Nov. 17 Leadership Series - Goal Setting Please join The Rotary Club of Edina’s Leadership Series in November as we welcome Jessica Parker PMP® to share an interactive learning experience entitled “Achieve Your Goals – One Bite at a Time.” Register HERE. This session is open to the public so please forward this to your friends, colleagues and employees so that can benefit as well. Registration for the ZOOM link is on the home page of our club website. See you there! |
Rotary Provides Funding for Hospital in Madagascar The foundation of the Rotary Club of Edina provides much needed grants for local and international causes. The most recently funded international grant will provide $5,000 for the Ejeda 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 The foundation of the Rotary Club of Edina has provided $500 for the Cambia Hills Playground and Thinking Park in East Bethel. 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 The foundation of the Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded grants to Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) and the Edina Meal Fund to help with food insecurity in the community. There is more to this announcement. Click Read More below. |
Rotary Provided Funding to Open Arms The foundation of the Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded a grantof $2,800 to Open Arms of Minnesota.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 The foundation of the Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded a grant of $2,000 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 Masks must be worn. To slow the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Jim Hovland has signed an Executive Order requiring people to wear face masks inside public spaces in Edina.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 final meeting of the Rotary year was Thursday, June 25. This was the transition meeting, where the presidency of the Rotary Club of Edina will transfer from Josh Sprague to Sam Thompson. Outgoing club and foundation board members will be honored for their service, and incoming board members will be welcomed. Congratulate Josh on a successful and extraordinary Rotary year and wish Sam an "ordinary" year filled with many doors of opportunity.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. |
Rotary Club of Edina Awards EHS Scholarships The Rotary Club of Edina recently presented two $1,500 scholarships to deserving students at Edina High School. |
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.  |
Rendleman Receives Women in Leadership Award The Rotary Club of Edina presented Kathy Rendleman with its 2020 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award at its May 21 meeting. |
Rotary Provides Funding to Oasis for Youth The foundation of the Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded a grant of $2,500 to Oasis for Youth. |
Women In Leadership Award - May 21 Women In Leadership Award PresentationHeld 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.jpg) 8 to 10 people are needed to serve. Click here to sign up and volunteer today. The date and time is Saturday, April 11, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at open lot to be determined. 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 The next Rotary Vocational Development Group Happy Hour will be Wednesday, Mar. 4 from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at The Mezz within Lund's and Byerlys in Edina. 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 The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will meet Wednesday, December 4. Our speaker will be Edina Morningside Rotary Club member, Talley Flora. As the CEO of Red Seat, Talley is an expert on hiring and helping businesses find employees as quickly, efficiently and affordably as possible. Please feel free to extend an invitation to friends, prospective members, as well as members from other clubs. Once a month, Edina Rotarians have a chance to connect with other club members, and any guests, at happy hour to discuss their business and careers. 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. |
Speaker Dec. 5 Meeting: Dr. H.L. Saylor, Vascular Surgeon Dr. H.L. Saylor, III is a Vascular Surgeon, Medical Director of Perioperative Services, and former Chief of Staff and former Chief of Surgery at Fairview Southdale Hospital.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 Hammond Monique Hammond is a registered pharmacist who lost hearing in her left ear – from a loud band - at a church fundraiser 10 years ago. The incident became a life-changer – she had to quit her job at the University Hospital Pharmacy. Monique had graduated with high distinction from the University of Minnesota, College of Pharmacy.After 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 There is nothing quite like the frenetic and fleeting seasonality of the upper Midwest to inspire a soulful cook. For Chef Gavin Kaysen, an old soul at heart, this idea beckoned him back home to Minneapolis to open Spoon and Stable, a 2015 James Beard Award Finalist for Best New Restaurant, in the North Loop neighborhood in fall 2014. Further planting his roots in Minnesota in early 2017, he opened French-inspired bistro, Bellecour, in Wayzata, MN. His second restaurant is a nod to his friends and mentors, Chefs Daniel Boulud and the late Paul Bocuse, and their time spent together in Lyon, France. “Cooking is very emotional for me; I have to cook how I feel,” Kaysen says. “There’s something to be said for how you feel emotionally as one season gives way to the next, when it snows, rains, or is sunny. I never thought about that growing up here, but coming back, I see that now.” |
Presidency Transition Meeting on June 27  The Thursday, June 27, Rotary Club of Edina meeting will be the last meeting of the Rotary year. The presidency of the club will transition from John Flynn to Josh Sprague. Sprague will serve as Club President from July 2019 through June 2020.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 30Rotaract 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.jpg) The Area 3 Vocational Ethics Day is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 18, at the Edina Country Club. The keynote speaker at this year's event is Jerome Mayne. Since 2002, he has been speaking on the topics of fraud and ethics for associations and Fortune 500 companies in Canada, Mexico and the United States.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. |
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 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Ruth Bachman from The Hourglass Fund Project as program speaker at the Thursday, Jan. 24, meeting.Click on the link below for more info... |
Ruth Bachman to speak at Jan. 24 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Ruth Bachman from The Hourglass Fund Project as program speaker at the Thursday, Jan. 24, meeting. |
Rotaract Meets Thursday This WeekThe 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.png) The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome former University of Minnesota basketball player Lea Olsen as the featured speaker at its Jan. 17 meeting.Click on the link below for more information... |
Paul Harris Fellows honored at Jan. 10 meeting At 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.  |
Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicant below for membership: Catherine Gump Classification: Community Advocacy Sponsor: Ann Platt Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
WCCO Reporter to Speak at Jan. 10 Meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome WCCO-TV Reporter Jennifer Mayerle as the featured speaker at its Jan. 10 meeting. |
Rotarians ring for the Salvation Army in December Edina Rotarians, family and friends were ringing at the red kettle for the Salvation Army in December! Here new member Joe Mahoney and Rotarian Toshie Metzger ring the bell at Lunds & Byerly's on France Avenue in Edina. Ringers also were at Jerry's Foods in Edina during the week of Dec. 17.Thanks 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! |
Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicant below for membership: Catherine Gump Classification: Community Advocacy Sponsor: Ann Platt Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
David Schultz to speak at Jan. 3 meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Professor David Schultz as the program speaker for the first meeting of the New Year, Jan. 3. Schultz, a professor at Hamline University and the University of Minnesota, will give us an analysis of the 2018 elections. For more on the speaker, click on the link below... |
Rotarians ring for the Salvation ArmyEdina Rotarians, family and friends were ringing at the red kettle for the Salvation Army in December! Here new member Joe Mahoney and Rotarian Toshie Metzger ring the bell at Lunds & Byerly's on France Avenue in Edina. Ringers also were at Jerry's Foods in Edina during the week of Dec. 17.Thanks 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. 2The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be Wednesday, Feb. 6. There is no gathering in January 2019.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 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Professor David Schultz as the program speaker for the first meeting of the New Year, Jan. 3. Schultz, a professor at Hamline University and the University of Minnesota, will give us an analysis of the 2018 elections. |
Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership: Joe Mahoney Classification: Financial Advisor Sponsor: Sutton McGraw Anna Stratton Classification: Home Services Sponsor: Don Hutchison Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Rotary ringers at the red kettle Dec. 17-21 Rotarians, friends and family will be out ringing the bell at the red kettle this week for the Salvation Army!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 The Rotary Club of Edina Holiday Party is this Thursday, Dec. 20, starting at 5:30 p.m. Join your fellow Rotarians and their guests for hearty appetizers and a cash bar at the Edina Country Club. Linda Peterson, of the incredibly talented Peterson Family, will be performing to put everyone in the holiday spirit!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. |
Platts honored with TRF Major Donor award Ann 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 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Matt Halley as program speaker at the Thursday, Dec. 6, meeting. He joined Cookie Cart as its Executive Director in 2004. Under his leadership Cookie Cart has grown from grass roots organization in North Minneapolis to one of the largest youth employment training program in the Twin Cities.For more on the speaker, click on the link below... |
Next Rotary Happy Hour is tonight, Dec. 5The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be Wednesday, 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 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Matt Halley as program speaker at the Thursday, Dec. 6, meeting. He joined Cookie Cart as its Executive Director in 2004. Under his leadership Cookie Cart has grown from grass roots organization in North Minneapolis to one of the largest youth employment training program in the Twin Cities. |
Local grants deadline has passed){kind=logo} The deadline for submitting local grant applications to the Edina Rotary Foundation has passed for the 2018-2019 Rotary year. The deadline was Dec. 1, 2018. For more information, contact Directors Brandon Azbill, brandon@davidazbillgroup.com, or Paul Peterson, paul@paulpeterson.com. |
Next Edina Rotaract meeting is Dec. 12The 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. 21 Celebration 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 The program speaker at the Thursday, Nov. 29, Rotary Club of Edina meeting is Harvey Newcomb. He is Director of Principal Gifts for The Rotary Foundation in Chicago. He will speak about giving to The Rotary Foundation. Our club's annual TRF campaign kicks off this month! |
Harvey Newcomb to speak at Nov. 29 meetingThe program speaker at the Thursday, Nov. 29, Rotary Club of Edina meeting is Harvey Newcomb. He is Director of Principal Gifts for The Rotary Foundation in Chicago. He will speak about giving to The Rotary Foundation. Our club's annual TRF campaign kicks off this month!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. 28The next meeting of the Rotaract Club of Edina will be tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 28, at The Mezz in Lunds & Byerlys on France Avenue in Edina. The meeting begins at 6 p.m.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 The Edina Rotary Foundation recently sent $6,000 to Protect Me Project, a U.S.-based non-profit with a mission of educating and empowering Latin American children ages 3 to 9 on how to say “no” when confronted by an abuser.Click on the link below for more info... |
Rotary Supports Protect Me ProjectThe Edina Rotary Foundation recently sent $6,000 to Protect Me Project, a U.S.-based non-profit with a mission of educating and empowering Latin American children ages 3 to 9 on how to say “no” when confronted by an abuser. |
Thanksgiving Baskets is Wednesday, Nov. 21.jpg) This week, Wednesday, Nov. 21, is our annual Thanksgiving Baskets event! Join us for lunch at the Edina Country Club at 11:45 a.m., followed by the assembling of Thanksgiving baskets. Then teams will deliver their baskets to families in need in Edina and the surrounding communities.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.jpg) Six area high school students won scholarships during Camp Enterprise 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.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  The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Lori Syverson, Executive Director of the Edina Chamber Commerce, and our own Tim Murphy, past Rotary District 5950 Governor, as program speakers at the Thursday, Nov. 8, meeting. Syverson and Murphy are members of the Edina Economic Development Committee. They will be sharing about their work, and what Edina looks like moving forward.Click on the link below for more on the speakers... |
Edina Rotaract get-together is Nov. 13The next meeting of the Rotaract Club of Edina will be Tuesday, Nov. 13. This is a special social event in private room at Wooden Hill Brewing Company. We will hear a speaker about the background of the company, and perhaps a tour. 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 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Lori Syverson, Executive Director of the Edina Chamber Commerce, and our own Tim Murphy, past Rotary District 5950 Governor, as program speakers at the Thursday, Nov. 8, meeting. Syverson and Murphy are members of the Edina Economic Development Committee. They will be sharing about their work, and what Edina looks like moving forward. |
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. 7.JPG) The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be Wednesday, Nov. 7.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 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.jpg) The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Jill Renslow as program speaker at the Thursday, Nov. 1, meeting. Renslow is Senior Vice President of Business Development and Marketing with Mall of America. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Fall fun at the Fireside Chats
Thank 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 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Jill Renslow as program speaker at the Thursday, Nov. 1, meeting. Renslow is Senior Vice President of Business Development and Marketing with Mall of America. |
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!
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Edina Rotarians help cleanup parks!.jpg) 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. |
Clean Energy is the topic at Oct. 25 meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome J. Drake Hamilton as the speaker at the Thursday, Oct. 25, meeting. Hamilton is the science policy director at Fresh Energy. She will speak about "The Economic Power of Clean Energy." 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 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome J. Drake Hamilton as the speaker at the Thursday, Oct. 25, meeting. Hamilton is the science policy director at Fresh Energy. She will speak about "The Economic Power of Clean Energy." Sharon Chandler and Sylvester Thomas will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. |
Volunteers needed for Camp Enterprise We are looking for volunteers for 2018 Camp Enterprise! We need all different kinds of volunteers to make the event a success for more than 100 area high school students. Camp is Nov. 1 through 3 at YMCA Camp Ihduhapi. Contact Sam Thompson to volunteer, or for more information about our largest Youth Service project. If you are a new member who would like to know more, contact Sam, or go to the Camp E website and learn more, and then volunteer! 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. 24The next meeting of the Rotaract Club of Edina will be Wednesday, Oct. 24. We will meet at 6 p.m. at The Mezz at Lunds & Bylerlys, 7171 France Ave. S. 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 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Scott Neal as the program speaker at the Thursday, Oct. 18, meeting. Neal is the City Manager for Edina, and will give an update on development in the city.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 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Scott Neal as the program speaker at the Thursday, Oct. 18, meeting. Neal is the City Manager for Edina, and will give an update on development in the city.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! |
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 Rotary Club of Edina will hold a Prospective Member Day at the Thursday, Oct. 4 meeting. 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. Rotarian Rich Kleber will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. |
Edina Rotaract meeting is tonight, Oct. 10The next meeting of the Rotaract Club of Edina will be tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 10. We will meet at 6 p.m. at The Mezz at Lunds & Bylerlys, 7171 France Ave. S. The speaker at the meeting will be Josh Sprague, a real estate agent at Lakes Sotheby's International Realty in Edina. He will provide valuable tips on how to buy a house. He will also share information about the Edina High School Interact Rotary Club. Sprague is President-Elect of the Rotary Club of Edina.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 MortensonThe Rotary Club of Edina will hold a Prospective Member Day at the Thursday, Oct. 4 meeting. 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. Rotarian Rich Kleber will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. |
Happy Hour is today, Wednesday, Oct. 3 The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be 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.png) There will be no Rotary Club of Edina meeting Thursday, Sept. 27, due to the Edina Rotary Foundation Fundraiser & Gala "Rotary's Got Talent" Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom in Golden Valley. The Gala counts as our official meeting this week. Registration for the Gala is closed, but you can bid in the Online Auction even if you are not attending. Go here to check out the items and start making your bids!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. |
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 Donor At 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 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Laura Mulliken as program speaker at the Thursday, Sept. 20, meeting. She will speak about "Sex Trafficking in Minnesota and the Community Response." 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 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Laura Mulliken as program speaker at the Thursday, Sept. 20, meeting. She will speak about "Sex Trafficking in Minnesota and the Community Response." 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 The program speaker for the Thursday, Sept. 13, Rotary Club of Edina meeting is Irene Kelly, Governor of Rotary District 5950. She will share an update about our nationally recognized District. Her presentation is titled, "Be the Inspiration!" Kelly will serve as District Governor from July 2018 through June 2019. She is a member of the Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club.Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
District Governor Irene Kelly to speak at Sept. 13 meetingThe program speaker for the Thursday, Sept. 13, Rotary Club of Edina meeting is Irene Kelly, Governor of Rotary District 5950. She will share an update about our nationally recognized District. Her presentation is titled, "Be the Inspiration!" Kelly will serve as District Governor from July 2018 through June 2019. She is a member of the Eden Prairie AM Rotary Club. |
Rotarians honored for donations to TRF Several 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 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dr. John Wald as program speaker at the Thursday, Sept. 6 meeting. Dr. Wald is a consultant in the Department of Radiology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. His subspecialty training is in Neuroradiology with a focused interest in interventional spine and skull base procedures. He holds the academic rank of Professor. He will speak about "Mayo Clinic—Destination Medical Center."Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Meet a Member: Dave Phillips Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Dave Phillips as a member in September 2017. Dave's sponsor to the club was Sandy Schley.For more information about Dave, click on the link below... |
Meet a Member: Bonnie Rolstad Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina in The Barker. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Bonnie Rolstad as a member in August 2017. Bonnie's sponsor to the club was Greg Yoch.Click on the link below to get to know Bonnie... |
Meet a Member—Dave PhillipsPeriodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Dave Phillips as a member in September 2017. Dave's sponsor to the club was Sandy Schley. |
Meet a Member—Bonnie RolstadPeriodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Bonnie Rolstad as a member in August 2017. Bonnie's sponsor to the club was Greg Yoch. |
Hannelore Brucker recognized as TRF Major Donor Rotarian 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 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dr. John Wald as program speaker at the Thursday, Sept. 6 meeting. Dr. Wald is a consultant in the Department of Radiology at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota. His subspecialty training is in Neuroradiology with a focused interest in interventional spine and skull base procedures. He holds the academic rank of Professor. He will speak about "Mayo Clinic—Destination Medical Center." |
Women's PGA Championship speakers Aug. 30 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Renee DeLosh and Eric Wilkinson as program speakers at the Thursday, Aug. 30, meeting. They will talk about the 2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championship that will be held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska.Click on the link below for more on the speakers... |
2019 Women's PGA Championship topic at Aug. 30 meeting.jpg) The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Renee DeLosh and Eric Wilkinson as program speakers at the Thursday, Aug. 30, meeting. They will talk about the 2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championship that will be held at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska. |
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 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Ben Utecht as program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 23, meeting. Utecht, a Minnesota native who played football for the University of Minnesota, and went on to play in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Colts in 2007. He is a professional singer as well as motivational speaker. He will speak about "The MVP Program/The Champion's Way."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 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Ben Utecht as program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 23, meeting. Utecht, a Minnesota native who played football for the University of Minnesota, and went on to play in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Colts in 2007. He is a professional singer as well as motivational speaker. He will speak about "The MVP Program/The Champion's Way."New members Doug Drake and Forest Green will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. |
Dr. Nancy Hutchison to speak Aug. 16 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dr. Nancy Hutchison as program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 16, meeting. Hutchison is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation and she is a national expert in helping patients recover from the physical side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. Rotarian Susan Stiles will give her Classification Talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Dr. Nancy Hutchison to speak at Aug. 16 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dr. Nancy Hutchison as program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 16, meeting. Hutchison is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation and she is a national expert in helping patients recover from the physical side effects of cancer and cancer treatment. |
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. |
Night to Unite—Rotarians' service in action Rotarians 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 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Diane Cross, CEO of Fraser, as program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 9, meeting. Cross will share the story about Fraser's making a difference in our community.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. 12The 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. Starting a Rotaract Club is one of five of our clubs visioning goals. It also is Rotary International President Barry Rassin’s goal this year is to expand Rotaract globally and strengthen the transition from Rotaract into Rotary.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... |
Diane Cross of Fraser to speak at Aug. 9 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Diane Cross, CEO of Fraser, as program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 9, meeting. Cross will share the story about Fraser's making a difference in our community.New member Dr. Sita Dash will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. |
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 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Mark Irving as program speaker Thursday, Aug. 2. Irving was a professional jockey for 20 years. He has a new role as Racing Ambassador for Canterbury Park.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 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Mark Irving as program speaker Thursday, Aug. 2. Irving was a professional jockey for 20 years. He has a new role as Racing Ambassador for Canterbury Park. |
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 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Don Smithmier as program speaker at the Thursday, July 26. Smithmier is the founder and CEO of two companies: GoKart Labs and The Big Know. He will speak about "We're All Digital Start-ups Now."Perfect Attendance certificates for the 2017–2018 Rotary year will be awarded at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Don Smithmier to speak at July 26 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Don Smithmier as program speaker at the Thursday, July 26. Smithmier is the founder and CEO of two companies: GoKart Labs and The Big Know. He will speak about "We're All Digital Start-ups Now." |
Rotary featured in 4th of July Parade! President John Flynn, with special guest Pam Conlow, joined with other Rotarians, family and friends at the 4th of July Parade in Edina! Despite some rain, the volunteers carried the Rotary banner and handed out treats while accompanied by a posse of superheroes running alongside the presidential vehicle. Other Rotarians also participated in the parade, including Frank Cardarelle, who was one of the Grand Marshalls! 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... |
International Service grants awarded from ERF.jpg){kind=logo} The Edina Rotary Foundation recently awarded up to $21,000 in grants for four pending international service projects. The projects will take place in Guatemala, Palestine and South Africa. Our International Service Committee will partner with other local and international Rotary clubs, as well as other organizations, to fund the projects. |
Bill McGuire to speak at July 19 meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Bill McGuire as the program speaker at the Thursday, July 19, meeting. McGuire is former chairman and CEO of UnitedHealth Group, and owns the Minnesota United FC, Minnesota's professional soccer team.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 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Bill McGuire as the program speaker at the Thursday, July 19, meeting. McGuire is former chairman and CEO of UnitedHealth Group, and owns the Minnesota United FC, Minnesota's professional soccer team.Rotarian Katy Campbell will give her Classification Talk at the meeting. |
Aquatennial Ambassadors to speak July 12.JPG) The first meeting of the new Rotary year, Thursday, July 12, will feature the ambassadors of the Minneapolis Aquatennial! Our own Bill McReavy, who serves as the Aquatennial Commodore, will be one of the speakers.For more information on the speakers, click on the link below... |
No Rotary Happy Hour this monthThere is no Rotary Happy Hour/Vocational Development Group this month because of the 4th of July holiday.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 grants){kind=logo} The Edina Rotary Foundation recently awarded another $5,400 in grants to four local organizations.Earlier 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 meetingThe first meeting of the new Rotary year, Thursday, July 12, will feature the ambassadors of the Minneapolis Aquatennial! Our own Bill McReavy, who serves as the Aquatennial Commodore, will be one of the speakers. |
Edina Rotary Foundation awards more local grantsThe Edina Rotary Foundation recently awarded another $5,400 in grants to four local organizations.Earlier 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 One of the Rotary Club of Edina’s signature projects for 2017–2018 has been installed near the playground at Rosland Park in Edina.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 The Rotary Club of Edina is sponsoring the City of Edina’s new Southdale-area circulator bus called CloverRide. With the goal of making the Southdale area more accessible, CloverRide is offered weekly on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Riders pay a daily fare of $3 that allows them unlimited rides throughout that day. |
Meet a Member—Dan Stolfa Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Dan Stolfa as a member in September 2017. He became a Rotarian in July 2003. Dan's sponsor to the club was Josh Sprague. |
Meet a Member—Susan Stiles Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Susan Stiles as a member in September 2017. She became a Rotarian in March 2001. Susan's sponsor to the club was Josh Sprague. |
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 StolfaPeriodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Dan Stolfa as a member in September 2017. He became a Rotarian in July 2003. Dan's sponsor to the club was Josh Sprague.Click on the link below to get to know Dan... |
Presidency will transition at June 28 meeting.jpg)  The Thursday, June 28, Rotary Club of Edina meeting will be the last meeting of the Rotary year. The presidency of the club will transition from San Asato to John Flynn. Flynn will serve as Club President from July 2018 through June 2019.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 StilesPeriodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Susan Stiles as a member in September 2017. She became a Rotarian in March 2001. Susan's sponsor to the club was Josh Sprague.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 meetingThe Thursday, June 28, Rotary Club of Edina meeting will be the last meeting of the Rotary year. The presidency of the club will transition from San Asato to John Flynn. Flynn will serve as Club President from July 2018 through June 2019.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! |
Rotary Family Picnic is tonight, July 19!.jpg) The Rotary Club of Edina Family Picnic is tonight, this Tuesday, June 19! The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and go until 7:30 at the Edina Country Club. Note the picnic is on Tuesday, but takes the place of the regular Rotary meeting that week.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 19The Rotary Club of Edina Family Picnic is set for this Tuesday, June 19! The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and go until 7:30 at the Edina Country Club. Note the picnic is on Tuesday, but takes the place of the regular Rotary meeting that week.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 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Eric Curry as program speaker at the Thursday, June 14, meeting. Curry just completed his 18th season as a Division I college basketball official. He will speak about "Called for Traveling: The Life of a College Basketball Official." Rotarian Jake Johnson will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Eric Curry to speak at June 14 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Eric Curry as program speaker at the Thursday, June 14, meeting. Curry just completed his 18th season as a Division I college basketball official. He will speak about "Called for Traveling: The Life of a College Basketball Official." |
Arlene Vernon will speak at the June 7 meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Arlene Vernon as program speaker at the Thursday, June 7, meeting. Vernon is a human resource strategist with over 30 years of experience as a consultant and trusted resource for a diverse group of small and medium-sized organizations. In her talk, she will explore how the #metoo movement impacts us as organizational leaders and what, if anything, we’re doing about it. Do you know whether this public discussion has affected your workplace culture? What are your employees saying privately and publicly to each other and to management? Are your employees feeling more empowered or are they now more paranoid? Nothing about this issue is simple; neither is taking a leadership stance to create a positive, open, harassment-free, discrimination-free, bullying-free culture focused on achieving our organizations’ objectives. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Rotary Happy Hour is tonight, June 6.jpg) The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be tonight, Wednesday, 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. |
Arlene Vernon will speak at the June 7 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Arlene Vernon as program speaker at the Thursday, June 7, meeting. Vernon is a human resource strategist with over 30 years of experience as a consultant and trusted resource for a diverse group of small and medium-sized organizations. In her talk, she will explore how the #metoo movement impacts us as organizational leaders and what, if anything, we’re doing about it. Do you know whether this public discussion has affected your workplace culture? What are your employees saying privately and publicly to each other and to management? Are your employees feeling more empowered or are they now more paranoid? Nothing about this issue is simple; neither is taking a leadership stance to create a positive, open, harassment-free, discrimination-free, bullying-free culture focused on achieving our organizations’ objectives. |
Lindsey Smith to speak at May 31 meeting.jpeg) The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Lindsey Smith as program speaker at the Thursday, May 31, meeting. Smith, a nurse practitioner, is a volunteer with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) and has recently taken on the roll of President of the Minnesota Chapter. Rotarian Dan Stolfa will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Club gives scholarships to EHS studentsThe Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded scholarships to two Edina High School graduates. Aarathi Garimella and Yifei Zhang were each given $1,250 scholarships at a special breakfast at the Church of St. Patrick Friday, May 25. The presentation was made by the club’s Youth Service Director, Kip Peterson.Click on the link below for more on the scholarship winners... |
Club gives scholarships to EHS studentsThe Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded scholarships to two Edina High School graduates. Aarathi Garimella and Yifei Zhang were each given $1,250 scholarships at a special breakfast at the Church of St. Patrick Friday, May 25. The presentation was made by the club’s Youth Service Director, Kip Peterson. |
Lindsey Smith to speak at May 31 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Lindsey Smith as program speaker at the Thursday, May 31, meeting. Smith, a nurse practitioner, is a volunteer with the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS) and has recently taken on the role of President of the Minnesota Chapter. Rotarian Dan Stolfa will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. |
Women in Leadership Award given out May 24.jpg) The Rotary Club of Edina presented Lexi Reed Holtum with its 2018 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award at its May 24 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. |
Women in Leadership award at May 24 meeting The 2018 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award will be presented this Thursday, May 24, at the Rotary Club of Edina meeting at the Edina Country Club. This is the ninth Women in Leadership Award given, named after Chrysanne Manoles, the first female member of our club. She is still active in Rotary today. In Manoles’ honor and to celebrate the work of women in the community, the Rotary Club of Edina established an annual women’s leadership award in 2008.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 meetingThe 2018 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award will be presented this Thursday, May 24, at the Rotary Club of Edina meeting at the Edina Country Club. This is the ninth Women in Leadership Award given, named after Chrysanne Manoles, the first female member of our club. She is still active in Rotary today. In Manoles’ honor and to celebrate the work of women in the community, the Rotary Club of Edina established an annual women’s leadership award in 2008.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 Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Jake Johnson as a member in September 2017. Jake's sponsor to the club was Ann Platt.Click on the link below to get to know Jake... |
Meet a Member—Kelly Anderson Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Kelly Anderson as a member in August 2017. Kelly's sponsor to the club was John Buttolph.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 Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website and in our newsletter. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Jake Johnson as a member in September 2017. Jake's sponsor to the club was Ann Platt.Click on the link below to get to know Jake... |
Meet a Member: Kelly AndersonPeriodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website and in our newsletter. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Kelly Anderson as a member in August 2017. Kelly's sponsor to the club was John Buttolph.Click on the link below to get to know Kelly... |
Wolbrink of Azule Staffing to speak May 10 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Mike Wolbrink as program speaker at the Thursday, May 10, meeting. Wolbrink is President of Azule Staffing, the largest Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) staffing company in Minnesota. He will speak about "Azule, Veterans and the Job Market."Rotarian Dave Phillips will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Mike Wolbrink of Azule Staffing to speak at May 10 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Mike Wolbrink as program speaker at the Thursday, May 10, meeting. Wolbrink is President of Azule Staffing, the largest Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) staffing company in Minnesota. He will speak about "Azule, Veterans and the Job Market."Rotarian Dave Phillips will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. |
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 discussing all aspects of the opioid crisis. To watch a video of the workshop, go here. To read more about the event, click below... |
Next Rotary Happy Hour is tonight, May 2The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be this Wednesday, May 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 featured speaker at the May 2 gathering will be Kelley Burnett. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Click on the link below for more on the event... |
Bill Neuendorf to speak April 26 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Bill Neuendorf as the program speaker at the Thursday, April 26, meeting. Neuendorf is the Economic Development Manager for the City of Edina. He will talk about the development in the 50th and France area of Edina. |
Economic Development Manager to speak April 26The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Bill Neuendorf as the program speaker at the Thursday, April 26, meeting. Neuendorf is the Economic Development Manager for the City of Edina. He will talk about the development in the 50th and France area of Edina. |
Vocational Ethics Day is this week The Area 3 Vocational Ethics Day will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 19, at the Edina Country Club. The speaker at this year's event is Nancy M. Dahl. She will speak about "My Decisions Matter." She is a speaker on leadership, leading change, innovation and professional development across the nation for a wide range of business and educational audiences. Dahl released a book in 2017, "Grounded: Leading Your Life with Intention."You do not need to register for this event. All Rotarians are encouraged to attend. Note the earlier meeting start time! 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. For more on this year's speaker, click on the link below... |
Prospective Member Day at April 12 meeting The 2018 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family will be the program speakers at the Thursday, April 12, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. The St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family is part of the St. Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation's Winter Carnival. The family represents the festival and the city of St. Paul at other festivals and community functions across North America. It is also Prospective Member Day at the April 12 meeting! Plan to bring a colleague or friend to the meeting and introduce them to Rotary! All prospective members will receive lunch on the club at the meeting. Please make sure your guest(s) check in at the check-in table as they arrive. Share the Rotary love and bring an interested guest to the meeting! Contact Membership Director Greg Yoch for more info. |
Prospective Member Day at April 12 Rotary meetingThe 2018 St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family will be the program speakers at the Thursday, April 12, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. The St. Paul Winter Carnival Royal Family is part of the St. Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation's Winter Carnival. The family represents the festival and the city of St. Paul at other festivals and community functions across North America. It is also Prospective Member Day at the April 12 meeting! Plan to bring a colleague or friend to the meeting and introduce them to Rotary! All prospective members will receive lunch on the club at the meeting. Share the Rotary love and bring an interested guest to the meeting! |
Members honored with PHF pins March 29.jpg) The Rotary Foundation Director David Clynes handed out Paul Harris Fellow and Paul Harris Society pins to members at the March 29 meeting. Members were honored for their donations to The Rotary Foundation. Members who were presented PHF pins were:
Members honored as PHS members were:
Thank you to all those recognized for their generosity to The Rotary Foundation. |
Eric Perkins to speak at joint meeting The Thursday, April 5, Rotary Club of Edina meeting is a joint meeting with the Edina Morningside Rotary Club. Our club will host EMRC members at our usual meeting place and time, 12:15 p.m. at the Edina Country Club.The program speaker for the April 5 meeting is Eric Perkins. Perkins is the Sports Director at KARE-11. He will speak about "At Play." Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Members honored with PHF pins March 29 The Rotary Foundation Director David Clynes handed out Paul Harris Fellow and Paul Harris Society pins to members at the March 29 meeting. Members were honored for their donations to The Rotary Foundation.Members who were presented PHF pins were:
Members honored as PHS members were:
Thank you to all those recognized for their generosity to The Rotary Foundation. |
Rotary Happy Hour is today Wednesday, April 4The next Rotary Vocational Development Group is today, Wednesday, April 4. 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 April 4 gathering will be Mark Stageberg. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Click on the link below for more information on the event... |
KARE-11's Eric Perkins to speak at April 5 joint Rotary meetingThe Thursday, April 5, Rotary Club of Edina meeting is a joint meeting with the Edina Morningside Rotary Club. Our club will host EMRC members at our usual meeting place and time, 12:15 p.m. at the Edina Country Club.The program speaker for the April 5 meeting is Eric Perkins. Perkins is the Sports Director at KARE-11. He will speak about "At Play." |
County Medical Examiner set for March 29 Dr. Andrew M. Baker will be the program speaker at the Thursday, March 29, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. Baker is Chief Medical Examiner for Hennepin County. He will speak about "The Current and Future State of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office." For more information on the speaker, click on the link below... |
Hennepin County Medical Examiner to speak at March 29 meetingDr. Andrew M. Baker will be the program speaker at the Thursday, March 29, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. Baker is Chief Medical Examiner for Hennepin County. He will speak about "The Current and Future State of the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office." |
Members honored with PHF pins March 15 The Rotary Foundation Director David Clynes handed out Paul Harris Fellow pins to members at the March 15 meeting. Members were honored for their donations to The Rotary Foundation. Helping David with the presentation was new member Toshie Metzger. Members who were presented pins were:
Thank you to all those recognized for their generosity to The Rotary Foundation. |
Joe Cavanaugh to speak March 22 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Joe Cavanaugh as program speaker at the Thursday, March 22, meeting. Cavanaugh is a nationally known speaker with 30 years of experience working with young people and educators. He is the founder of Youth Frontiers, Inc., a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that partners with schools to build positive school communities where students thrive socially, emotionally and academically. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Joe Cavanaugh to speak at March 22 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Joe Cavanaugh as program speaker at the Thursday, March 22, meeting. Cavanaugh is a nationally known speaker with 30 years of experience working with young people and educators. He is the founder of Youth Frontiers, Inc., a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that partners with schools to build positive school communities where students thrive socially, emotionally and academically. |
Josh and Kelly Sprague receive TRF Major Donor award Josh Sprague and his wife, Kelly Sprague, were honored as Major Donors to The Rotary Foundation at the March 1 Rotary Club of Edina meeting. Past president Scott MacDonald presented them with the award, acknowledgement of their generous donations as Paul Harris Fellows to The Rotary Foundation. Josh Sprague is Secretary for the Rotary Club of Edina, and will be President in 2019-2020. Congratulations, Josh and Kelly! |
Rotary-sponsored Opioid Awareness Workshop to be held May 3
Edina Rotary members were encouraged to register themselves and any guests. Registration for the workshop closed April 27. If you would like to attend but did not register, please contact Josh Sprague or Jennifer Garske. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. Check-in begins at 11 a.m. Cost for the event is the same as a regular Rotary Club of Edina meeting: Senior Active and Honorary members pay $20 at the door, as do any guests. Regular members have already paid for the meal on their quarterly invoice. The sponsoring clubs for the event are Bloomington, Buffalo, Eden Prairie Noon, Edina, North Minneapolis and Rogers. Rotary members from clubs other than Rotary Club of Edina will sign up through their home club. They will not pay at the door, their club will be invoiced for their lunch. Other guests should have registered online on our website, and will pay at the door. All registrations are final April 27. The workshop takes the place of the regular Rotary Club of Edina meeting that day. Questions? Contact organizer Josh Sprague at josh@joshsprague.com or 612-501-0252. |
Meet a member—Fred Sylvester Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website and in our newsletter. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Fred Sylvester as a member in August 2017. Fred's sponsor to the club was Tim Murphy.Click on the link below to get to know Fred... |
Meet a Member—Mark Stageberg Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website and in our newsletter. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Mark Stageberg as a member in April 2017. Mark's sponsor to the club was Keith Benson.Click on the link below to get to know Mark... |
Pass Your Parka founder to speak March 15  The program speakers for the Thursday, March 15, Rotary Club of Edina meeting are Nancy Byers Killilea and Lesley A. Chester. Killilea is the founder of the non-profit Pass Your Parka, which collects donated winter gear to help those in need. Chester is Chief Advancement Officer at House of Charity.There will be a donation box at the meeting for members and guests to bring their winter gear to be donated to Pass Your Parkas. Please contact Mary Hustad for more information. For more on the speakers, click on the link below... |
Edina Rotary awards more grants to local organizationsThe Edina Rotary Foundation recently awarded another $2,800 in grants to two local organizations.Earlier this year, the Foundation awarded more than $24,000 to eight local organizations. With funding still available, the Foundation gave the Muscular Dystrophy Association $800 for custom water bottles to be distributed at its summer camp for children. Better Futures of Minnesota was given $2,000 for various tools to employ men who desire to turn their lives around. Grants will be presented at upcoming meetings of the Rotary Club of Edina, which typically meets 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. Money for grants awarded by the Edina Rotary Foundation is raised at an annual fall fundraiser and gala and donations made throughout the year. |
Musical instruments ordered for Edina park The City of Edina’s Parks & Recreation Department has ordered the musical instruments to be placed at Rosland Park as one of the Rotary Club of Edina’s signature projects for 2017-2018.The Edina Rotary Foundation donated $10,000 to the Parks & Recreation Department for musical instruments at the park, 4300 W. 66th St. |
Pass Your Parka founder Nancy Killilea to speak March 15The program speakers for the Thursday, March 15, Rotary Club of Edina meeting are Nancy Byers Killilea and Lesley A. Chester. Killilea is the founder of the non-profit Pass Your Park, which collects donated winter gear to help those in need. Chester is Chief Advancement Officer at House of Charity.There will be a donation box at the meeting for members and guests to bring their winter gear to be donated to Pass Your Parkas. Please contact Mary Hustad for more information. |
Dr. AnnMarie Thomas to speak March 8 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dr. AnnMarie Thomas as program speaker at the Thursday, March 8, meeting. Thomas is an associate professor in the School of Engineering and Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas. She is also the director of the Playful Learning Lab. She will speak about "Playing to Learn." For more on the speaker, click on the link below... |
Rotary Happy Hour is today, March 7The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be today, Wednesday, March. 7. 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 March 7 gathering will be Kelley Burnett. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Click on the link below for more on the event... |
Dr. AnnMarie Thomas to speak at March 8 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dr. AnnMarie Thomas as program speaker at the Thursday, March 8, meeting. Thomas is an associate professor in the School of Engineering and Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas. She is also the director of the Playful Learning Lab. She will speak about "Playing to Learn." |
Mike Johnson to speak to March 1 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Mike Johnson as the program speaker at the Thursday, March 1, meeting. Johnson will speak about "Drones—What Can They Really Do?" He is the senior vice president of operations for SkySnopes. Johnson is the son of Rotarian Doug Johnson.Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership: Scott Blake Classification: Business Law Sponsor: Greg Yoch Katy Campbell Classification: Journalism Sponsor: Sandy Schley Kevin Koepke Classification: Debt Recovery Sponsor: Ann Platt Toshie Metzger Classification: Banking Services Sponsor: Scott MacDonald Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Mike Johnson to speak to at March 1 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Mike Johnson as the program speaker at the Thursday, March 1, meeting. Johnson will speak about "Drones—What Can They Really Do?" He is the senior vice president of operations for SkySnopes. Johnson is the son of Rotarian Doug Johnson. |
Chris Omodt, Pat Matter to speak Feb. 22 Authors Chris Omodt and Patrick Matter will be program speakers at the Thursday, Feb. 22, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. Omodt is a retired captain with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and also spent 11 years with the Edina Police Department. Matter is the founder and former president of the Minnesota Chapter of Hells Angels. They are authors of the book, "Breaking the Code." Click on the link below for more about the speakers... |
Chris Omodt and Pat Matter to speak at Feb. 22 Rotary meetingAuthors Chris Omodt and Patrick Matter will be program speakers at the Thursday, Feb. 22, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. Omodt is a retired captain with the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and also spent 11 years with the Edina Police Department. Matter is the founder and former president of the Minnesota Chapter of Hells Angels. They are authors of the book, "Breaking the Code." |
American Red Cross MN CEO to speak Feb. 15 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Phil Hansen as program speaker at the Thursday, Feb. 15, meeting. Hansen is the Regional CEO for the American Red Cross Minnesota Region. He will speak about "Down the Street. Across the Country. Around the World. The American Red Cross."Rotarian Heather Edelson will give her Classification Talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
American Red Cross Regional CEO Phil Hansen to speak Feb. 15The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Phil Hansen as program speaker at the Thursday, Feb. 15, meeting. Hansen is the Regional CEO for the American Red Cross Minnesota Region. He will speak about "Down the Street. Across the Country. Around the World. The American Red Cross."Rotarian Heather Edelson will give her Classification Talk at the meeting. |
Met Council member Steve Elkins set for Feb. 8 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Steve Elkins as program speaker at the Thursday, Feb. 8, meeting. Elkins is a member of the Metropolitan Council. He lives in Bloomington, and represents District 5 on the Met Council, which includes the Hennepin County cities of Bloomington, Edina, Hopkins, and Richfield, and the unorganized territory of Fort Snelling.Rotarian Bonnie Rolstad will give her Classification Talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more info... |
Next Rotary Happy Hour is tonight, Feb. 7The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be tonight, Wednesday, Feb. 7. 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 Feb. 7 gathering will be Ken Andersen. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. For more on the event, click on the link below... |
Met Council member Steve Elkins to speak Feb. 8The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Steve Elkins as program speaker at the Thursday, Feb. 8, meeting. Elkins is a member of the Metropolitan Council. He lives in Bloomington, and represents District 5 on the Met Council, which includes the Hennepin County cities of Bloomington, Edina, Hopkins, and Richfield, and the unorganized territory of Fort Snelling.Rotarian Bonnie Rolstad will give her Classification Talk at the meeting. |
Dale Kurschner to speak at Feb. 1 meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dale Kurschner as program speaker at the Thursday, Feb. 1, meeting. Kurschner is editor in chief for Twin Cities Business. He will speak about "The State We're In: Minnesota's Strengths, Challenges and Opportunities."Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Dale Kurschner of Twin Cities Business to speak Feb. 1The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dale Kurschner as program speaker at the Thursday, Feb. 1, meeting. Kurschner is editor in chief for Twin Cities Business. He will speak about "The State We're In: Minnesota's Strengths, Challenges and Opportunities." |
Edina Rotary Foundation awards grants.jpg){kind=logo} The Edina Rotary Foundation recently awarded nearly $24,000 in grants to eight local organizations.Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter, Edina Give and Go, Fishing for Life, Hearts & Hands, Inner City Christian Ministries, Oasis for Youth, Open Arms of Minnesota and Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) received grants from the Edina Rotary Foundation. Grants ranged from $1,300 to $6,000. |
Rotarians honored Jan. 18 for TRF donations The Rotary Foundation Director David Clynes, with the help of Public Image Director Dan Hennen and President San Asato, recognized several Rotary Club of Edina members who have made donations to The Rotary Foundation and achieved Paul Harris Fellow status. The following Rotarians were honored:
Congratulations to all these Rotarians and their commitment to service, at home and around the world, through The Rotary Foundation. |
Tom Anderson to speak at Jan. 25 Rotary meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Tom Anderson as program speaker at the Thursday, Jan. 25, meeting. Anderson is the retired general counsel for the Metropolitan Airports Commission. He retired from MAC in October 2017 after 40 years of service.New member Jennifer Hendrickson will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. |
Tom Anderson to speak at Jan. 25 RotaryThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Tom Anderson as program speaker at the Thursday, Jan. 25, meeting. Anderson is the retired general counsel for the Metropolitan Airports Commission. He retired from MAC in October 2017 after 40 years of service.New member Jennifer Hendrickson will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Jack Uldrich to speak at Jan. 18 meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Jack Uldrich as program speaker at the Thursday, Jan. 18, meeting. Uldrich is a global futurist and author. He will speak about, "Future-Proofing Minnesota." The Jan. 18 meeting is Prospective Member Day! All Rotarians are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague to the meeting so they can learn more about our club and Rotary. Lunch for all prospective members is on the club Jan. 18! New member Stefan Smith will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. Rotarian Jennifer Shinners will give her Classification Talk as well. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Jack Uldrich to speak at Jan. 18 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Jack Uldrich as program speaker at the Thursday, Jan. 18, meeting. Uldrich is a global futurist and author. He will speak about, "Future-Proofing Minnesota." The Jan. 18 meeting is Prospective Member Day! All Rotarians are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague to the meeting so they can learn more about our club and Rotary. Lunch for all prospective members is on the club Jan. 18! New member Stefan Smith will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. Rotarian Jennifer Shinners will give her Classification Talk as well. |
Next Edina Rotaract meeting is Jan. 9The 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. The club 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. Click on the link below for more info... |
Southdale Center manager to speak Jan. 11 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Judy Tullius as the program speaker at the Thursday, Jan. 11, meeting. Tullius is the general manager at Southdale Center in Edina. Kelley Burnett will give her Classification Talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Judy Tullius, manager at Southdale Center, to speak at meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Judy Tullius as the program speaker at the Thursday, Jan. 11, meeting. Tullius is the general manager at Southdale Center in Edina. Kelley Burnett will give her Classification Talk at the meeting. |
Rotary Happy Hour is tonight, Jan. 3The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be today, Wednesday, Jan. 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. This week's Happy Hour will not have a featured speaker, but will be a social hour. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Click on the link below for more on the event... |
Thom Winninger to speak at Jan. 4 meeting.JPG) The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome own own Thom Winninger as the program speaker at this week's meeting, Thursday, Jan. 4. This is the first meeting of 2018. Winninger, a longtime Edina Rotarian, will speak about "Your True DNA—Finding Your Call in Your Work." Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Water/sanitation project in Ghana.jpg){kind=logo} The Rotary Club of Edina is supporting a water and sanitation project in the Upper East Region of Ghana. As part of the project, communities in the area would be provided with 23 deep wells, three small-town water systems, 300 new microflush toilets with hand-washing sinks for homes and one toilet block for a school in the Upper East Region of Ghana. Click on the link to learn more... |
Rotarian Thom Winninger to speak at Jan. 4 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome own own Thom Winninger as the program speaker at the Thursday, Jan. 4 meeting. This is the first meeting of 2018. Winninger, a longtime Edina Rotarian, will speak about "Your True DNA—Finding Your Call in Your Work." There are no Rotary meetings on Thursday, Dec. 21 or Dec. 28. The next regular meeting is Jan. 4. |
Join Rotarians ringing at the red bucket at Jerry's Dec. 18–22!
Don't miss a chance to put some change in the bucket on these dates:
Thanks to Dan and Wayne for putting this all together and offering Rotarians another way to give to those in need this holiday season. We'll see you at the bucket! Click on the link for the Rotary ringing schedule...
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Rotary Holiday Party is this Wednesday, Dec. 20
If you would like to donate gifts or gift cards to the annual Rotary Holiday Giving Program, please bring the to the Holiday Party. Rick Carlson will be collecting donations for Cornerstone and 66 West at the event. This is your last chance to donate to the program this year! There is NO regular Rotary Club of Edina meetings Thursday, Dec. 21 or 28. The next regular meeting is Thursday, Jan. 4.
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Edina Rotary supports water/sanitation project in GhanaThe Rotary Club of Edina is supporting a water and sanitation project in the Upper East Region of Ghana. As part of the project, communities in the area would be provided with 23 deep wells, three small-town water systems, 300 new microflush toilets with hand-washing sinks for homes and one toilet block for a school in the Upper East Region of Ghana. |
2017 Camp E scholarship winners.jpg){kind=small} Five area high school students won scholarships during Camp Enterprise last 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. |
Rotary District Governor this week's program The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Rotary District 5950 Governor Bob Halagan as the program speaker at the Thursday, Dec. 14, meeting. This is the last regular Rotary meeting of 2017. Rotarian Heather Edelson will give her classification talk at the meeting. There are no other regular Rotary meetings in December. So no meetings Dec. 21 or 28. The annual Holiday Party is Wednesday, Dec. 20. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
District 5950 Governor Bob Halagan to speak at Dec. 14 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Rotary District 5950 Governor Bob Halagan as the program speaker at the Thursday, Dec. 14, meeting. This is the last regular Rotary meeting of 2017. Rotarian Heather Edelson will give her classification talk at the meeting. There are no other regular Rotary meetings in December. So no meetings Dec. 21 or 28. The annual Holiday Party is Wednesday, Dec. 20. |
Moses visits Minnesota, Dec. 7 Rotary meeting We had some special guests at the Dec. 7 Rotary Club of Edina meeting. Moses Mwaura and his uncle and aunt, David and Subira Waithaka, visited us from Kenya to give us an update on how Moses is doing, all these years after he first visited Minnesota to have his eyes fixed and work his way into the hearts of so many Minnesotans. Rotarians Tim Murphy and Sandy Schley told us all about Moses and our club's connection to him in a program titled, "A World, a Way, the Story of Moses." There were some local media in attendance at the meeting to also check in on Moses. To read the story from the Star Tribune, click here. To watch the video of KARE 11's story on Moses, click here. To read the story from the Edina Sun-Current, click here. |
Hear Moses' story at Dec. 7 meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will have a special program for the Thursday, Dec. 7, meeting. Rotarians Tim Murphy and Sandy Schley will present “A World, A Way; The Story of Moses.” They will tell the story of how a 3 year-old Kenyan boy's life is changed forever after meeting Past District Governor Schley in the Mathare Valley slum of Nairobi Kenya in 2007. Tim and Sandy will share what led up his trip to the United States for eye surgery and extensive dental work in 2010. Since then, the continued generosity of Rotarians in the Twin Cities is providing his education and a life outside the slums back in Kenya. Special Guests will be Moses Mwaura, his uncle David Waithaka and partner Subira. Rotarian Susan Stiles will give her classification talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more info... |
Next Rotary Happy Hour is Thursday, Dec. 7The next Rotary Vocational Development Group is tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 7. Note that the gathering will be held on Thursday instead of the usual Wednesday.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 for the Thursday, Dec. 7, gathering will be Fred Sylvester, a longtime Rotarian but newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Click on the link below for more on the event... |
Hear Moses' story at Dec. 7 Rotary Club of Edina meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will have a special program for the Thursday, Dec. 7, meeting. Rotarians Tim Murphy and Sandy Schley will present “A World, A Way; The Story of Moses.” They will tell the story of how a 3 year-old Kenyan boy's life is changed forever after meeting Past District Governor Schley in the Mathare Valley slum of Nairobi Kenya in 2007. Tim and Sandy will share what led up his trip to the United States for eye surgery and extensive dental work in 2010. Since then, the continued generosity of Rotarians in the Twin Cities is providing his education and a life outside the slums back in Kenya. Special Guests will be Moses Mwaura, his uncle David Waithaka and partner Subira. Rotarian Susan Stiles will give her classification talk at the meeting. |
Edina Rotary clubs spread cheer with Thanksgiving Baskets The annual Thanksgiving Baskets celebration was held on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 22, when Rotarians, friends and family from both the Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Morningside Rotary Club gathered at Edina Country Club. Noticeably absent was Henrietta the Turkey… There were 165 Rotarians and guests at the event—113 from our club, 47 from EMRC and 5 Interact students. This was a record-setting crowd, according to Thanksgiving Baskets organizer Michael Stanzak. The clubs assembled and delivered 80 baskets to those in need in the community. For more on the event, click on this link to view a City of Edina video. |
Joint meeting with EMRC is Tuesday, Nov. 28Edina Morningside Rotary Club will host our club for the annual fall joint meeting this Tuesday, Nov. 28. EMRC meets from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Edina Country Club. A breakfast buffet will be served. The program at the joint meeting will be a panel discussion on the Opioid Epidemic. Participating will be Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek; Lexi Reed Holtum, executive director of the Steve Rummler Hope Network; and Rob Reynolds, Director of Advocacy for Verde Technologies, which helps organizations implement Deterra into their operations. Reynolds was also Eden Prairie Police Chief for nine years.
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Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership: Jennifer Hendrickson Classification: Non-Profit Fundraising Sponsor: Rick Carlson Stefan Smith Classification: Financial Advisory Sponsor: Thom Winninger Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Thanksgiving Baskets Assembly is tomorrow The annual Thanksgiving Baskets Assembly is tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the Edina Country Club. Our club will partner with Edina Morningside Rotary Club again this year to assemble and deliver baskets to those in need. We will gather at 11:45 a.m. for lunch, and then will begin assembling the Thanksgiving baskets for area families in need after that. Volunteers are needed for the basket assembly, as well as deliveries after the event. Bring friends and family to join in lunch, assembly of baskets and delivery. Registration has closed for the event. Cost for lunch is $20 for Senior Active, Honorary and adult guests. Children cost $12. Contact Michael Stanzak or Mary Hustad with info about who you would like to be paired up with for deliveries or for more information about the event, or if you did not register and would like to attend. Baskets are delivered to families in Edina, and north and south Minneapolis. There is NO Rotary Club of Edina meeting on Thursday, Nov. 23, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. |
Thanksgiving Baskets Assembly is this Wednesday, Nov. 22The annual Thanksgiving Baskets Assembly will be this Wednesday, Nov. 22, at the Edina Country Club. Our club will partner with Edina Morningside Rotary Club again this year to assemble and deliver baskets to those in need. We will gather at 11:45 a.m. for lunch, and then will begin assembling the Thanksgiving baskets for area families in need after that. Volunteers are needed for the basket assembly, as well as deliveries after the event. Bring friends and family to join in lunch, assembly of baskets and delivery. Registration has closed for the event. Cost for lunch is $20 for Senior Active, Honorary and adult guests. Children cost $12. Contact Michael Stanzak or Mary Hustad with info about who you would like to be paired up with for deliveries or for more information about the event, or if you did not register and would like to attend. Baskets are delivered to families in Edina, and north and south Minneapolis. There is NO Rotary Club of Edina meeting on Thursday, Nov. 23, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. |
Ravi Norman to speak at Nov. 16 meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Ravi Norman as the program speaker at the Thursday, Nov. 16, meeting. Norman is the CEO of THOR Companies. He will speak about "Build/Transform/Sustain."Rotarian Mark Stageberg will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Ravi Norman to speak at Nov. 16 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Ravi Norman as the program speaker at the Thursday, Nov. 16, meeting. Norman is the CEO of THOR Companies. He will speak about "Build/Transform/Sustain."Rotarian Mark Stageberg will give his Classification Talk at the meeting. |
Area 3 Rotary Veterans Luncheon held Nov. 9.jpg) Nov. 11, 1918—The "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918 marked the cessation of hostilities in World War I—the war to end all wars. A year later in 1919, the first anniversary of Armistice Day was held at Buckingham Palace as Remembrance Day or Poppy Day, a day to remember the members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty in all wars. At the end of the Korean War, the United States began referring to this day as Veterans Day. On this day, members and guests of the southwest metro Rotary clubs (Bloomington Noon, Eden Prairie AM, Eden Prairie Noon, Edina Morningside, Edina, Richfield and South Metro Minneapolis Evening) gathered for the Area 3 Rotary Veterans Day Luncheon as military anthems were played in the background by the Rotary Brass Quintet, led by Mary Bindle of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club. To watch video of the Veterans Luncheon, go here. |
Rotary Camp Enterprise 2017 is in the books!.jpg) Camp Enterprise, a business camp for high school students, kicked off Nov. 2 and concluded Nov. 4. This was the 38th annual Camp Enterprise. According to initial feedback from students, it was very successful. Sponsored by the Rotary Clubs in Districts 5950 and 5960, which covers the entire Twin Cities area, Camp Enterprise is an extensive three-day camp offering students the opportunity to participate in leadership activities focusing on the free enterprise system. |
Veterans Luncheon is tomorrow, Nov. 9The annual Area 3 Rotary Veterans Luncheon is set for tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 9, at Bearpath Golf and Country Club, 18100 Bearpath Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Check-in begins at 11 a.m. with live music, with the luncheon beginning at 11:15 and concluding at 1:15 p.m. The registration deadline for the event has passed. If you did not sign up, contact President-Elect John Flynn. The featured speaker at the event is Major Gen. Robert Shadley of the U.S. Army. Former Edina Rotarian retired Gen. Denny Schulstad, U.S. Air Force, will emcee the event. Each Rotarian could 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. Senior Active or Honorary members who are not veterans will be charged the usual $20. There is no Rotary Club of Edina meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Edina Country Club. All members are encouraged to attend the Veterans Luncheon. Click on the link below for more information... |
Area 3 Rotary Veterans Luncheon Nov. 9The annual Area 3 Rotary Veterans Luncheon is set for Thursday, Nov. 9, at Bearpath Golf and Country Club, 18100 Bearpath Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Check-in begins at 11 a.m. with live music, with the luncheon beginning at 11:15 and concluding at 1:15 p.m. The registration deadline for the event has passed. If you did not sign up, contact President-Elect John Flynn. The featured speaker at the event is Major Gen. Robert Shadley of the U.S. Army. Former Edina Rotarian retired Gen. Denny Schulstad, U.S. Air Force, will emcee the event. Each Rotarian could 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. Senior Active or Honorary members who are not veterans will be charged the usual $20. There is no Rotary Club of Edina meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Edina Country Club. All members are encouraged to attend the Veterans Luncheon. |
ERF awards grant for hurricane relief.jpg){kind=logo} The Edina Rotary Foundation recently awarded a grant to The Salvation Army to be used for hurricane recovery efforts.The Foundation in late October awarded a grant of $3,250 to the Salvation Army. In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate, The Salvation Army responded with one of the largest disaster relief operations in its history. The grant was initiated by the Rotary Club of Edina’s Community Service–Local Funding Committee. Click on the link below for more on the grant... |
Dan Pollock is speaker at Nov. 2 meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dan Pollock as program speaker at the Thursday, Nov. 2, meeting. Pollock is the Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. He will speak about "What Creates Better Health? A Story in Three Chapters." Scott Hawkins will give his classification talk at the meeting. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Feed My Starving Children event a success!  More than 20 Edina Rotarians volunteered at Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen Saturday, Oct. 28. According to Joe Arends, Community Service—Local Projects Director, the volunteers packed 138 boxes which contained 29,808 meals! This would feed 82 kids for one year. The total cost would be $6,558 at 22 cents a meal. Thanks to all the Rotarians, family and friends who came through to help us with the annual event!  |
Edina Rotary Foundation awards grant for hurricane reliefThe Edina Rotary Foundation recently awarded a grant to The Salvation Army to be used for hurricane recovery efforts.The Foundation in late October awarded a grant of $3,250 to the Salvation Army. In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate, The Salvation Army responded with one of the largest disaster relief operations in its history. The grant was initiated by the Rotary Club of Edina’s Community Service–Local Funding Committee. The committee is currently accepting grants for other projects in Edina and the communities that border it. Applications are due Oct. 31. Grant applications are available online at www.EdinaRotary.org or by contacting Directors Brandon Azbill, brandon@davidazbillgroup.com, or Paul Peterson, paul@paulpeterson.com. Completed applications should be emailed to Azbill or Peterson or sent to Edina Rotary Foundation, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. |
Dan Pollock is speaker at Nov. 2 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dan Pollock as program speaker at the Thursday, Nov. 2, meeting. Pollock is the Deputy Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. He will speak about "What Creates Better Health? A Story in Three Chapters." Scott Hawkins will give his classification talk at the meeting. |
Oct. 24 was declared 'World Polio Day' in Edina The Edina City Council has declared Oct. 24 “World Polio Day,” encouraging residents to join Rotary International in the fight for a polio-free world.In 1985, Rotary launched PolioPlus and spearheaded the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which today includes the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to immunize the children of the world against polio. There will be a live stream hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on World Polio Day, Tuesday, Oct. 24. Click on the link below to read more about the event. |
Meeting Oct. 26 will be a Club Assembly.jpg){kind=logo} Rotary International encourages regular “assemblies” to train, exchange ideas and celebrate accomplishments. Clubs are encouraged to have at least two per year to inform and excite Rotarians. The Rotary Club of Edina will hold one at its meeting Thursday, Oct. 26.Led by Past President Jennifer Bennerotte, the fall Club Assembly will focus on committees, Rotary International’s new requirement for reporting service hours, the club’s grant-making process and 2017–2018 signature projects, and more. Bring your smartphone or tablet to this special meeting for an online game we will play during the meeting. Learn more about the club and its projects and processes, share ideas and win a prize! |
Edina's economic development topic of Oct. 19 meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Katie Clark Sieben as program speaker this Thursday, Oct. 19. Clark Sieben is an economic development consultant with the City of Edina. She will speak about "The Grandview Green Project." This week is also Prospective Member Day! All Rotarians are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague that is intersted in learning more about our club and Rotary. All prospective members get lunch on the club at this week's meeting! Contact Membership Director Greg Yoch with questions. Returning member Dick Teegen and new member Rich Kleber will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. |
Katie Clark Sieben to speak at Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Katie Clark Sieben as program speaker this Thursday, Oct. 19. Clark Sieben is an economic development consultant with the City of Edina. She will speak about "The Grandview Green Project." This week is also Prospective Member Day! All Rotarians are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague that is intersted in learning more about our club and Rotary. All prospective members get lunch on the club at this week's meeting! Contact Membership Director Greg Yoch with questions. Returning member Dick Teegen and new member Rich Kleber will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. For more on the speaker, click on the link below... |
Rotary Club of Edina celebrates 60th Anniversary!.jpg) The Rotary Club of Edina celebrated the club's 60th Anniversary at their meeting Oct. 5. The Diamond Jubilee was marked with a special meeting featuring a video honoring all the past presidents of the club, special recognition of the longest serving members and the membership pillars, a program on the history of the club by Edina Historical Society Executive Director Jennifer Adam and congratulatory remarks from Irene Kelly, the District 5950 Governor-Elect. For a recap of the celebration, click on the link. |
Tina Rexing to speak at Oct. 12 meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Tina Rexing as program speaker at the Thursday, Oct. 12, meeting. Rexing is founder of the T-Rex Cooking Company. She'll speak about entrepreneurship in a talk titled "#Size Matters: Telling Your Story, Selling Your Story." Wooj Byun, a past president of our club, will give a Six-Carat Talk at the meeting, in honor of our Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary year. For more on the speaker, click on the link below... |
Rotary recognizes members at 60th Anniversary celebration.jpg) At its 60th anniversary celebration Oct. 5, the Rotary Club of Edina recognized its longest-serving members, Don Erickson and Frank Cardarelle.The Rotary Club of Edina was formed in August of 1957, and its Charter Night held Oct. 7 of that year. Erickson and Cardarelle were both part of that milestone, with Erickson joining on Aug. 26, 1957, and Cardarelle joining on Aug. 27, 1957. |
Tina Rexing to speak at Oct. 12 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Tina Rexing as program speaker at the Thursday, Oct. 12, meeting. Rexing is founder of the T-Rex Cookie Company. She'll speak about entrepreneurship in a talk titled "#Size Matters: Telling Your Story, Selling Your Story." Wooj Byun, a past president of our club, will give a Six-Carat Talk at the meeting, in honor of our Diamond Jubilee 60th Anniversary year. |
Tomorrow is our 60th Anniversary Celebration.jpg) Tomorrow we will celebrate the Rotary Club of Edina's 60th anniversary! At the meeting celebrating 60 years of Service Above Self (1957–2017) Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Edina Country Club, our Charter Members and Past Presidents will be recognized and Edina Historical Society Executive Director Jennifer Adam will give a presentation on the Club's history. We asked all members and guests to register if they planned to attend the celebration. Registration has now closed. Please contact Marty Kupper or Jennifer Garske with questions. For more information, contact Jennifer Bennerotte. Click on the link below for more on the celebration... |
Rotary's Pints for People is tomorrow, Oct. 5 WHAT: Pints for PeopleWHEN: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 5 WHERE: Edina Country Club WHO: All Rotarians and any guests are welcome INFO: Edina Morningside and South Metro Minneapolis Evenings Rotary clubs are holding their fifth annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser! This charity beer tasting event raises funds for the EMRC and SMME Rotary foundations and will go toward worthwhile projects around the globe and in our backyard. COST: $40 in advance online/$45 at the door. Fee includes local craft beer sampling, appetizers and a souvenir Rotary tasting glass. REGISTER: Go to the EMRC website |
No Rotary VDG/Happy Hour tonightThe next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be Wednesday, Nov. 1. There is no happy hour tonight. Most months 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 for the Wednesday, Nov. 1, gathering will be John Paster from Edina Morningside Rotary Club. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. There is no Rotary Happy Hour in October. Please click on the link below for more on the event... |
Rotary hosts 3 Youth Exchange students.png) The Rotary Clubs of Edina and Edina Morningside are hosting three Youth Exchange students this school year. All are attending Edina High School. Susmita Gautam, Seo-jun "Sam" Lee and Francisco "Paco" Tebar-Gomez are the students visiting Edina this school year.The local Rotary clubs also helped place four Edina teens in other countries as part of the Youth Exchange program. For more on the students and the Rotary Youth Exchange program, click on the link below. |
"Diamond Jubilee" ERF Gala sparkles From Edina Rotary Foundation Fundraiser & Gala "Diamond Jubilee" Co-Chairs Don Hutchison and Lisa Walker: As we await final results regarding the numbers from our Sept. 23 Fundraiser & Gala, we wish to express our gratitude and appreciation to all of the volunteers from our club who made last Saturday evening at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel a wonderful, enjoyable and inspiring experience! Click on the link for more from the co-chairs...  |
Friday deadline to register for Oct. 5 celebrationJoin us in celebrating the Rotary Club of Edina's 60th anniversary! We will celebrate 60 years of Service Above Self (1957–2017) Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Edina Country Club. Our Charter Members and Past Presidents will be recognized and Edina Historical Society Executive Director Jennifer Adam will give a presentation on the Club's history. We are asking all members and guests to register so we can plan for the event. Please go here to register. This Friday, Sept. 29, is the last day to register to attend. For more information, contact Jennifer Bennerotte. For more on the celebration, click on the link below... |
Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership: Rich Kleber Classification: Financial Advisory Sponsor: David Clynes Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Gala alert! Live and Silent Auction preview!.jpg) The Edina Rotary Foundation Fundraiser & Gala is just around the corner (Saturday night, Sept. 23, at The Sheraton Bloomington Hotel), and for those of you attending we have a great Live and Silent Auction line up for you!Go here for all the Live Auction items up for bid! Go here for the full list of Silent Auction items! Make your bidding plan and we'll see you Saturday evening for the premiere event of the Rotary year! |
Edina Rotary Fundraiser, "Diamond Jubilee," is Saturday.jpg) Celebrating the 60th anniversary of service to the community, the Edina Rotary Foundation will host its annual fundraiser and gala this Saturday, Sept. 23. This year's fundraising event, dubbed “Diamond Jubilee,” will be held 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, 5601 W. 78th St. The event will feature silent and live auctions, raffle, dinner and entertainment by “Deuces Wild!” dueling pianos.All proceeds from the event will be used for local and international service projects of the Rotary Club of Edina. The ticket purchasing deadline has passed. If you have questions on your tickets or registration, contact Jennifer Bennerotte or Jennifer Garske. |
TRF Polio campaign focus of Sept. 28 meeting  Tim Mulcrone and our own Tom McNellis will be the program speakers at the this week's Rotary Club of Edina meeting, Thursday, Sept. 28. They will speak about The Rotary Foundation's PolioPlus program. Mulcrone is the Rotary District 5950 Polio Chair, a post he has held for six years. He is a member of the Chanhassen Rotary Club. McNellis is a longtime Rotary Club of Edina member and a Major Donor to TRF.New members Jake Johnson and Dave Phillips will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. Click on the link for more about the speakers... |
No Rotary Club of Edina meeting Sept. 21There will be no Rotary Club of Edina meeting Thursday, Sept. 21, due to the Edina Rotary Foundation Fundraiser & Gala Saturday, Sept. 23. The next regular meeting will be Sept. 28. |
TRF Polio campaign to be highlighted at Sept. 28 meetingTim Mulcrone and our own Tom McNellis will be the program speakers at the Thursday, Sept. 28, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. They will speak about The Rotary Foundation's PolioPlus program. Mulcrone is the Rotary District 5950 Polio Chair, a post he has held for six years. He is a member of the Chanhassen Rotary Club. McNellis is a longtime Rotary Club of Edina member and a Major Donor to TRF.New members Jake Johnson and Dave Phillips will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. |
No Rotary Club of Edina meeting Sept. 21There will be no Rotary Club of Edina meeting Thursday, Sept. 21, due to the Edina Rotary Foundation Fundraiser & Gala Saturday, Sept. 23. The next regular meeting will be Sept. 28. |
Edina Rotary Fundraiser, "Diamond Jubilee," is Sept. 23Celebrating the 60th anniversary of service to the community, the Edina Rotary Foundation will host its annual fundraiser and gala Saturday, Sept. 23. This year's fundraising event, dubbed “Diamond Jubilee,” will be held 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, 5601 W. 78th St. The event will feature silent and live auctions, raffle, dinner and entertainment by “Deuces Wild!” dueling pianos.All proceeds from the event will be used for local and international service projects of the Rotary Club of Edina. The ticket purchasing deadline has passed. If you have questions on your tickets or registration, contact Jennifer Bennerotte or Jennifer Garske. |
Rotary After Hours is this Friday, Sept. 15All Edina Rotarians are invited to Rotary After Hours this Friday, Sept. 15! Family members, other Rotarians, prospective Rotarians and friends are welcome! Rotary After Hours is a happy hour held the third Friday of the month from 4 to 6 p.m. This casual gathering is open to any Edina Rotarian—brand-new to long-time members! The club will have tables reserved at Pinstripes in Edina, but all food and drinks will be the responsibility of members and guests who attend. Dan Hennen will be hosting this event. Contact Royce Pavelka for more information. Let's get social, club members! |
Edina Superintendent Schultz to speak Sept. 14 John Schultz, Superintendent of Edina Public Schools, will be the program speaker at the Thursday, Sept. 14, meeting of the Rotary Club of Edina. He will speak about "My Warm Welcome to Edina." There will be no regular Rotary Club of Edina meeting Thursday, Sept. 21, due to the Edina Rotary Foundation Fundraiser & Gala "Diamond Jubilee" Saturday, Sept. 23. For more on the speaker, click on the link below. |
Proposed for MembershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership: Dick Teegen Classification: Sales Sponsor: Tim Murphy Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. |
Edina Superintendent John Schultz to speak at Sept. 14 meetingJohn Schultz, Superintendent of Edina Public Schools, will be the program speaker at the Thursday, Sept. 14, meeting of the Rotary Club of Edina. He will speak about "My Warm Welcome to Edina." There will be no regular Rotary Club of Edina meeting Thursday, Sept. 21, due to the Edina Rotary Foundation Fundraiser & Gala "Diamond Jubilee" Saturday, Sept. 23. Make sure you register and purchase your tickets by Thursday, Sept. 14! |
Meet a member—Theresa Bea Halverson Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website and in our newsletter. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Theresa Bea Halverson as a member in March 2017. Theresa's sponsor to the club was Sutton McGraw. Click on the link to read more about Theresa... |
Meet a member—Ian Colville Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website and in our newsletter. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Ian Colville as a member in May 2016. Ian's sponsor to the club was Josh Sprague. Click on the link for more about Ian... |
Meet a member...Theresa Bea HalversonPeriodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website and in our newsletter. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Theresa Bea Halverson as a member in March 2017. Theresa's sponsor to the club was Sutton McGraw.Click on the link below to get to know Theresa... |
Meet a member...Ian ColvillePeriodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website and in our newsletter. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Ian Colville as a member in May 2016. Ian's sponsor to the club was Josh Sprague.Click on the link below to get to know Ian... |
Rotary Happy Hour/VDG is tonightThe next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 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 speaker for the Wednesday, Sept. 6, gathering will be Skip Thomas. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Click on the link below for more on the event... |
Edina Rotary supports project in South Sudan.jpg){kind=logo} The Rotary Club of Edina is supporting a project of the Rotary Club of Minneapolis to build female pit latrines and washing facilities at a school in South Sudan and distribute sanitary pad kits and teach a feminine hygiene course to female students there.The Rotary Club of Edina will contribute $2,000 toward the construction and education project, which is estimated to cost $15,000. The project is scheduled to begin in October and be complete by June 1, 2018. For more on the project, click on the link below... |
WCCO's Frank Vascellaro to speak at meeting Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Frank Vascellaro as program speaker at the Thursday, Sept. 7, meeting. Vascellaro is a television news anchor at WCCO in the Twin Cities. He will speak about "Q & A in Interesting Times." Longtime member Frank Cardarelle will give a Six-Carat Diamond Talk at the meeting. For more on the speaker, click on the link below... |
60th Anniversary Celebration Oct. 5Join us in celebrating the Rotary Club of Edina's 60th anniversary! We will celebrate 60 years of Service Above Self (1957–2017) this Thursday, Oct. 5, at the Edina Country Club. Our longest-serving members and Past Presidents will be recognized and Edina Historical Society Executive Director Jennifer Adam will give a presentation on the Club's history. We asked all members and guests to register if they planned to attend the celebration. Registration has now closed. Please contact Marty Kupper or Jennifer Garske with questions. For more information, contact Jennifer Bennerotte. |
Rotary Club of Edina supports project in South SudanThe Rotary Club of Edina is supporting a project of the Rotary Club of Minneapolis to build female pit latrines and washing facilities at a school in South Sudan and distribute sanitary pad kits and teach a feminine hygiene course to female students there.The Rotary Club of Edina will contribute $2,000 toward the construction and education project, which is estimated to cost $15,000. The project is scheduled to begin in October and be complete by June 1, 2018. |
WCCO's Frank Vascellaro to speak at Sept. 7 meetingRotary Club of Edina will welcome Frank Vascellaro as program speaker at the Thursday, Sept. 7, meeting. Vascellaro is a television news anchor at WCCO in the Twin Cities. He will speak about "Q & A in Interesting Times." Longtime member Frank Cardarelle will give a Six-Carat Diamond Talk at the meeting. |
Rotary selects new president-elect Barry Rassin of the Rotary Club of East Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, is the selection of the Nominating Committee for President of Rotary International for 2018–2019. He will be declared the president-elect on Sept. 1, 2017 if no challenging candidates have been suggested.As president, Rassin aims to strengthen our public image and our use of digital tools to maximize Rotary’s reach. “Those who know what good Rotary clubs do will want to be a part of it, and we must find new models for membership that allow all interested in our mission to participate,” he says. “With Rotary more in the public eye, we will attract more individuals who want to be part of and support a membership organization that accomplishes so much good around the world.” |
Sewing, knitting supplies needed for projectThe Rotary Club of Edina is collecting sewing and knitting supplies to create a sewing center in Uganda near one of the largest refugee camps in the world. Donations can be dropped off at the Edina Chamber of Commerce, 3300 Edinborough Way, or at the club’s weekly 12:15 p.m. Thursday meeting at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. The project is being spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Maple Grove. Rotarians are collecting sewing machines, fabric, thread, needles, scissors, buttons, yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks and other sewing, knitting and crocheting supplies. Click on the link below for more information... |
Letter bagThank you all so much for the beautiful flowers, they are making my recovery much brighter. I also want to thank everyone for their cards and thoughts of kindness. Love, Debbie Kupper For more letters, click on the link below... |
ERF accepting grant applications.jpg){kind=logo} The 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. Grant applications are available online at www.EdinaRotary.org or by contacting Directors Brandon Azbill, brandon@davidazbillgroup.com, or Paul Peterson, paul@paulpeterson.com. Completed applications should be emailed to Azbill or Peterson or sent to Edina Rotary Foundation, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. Click on the link below for more information... |
Donate sewing, knitting supplies for Rotary project in UgandaThe Rotary Club of Edina is collecting sewing and knitting supplies to create a sewing center in Uganda near one of the largest refugee camps in the world. Donations can be dropped off at the Edina Chamber of Commerce, 3300 Edinborough Way, or at the club’s weekly 12:15 p.m. Thursday meeting at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. The project is being spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Maple Grove. Rotarians are collecting sewing machines, fabric, thread, needles, scissors, buttons, yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks and other sewing, knitting and crocheting supplies. |
Edina Rotary Foundation accepting grant applicationsThe 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. Grant applications are available online at www.EdinaRotary.org or by contacting Directors Brandon Azbill, brandon@davidazbillgroup.com, or Paul Peterson, paul@paulpeterson.com. Completed applications should be emailed to Azbill or Peterson or sent to Edina Rotary Foundation, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. |
Chris O'Brien of C.H. Robinson to speak Aug. 31 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Chris O'Brien as program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 31, meeting. O'Brien is the Chief Commercial Officer for C.H. Robinson. He will speak about "Getting it There: The Supply Chain and Transportation Industry and the Minneapolis Company That Has Been Empowering It For 112 Years."Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Chris O'Brien of C.H. Robinson to speak at Aug. 31 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Chris O'Brien as program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 31, meeting. O'Brien is the Chief Commercial Officer for C.H. Robinson. He will speak about "Getting it There: The Supply Chain and Transportation Industry and the Minneapolis Company That Has Been Empowering It For 112 Years." |
Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership: Jake Johnson Classification: Banking Sponsor: Ann Platt Dave Phillips Classification: Law Sponsor: Sandy Schley Susan Stiles Classification: Financial Services Sponsor: Josh Sprague Dan Stolfa Classification: Financial Services Sponsor: Josh Sprague Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. |
Keyot's Laura Kelly to speak at meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Laura Kelly as program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 24, meeting. Kelly is CEO and Managing Partner of Keyot, a regional consulting firm focused on creating relationships between workforce and client organizations where every consultant can be an “A” player. She will speak about "Integrating Millennials into Corporate America."New member Bonnie Rolstad will be officially inducted into the club on Thursday. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Keyot's Laura Kelly to speak at Aug. 24 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Laura Kelly as program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 24, meeting. Kelly is CEO and Managing Partner of Keyot, a regional consulting firm focused on creating relationships between workforce and client organizations where every consultant can be an “A” player. She will speak about "Integrating Millennials into Corporate America."New member Bonnie Rolstad will be officially inducted into the club on Thursday. |
Asato is 2017–2018 Rotary Club of Edina president.jpg) Satoru “San” Asato was recently inducted as President of the Rotary Club of Edina.Rotary International begins its fiscal year July 1. At a year-end meeting June 29, the Rotary Club of Edina’s officers and committee leaders were introduced. Officers include Asato; President-Elect John Flynn, Treasurer Josh Sprague, Secretary Sam Thompson and Past-President Ann Platt. Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Rotary Foundation were also introduced. |
Rotary clubs give scholarship to STRIVE student.JPG) Recent Edina High School graduate Nate Zachman was recently presented a $1,000 scholarship from the Rotary Clubs of Edina and Edina Morningside. The clubsannually present a scholarship to a student who had participated and excelled in the Students Taking Renewed Interest in the Value of Edina (STRIVE) program at the high school. |
Youth Exchange host families needed.png) The Youth Exchange Committee are excited to welcome three Youth Exchange students to Edina this month! Sam from South Korea has already arrived, and Susmita from Nepal and Paco from Spain will be here soon. We are still looking for a fall host family , so if you are interested and able, please contact Heather Hansen at 612-366-0051. |
In review The Aug. 17 meeting was a very special meeting with Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis, as our speaker. Many guests from Area 3 Rotary clubs were in attendance, with more than 230 people present to hear Mr. Kashkari, including District Governor Elect Irene Kelly, District Governor Nominee Russ Michaletz, Edina Mayor Jim Hovland and State Rep. Laurie Pryor from District 48A. Click on the link below to read more about the meeting... |
Board recap.jpg){kind=logo} The Rotary Club of Edina met Wednesday, Aug. 16, for the second meeting of the new Rotary year. Read on for a recap of the meeting. Membership of the Rotary Club of Edina continues to grow. The Board of Directors at its Aug. 16 meeting approved postings for four prospective members. Jake Johnson, sponsored by Ann Platt, would have a classification of “Banking.” Dave Phillips, sponsored by Sandy Schley, would have a classification of “Law.” Susan Stiles and Dan Stolfa, sponsored by Josh Sprague, would share a membership and the classification of “Financial Services.” Click on the link below to read more about the meeting... |
Luke Shimp of Red Cow to speak this week The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Luke Shimp as program speaker at this week's meeting, Thursday, Aug. 10. Shimp is president and owner of Red Cow, which operates four Red Cow "21st Century Taverns" in the Twin Cities, and Red Rabbit restaurant in the North Loop of Minneapolis. The program topic will be "A Conversation about Growth with Luke Shimp." For more on the speaker, click on the link below... |
Smile pretty! Rotary photos are this week!Photographer Polly Norman will take portraits of Rotarians before the club's meeting this week, Aug. 10. Photos will be used in the Club Directory and in President San Asato's weekly meeting presentation. Please arrive between 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., prepared to have your photo taken. If you would prefer to submit a photo, please send it to Past President Jennifer Bennerotte as soon as possible. Photos should be in color, high-resolution and taken in the past three years. Professional portraits are preferred. For more information, contact Bennerotte, jbennerotte@EdinaRotary.org. |
Luke Shimp of Red Cow to speak at Aug. 10 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Luke Shimp as program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 10, meeting. Shimp is president and owner of Red Cow, which operates four Red Cow "21st Century Taverns" in the Twin Cities, and Red Rabbit restaurant in the North Loop of Minneapolis. The program topic will be "A Conversation about Growth with Luke Shimp." |
U of M's Mark Coyle to speak Aug. 3 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Mark Coyle as the program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 3, meeting. Coyle is the Director of Athletics at the University of Minnesota. He will give a "Gopher Sports Update." Our "Six-Carat Diamond Talks" will continue this week with Bill Clynes speaking at the meeting. For more on the speaker, click on the link below... |
U of M's Mark Coyle to speak at Aug. 3 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Mark Coyle as the program speaker at the Thursday, Aug. 3, meeting. Coyle is the Director of Athletics at the University of Minnesota. He will give a "Gopher Sports Update." Our "Six-Carat Diamond Talks" will continue this week with Bill Clynes speaking at the meeting. |
Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership: Kelly Anderson Classification: HR Outsourcing Sponsor: John Buttolph Bonnie Rolstad Classification: Online Nursing Education Sponsor: Greg Yoch Fred Sylvester Classification: Commercial Banking Sponsor: Tim Murphy Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. |
MN Twin curator to speak July 27 Clyde Doepner, the curator for the Minnesota Twins, will be the program speaker at the Thursday, July 27, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. Doepner will speak about "How Do I Know a Twins Jersey Is Real?" Doepner has been with the Twins since 2009.For more on the meeting, click on the link below... |
Smile pretty!Photographer Polly Norman will take portraits of Rotarians before the club's Aug. 10 meeting. Photos will be used in the Club Directory and in President San Asato's weekly meeting presentation. Please arrive between 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., prepared to have your photo taken. If you would prefer to submit a photo, please send it to Past President Jennifer Bennerotte as soon as possible. Photos should be in color, high-resolution and taken in the past three years. Professional portraits are preferred. For more information, contact Bennerotte, jbennerotte@EdinaRotary.org. |
Clyde Doepner, MN Twins curator, to speak at July 27 meetingClyde Doepner, the curator for the Minnesota Twins, will be the program speaker at the Thursday, July 27, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. Doepner will speak about "How Do I Know a Twins Jersey Is Real?" Doepner has been with the Twins since 2009. |
Neel Kashkari to speak at Aug. 17 Rotary meeting
Members of other Rotary clubs are asked to register with their club presidents. If you would like to attend as a guest or have other questions on registration, contact Marty Kupper. Thank you! |
International Service projects update June 20.jpg) The Rotary Club of Edina will receive an update on the International Service project in Guatemala at the Thursday, June 20, meeting. Rotarian Gary Pedersen spearheaded our club's water sanitation project in Guatemala, which has achieved a Rotary International Global Grant and involved donations from many area Rotary clubs. Gary and the International Service Committee has been working on the project for three years..jpg) Also speaking at the meeting are representatives of .jpg) OneVillage Partners—founder Jeff Hall and executive Director Jill LaLonde. They will speak about "Rotary Partnership with OneVillage Partners in Sierra Leone," and give members info about another upcoming International Service project with our club.For more on the meeting, click on the link below... |
Update on Guatemala Water Project at June 20 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will receive an update on the International Service project in Guatemala at the Thursday, June 20, meeting. Rotarian Gary Pedersen spearheaded our club's water sanitation project in Guatemala, which has achieved a Rotary International Global Grant and involved donations from many area Rotary clubs. Gary and the International Service Committee has been working on the project for three years.Also speaking at the meeting are representatives of OneVillage Partners—founder Jeff Hall and executive Director Jill LaLonde. They will speak about "Rotary Partnership with OneVillage Partners in Sierra Leone," and give members info about another International Service project. |
Rotarians march in Fourth of July Parade President San Asato and his wife, Sheila Asato, rode in Dave Hatzung's convertible in the Fourth of July parade in Edina. Joining San and Sheila were Rotarians carrying the "Rotarians are Every Day Super Heroes" banner and handing out pencils and candy, while accompanied by costumed super heroes! Thanks to Dan Hennen, Josh Sprague and family and Greg Yoch for handling parade duties, along with San and Dave! Other Rotarians also took part in the parade, such as Tim Murphy and Grandview Tire & Auto and Ann and Jim Platt and Pets Are Inn, and many others.    |
Dr. Nancy Cummings to speak at meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dr. Nancy Cummings as program speaker at the first meeting of the new Rotary year, Thursday, July 13. Cummings is an assistant professor of orthopedics at Mayo Clinic and is the head orthopedic team physician for the Minnesota Lynx. She will speak about "Youth Sports Injuries—Single vs. Multi-Sport Athletes."For more on the speaker, click on the link below... |
Dr. Nancy Cummings to speak at July 13 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dr. Nancy Cummings as program speaker at the first meeting of the new Rotary year, Thursday, July 13. Cummings is an assistant professor of orthopedics at Mayo Clinic and is the head orthopedic team physician for the Minnesota Lynx. She will speak about "Youth Sports Injuries—Single vs. Multi-Sport Athletes."This will be the first meeting of new President San Asato's Rotary year, July 2017 through June 2018. |
No Rotary Club of Edina meeting this Thursday, July 6.jpg) There is no Rotary Club of Edina meeting this Thursday, July 6, due to the Fourth of July holiday. There will also be no newsletter this week. The Barker will be sent out next week with a recap of the June 29 transition meeting and news from the new Rotary year.There is also no July Vocational Development Group/Rotary Happy Hour. The next gathering will be Aug. 2 with Skip Thomas as speaker. So no Rotary Happy Hour July 5. The next meeting will be Thursday, July 13. |
Rotary Transition Meeting is this Thursday, June 29 .jpg) The final meeting of the Rotary year will be this Thursday, June 29. This is the transition meeting, where the presidency of the Rotary Club of Edina will transfer from Ann Platt to San Asato. Outgoing club and foundation board members will be honored for their service, and incoming board members will be welcomed. Don't miss the chance to congratulate Ann on a successful Rotary year, and wish San luck in the year ahead.There is no Rotary Club of Edina meeting Thursday, July 6, due to the Fourth of July holiday. The first meeting of the new Rotary year will be July 13. |
Meet a member...Brandon Azbill Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website and in our newsletter. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Brandon Azbill as a member in July 2016. Brandon's sponsor to the club was Wooj Byun.Click on the link below to get to know Brandon... |
100th celebration of The Rotary Foundation Last week Tim and Cindy Murphy, San Asato, David Clynes, Jim Platt and I attended the 112th Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. It was quite an experience and once again Rotary highlighted the great works that we as an organization accomplish in "Doing Good in the World."A true highlight was having Bill Gates as a keynote speaker. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has given over $500 million for the eradication of polio. Mr. Gates said the real difficulty has been finding the kids and now with Google maps it is much easier to find these remote villages and then to establish trust. Over 430,000,000 kids are given the polio drops each year, but we still have work to be done to eliminate the disabling and sometimes deadly disease in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria. You can listen to a snippet of Gate’s address here. |
Coach Richard Pitino to speak at meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Richard Pitino as program speaker at the Thursday, June 22, meeting. Pitino is the head coach of the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. He was the 2017 Big Ten Coach of the Year.Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Gophers Coach Richard Pitino to speak at June 22 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Richard Pitino as program speaker at the Thursday, June 22, meeting. Pitino is the head coach of the University of Minnesota men's basketball team. He was the 2017 Big Ten Coach of the Year. |
Rotary Family Picnic is Thursday, June 15.jpg) Bring your kids and grandkids for the Rotary Club of Edina's annual family picnic in the pavilion at Three Rivers Park District's Bryant Lake Park! The picnic will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 15.There will be NO REGULAR MEETING on June 15 because of the picnic that evening. Sit back and relax while talking with other Rotarians and their families or take part in yard games and other mixers. Children's activities will also be scheduled for this special event. The picnic will be catered by Famous Dave's. A cash bar will be available. There is no additional charge for regular members. Cost is $20 for senior active and honorary members and adult guests. There will be a charge of $12 per child over 5. There is no charge for children under 5. At the time of registration, please be sure to indicate if any of your guests are children. Please register by Friday, June 9, for the picnic so we can plan for the event. At that time, all reservations will be firm and no-shows will be billed. The picnic will be held rain or shine. Contact Past President Jennifer Bennerotte for more information. |
Women in Leadership Award presented May 25.jpg) The Rotary Club of Edina presented Lauren Morse-Wendt with its 2017 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award at its May 25 meeting. Morse-Wendt was selected for the 2017 honor for playing a key role in transforming Edina’s role in providing housing for homeless young adults.Chrysanne Manoles joined the Rotary Club of Edina in 1988. She was the club's first female member, and joined our club a year before Rotary International allowed female members. In Manoles’ honor and to celebrate the work of women in the community, the Rotary Club of Edina established an annual women’s leadership award in 2008. |
Musician Jerry Rubino to speak June 8 The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Jerry Rubino as program speaker at the Thursday, June 8, meeting. Rubino is a musician, conductor and educator in the Twin Cities and beyond who has worked with the MacPhail Center for Music and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Chorale, and many more universities, schools and musical groups. He works every year with Doc Severinsen (shown on the left with Rubino) for the Jingle Bell Doc performance with the Minnesota Orchestra. He is the artistic director of Jerry Rubino Plus and serves as the minister of music at Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church in Golden Valley.Kelley Burnett will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. Click on the link for more on the speaker... |
Musician Jerry Rubino to speak at June 8 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Jerry Rubino as program speaker at the Thursday, June 8, meeting. Rubino is a musician, conductor and educator in the Twin Cities and beyond who has worked with the MacPhail Center for Music and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Chorale, and many more universities, schools and musical groups. He works every year with Doc Severinsen (shown on the left with Rubino) for the Jingle Bell Doc performance with the Minnesota Orchestra. He is the artistic director of Jerry Rubino Plus and serves as the minister of music at Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church in Golden Valley.Kelley Burnett will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. |
Rotarians Make-A-Meal at Cornerstone May 30 Rotarians and guests held a Make-A-Meal event at Cornerstone Tuesday, May 30. At this Community Service Committee project, volunteers prepared and served a meal for Cornerstone clients and their children. Cornerstone, located in Bloomington, was the recipient of an Edina Rotary Foundation local grant this Rotary year. Community Service—Local Projects Director Kip Peterson and Nate Wenner chaired the project. |
Rep. Dario Anselmo to speak at June 1 meeting The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Rep. Dario Anselmo as program speaker at the Thursday, June 1, meeting. Anselmo represents District 49A in the Minnesota House of Representatives, which includes Edina.New members Don Andersen and Mike Andersen will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. |
Edina Rotary awards scholarships to EHS students The Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded scholarships to two Edina High School graduates. Sofia Garduno and Abdigani Abdulkadir were each given $1,250 scholarships at a special breakfast at the Church of St. Patrick Friday, May 19. The presentation was made by the club’s Youth Service Director, Sam Thompson. |
Women in Leadership Award to be given May 25.jpg){kind=logo} The Rotary Club of Edina will present the eighth-annual “Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award" at this week's meeting, on Thursday, May 25. Chrysanne Manoles was the first female member of our club, and is still active in Rotary today. In Manoles’ honor and to celebrate the work of women in the community, the Rotary Club of Edina established an annual women’s leadership award in 2008.New member Jennifer Shinners will be officially inducted into the Rotary Club of Edina at the meeting. And Rotarian Theresa Bea Halverson will give her classification talk at the meeting. For more on the award, click on the link below... |
Volunteers needed for Make-A-Meal May 30 WHAT: Make-A-Meal eventWHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 WHERE: Cornerstone, 1000 E. 80th St., Bloomington WHO: Rotarians and guests needed as volunteers to prep and serve the meal to Cornerstone clients and their children REGISTRATION: Online here Click on the link below for more information... |
Packing meals at Feed My Starving Children This smiling group of Edina Rotarians, family and friends, packed 23 boxes of meals for families in the Dominican Republic on Saturday, May 6. That is 828 meals going to those in the world who need help the most. Just another example of Rotary Serving Humanity, said President Ann Platt, one of the volunteers. A representative of Feed My Starving Children will attend an upcoming meeting to share the work they do with our club. Thanks to Mike Sitek, who organized the volunteer effort for our club! |
Letter bagI would like to express my appreciation to the Rotary Club of Edina and its members for the many cards, memorials and expressions of sympathy in the recent passing of my mother. The club memorial gift was donated to the Salvation Army in her honor. Your kindness during this difficult time means a great deal to me. Jim Ryman Click on the link for more letters... |
Mayor Jim Hovland is May 11 speaker.jpg) The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Edina Mayor Jim Hovland as program speaker at the Thursday, May 11, meeting. Mayor Hovland is also a member of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club.New member Heather Edelson will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. And Rotarian Jen Tregarthen will give her classification talk. For more on the speaker, click on the link below... |
Edina Mayor Jim Hovland to speak at May 11 meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Edina Mayor Jim Hovland as program speaker at the Thursday, May 11, meeting. Mayor Hovland is also a member of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club.New member Heather Edelson will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting. And Rotarian Jen Tregarthen will give her classification talk. |
In review President-Elect San Asato ran the meeting May 4, where the program speaker was Dr. David Odde from the University of Minnesota's Biochemical Engineering Department. Rotary Youth Exchange student Claudio Araya Huerta gave his country talk, telling us about Chile. Our final two Edina High School student visitors told us a bit about themselves and their plans for the fall. And a Edina Rotary Foundation grant was given to Oasis for Youth. Click on the link for more on the meeting... |
Edina Comprehensive Plan meeting May 8.jpg) Edina Rotarians are encouraged to attend the community meeting for the Edina Comprehensive Plan kick-off at 7 p.m. next Monday, May 8, at Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive, Edina. Go here for more information. |
Edina Comprehensive Plan kick-off meeting is May 8 Rotary Club of Edina members are invited to attend the Edina Comprehensive Plan Kick-off Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 8, at Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive, Edina. The kick-off meeting will celebrate the launch of the project and is free and open to everyone. Edina Rotarians are encouraged to attend to share their vision of Edina for the future. |
Rotary VDG happy hour is tonight, May 3 The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be Wednesday, May 3. The speaker at the meeting will be Dr. Hannelore Brucker, who has a special "surprise" presentation. 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... |
Vocational Day at Grandview is this Thursday The Rotary Club of Edina will hold a Vocational Day meeting this Thursday, May 18, at Grandview Tire & Auto–Cahill, 5415 70th St. W., Edina. Check in at the meeting will begin at 11:45 a.m., and the meeting will end promptly at 1:30 p.m. Lunch and beverages will be provided. Our club holds vocational meetings annually to highlight a vocation and/or business in our community. Grandview Tire & Auto is owned by Rotarian Tim Murphy. We ask that members register for the meeting for planning purposes. Please click here to register. Registration is open through noon today, Tuesday, May 16. Lunches are limited, so if you do not register, you may not be able to have lunch at the meeting. |
Letter bagThank you for your notes, calls, prayers and flowers during my recent hospitalization for a heart attack and stent surgery. I have to admit that I would much rather belong to the best Club in the Universe vs. being a member of the stent club! Thanks again for your kindness and support. It is all much appreciated! Doug Johnson I would like to thank the Edina Rotary Club and my fellow Rotarians for the cards, memorials and many kinds words following my mother's passing. The support and compassion shown to me was truly appreciated. The memorials are being donated to The Rotary Foundation in honor of my mother. Bob Stehlik Click on the link below for more letters... |
Dr. David Odde of the U of M to speak this week The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dr. David Odde as the program speaker at the Thursday, May 4, meeting. Odde works on cancer research in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Minnesota. Click on the link below for more on the speaker... |
Dr. David Odde of the U of M to speak at May 4 Rotary meetingThe Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dr. David Odde as the program speaker at the Thursday, May 4, meeting. Odde works on cancer research in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Minnesota. |
Schley awarded Rotary International Service Above Self Award Rotary Club of Edina member Sandra Schley was awarded the Service Above Self Award at the Rotary District 5950 Conference Friday, April 28! Here she is accepting the award from District 5950 Governor Mark Hegstrom at the conference. This award from Rotary International is only given to 150 Rotarians worldwide each year.Congratulations Sandy! |
Schley awarded Service Above Self AwardRotary Club of Edina member Sandra Schley was awarded the Service Above Self Award at the Rotary District 5950 Conference Friday, April 28! Here she is accepting the award from District 5950 Governor Mark Hegstrom at the conference. This award from Rotary International is only given to 150 Rotarians worldwide each year.Congratulations Sandy! Click on link below for more on the award... |
In review It was a beautiful spring day for April, and I happen to check into the meeting just as Joel Jennings was arriving and checking in. What a delight to have Joel back in our presence and enjoy his warm and positive energy. Welcome back Joel! We look forward to seeing you again very soon. The program speaker at the meeting was Lee Anderson, General Mills Director of Issue Management and State Government Relations, and Frank Cardarelle's nephew! Youth Exchange student Justine Onana gave her country talk, telling us all about Belgium. And the final results of the The Rotary Foundation Bowl were announced! Click on the link below for more about the meeting... |
Edina Rotary Foundation awards local grants.jpg) The Edina Rotary Foundation recently awarded nearly $25,000 in grants to 15 local organizations. The organizations have been visiting our weekly meetings to pick up the grant checks and share stories about their organizations and the people who will benefit from the funds. Money for grants awarded by the Edina Rotary Foundation is raised at an annual fall fundraiser and gala and donations made throughout the year. |
Hosts for Spring Fireside Chats needed It is time for the Spring Fireside Chats and we are looking for six volunteers to host events at their homes in the month of May. The desired weeks for the chats are May 15 and May 22. If you would like to host a Fireside Chat, or are a new member and want to know more about these events, please contact Brad Hepp at heppbrad@gmail.com. Thank you! |
Support the Rotary-sponsored baseball team! This baseball season the Edina Noon Rotary Club is the proud sponsor of the Edina Baseball Association's Fifth-Grade Green Baseball Team 11A, coached by Jason Hughes! The 11A Team has its next game at 6 p.m. Monday, May 8, at the Courtney 4 Field (next to Braemar Arena on the east side of Highway 169 off of Valley View Road) vs. Waconia.Find some other Rotarians, family and friends and come cheer on our team! Another 11A Rotary Team game is:
For more information, contact Public Image Director Mark Jessen. |
Letter bagAt this time of sadness, our family thanks you for thinking of us. The flowers were beautiful. Denny enjoyed Rotary Club. Donna M. Bock and family For more letters, click on the link below... |
Proposed for membershipThe Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership: Don Anderson Classification: Financial Advisory Sponsor: Dave Hatzung Mike Anderson Classification: Financial Advisory Sponsor: Dave Hatzung Kelley Burnett Classification: Insurance Sponsor: Sam Cote Heather Edelson Classification: Community Advocacy Sponsor: Josh Sprague Jennifer Shinners Classification: Men's Clothing Sponsor: John Buttolph Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424. |
Hwy 100 exit for 50th St./Vernon Ave. closed The southbound Highway 100 ramp to West 50th Street/Vernon Avenue will be closed this week, Monday through Friday, April 24 through 28. Crews are painting the new noise wall and adding lighting.Make note if you are heading south on Highway 100 and plan to take that exit to come to the Edina Country Club for the weekly meeting. |
Prospective Member Day is this week This week is Prospective Member Day at the Rotary Club of Edina! Members are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague who is interested in Rotary to the meeting. The program speaker for this week's meeting, Thursday, April 27, is Lee Anderson. Anderson is external relations director for General Mills. He will speak about "General Mills: 150 Years of Serving the World By Making Food People Love." For more information on Prospective Member Day, contact Membership Director—Recruitment Greg Yoch. Click on the link below for more on this week's speaker... |
Prospective Member Day is April 27 at Edina RotaryThis week is Prospective Member Day at the Rotary Club of Edina! Members are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague who is interested in Rotary to the meeting. The program speaker for this week's meeting, Thursday, April 27, is Lee Anderson. Anderson is external relations director for General Mills. He will speak about "General Mills: 150 Years of Serving the World By Making Food People Love." For more information on Prospective Member Day, contact Membership Director—Recruitment Greg Yoch. |
In review Thursday, April 20, was the annual Area 3 Rotary Vocational Day meeting featuring keynote speaker Michael Bellotti. He spoke to Rotary clubs from Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Richfield and South Metro Minneapolis Evenings, as well as students from area high schools. The theme of his talk was "How Art Saved My Life." As a surprise at the end of the meeting, the Vocational Day Committee presented artwork they had commissioned Michael Bellotti to do of longtime Rotarian Arthur Rouner! Click on the link for more about the meeting... |
Meet a member...Jen Tregarthen Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website and in our newsletter. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Jen Tregarthen as a member in October 2016. But Jen had been a member of a Rotary club in Oklahoma before moving to Minnesota. Jen's sponsor to the club was Greg Yoch.Click on the link below to get to know Jen... |
Meet a member...Sarah Aydinalp Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina on our website and in our newsletter. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Sarah Aydinalp as an Honorary Member in August 2016. Sarah was invited to be an Honorary Member after she was on outbound Youth Exchange student through our club. Sarah's sponsor was Jennifer Bennerotte.Click on the link below to get to know Sarah... |
Letter bagThank you so much for the bouquet of flowers. They are beautiful and brightened our day! Can't wait to see all of you when I return. Libby Schmit Click on the link below for more in the letter bag... |
In review The Thursday, April 13, Rotary Club of Edina meeting featured program speaker Mike Max, sports reporter and anchor at WCCO and host of "Sports to the Max" on WCCO Radio. Andrea Thompson Miller gave her classification talk to the club and shared her varied interests and news of her upcoming nuptials! An Edina Rotary Foundation grant was given to YMCA Camp Induhapi. And Brandon Azbill reminded members that they are encouraged to help assemble furniture at 66 West on April 20! The community Room at 66 West is our 2016–2017 Signature Project. For more on the meeting, click on the link below... |
Rotary Prospective Member Day is April 27
WHEN: 12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 27 WHERE: regular Rotary meeting, Edina Country Club. The program speaker for the meeting is Lee Anderson, legal counsel at General Mills. WHO: All Rotarians are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague that is interested in learning more about Rotary and our club to the meeting. Lunch is on the club for all prospective members! REGISTRATION: No need to register in advance, but make sure your guest(s) sign in at the front desk when they arrive. Contact Membership Director Greg Yoch for more information. |
Superintendent Dressen retirement party set
WHAT: Retirement party for Edina Schools Superintendent Ric Dressen WHEN: 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3 WHERE: Braemar Golf Club, |
“There are many small angels all around us who can see what has been done here,” said Dr. Willy Menendez, the chief of pediatrics at Hospital Regional de Escuintla. “We will save many more little lives.”
This year's Rotary International Convention will be held in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii, June 6 - 10, 2020. The Rotary Club of Edina has established a fund to reimburse the registration fee to a limited number of Edina club members who will be attending an international convention for the first time. Please click 
The Rotaract Club of Edina will hold a Make-A-Meal event at Cornerstone from 5:00 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 6, 2019. At this Community Service Committee project, volunteers will prepare and serve a meal for 50 to 60 Cornerstone clients and their children. Cornerstone is located at 1000 E. 80th St., Bloomington..png){kind=logo}
Greg LaVallee is a speaker and advocate working to end distracted driving.
Rotary Club of Edina will host our Prospective Member Day Thursday, February 21. All Rotarians are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague that is interested in learning more about Rotary and our club to the meeting. Lunch is on the club for all prospective members February 21! Please make sure your guests sign in at the guest table before the meeting.
The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Eric Dayton as the program speaker at the Dec. 13 meeting. He will speak about “Identity & Entrepreneurship in the North.” The presentation will cover how the North has grown over the past five years from a knit hat into a movement.
More than 100 Minnesota/Wisconsin high school students joined us at YMCA Camp Ihudhapi Nov. 1-3 for the 2018 Rotary Camp Enterprise. The three-day camp is put on by the .jpg)
The annual Area 3 Rotary Veterans Luncheon is next Monday, Nov. 12, at Bloomington Hilton, 3900 American Blvd. W., Bloomington. Check-in begins at 11 a.m. with live music, with the luncheon beginning at 11:15 and concluding at 1:15 p.m.
The annual Area 3 Rotary Veterans Luncheon is set for Monday, Nov. 12, at Bloomington Hilton, 3900 American Blvd. W., Bloomington. Check-in begins at 11 a.m. with live music, with the luncheon beginning at 11:15 and concluding at 1:15 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Edina will hold a Vocational Day meeting Thursday, Oct. 11, at Faribault Woolen Mill. Box lunches and bottled water will be provided on the bus ride to the mill. Host Paul Mooty will share the story of Faribault Woolen Mill on the bus ride.
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Volunteers needed! Edina Rotary Club, along with the Edina Crime Prevention Fund, will be distributing Deterra packets during Night To Unite Tuesday, Aug, 7.
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The Rotary Club of Edina will hold a Vocational Day meeting this Thursday, May 17, at the University of Minnesota Athletes Village. Box lunches and bottled water will be provided. There will be a tour of the complex after lunch and a presentation. 
The Rotary Club of Edina, along with support of Rotary District 5950 and several area Rotary Clubs, will host a Opioid Awareness Workshop this Thursday, May 3, at the Edina Country Club. .jpg)
Once again this year, members of the Rotary Club of Edina will ring the Salvation Army bell at Jerry's Foods in Edina! Organized by Dan Hallberg, with the help of Wayne Harmon, teams of Rotarians will ring the bell for five days this week. 
The Rotary Club of Edina annual Holiday Party will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the Edina Country Club. All Rotarians and significant others (no other guests, please) were invited. Registration has ended for the event, so please contact Steve Slyce or Marty Kupper with questions. 
The Rotary Club of Edina will host Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis, as program speaker at next week's meeting, Thursday, Aug. 17, meeting. Our club has invited all Area 3 and 5 Rotary clubs to attend this meeting. For planning purposes, Edina Rotarians are asked to please register .jpg){kind=logo}
WHAT: Rotary Club of Edina Prospective Member Day