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Neel Kashkari to speak at this week's meeting

The Rotary Club of Edina will host Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis, as program speaker at this week's meeting, Thursday, Aug. 17. Our club has invited all Area 3 and 5 Rotary clubs to attend this meeting, as well as the Minneapolis #9 Rotary Club. For planning purposes, Edina Rotarians were asked to register themselves and any guests if they were planning to attend. Registration has closed for the meeting so that we can plan for the more than 250 people expected to attend. 

If you have questions, contact Marty Kupper

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Youth Exchange update
The Rotary Youth Exchange Committee will welcome three students to Edina this fall! Seojun "Sam" Lee has already arrived. Susmita from Nepal and Paco from Spain will be here soon. 

We are still looking for a fall host family for Sam , so if you are interested and able, please contact Heather Hansen at 612-366-0051.
 
Rotarians honored Aug. 17 for TRF donations
Rotary Club of Edina members were honored for their Paul Harris Fellow status at the Aug. 17 meeting. The Rotary Foundation Director David Clynes presented pins to the members, with the help of Wooj Byun. The following Rotarians were honored for their donations to The Rotary Foundation:
 
  • Steve Buettner—PHF+1
  • Dan Hennen—PHF+1
  • Jim Roberts—PHF+2
  • Sam Thompson—PHF+2
  • John MacLennan—PHF+4
  • Sonja Tengdin—PHF+4
  • Heather Hansen—PHF+5
  • Josh Sprague—PHF+5
  • Tom Bach—PHF+6
  • Steve Slyce—PHF+8
Congratulations to all!
 
Tech help needed at 2017 Camp Enterprise
Volunteers are needed at this year's Camp Enterprise to help with technology. This year's Camp Enterprise is Thursday, Nov. 2, through Nov. 4, and volunteers would need to be there Thursday at noon through Saturday afternoon. The volunteer(s) would make sure microphones, LCD projectors, etc. are all working properly. 
 
Contact Sam Thompson if you are interested. Thank you!
 
Join Rotary team for Walk to End Alzheimer's
WHAT: Walk to End Alzheimer's
 
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017; meet at 8:45 a.m. at Gate 29

WHERE: Target Field, 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis 

WHO: Anyone wanting to join the "Rotary Rally for ALZ" team, made up of Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Chamber of Commerce members. Friends and family are welcome! You do not have to be a Rotarian or Chamber member to join the team!

INFO: Rick Carlson at 952-835-5425 or Brad Hepp at 612-508-4088

REGISTRATION: Go here to register, volunteer or donate.
 
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In review
 
It was a busy meeting Aug. 10. The program speaker was Luke Shimp, president of owner of Red Cow. Rotarians and guests were treated to a video promoting the annual raffle in support of the Fundraiser & Gala. Our STRIVE scholarship winner for the 2016–2017 school year was recognized. And Paul Harris Fellows were recognized for their donations to TRF. 
 
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Meeting Responsibilities
Front Desk
Yoch, Greg
 
Greeter 1
McGraw, Sutton
 
Greeter 2
Tregarthen, Jen
 
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test
Hutchison, Don
 
Introduce Guests
Ries, Thomas
 
The Barker writer
Morrison, Jean
 
Photographer
Bennerotte, Jennifer
 
Introduce the Speaker
Younggren, Mary
 
Thank the Speaker
Gubrud, Bob
 
Upcoming Events
Rotary Happy Hour/VDG featuring Skip Thomas
The Mezz, Byerly's
Sep 06, 2017
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Women of Rotary gathering
Sep 13, 2017
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Edina Rotary Diamond Jubilee Fundraiser & Gala
Sheraton Bloomington Hotel
Sep 23, 2017
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
 
EMRC Patrick D. Kennedy Golf Tournament
Mendakota Country Club
Sep 25, 2017
 
Leadership Ethics Seminar
Church of St. Patrick
Oct 04, 2017
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
 
Rotary Happy Hour/VDG featuring John Pastor
The Mezz, Byerly's
Oct 04, 2017
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service (Administration) Director
 
Community Service—Local Funding Co-Director
 
Community Service—Local Funding Co-Director
 
Community Service—Programs Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership—Recruitment Director
 
Social Director
 
Public Image Director
 
The Rotary Foundation Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Club Administrator
 
2017 Diamond Jubilee 
Edina Rotary Foundation Fundraiser & Gala

Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017
Sheraton Bloomington Hotel
 
Presenting Sponsor

 
Platinum Sponsor
Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels and Cremation Services
 
Wool Sponsor
Faribault Woolen Mill Co.
 
Gold Sponsors
Baird
Brandpoint
Grandview Tire & Auto
North American Banking Company
The Tankenoff Families Foundation
 
 
Silver Sponsors
American Family Insurance
Cahill Financial Advisors
Carl M. Hansen Companies
Christensen & Laue P.A.
The Jennings Family Foundation
Peters Billiards
Tufford-Hughes and Associates
Dr. Steven Veker, DDS—44th Street Dental
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage—Jody Kern
 
 
Bronze Sponsors
Abdo, Eick & Meyers
The Brookshire Co.
Hannelore A. Brucker, M.D., F.A.C.P., active as Scientific Fellow of the ACAAI
Woodrow Byun Law Office
Frank & Lois Cardarelle
EdinAlarm
Edina Liquor
Fairview Southdale Hospital
Handyman Matters
Renee Harberts & David Wendt
Hatzung Insurance
Kallas Law Office
Key Cadillac
Gordy Lewis
Mac & Mac
Morrison & Associates
Dan & Stacy Mott
Park State Bank
Bob & Rhoda Perkins
Pets Are Inn
SideKick Inc.—Advanced Document Services
Patti & Bob Solheim
Josh Sprague, Realtor—Sotheby's International Realty
Bob & Vianne Stehlik
Terry & Marilee Stevens
Skip Thomas, Realtor—RE/MAX Results
Transitions In Business
The Wooddale Team of American Mortgage & Equity Consultants 
 
In-Kind Sponsor
City of Edina
 

The Edina Country Club will serve the Edina Rotary Big Buffet featuring pot roast and breast of turkey at the Thursday, Aug. 24, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. 

The Rotary Club of Edina's Administrator, Jennifer Garske, works part time. During the summer, her office hours are mainly Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Contact her at jgarske@EdinaRotary.org or leave a message on the Rotary cell phone at 612-875-3109.