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August 27 Speaker: Greg Anderson, Allegiant Travel Company

Gregory C. Anderson is the Chief Executive Officer of Allegiant Travel Company, a Las Vegas-based domestic value airline with over 17 million passengers annually. He assumed the CEO role in September 2024, having served as President since August 2022. Under his leadership, Allegiant has solidified its position as one of the nation's top-performing airlines, recognized for its financial strength, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

A fourth-generation Las Vegas native, Mr. Anderson joined Allegiant in 2010 and has held several key leadership positions, including Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer, and Treasurer. He played a pivotal role in guiding the company through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and was instrumental in developing Allegiant’s unique business model, which focuses on connecting underserved cities to premier leisure destinations with nonstop, low-fare flights.

Edina Car Show 2026, Sunday, Sept 20th, 50th & France

We need volunteers for this year's Car Show! Sign up today, HERE!

Mark your Calendars! The Rotary Club of Edina, with support from the 50th & France Business & Professional Association and Explore Edina, will host the eighth-annual Edina Car Show 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 in downtown Edina. Watch the web and Barker for further event details and volunteer opportunities. Sponsorship proceeds go local community non-profits via the Edina Rotary Foundation with $133,500 raised since 2019.

2026 Rotary Foundation Gala- Purchase Tickets Today!

The 2026 theme for the Edina Rotary Foundation annual fundraising gala is "Service is FUNdamental". This event will take place on Thursday, September 24 at Church of St. Patrick Edina. Event tickets are available and can be purchased HERE. Join us for an evening of great food from D'Amico's, a cash bar, live entertainment with Free and Easy band, meaningful connections, and generous giving. Together, we'll celebrate the joy of service while investing in programs that strengthen our community. Ample seating is available!

Paul Harris Fellows Recognized

At the August 13, 2026, Rotary meeting, five members became Paul Harris Fellows in recognition of their contributions to The Rotary Foundation (TRF). The pins were presented by Rotary Foundation Director Bob Scott to Ram Gada, Wei Huang, Feroza Mehta, James Olcott and Tanwi Prigge. Congratulations to our new Paul Harris Fellow honorees

ERC Mailbag is Overflowing with Thanks

Many Thanks from Edina High School Scholarship Recipients!

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International Grant Update: Revolved NGO, Zimbabwe

This update was provided by Savanna Wilson of Revolved, a non-government organization working throughout the world. Revolved exists to strengthen promising work in overlooked places. They invest in community leaders around the world who are quietly making a difference and offer the support that unlocks their full potential.

Thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of Edina, Chisizya Hospital in rural Zimbabwe is now a little brighter and better equipped to serve its community. This August, the Club’s support helped install solar lighting around the hospital, improving safety and access, particularly during nighttime emergencies. Rotary Edina also provided a comprehensive toolkit for Knowledge, the man who takes care of maintenance at the hospital, giving the local team the ability to make repairs and care for the facility long into the future. For a small rural hospital serving thousands of people, these practical improvements make an enormous difference. Knowledge couldn’t have been prouder of his new tools, and the Chisizya community is incredibly grateful. Thank you, Rotary Club of Edina, for making this possible.

A huge thank you from all of us, and from the Chisizya community, for your generosity and support.

Many thanks,
Savanna

Edina Rotary Foundation Accepting Applications for Grant Money

The Edina Rotary Foundation is accepting applications from non-profit organizations in Edina and its contiguous communities for grants to be used for capital purchases. Applications are due Oct. 31.

Each year, the Rotary Club of Edina raises money at the Edina Car Show and a fall fundraiser to support its projects and award grants. Each year, about $100,000 is raised for the Club’s service projects and local and international grants. Grant applications are available online or by contacting Director Corey Falls, 612-309-8112 or cfalls@mytech.com. Completed applications should be completed online or emailed to Falls. Please click "Read More" for grant details.

Gerry Norton Begins Term as 72nd President of the Rotary Club of Edina

Gerry Norton has completed his first month as the Rotary Club of Edina’s 72nd President. The 2026-2027 Rotary International theme is “Create Lasting Impact.” Locally, Norton is expected to usher in innovative projects, fundraisers and initiatives that reflect his commitment to inclusivity and community empowerment. The group’s next fundraiser will be the Edina Car Show noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. at 50th & France. Norton is a licensed real estate broker in five states. He founded the Brookshire Company in 2017, building a company around his diverse expertise. Propelled by the philosophies of the Society of Industrial Office Realtors, Brookshire focuses on client success first and foremost while creating opportunities for communities to thrive, ensuring that business and community enjoy a cohesive relationship. He has been a member of the Rotary Club of Edina for 26 years and is a Major Donor to The Rotary Foundation.

As your 72nd President of the Rotary Club of Edina, I am honored and excited to begin this journey with each of you. Rotary brings together leaders, professionals, and community servants with a shared desire to make a difference. It is where friendships are formed, ideas are exchanged, and service becomes a catalyst for meaningful change. This year, Rotary International calls us to Create Lasting Impact, a message that reflects who we are as a club and what we strive to accomplish together.

I am especially excited about the year ahead. We have assembled an outstanding slate of speakers who will challenge our thinking, inspire our leadership, and broaden our understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing our communities and our world. Beyond our weekly meetings, Rotary offers the opportunity to build meaningful friendships, strengthen professional relationships, and work side by side in service to others.

Whether we are supporting local youth, addressing food insecurity, advancing international projects, combating human trafficking, or helping eradicate polio, our collective efforts demonstrate the extraordinary impact that occurs when people come together with purpose and a servant's heart.

My hope for this year is that every member finds a deeper connection to Rotary, develops new friendships, grows as a leader, and discovers meaningful opportunities to serve. Together, we will continue building on the remarkable legacy of the Rotary Club of Edina while creating lasting impact in our community and beyond.

Thank you for the privilege of serving as your President. I look forward to a year of friendship, service, leadership, and impact. Together, we will Create Lasting Impact.

Gerry Norton
2026–2027 President