers and social enterprises connects more than 55,000 people and their families each year. The organization is guided by a vision of thriving communities where every person has personal, social and economic power. |
Nov 11 Veterans Day Luncheon
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - Contact Joe Hayes or Becci Michalski to check availability. If you are not a veteran, but will be attending the meeting, please check with Joe Hayes or Becci Michalski to check availability. Accurate attendance counts are critical due to the high interest in the program. |
Nov 3 - Vocational Happy Hour, CW's Bar & Retaurant![]() Please feel free to extend an invitation to friends, prospective members, as well as members from other clubs. We hope you will join us for this great opportunity to have a lot of fun while getting to know your fellow Rotarians better. Don't be afraid to come "rub shoulders with people of significance." |
Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicant below for membership:
John Buttolph Classification: Community Advocacy Sponsor: Michael Stanzak Randy Smasal Classification: Education Sponsor: Lindsey Smaka Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 30 to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Gala Registration Deadline Sept 23 |
Oct 6 - Vocational Happy Hour![]() Please feel free to extend an invitation to friends, prospective members, as well as members from other clubs. We hope you will join us for this great opportunity to have a lot of fun while getting to know your fellow Rotarians better. Don't be afraid to come "rub shoulders with people of significance."
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Rotary Provides Funding to Edina Fire Department
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Rotary Club of Edina to Host Third-Annual Edina Car ShowThe Rotary Club of Edina will host the third-annual Edina Car Show noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Southdale Center. The Edina Car Show will be held rain or shine in the parking lot in front of the old Herberger’s store. The family-friendly event will feature some of the best collector cars in Minnesota, including classic, vintage and exotic. Key Cadillac, the dealer sponsor of the event, will also have new models on display. Restrooms and food are available inside the shopping mall. The event is free for spectators. Car owners can participate for $10 with advanced registration or $20 at the gate. Prizes will be awarded for the Top Five cars, as well as Best in Show (People’s Choice) and Best in Show (Owners’ Choice). The Rotary Club of Edina organizes the Edina Car Show with support from the Northstar Cadillac Lasalle Club, Edina Chamber of Commerce, Explore Edina and Southdale Center. Besides Key Cadillac, sponsors are Josh Sprague – Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty, Grandview Tire & Auto, Tradition Mortgage and Stiles Financial Services. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Edina Rotary Foundation. Those interested in displaying their classic, vintage or exotic car or motorcycle, should visit EdinaCarShow.com for more information and to register. Car show parking and setup will take place 10 a.m. to noon the day of the event. The Rotary Club of Edina meets Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. Members can also participate via Zoom. For more information about the event, visit EdinaCarShow.com or contact Josh Sprague, 612-501-0252 or josh@joshsprague.com. |
Rotary Provides Funding to MAD DADS
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Rotary Provides Funding to My Very Own Bed![]() |
Thompson Names Five "Rotarians of the Year"![]() |
Rotary Club of Edina Awards EHS Scholarship![]() The Rotary Club of Edina recently presented a scholarship to a deserving graduate of Edina High School. The Rotary Club of Edina presents scholarships to graduating Edina seniors who exemplify the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” and have participated in Rotary programs such as Camp Enterprise, Camp RYLA, fall ethics seminar, Vocational Ethics Day, youth exchange, Edina Rotary Global Scholars or the Interact Club of Edina. |
Stanzak Begins Term as 67th President of the Rotary Club of Edina![]() Stanzak is the Dealer Operator of Key Cadillac. He graduated from Edina West High School and studied accounting at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. He has been part of Key Cadillac, the family business, since 1990. Besides the Rotary Club of Edina, Stanzak has been on the board of directors of the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association and the Greater Metropolitan Auto Dealer Association. He and his wife of 37 years, Janet, live in Chanhassen with their English Springer Spaniel, Marley. They have two grown children, Adam and Natalie. “This year’s Rotary International theme is ‘Serve to Change Lives’ and we are committed to doing that through our many committees and volunteer projects,” Stanzak said. “Please consider attending one of the Rotary Club of Edina’s meetings to learn more and get involved in giving back to the community.” |
Rotary Provides Funding to Oasis for Youth![]() Oasis for Youth was created in 2010 by community members in response to the alarming rise in the number of suburban youth experiencing homelessness and the lack of any services designed to meet their needs in south suburban Hennepin County. Oasis for Youth was the first suburban drop-in center in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, focusing on youth who live, work or attend school in Edina, Bloomington and Richfield. |
Rotary Club of Edina Awards EHS Scholarships![]() The Rotary Club of Edina presents scholarships to graduating Edina seniors who exemplify the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” and have participated in Rotary programs such as Camp Enterprise, Camp RYLA, fall ethics seminar, Vocational Ethics Day, youth exchange, Edina Rotary Global Scholars or the Interact Club of Edina. This year’s scholarships were presented to Divya Danthuluri and Allison Koester. "Read More" for the details of these amazing students. |
Zhou Receives Women in Leadership Award
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May 13 Meeting Speaker: Sue Parriott![]() Sue joined the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter as the chief executive officer in 2012, and became the Region 5 leader for the Association in January of 2017. Her Region includes Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. For two years in a row before COVID, the Chapter hosted the largest Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in the country, raising $1.7 million and The Purple Gala in the Twin Cities raised a record 1.1 million in 2019. Click "Read More" for additional information.
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May 6 Rotary Club of Edina Presents Women in Leadership Award![]() |
April 22 Meeting is Club AssemblyLed by Past President Jennifer Bennerotte, the spring Club Assembly will focus on the Edina Rotary Foundation organization and goals, our committees, leadership development and more. Learn more about the club and its projects and processes. There will be time for discussion, questions and an exchange of ideas. The Rotary Club of Edina meets at 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Edina Country Club. All are welcome, though this week's meeting is more specific to members of the Rotary Club. Cost for the meeting is $20 for adults, $12 for kids and will be billed to your next quarterly invoice.
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Climate Action Plan Team, Volunteers Needed"The City of Edina's Sustainability Division, Climate Action Plan, fits well with Rotary International's new seventh area of focus which is protecting our environment." says Sam Thompson, Rotary Club of Edina President. Click HERE to learn more about RI's areas of focus and scroll down to "Environmental Sustainability" under Protecting the Environment. To learn more and get the details about this important city project click READ MORE. |
Apr 14 Next Race & Equity Book Club Date![]() Several organizations and groups across the country are reading White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism. The New York Times best-selling book explores the counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged, and how these reactions maintain racial inequality. Read More for additional details.
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TONIGHT Mar 16 Leadership Series at 6:00pmMark your calendar on Mar. 16 to join The Rotary Club of Edina’s Leadership Series as we welcome Jean Morrison of Morrison and Associates, Inc. to share an interactive learning experience entitled “Let’s Work it Out… Resolving Conflict During Trying Times.” This session is open to the public so please forward this to your friends, colleagues, and employees so that can benefit as well. See you there! |
Mar. 16 Leadership Series: Resolving Conflict![]() What to Expect: Difficult and uncertain times put us at a higher risk of relationship tension, resulting in conflicts. We are shorter-fused, less tolerant, and therefore, more at risk of being hooked by our emotions. The use of self-control and other self-management techniques are important to calming our emotions and strengthening relationships. In this session participants will learn techniques to:
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Jan. 21 ZOOM Meeting: Speaker, David Schultz![]() For more on the speaker, click on the link below...
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Board Elections Held Dec.10, 2020 via ZOOMPresident Sam Thompson called the Zoom club meeting of December 10, 2020 to order. During the business portion of the meeting, which served as the Club’s Annual Meeting Past President Josh Sprague presented the slate of nominees to serve on the Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors, as selected by the Nominating Committee, to serve in the following capacities and terms: Director Nominee List Ryan Wilson, Board of Director of Community Service Grants, 2-year term from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 Katy Campbell, Board of Director of Public Image, 2-year term from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 André Brewer, Board of Director Youth Services, 2-year term from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 Catherine Gump, Board of Director of The Rotary Foundation Director, 2-year term from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 Mike Martiny, Board of Director of Club Services, 2-year term from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 Edina Rotary Foundation Nominee List Kelley Burnett, Edina Rotary Foundation Past Community Local Grants, 2-year term from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 Josh Sprague, Edina Rotary Foundation At-Large Board Director, 2-year term from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 Jody Kern, Edina Rotary Foundation At-Large Board Director 2nd term, 2-year term from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 Officer Nominee Paul Peterson, Officer, 5-year term from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2026 Dan Hallberg made a motion to approve the entire slate of nominees for both boards as presented; Jennifer Bennerotte seconded. Motion approved unanimously viva voce.
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Dec. 15 Leadership Series - Problem Solving![]() |
Nov. 17 Leadership Series - Goal Setting![]() |
Rotary Provides Funding for Hospital in Madagascar![]() Ejeda Hospital in Ejeda, Madagascar, is a Lutheran Christian Mission Hospital that provides healthcare for an area of more than 125,000 people living in extreme poverty in a remote area. Currently, the hospital does not have access to reliable and sustainable electricity or water to serve its thousands of patients each year. The next closest hospital is 90 kilometers north and does not staff full-time surgeons. |
Rotary Provides Funding to Cambia Hills Playground and Thinking Park![]() Cambia Hills built a state-of-the-art psychiatric residential treatment facility in the northern Twin Cities metro area. The facility opened in March and serves children ages 6-17 with complex mental health conditions. Medically managed care is provided 24/7. |
Edina Rotary Foundation Accepting Applications for Grant MoneyThe Edina Rotary Foundation is accepting applications from non-profit organizations in Edina and its contiguous communities for grants to be used for capital purchases. Applications are due Oct. 31. Read on for details and contact information. |
Rotary Provides Funding to VEAP, Edina Meal Fund![]() |
Rotary Provided Funding to Open Arms![]() Founded in 1986, Open Arms of Minnesota is a nonprofit that cooks and delivers free, nutritious meals topeople with life-threatening illnesses in the Twin Cities. With the help of more than 7,500 volunteers, Open Arms plans to cook and deliver more than 600,000 meals this year. The grant will be used to purchased seven iPads for delivery drivers. Money for grants awarded by the Edina Rotary Foundation is raised at an annual fall fundraiser and gala and donations made throughout the year. |
Rotary Provides Funding to Fishing For Life![]() Fishing For Life is a non-profit organization with eight programs to reach at-risk youth, disadvantaged families and veterans in the Minneapolis area. The organization provides fishing supplies, education and mentoring to these underserved populations through the more than 75 events it hosts each year. The grant from the Rotary Club of Edina will be used to purchase 100 tackle boxes to be filled with bait and other equipment. |
Thompson Begins Term as 66th PresidentSam Thompson was recently inducted as President of the Rotary Club of Edina. Thompson is the founder and president of Edina-based Transitions in Business, an mergers-and acquisitions firm servicing lower-and middle-market businesses. He specializes in selling business in the following industries: healthcare, business to business, transportation, hospitality, manufacturing, distribution and information technology. He is also a licensed broker in the State of Minnesota. Thompson lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Kim, with whom he has three adult daughters, Rae, Sean and Lee. |
City of Edina Masks Required Posting Materials![]() Click HERE to download City of Edina Mask Requirement materials that best fit your business, Generic, Retail and Food Service. Theses materials includes one of three types of logos, 8 x 11 Flyer, 11 x 17 Poster, Facebook/Instagram and Twitter ready photos. |
Rotary Transition Meeting Was June 25![]() The first meeting of the new Rotary year and the first in-person meeting at the Edina Country Club will be July 9. Click "Read More" for additional meeting details.
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Rotary Club of Edina Awards EHS Scholarships![]() ![]() |
Rotary Provides Funding to Gilda’s Club Twin CitiesThe foundation of the Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded a grant of $2,500 to Gilda’s Club Twin Cities.
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Rendleman Receives Women in Leadership Award![]() |
Rotary Provides Funding to Oasis for Youth![]() |
Women In Leadership Award - May 21![]() Held Via Zoom Click HERE to Access The Rotary Club of Edina will present the 2020 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award at its May 21 meeting. The award is given out each year to a deserving female leader in the community. The award is named after Rotary Club of Edina's first female member, Chrysanne Manoles. The Rotary Club of Edina presented Laura Hope Melton with its 2019 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award. |
Apr 11 Homeless Lunch Service![]() Sgt. Grant Snyder, MPD Homeless Liason,brought to our club his message of homelessness and his efforts to build relationships and bring safety to those in need. His words and actions had a profound impact on many of our members. In a downtown Minneapolis open lot, we will help the Minneapolis Police Department and Sgt. Snyder prepare a hot breakfast, serve roughly 100 homeless individuals and families then clean up on a Saturday morning. This event is scheduled to be held outdoors. An inclement weather update will be emailed or texted to you. Please contact Ann Platt with any questions |
Next Rotary Happy Hour, Wed., Mar. 4![]() Once a month, Edina Rotarians have a chance to connect with other club members, and any guests, at the happy hour. These casual meetings feature a brief presentation from a fellow Rotarian, plus time for introductions, networking and questions. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. |
Rotaract Meeting: Dec 11 Service Project![]() The Rotaract Club of Edina will meet twice in December: Wednesday, Dec. 11 at Bald Man Brewing starting at 7:00 to 9:00 pm. This is a service project, Beers and Blankets, collaboration with Twin Cities Rotaract Club. We will be making tie blankets to benefit Centro Guadalupoano non-profit serving immigrants and refugees. Contact Rotaract President Mark Gasner at Mark@ellingsoncpas.com for more info. |
Rotary Vocational Happy Hour is Dec. 4![]() |
Speaker Dec. 5 Meeting: Dr. H.L. Saylor, Vascular Surgeon![]() Dr. Saylor will be discussing a true gem in the Edina community – Fairview Southdale Hospital. It is one of the largest employers in the city and has received a Five-Star Rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. It is one of only two hospitals in the metro to receive this honor, and one of less than 300 to receive this award nationally. He will discuss the benefits of having such a hospital for you and your family, and will talk about how YOU can make a difference in healthcare in our community.
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Speaker Aug. 29 Meeting, Monique HammondAfter losing hearing, she did 5 years of research and wrote the book: What Did You Say? An unexpected Journey into the World of Hearing Loss (now in the 2nd Edition). Monique was appointed by the governor to the Commission of Deaf, Deafblind and Hard-Of-Hearing Minnesotans, where she completed two terms as vice-chair. She is also past president of the Twin Cities’ Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America. Monique speaks regularly to employees and the members of the public about hearing loss and the dangers of loud noise. Website and blog: https://hearing-loss-talk.com/
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Speaker for July 25: Gavin Kaysen, Bellecour![]() |
Presidency Transition Meeting on June 27![]() ![]() We'll hear from both the outgoing and incoming president at the meeting, as well as being introduced to the new and returning members of the Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors and Edina Rotary Foundation Board of Directors. We'll also recognize the board members who are retiring from their board duties. Join us for this special meeting at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Edina Country Club. All are welcome. Cost for the lunch and program is $20 for adults and $12 for children. Cash, check and credit card payments are accepted. There is NO ROTARY MEETING July 4, due to the 4th of July holiday. |
Edina Rotaract Meeting, Thurs., May 30![]() Rotaract clubs consist of young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30 to take action in their communities, develop their leadership and professional skills, and have fun. Our next meeting will be held at 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thurs., May 30 at The Mezz, 7171 France Ave S, Edina 55435 This meeting will feature a preview session of Dale Carnegie led by Bridget Hallstrom, Dale Carnegie strategic account executive, who will lead an interactive session where you will learn to:
Put the date on your calendar and watch your email for more details. |
Annual Area 3 Vocational Ethics Day is April 18![]() All Rotarians are encouraged to attend. You do not need to register for this meeting. Held every year for all clubs in Rotary Area 3, Vocational Ethics Day is organized by Dan Hallberg, along with a committee of Rotarians from area clubs. For more information, contact Dan Hallberg at 952-541-0352.
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Greg LaVallee to Speak at Feb. 28 Meeting
In 2013 Greg's 19 year old son, Phillip, was killed by a distracted driver. Since then he has worked along side his wife Amy to change driving attitudes and habits and raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Greg has given more than 40 presentations to date and educated new drivers from Annandale, Bloomington, Buffalo, Elk River, Monticello, Rogers, STMA, and Zimmerman. Recently he has begun to reach out to businesses and community groups. Greg is a founding member and Director of Just Drive Inc., an organization dedicated to bringing awareness to the deadly epidemic of distracted driving. |
Prospective Member Day this Week
The program speaker at the meeting will be P.J. Fleck, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers head football coach. For more information, contact 2018-2019 Membership Director Royce Pavelka.
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Ruth Bachman to speak at Jan. 24 meeting![]() Click on the link below for more info... |
Ruth Bachman to speak at Jan. 24 meeting![]() |
Rotaract Meets Thursday This Week![]() The next meeting of the Rotaract Club of Edina will be Thurs., Mar 28, at The Mezz in Lunds & Byerlys on France Avenue in Edina. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Speaker: Leadership Coach John Crudele The main topic of his presentation/workshop is going to be, "creating the bridge from possibility to purpose". With over 30 years experience, John Crudele is known as a speaker, author and coach who relates to his audience in a very personal and profound way. More than two million people have been inspired by his stories, attracted to his authenticity and challenged by his candor. |
Rethink the Win![]() Click on the link below for more information... |
Paul Harris Fellows honored at Jan. 10 meetingAt the Jan. 17 Rotary Club of Edina meeting, The Rotary Foundation Director David Clynes honored several members for their commitment to The Rotary Foundation in being named Paul Harris Fellows. Honored were:
Next year's TRF Director Susan Stiles helped with the presentation. Thank you all for your continued support of The Rotary Foundation! |
Rethink the WinThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome former University of Minnesota basketball player Lea Olsen as the featured speaker at its Jan. 17 meeting. ![]() |
WCCO Reporter to Speak at Jan. 10 Meeting![]() |
Rotarians ring for the Salvation Army in DecemberThanks to all our volunteers! And special thanks Dan Hallberg and Wayne Harmon for handling all the planning, details and bell hand-offs again this year! |
Rotarians ring for the Salvation ArmyThanks to all our volunteers! And special thanks Dan Hallberg and Wayne Harmon for handling all the planning, details and bell hand-offs again this year! |
No Rotary Happy Hour tonight, Jan. 2![]() Once a month, Edina Rotarians have a chance to connect with other club members, and any guests, at the happy hour. This Rotary event is held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Mezz at the Lunds & Byerly's in Edina. The meeting will feature a brief presentation from a featured Rotarian, plus time for introductions, networking and questions. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. |
David Schultz to speak at Jan. 3 meeting![]() |
Rotary ringers at the red kettle Dec. 17-21![]() Make sure to stop by Jerry's Foods in Edina Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 17, 19 and 20, from 2 to 8 p.m. to drop some coins in the kettle! Don't forget to drop by Jerry's on your way to the Holiday Party on Thursday—Paul Peterson, Paul Mooty and Marty Kupper will be entertaining the crowds at the kettle at Jerry's starting at 4 p.m. On Tuesday, Dec. 18, and Friday, Dec. 21, we'll be ringing at Byerly's & Lunds, 7171 France Ave. in Edina. The Rotary ringers will be there from 2 to 8 p.m. Thanks to Dan Hallberg and Wayne Harmon for once again organizing our volunteer ringers and being at every bell hand-off throughout the week! Let Dan know if you have questions. We'll see you at the kettle! |
Rotary Holiday Party is Thursday, Dec. 20![]() Registration for the party has closed. Please contact Marty Kupper if you have questions. There is NO regular Rotary Club of Edina meeting Dec. 20 or 27. Click on the link below for more info...
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Club Seeks AdministratorLooking for a flexible part-time professional position? Have a heart for service? The Rotary Club of Edina seeks a part-time Club Administrator.
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Platts honored with TRF Major Donor awardAnn and Jim Platt were honored as Major Donors to The Rotary Foundation at the Dec. 6 Rotary Club of Edina meeting. Past President Steve Slyce awarded the Platts with the the honor, and highlighted their generosity to TRF. Congratulations, Ann and Jim! |
Eric Dayton to speak at Dec. 13 meeting
Rotarian Stefan Smith will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. There is no Rotary meeting next week, Dec. 20. Our annual Holiday Party is at 5:30 p.m. that evening, Dec. 20. There is also no meeting Dec. 27. Click on the link below for more on the speaker...
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Eric Dayton to speak at Dec. 13 Rotary meeting
Rotarian Stefan Smith will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. |
Matt Halley to speak Dec. 6![]() For more on the speaker, click on the link below... |
Next Rotary Happy Hour is tonight, Dec. 5![]() Once a month, Edina Rotarians have a chance to connect with other club members, and any guests, at the happy hour. This Rotary event is held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Mezz at the Lunds & Byerly's in Edina. The meeting will feature a brief presentation from a featured Rotarian, plus time for introductions, networking and questions. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Click on the link below for more on the event... |
Matt Halley to speak at Dec. 6 Rotary meeting![]() |
Local grants deadline has passedFor more information, contact Directors Brandon Azbill, brandon@davidazbillgroup.com, or Paul Peterson, paul@paulpeterson.com. |
Next Edina Rotaract meeting is Dec. 12![]() The Rotaract Club of Edina will host two local authors at the Wednesday, Dec. 12, meeting. Colton Witte and Sean Bloomfield will speak about their book, "Adventure North." The two Chaska High School graduates canoed 2,200 miles up the Minnesota River to Hudson Bay when they were teenagers. We will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Lunds & Byerly's in the 50th and France area of Edina. Rotarians are welcome at this special gathering! Contact Rotaract President Mark Gasner at Mark@ellingsoncpas.com for more info. |
Rotarians deliver Thanksgiving cheer Nov. 21Celebration and giving was in the air Nov. 21 when Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, along with family and friends, gathered at the Edina Country Club to assemble 80 Thanksgiving baskets. Then teams delivered the baskets to families in need in our community. The annual event was chaired again this year by Michael Stanzak, with help from Mary Hustad. |
Harvey Newcomb to speak at Nov. 29 meeting![]() |
Harvey Newcomb to speak at Nov. 29 meeting![]() The Rotary Holiday Giving Program starts this Thursday! Please bring an unwrapped present for children of any age, as well as parents, to the meeting. They will be donated to CornerStone. Or bring gift cards to Macys or Marshalls. These will be donated to 66 West to purchase interview clothing or the residents. Other gift cards and cash donations are also welcome! Contact Jean Morrison for more info. Gifts can be donated at the Nov. 29, Dec. 6 and 13 meetings, as well as at the Holiday Party Dec. 20. |
Next Edina Rotaract meeting is Nov. 28![]() The Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Morningside Rotary Club are embarking on starting and supporting a Rotaract Club. Rotaract clubs consist of young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30. Usually meetings will be held at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at The Mezz. Each meeting will feature a speaker and focus on service projects in alignment with Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.” Click on the link below for more on Rotaract... |
Edina Rotary supports Protect Me Project![]() Click on the link below for more info... |
Rotary Supports Protect Me Project![]() |
Thanksgiving Baskets is Wednesday, Nov. 21![]() Registration for the meeting/basket assembly has closed. You can contact Michael Stanzak or Mary Hustad with questions. There is no meeting next Thursday, Nov. 22. |
Camp E awards scholarships to 6 students![]() For more photos and videos of Camp Enterprise, visit the Camp E Facebook page. And while you are there, give it a like! |
Camp Enterprise 2018 is in the books!
This year's Camp E was chaired by Hein de Hoog of EMRC. Sam Thompson was marketing director for this year's camp. Special thanks to our many, many volunteers! We couldn't do it without you!
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Rotary Veterans Luncheon is Monday, Nov. 12
The last day to register was Nov. 1. If you are not signed up and would like to attend, please contact Josh Sprague. Gen. Denny Schulstad, U.S. Air Force (retired), will be the emcee at the event. Schulstad is a former long-time member of our club. The featured speaker at the luncheon is Col. Ken Rizer, U.S. Air Force (retired). There is no Rotary Club of Edina meeting on Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Edina Country Club. All members are encouraged to attend the Veterans Luncheon.
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Syverson, Murphy to speak at Rotary meeting![]() ![]() Click on the link below for more on the speakers... |
Edina Rotaract get-together is Nov. 13![]() The Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Morningside Rotary Club are embarking on starting and supporting a Rotaract Club. Rotaract clubs consist of young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30. Usually meetings will be held at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at The Mezz. Each meeting will feature a speaker and focus on service projects in alignment with Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.” For more on the Rotaract Club, click on the link below... |
Syverson, Murphy to speak at Nov. 8 Rotary meeting![]() ![]() |
Blood Drive success is an inspiration![]() For the first time in about six years Rotary Club of Edina hosted a blood drive on Oct. 25 with Memorial Blood Center’s mobile unit parked at Edina Country Club. Thank you for showing up to donate as planned, and as meeting walk-ins, Rotarians, family members, friends and Edina Country Club members. We scored beyond expectations with 27 donations drawn by Memorial Blood Center over a four-hour span. |
ERF awards international grantsThe Edina Rotary Foundation recently awarded $4,500 for three international service projects. They included grants to Protect Me Project, Open Arms Home for Children "Suds of Hope" program and Nibakure Community Village. |
Next Rotary Happy Hour is Wednesday, Nov. 7Once a month, Edina Rotarians have a chance to connect with other club members, and any guests, at the happy hour. This Rotary event is held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Mezz at the Lunds & Byerly's in Edina. The meeting will feature a brief presentation from a featured Rotarian, plus time for introductions, networking and questions. The speaker at the Nov. 7 get-together is Valeri Burke. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Click on the link below for more on the event... |
Jill Renslow to speak at Nov. 1 meeting![]() Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Fall fun at the Fireside ChatsThank you to our hosts for the Fall Fireside Chats! Tom Ries, Thom Winninger, Gordy Lewis and Paul Mooty all invited Rotarians into their homes in October for food and fellowship. Thanks also to Brad Hepp for organizing the get-togethers.
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Jill Renslow to speak at Nov. 1 Rotary meeting![]() |
Leadership Ethics Seminar engages studentsThe Rotary Club of Edina hosted the Leadership Ethics Seminar for Edina High School students on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at St. Patrick's Church in Edina. This all-day session featured small group discussions, speakers, and a case study discussion for the entire group. The Leadership Ethics Seminar was chaired this year by John Buttolph and Sutton McGraw. The seminar was started by longtime Rotarian Jerry Potter, who initiated this seminar for Edina students years ago. It was originally called "Do the Right Thing." Thanks to all our volunteers!
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Edina Rotarians help cleanup parks!![]() Edina Rotary held the fall Adopt-a-Park Day Sunday, Oct. 21. Chair Tom Cook and fellow Rotarians gathered to clean up Wooddale and Utley Parks in Edina. Thanks to all who volunteered, including Katy Campbell, Hannelore Brucker, David Clynes and Axel Steuer.
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Clean Energy is the topic at Oct. 25 meeting![]() Sharon Chandler and Sylvester Thomas will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. The Edina Rotary Blood Drive will also happen during the meeting this Thursday! Memorial Blood Centers will have their bloodmobile in the parking lot of Edina Country Club. We did request that anyone willing to donate sign up online, and you should have received reminder emails from Memorial Blood Centers confirming your time. Please contact Katy Campbell with questions. Click on the link for more on the speaker... |
Leadership Ethics Seminar engages students
The Rotary Club of Edina hosted the Leadership Ethics Seminar for Edina High School students on Tuesday, Oct. 23, at St. Patrick's Church in Edina. This all-day session featured small group discussions, speakers, and a case study discussion for the entire group. The Leadership Ethics Seminar was chaired this year by John Buttolph and Sutton McGraw. The seminar was started by longtime Rotarian Jerry Potter, who initiated this seminar for Edina students years ago. It was originally called "Do the Right Thing." Thanks to all our volunteers! Click on the link for more photos from the event...
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J. Drake Hamilton to speak at Oct. 25 Rotary meeting![]() Sharon Chandler and Sylvester Thomas will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. |
Volunteers needed for Camp Enterprise![]() We also need more students to attend this great camp! We have spots open for Edina students—including children or grandchildren of Rotarians. If you have a family member that is a junior or senior in high school, please share info about Camp E with them and encourage them to attend. They can register here and find out all about the Camp E experience. If you or your student have questions, contact Sam Thompson or this year's Camp E Chair, Hein de Hoog of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club. Thank you for helping us make this event a success! |
Edina Rotaract meeting is Oct. 24![]() The Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Morningside Rotary Club are embarking on starting and supporting a Rotaract Club. Rotaract clubs consist of young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30. Meetings will be held at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at The Mezz. Most meetings will feature a speaker and focus on service projects in alignment with Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.” The Oct. 24 meeting will not have a speaker, but members will discuss plans for future events.
The first president of the Edina Rotaract Club is Mark Gasner. We do need more Rotaract members. Please contact Sam Thompson at sthompson@transitionsib.com if you have friends, family, neighbors or work associates who are age 18 to 30 and would be interested in joining our Rotaract Club. Click on the link below for more info... |
Scott Neal to speak at Oct. 18 meeting![]() Rotarian Jennifer Hendrickson will give her Classification Talk at the meeting. Don't forget we are taking a group photo at the meeting! It is our first membership photo in 25 years! Come dressed for success and wearing your smile! Click on the link below for more about the speaker... |
Scott Neal to speak at Oct. 18 Rotary meeting![]() Rotarian Jennifer Hendrickson will give her Classification Talk at the meeting. Don't forget we are taking a group photo at the meeting! It is our first membership photo in 25 years! Come dressed for success and wearing your smile!
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Area 3 Veterans Luncheon set for Nov. 12
Please register yourself and all guests online by Nov. 1. We need to report our attendance to the planners, so all are asked to register if they plan to attend. Gen. Denny Schulstad, U.S. Air Force (retired), will be the emcee at the event. Schulstad is a former long-time member of our club. The featured speaker at the luncheon is Col. Ken Rizer, U.S. Air Force (retired). Each Rotarian may invite up to two veterans as guests of our club, and Senior Active and Honorary Rotarians who are veterans may attend free of charge. Cost for guests that are not veterans will be $25. There is no Rotary Club of Edina meeting on Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Edina Country Club. All members are encouraged to attend the Veterans Luncheon.
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Vocational Day meeting at Faribault Woolen Mill Oct. 11
Estimated arrival time at the mill is 12:30 p.m. We will break into smaller groups and get tours of the mill, as well as time in the gift shop. Anyone purchasing an item at the gift shop that day will get a 15 percent discount! Thanks, Paul! Bus transportation is available, but please RSVP to Marty Kupper to reserve your spot. There is limited space on the bus. The bus will leave from the Edina Country Club Check promptly at 11:30 a.m. The bus will leave Faribault Woolen Mill at 1:30 p.m., and be back at the ECC by 2:30 p.m. Registration is required to attend this meeting. Our online registration has passed. Please contact Marty if you would like to attend but are not registered. Due to the limited number of space on the bus, we are asking that only Rotary Club of Edina members attend this special meeting. If you any questions regarding this request, please contact Marty Kupper. |
Join us in giving blood at Rotary Blood Drive
Please RSVP To Be A Blood Donor on Thursday, Oct. 25, at Edina Country Club! Every two seconds someone needs blood. Volunteer donors like you are the only people who can help. Please consider helping and Give Forward at our Edina Rotary Blood Drive on Thursday, Oct. 25! Memorial Blood Centers will have their bloodmobile in the parking lot of Edina Country Club. Please register online if you are willing to help...we will accommodate your schedule and set appointments once we know who can help. (It takes less than an hour...complete with treats). Please invite family members, friends and neighbors to join you. Please contact President John Flynn or event chair Katy Campbell if you have questions. Thank you for your service to humanity!!
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Prospective Member Day is Oct. 4![]() The speaker Oct. 4 will be Kate Mortenson, president and CEO of the 2019 Minneapolis Final Four Local Organizing Committee. She will play a key role in efforts to ensure the next huge sporting event headed for the Twin Cities is a big success. Rotarian Rich Kleber will give his Classification Talk at the meeting.
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Edina Rotaract meeting is tonight, Oct. 10![]() The Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Morningside Rotary Club are embarking on starting and supporting a Rotaract Club. Rotaract clubs consist of young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30. Meetings will be held there 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Each meeting will feature a speaker and focus on service projects in alignment with Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.” We need Rotaract members. Please contact Sam Thompson at sthompson@transitionsib.com if you have friends, family, neighbors or work associates that would be interested in joining our Rotaract Club. Click on the link below for more about Rotaract... |
Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicant below for membership:
Sylvester Thomas Classification: Financial Advisor Sponsor: Greg Hanks Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Prospective Member Day is Oct. 4; speaker is Kate Mortenson![]() The speaker Oct. 4 will be Kate Mortenson, president and CEO of the 2019 Minneapolis Final Four Local Organizing Committee. She will play a key role in efforts to ensure the next huge sporting event headed for the Twin Cities is a big success. Rotarian Rich Kleber will give his Classification Talk at the meeting.
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Happy Hour is today, Wednesday, Oct. 3![]() Once a month, Edina Rotarians have a chance to connect with other club members, and any guests, at the happy hour. This Rotary event is held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Mezz at the Lunds & Byerly's in Edina. The meeting will feature a brief presentation from a featured Rotarian, plus time for introductions, networking and questions. The speaker at the Oct. 3 get-together is Royce Pavelka. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Click on the link below for more about the event... |
No Rotary meeting Sept. 27; Gala is Sept. 29![]() Our next regular meeting will be Oct. 4. This will be Prospective Member Day for the Club! All Rotarians are encouraged to bring friends and colleagues that are interested in learning more about Rotary and our club. The speaker Oct. 4 will be Kate Mortenson, president and CEO of the 2019 Minneapolis Final Four Local Organizing Committee. She will play a key role in efforts to ensure the next huge sporting event headed for the Twin Cities is a big success.
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Next Rotaract meeting is tonight!![]() The second meeting of the Rotaract Club of Edina will be tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 26. We will meet at 6 p.m. at The Mezz at Lunds & Bylerlys, 7171 France Ave. S. The speaker at the meeting will be Mary Younggren, owner of Advent Group, a temporary staffing agency in Edina. She will provide tips on how to get a job, interview, conduct an interview and information on the industry in general. Younggren is a member of the Rotary Club of Edina. The next meeting is at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at The Mezz. The featured speaker will be Rotarian Josh Sprague. The first President of the Rotaract Club of Edina is Mark Gastner. Rotarians Scott Hawkinson and Jake Johnson are also on our first board. But we need Rotaract members and board members! Please contact Sam Thompson at sthompson@transitionsib.com if you have friends, family, neighbors or work associates that would be interested in joining our Rotaract Club. Click on the link below for more on Rotaract... |
Steve Slyce honored as TRF Major DonorAt the Sept. 13 Rotary Club of Edina, Past President Jeff Ohe honored another of our Past Presidents. Steve Slyce was recognized for his generous donations to The Rotary Foundation, and achieving Major Donor status! That means Steve has given $10,000 to The Rotary Foundation! Congratulations Steve! |
Rotarians Walk to End Alzheimer's Sept. 15!Several Rotarians from our club and around the District participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's Sept. 15 at Target Field! Rotarian Rick Carlson, with the help of Jennifer Hendrickson and Brad Hepp, organized the "Rotary Rally for Alz" team. Thanks to all the Rotarians and friends and family that participated, including the Rotary team organizer, as well as Tom Gump (Edina Morningside Rotary Club), Bridget Hallstrom, Dave Hatzung, Sam Thompson and Sue Spalding, chief executive officer at the Alzheimer's Association, Minnesota-North Dakota chapter. |
Laura Mulliken to speak at Sept. 20 meeting![]() There is NO Rotary Club of Edina meeting next week, Sept. 27, due to the Edina Rotary Foundation Fundraiser & Gala "Rotary's Got Talent" on Sept. 29! Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Laura Mulliken to speak about sex trafficking at Sept. 20 meeting![]() There is NO Rotary Club of Edina meeting next week, Sept. 27, due to the Edina Rotary Foundation Fundraiser & Gala "Rotary's Got Talent" on Sept. 29! |
PHF/PHS members honored at meeting![]() Our The Rotary Foundation Director, David Clynes, honored Paul Harris Fellows (PHF) at the Sept. 6 Rotary Club of Edina meeting. David, with the help of Katy Campbell, acknowledged their generous donations to The Rotary Foundation, including two members who are also Paul Harris Society (PHS) members, giving $1,000 each year to TRF.
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District Governor to speak at Sept. 13 meeting![]() Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
District Governor Irene Kelly to speak at Sept. 13 meeting![]() |
Rotarians honored for donations to TRFSeveral Rotarians were honored at the Aug. 30 Rotary Club of Edina meeting for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation. Our club's TRF Director, David Clynes, handed out pins to the following Rotarians who were honored as Paul Harris Fellows. Two are also members of the Paul Harris Society (PHS).
Congratulations to all the honorees! |
Dr. John Wald of Mayo Clinic to speak Sept. 6![]() Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Meet a Member: Dave Phillips![]() For more information about Dave, click on the link below... |
Meet a Member: Bonnie Rolstad![]() Click on the link below to get to know Bonnie... |
Meet a Member—Dave Phillips![]() |
Meet a Member—Bonnie Rolstad![]() |
Hannelore Brucker recognized as TRF Major DonorRotarian Hannelore Brucker was honored at the Aug. 23 Rotary Club of Edina meeting for her generous donations to The Rotary Foundation. Tim Murphy recognized Hannelore's donations to TRF as a Paul Harris Fellow, making her a Major Donor. Hannelore joined our club in July 2016. Congratulations, Hannelore! |
Dr. John Wald of Mayo Clinic to speak at Sept. 6 meeting![]() |
Women's PGA Championship speakers Aug. 30Click on the link below for more on the speakers... |
2019 Women's PGA Championship topic at Aug. 30 meeting![]() |
Rotary members honored for PHF donations![]() At the Aug. 16 Rotary Club of Edina meeting, our The Rotary Foundation Director, David Clynes, presented pins to the following Rotarians, who achieved Paul Harris Fellow status and beyond for their donations to The Rotary Foundation:
For newer members, and those who need a reminder, here is what PHF and PHS mean: Paul Harris Fellowship (PHF)—acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International.
PHF was established in 1957 to show appreciation for and encourage substantial contributions. The number of PHF reached 1 million in 2006. Paul Harris Society (PHS)—recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who elect to contribute $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or approved global grants. Congratulations to all our Paul Harris Fellows and Paul Harris Society members! For more information on TRF and donating, contact David Clynes. |
Ben Utecht to speak Aug. 23![]() New members Doug Drake and Forest Green will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Ben Utecht to speak at Aug. 23 Rotary meeting![]() New members Doug Drake and Forest Green will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. |
Dr. Nancy Hutchison to speak Aug. 16![]() Rotarian Susan Stiles will give her Classification Talk at the meeting.
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Dr. Nancy Hutchison to speak at Aug. 16 Rotary meeting![]() |
Members honored as Paul Harris Fellows![]() Several Edina Rotarians were honored for their donations to The Rotary Foundation at the Aug. 2 Rotary Club of Edina meeting. Our TRF Director David Clynes presented the following Rotarians with their PHF pins:
Congratulations and many thanks to these members for their generosity.
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Night to Unite—Rotarians' service in actionRotarians and family volunteered to hand out Deterra packets (which are a safe way to render drugs inactive, allowing people to easily dispose of drugs) Tuesday, Aug. 7, at Night to Unite parties across Edina. We partnered with the Edina Police Department to deliver the packets. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out, and to Fred Sylvester for coordinating the event for our club. Click on the link below for more photos from the parties... |
Diane Cross of Fraser to speak Aug. 9![]() New member Dr. Sita Dash will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
First Rotaract meeting is Sept. 12![]() The first Rotaract meeting with be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at The Mezz in the Lunds & Byerlys on France Avenue in Edina. The meetings will be the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, starting Sept. 12. We need Rotaract members. Please contact Sam Thompson at sthompson@transitionsib.com if you have friends, family, neighbors or work associates that would be interested in joining our Rotaract Club. Click on the link below for more information...
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Diane Cross of Fraser to speak at Aug. 9 meeting![]() New member Dr. Sita Dash will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting.
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Rotary volunteers needed for Night to Unite Aug. 7
We are looking for volunteers to help with delivering the Deterra packets to several block parties throughout the Edina area beginning at 4:30 p.m. Volunteers will ride alone with Edina Police officers to visit parties and distribute the Deterra packets. We would love to visit block parties being held by our Rotarians! Please let us know if your neighborhood will be hosting an event. We'll share more details about the block party locations closer to Aug. 7. You may remember hearing about and seeing Deterra packets at the Opioid Awareness Workshop our club hosted May 3. The Deterra packets render drugs inactive, giving people an easy way to dispose of drugs they do not need. A representative of Verde Technoglogies, who produces the packets, spoke at the workshop. After the workshop, our club gave the Edina Crime Prevention Fund a grant to purchase Deterra packets. If you would like to volunteer to hand out the packets at Night to Unite, please register here. For more information, contact Fred Sylvester at FSylvester@ThinkBank.com |
Mark Irving to speak Aug. 2![]() Don't forget to buy your tickets to Rotary Day at Canterbury! You can purchase tickets for this Aug. 10 fundraiser for The Rotary Foundation's PolioPlus at this week's meeting! Check with Renee Harberts or David Clynes for more info.
Click on the link below for more about the speaker... |
Mark Irving to speak at Aug. 2 Rotary meeting![]() |
Rotarians honored for PHF donations![]() At the July 19 Rotary Club of Edina meeting, several Rotarians were honored for their donations to The Rotary Foundation. David Clynes, our club's The Rotary Foundation Director, presented them with pins and congratulations. He was assisted by past president Scott MacDonald. Those honored were:
Thank you to all who donated to TRF! |
Don Smithmier to speak July 26![]() Perfect Attendance certificates for the 2017–2018 Rotary year will be awarded at the meeting.
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Don Smithmier to speak at July 26 Rotary meeting![]() |
Rotary featured in 4th of July Parade!Thanks to everyone who came out to volunteer, and those that cheered them along the parade route! Click on the link below for more photos...
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International Service grants awarded from ERF![]() |
Bill McGuire to speak at July 19 meeting![]() Rotarian Katy Campbell will give her Classification Talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Prospective Member Day at Rotary this week
For more information, contact 2018-2019 Membership Director Royce Pavelka.
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Bill McGuire to speak at July 19 Rotary meeting![]() Rotarian Katy Campbell will give her Classification Talk at the meeting.
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Aquatennial Ambassadors to speak July 12For more information on the speakers, click on the link below...
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No Rotary Happy Hour this month![]() The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be Wednesday, Aug. 1. Once a month, Edina Rotarians have a chance to connect with other club members, and any guests, at the happy hour. This Rotary event is held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Mezz at the Lunds & Byerly's in Edina. The meeting will feature a brief presentation from a featured Rotarian, plus time for introductions, networking and questions. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Click on the link below for more information... |
ERF awards more local grantsEarlier this year, the Foundation awarded more than $45,000 to 10 local organizations. With funding still available, the Foundation gave grants in May to the Edina Police Department, Fraser, Hearts & Hammers and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Click on the link below for more information... |
Aquatennial Ambassadors to speak at July 12 meeting |
Edina Rotary Foundation awards more local grantsEarlier this year, the Foundation awarded more than $45,000 to 10 local organizations. With funding still available, the Foundation gave grants in May to the Edina Police Department, Fraser, Hearts & Hammers and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. |
Musical instruments installed at Rosland Park![]() The Edina Rotary Foundation donated $10,000 to the City of Edina’s Parks & Recreation Department for musical instruments at the park, 4300 W. 66th St. Musical instruments are proven to be provide multi-generational, interactive play. They are durable, sculptural, perfectly tuned and designed for all abilities. Rosland Park is home to the City’s first ADA-accessible playground and officials believe the instruments will further enhance the park and community. |
Rotary Club of Edina sponsors new bus service![]() |
Meet a Member—Dan Stolfa![]() |
Meet a Member—Susan Stiles![]() |
Rotary presidency transitions from Asato to Flynn![]() The Rotary Club of Edina held the annual Transition Meeting, the last meeting of the Rotary year, on June 28. The presidency of the club transitioned from San Asato to John Flynn. John will be president from July 2018 through June 2019. Outgoing Club and Edina Rotary Foundation board members were honored, including Past President Ann Platt, who goes off the Club Board after serving five years. Click on the link below for more on the officers and board... |
Meet a Member—Dan Stolfa![]() Click on the link below to get to know Dan... |
Presidency will transition at June 28 meeting![]() ![]() We'll hear from both the outgoing and incoming presidents at the meeting, as well as being introduced to the new members of the Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors and Edina Rotary Foundation Board of Directors. We'll also acknowledge the members who are moving off the boards. There is NO ROTARY MEETING July 5, due to the 4th of July holiday. |
Meet a Member—Susan Stiles![]() Click on the link below to get to know Susan... |
Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership:
Doug Drake Classification: Surgery—Orthopedic Sponsor: Dick Teegen Forest Green Classification: Mortgage—Residential Sponsor: Royce Pavelka Bridget Hallstrom Classification: Professional Development Sponsor: Greg Yoch Afira Hassan Classification: Optometry Sponsor: Greg Yoch Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Rotary Presidency Transition at June 28 meeting![]() ![]() We'll hear from both the outgoing and incoming presidents at the meeting, as well as being introduced to the new members of the Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors and Edina Rotary Foundation Board of Directors. We'll also acknowledge the members who are moving off the boards. Join us for this special meeting at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at the Edina Country Club. All are welcome. Cost for the lunch and program is $20 for adults and $12 for children. Cash, check and credit card payments are accepted. There is NO ROTARY MEETING July 5, due to the 4th of July holiday. |
Fun, festivities and family at Rotary annual picnic June 19![]() Despite the rain, the annual Rotary Family Picnic inside the Edina Country Club last Tuesday, June 19, went well, with a great buffet including burgers, brats and a cash bar. Children enjoyed activities and playing in the large banquet room. Several spouses and family members enjoyed getting to know each other. Entertainment was outstanding!
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Rotary Family Picnic is tonight, July 19!![]() The Edina Country Club will be serving burgers, brats, chicken, corn on the cobb, watermelon, potato salad, green salad, and cookies and bars. There will also be a cash bar. Valet parking will be available. Note that the ECC does NOT have a cash machine, so come prepared for the cash bar and valet tipping, if needed. Make sure to bring your kids and grandkids! There will be face painting, balloon animals, T-shirt decorating and yard games! Registration for the event is closed. Contact Royce Pavelka if you have questions. There is no regular Rotary meeting this, Thursday, June 21. Click on the link for more info... |
Rotary Family Picnic is this Tuesday, June 19![]() The Edina Country Club will be serving burgers, brats, chicken, corn on the cobb, watermelon, potato salad, green salad, and cookies and bars. There will also be a cash bar. Valet parking will be available. Note that the ECC does NOT have a cash machine, so come prepared for the cash bar and valet tipping, if needed. Make sure to bring your kids and grandkids! There will be face painting, balloon animals, T-shirt decorating and yard games! Registration for the event is closed. Contact Royce Pavelka if you have questions. There is no regular Rotary meeting on Thursday, June 21. |
Eric Curry to speak at June 14 meeting![]() Rotarian Jake Johnson will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker...
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Eric Curry to speak at June 14 Rotary meeting![]() |
Arlene Vernon will speak at the June 7 meeting![]() Click on the link below for more on the speaker...
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Rotary Happy Hour is tonight, June 6![]() Once a month, Edina Rotarians have a chance to connect with other club members, and any guests, at the happy hour. This Rotary event is held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Mezz at the Lunds & Byerly's in Edina. The meeting will feature a brief presentation from a featured Rotarian, plus time for introductions, networking and questions. The featured speaker at the June 6 gathering will be Margaret Johnson of Edina Morningside Rotary Club. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Note that there will be no Rotary Happy Hour in July, due to the July 4 holiday.
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Arlene Vernon will speak at the June 7 Rotary meeting![]() |
Lindsey Smith to speak at May 31 meeting![]() Rotarian Dan Stolfa will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker...
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Club gives scholarships to EHS studentsClick on the link below for more on the scholarship winners...
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Club gives scholarships to EHS students |
Lindsey Smith to speak at May 31 Rotary meeting![]() Rotarian Dan Stolfa will give his Classification Talk at the meeting.
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Women in Leadership Award given out May 24![]() |
Women in Leadership award at May 24 meeting![]() The speaker will be the 2017 Women in Leadership Award winner, Lauren Morse-Wendt. For more on the award and this week's speaker, click on the link below... |
Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicant below for membership:
Dr. S.K. Dash Classification: Health & Wellness Sponsor: Don Hutchison Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
2018 Women in Leadership awarded at May 24 meeting![]() The speaker will be the 2017 Women in Leadership Award winner, Lauren Morse-Wendt. Rotarian Susan Stiles will give her Classification Talk at the meeting. For more information about the the Women in Leadership Award, contact club Past President Jennifer Bennerotte, 612-201-3467 or jbennerotte@EdinaRotary.org. |
District 5950 Conference is Monday, May 21
—Bob Halagan, 2017–2018 District 5950 Governor Join us Monday, May 21, at the Guthrie Theater in downtown Minneapolis for the 2018 District 5950 Conference—a year-end celebration of all the incredible work our District 5950 Rotarians have done this Rotary year. The event is split into three "acts," and members can sign up for all three acts, or pick and choose what works best. All Rotarians are encouraged to attend the District Conference. The club will reimburse regular members for the cost of one session (or "Act") at the conference, up to $50. Sign up today on the District website. Then send an email to Club Administrator Jennifer Garske that you are signed up. You will be credited for the reimbursement amount on your next quarterly invoice (up to $50 per member, depending on the session(s) you registered for). Please let Jen Garske or President San Asato know if you have questions. Early bird pricing ends April 1, and you won't want to miss this Rotary-tacular event! |
Meet a Member—Jake Johnson![]() Click on the link below to get to know Jake... |
Meet a Member—Kelly Anderson![]() Click on the link below to get to know Kelly... |
Vocational Day meeting at U of M Athletes Village on May 17
Bus transportation is available for a limited number of members. A 56-passenger bus will leave from the Edina Country Club Check promptly at 11:15 a.m. The bus will return to the ECC by 2 p.m. If you prefer to drive, parking will be available on campus at the Fourth Street ramp, located along Fifth Street Southeast. You enter the ramp on the 17th Avenue side. Registration is required to attend this meeting. We are limited to a maximum of 100 people at the meeting, and 56 to ride the bus. Please indicate on the registration page if you would like to ride the bus to the meeting and/or email Marty Kupper (marty@kupper.com) to sign up to ride the bus. Registration will close at noon Monday, May 14. Cost for the meeting is the same as a regular meeting—Senior Active and Honorary members will pay $20 at the door; regular members were already billed for this meeting on their Q4 invoice. Our club holds vocational meetings annually to highlight a vocation and/or business in our community. Contact Club Service Director Marty Kupper with questions or more information about Vocational Day. |
Meet a Member: Jake Johnson![]() Click on the link below to get to know Jake... |
Meet a Member: Kelly Anderson![]() Click on the link below to get to know Kelly... |
Wolbrink of Azule Staffing to speak May 10![]() Rotarian Dave Phillips will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker...
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Mike Wolbrink of Azule Staffing to speak at May 10 meeting![]() Rotarian Dave Phillips will give his Classification Talk at the meeting.
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Rotary-sponsored Opioid Awareness Workshop held May 3![]() The May 3 Rotary Club of Edina meeting was an Opioid Awareness Workshop for Rotarians and members of the public. Our club—along with Rotary District 5950 and the Rotary Clubs of Bloomington, Buffalo, Eden Prairie Noon, North Minneapolis and Rogers—sponsored the workshop. The event featured speakers from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, Hennepin County Sheriff's Department, Steve Rummler Hope Network, TRIA and Verde Technologies discussin |