Nominations sought for Women in Leadership Award
The Rotary Club of Edina is seeking nominations for the seventh-annual "Chrysanne Manoles Women in Leadership Award." The award is given each year by the club to celebrate the work of women in the Edina community. Nominations are due by April 30.Reflecting society in 1905, the Rotary organization was limited to male members and remained so officially until 1989, when the Council on Legislation, Rotary’s parliament, voted to eliminate the male-only provision, opening up membership to qualified women across the world. However, the forward-thinking Rotary Club of Edina welcomed its first female member, Chrysanne Manoles, a year earlier in 1988. Manoles continues to be active in Rotary.
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. Previous winners include Dr. Laurel Wills, Ann Byrne, Donna Tilsner, Terrie Rose, Katey Taylor, Ruth Valgemae and Kim Foote.
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. Previous winners include Dr. Laurel Wills, Ann Byrne, Donna Tilsner, Terrie Rose, Katey Taylor, Ruth Valgemae and Kim Foote.
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Shown at left is the 2014 Women in Leadership Award winner Kim Foote (center), of Robert Foote Jeweler, who was honored for her work with the 50th & France Association. Also in the photo are Chrysanne Manoles (left), the first female members of the Rotary Club of Edina, and the 2013–2014 Club President Steve Slyce.
Nominees cannot be current Rotarians and must live, work or volunteer in Edina. Female nominees must demonstrate Rotary’s “Four Way Test” of the things we think, say or do: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
To nominate a woman for the prestigious award, submit a one- or two-page letter explaining how the person demonstrates the Four Way Test and what she does in the community. Letters should be sent to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 and must be postmarked by Thursday, April 30.
The 2015 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award will be presented at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Edina in May.
The 2015 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award will be presented at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Edina in May.