Rotary Club of Edina will welcome David Nguyen of the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans as the program speaker at the Thursday, July 23, meeting. Nguyen is outreach manager at MACV. A clothing drive benefiting veterans and their families will be held in the Edina Country Club during the meeting.
 
The Rotary Club of Edina is partnering with the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) to host a clothing drive Thursday, July 23, as well as having MACV Outreach Manager David Nguyen as program speaker for the July 23 meeting.
 
MACV has been a sponsor of the Suits for Soldiers program, which ensures veterans have suitable clothing for job interviews. Now they are extending way beyond suits and requesting everyday clothing for veterans, male and female, and their families.
 
Our club will be collecting clothing to donate to MACV at our meeting Thursday, July 23. A van will be in the parking lot at the Edina Country Club, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All articles of clothing and shoes are welcome with the exception of undergarments.
 
At the meeting at 12:15 p.m. at the Edina Country Club, Nguyen will share information about MACV's work in Minnesota.
 

 
Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been assisting veterans for over 25 years. Each year MACV receives more than 25,000 contacts, inquiries and requests from veterans across the state. In 2013, MACV comprehensively served 1,785 veterans and their families throughout Minnesota who were homeless or experiencing a crisis that could lead to homelessness—and the need for services continues to rise.
 
Many homeless and veterans’ organizations recognize MACV’s transitional and permanent housing programs as a model for the nation. The people at MACV have a passion for serving those in Minnesota who first served us.
 
Every Rotarian is encouraged to clean out their closets and donate to the clothing drive. Please share this information with friends and family and encourage them to make a difference to others.
 
For more information on the clothing drive, contact Scott MacDonald at scottm@mac-mac.org.
 
Rotary Club of Edina's newest member, Mike Sitek, will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting.
 
Edina Rotary meets Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Edina Country Club. All are welcome to attend. Cost for the meal and program is $19.