Odell Wilson is the VP/COO of The Redemption Project and retired Supervising U.S. Probation and Pre-trial Services Officer. He attended Penn State University on an athletic scholarship and was a member of the 1986 National Championship football team. In 1989 Odell graduated with a degree in rehabilitation education and then attended graduate school at Penn State University, where he received a master's degree in counselor education. He retired as a Federal Probation Officer with 27 years of service, the last five years as a supervisor. Click HERE for more information on The Redemption Project.
The Rotary Club of Edina meets...
Thursdays - Doors Open 12:15 - Program Begins -12:35 p.m.
Edina Country Club
5100 Wooddale Ave
Edina MN 55424
952-215-7924
Check out our speaker list, and join us for a meeting anytime!
DEADLINE for nominations is Tuesday, April 30th. Application HERE. The Rotary Club of Edina seeks nominees for the 17th-annual “Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award.”
Toshie is a 1982 U of M Minneapolis campus graduate and has been a loan officer for more than 28 years with a variety of mortgage companies. She is currently employed by CMG Financial since 2019. Her areas of expertise are residential mortgage for jumbo, conventional, FHA, USDA and VA loans. She also works with the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency helping her clientele understand it unique down payment assistant funds program. Toshie's main focus is in the first-time home buyer market due to the fact most of realtors she works with are Asian who understand the specific needs and buying culture of their clients. REGISTER HERE or use QR Code.
The Rotary Club of Edina Spring Fireside Chat schedule will begin Tuesday, May 14. Club member hosted these small and casual social gatherings give experienced and freshman Rotarians the opportunity to get to know each other and learn about Rotary. Usually held in the host member's home as a come and go timed gathering, it's a nice way to conversationally and personally connect with your fellow Rotary friends. You're invited to attend all the scheduled chats or pick one that works best with your schedule. To allow the host to prepare, please register for each gathering you plan to attend. Please let Kayla Beehler know if you any questions or would like to be added to the Spring or Fall Fireside host schedule.
The schedule is:
Tuesday, May 14th from 5:00-7:30pm: Kelley Burnett Home REGISTER
Thursday, May 16th from 6:00-8:30pm: Joe Hayes House REGISTER
Wednesday, May 22nd from 6:00 to 8:30 pm: John Buttolph Home REGISTER
Thursday, May 16, 2023, 5:30-7pm. REGISTER HERE In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimento Relief Services, Black Business Networking will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. This weeks speaker is Armetha Pihlstrom, Founder and CEO of Pihlstrom Consulting Group, LLC. PCG is a consulting firm making brands and business a household name! The 2024 networking event will be held Thursday, May 16 from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Register HERE. See additional information below.
Over the course of several meetings a diverse group of Edina Rotary Club members met, discussed and formulated the Rotary Club of Edina, Strategic Vision 2023-2028. Briefly, this vision statement provides the club and foundation's Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, Membership, International Service, Community Service, Youth Service, Club Service, Vocational Service, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Financial Strength, and Leadership Development strategic goals. The document in its entirety can be view HERE. If you have any questions, please speak with a standing board member or committee director. A link to this document can also be found on the Rotary Club of Edina home page under Membership, Strategic Vision Statement.