March 21, 2017 Barker (Mar 21, 2017)

Star Tribune's Judy Keen to speak at meeting

The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Star Tribune editor Judy Keen as program speaker at the Thursday, March 23, meeting. Keen will speak about "Covering Politics in a New Era." Keen was previously on staff with USA Today, and covered three presidents, five presidential campaigns and numerous breaking news stories.

New members Nash Faulk and Scott Hawkins will be officially inducted into the club at the meeting.

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Rotarians honored March 16 for PHF donations

Rotary Club of Edina's TRF Director Sue Spalding recognized members for their donations to The Rotary Foundation at the March 16 meeting. The Paul Harris Fellows included:

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Toni Gerard—PHF
Mike Eckert—PHF
Ross Peterson—PHF
Tom Ries—PHF+4
Keith Benson—PHF +5
Scott Tankenoff—PHF+6
Charlie Barer—PHF+8

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Michael Stanzak—PHF+4
Jennifer Bennerotte—PHF+7
Joe Christensen—PHF +8

Rotarians get cooking at March 18 class

Rotarians and guests gathered at Cooks of Crocus Hill in Edina last Saturday, March 18, to do some Italian cooking and enjoy the delicious meal they prepared as teams. A great time was had by all, according to even organizer Rick Carlson, a member of the Membership Retention Committee. Thanks to Rick for planning the event, with Committee Chair Ken Andersen. Cheers!

Letter bag

Thank you so much for the generous grant you've provided to Give and Go. Even in Edina, some families need a little extra help to reach full academic excellence. The Chromebook computers this grant allows us to purchase will be a game changer for our students. Your support is helping unlock opportunities, one student at a time—thank you!

With gratitude,

Abigail Lugo
Executive Director
Edina Give and Go

Proposed for membership

The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicant below for membership:

Mark Stageberg

Classification: Trial Attorney

Sponsor: Keith Benson

Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424.

In review

Posted by Doug Johnson on Mar 21, 2017

Over 100 Rotarians gathered for our weekly meeting in the midst of March Madness and the day before St. Patrick’s Day.

Our feature presentation was about The Avenue on France by Bob Erickson, senior development manager for the developer Wildamere, and Dean Devolis, chief architect.

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