July 2, 2019 Barker (Jul 02, 2019)

4th of July Parade - 1st Annual Car Show

Posted by Joe Mahoney

Join the Parade

Edina’s 4th of July parade is just around the corner and we would like the Rotary Club of Edina to be out in full force!

Register to volunteer to walk in the parade with the club. The morning of July 4 please arrive at our parade unit (east service road of highway 100, just south of Perkins) by 9:30 AM. Special t-shirts will be provided along with fun items to hand out to the community.

For more information on the Edina 4th of July parade, please contact Josh Sprague, (612) 501-0252, joshsprague7@icloud.com or Dan Hennen (952) 913-6975, dhennen@gateway-banking.com.

Join the Car Show

The Rotary Club of Edina is proud to present the First Annual Edina Car Show on July 4, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (directly after the 4^th of July parade!)

Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed at the event from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., please register here: https://www.edinarotary.org/page/edina-car-show. Volunteers will receive a special t-shirt for their participation!

The Rotary Club of Edina Car Show will be hosted at Southdale Center parking lot (in front of the old Herberger’s). This family-friendly event will feature food, games, vendors, and some of the best collector cars (and bikes!) in Minnesota, including classic, vintage, and exotic.

For more information on the Edina Car Show, please contact Joe Mahoney, (612) 240-7181, joe@boriawealth.com or Josh Sprague, (612) 501-0252, joshsprague7@icloud.com or visit https://www.edinarotary.org/page/edina-car-show

Women in Rotary to Meet TONIGHT - July 16

Posted by Bonnie Sue Rolstad

Women in Rotary Celebrate Summer!

When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 16^th Tuesday

Hosts: Sonja Tengdin and Toshie Metzger

Where: Sonja’s Home, 2201 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis

We’re heading to Lake of the Isles for this night’s gathering. Sonja lives a few blocks east of the lake. Please register so that we can plan food. OK to bring a guest also. You are asked to bring wine or a beverage you enjoy. Please sign up by July 14. Register by clicking here.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Contact Bonnie Rolstad bjrolstad@aol.com with questions or for more information.

Bellacour Private Dining, Jul 25 and Aug 1

Posted by Renee Harberts

Bellecour Private Dining Experience at the Chef’s Table

A seasonal three course dinner begining at 6:00 pm will be specially prepared for us by Chef Gavin Kaysen. Gavin was awarded the James Beard Award for Best Chef Midwest 2018, which now sits alongside his 2008 James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef.

Click here to read the City Pages article giving you the six most important things to know about this fabulous dining experience.

Your cost will be $93 per person for the dinner and beverages are NOT included. We are limited to 30 people per event. Be sure to pick the day best for you and register early.

Reservations/cancellations required by July 21st to dine on July 25th, click here to register. Event cost will be billed to your Rotary of Edina membership account.

Reservations/cancellations required by July 28th to dine on August 1st, click here to register. Event cost will be billed to your Rotary of Edina membership account.

For additional information, please contact Renee Harberts, renee@hancefinancial.net.

In Review - June 27 Transition Meeting

Posted by Dan Hallberg

Josh Sprague, 2019-2020 Rotary Club of Edina President. John Flynn, 2018-2019 Rotary Club of Edina Past President.

We were greeted at the front door on a rainy day by Ann Platt and Mary Hustad. Rotarians and visitors were promptly assisted by Jim Ryman and Becci Michalski the front desk.

President John Flynn began his final meeting as club president at 12:30 pm with Rotary Moments videos by Dennis Hykes, Jeff Ohe, Dick Teegan and Bob Solheim. John shared that during this year, more than 70 fellow Rotarians gave inspirational greetings via Rotary Moments.

Women in Rotary
Sonja Tengdin Home
Jul 16, 2019 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Rotary Club of Edina Board Meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
Jul 17, 2019

Rotaract: Casual Meeting

Jul 18, 2019 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Edina Rotary Foundation Board Meeting
Edina City Hall
Jul 24, 2019 7:30 AM

Bellecour Private Dining Event, Jul 25
Bellecour
Jul 25, 2019 6:00 PM

Bellecour Private Dining Event, Aug 1
Bellecour
Aug 01, 2019 6:00 PM

Rotary Happy Hour at Mezz
Lunds & Byerlys The Mezz
Aug 07, 2019

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President

Josh Sprague

President Elect

Sam Thompson

Treasurer

Michael Stanzak

Secretary

Joe Hayes

Past President

John Flynn

Club Service (Administration)

Fredrick Sylvester

Community Service (Grants)

Kelley Burnett

Community Service (Projects)

Kenny Smith

International Service

Shelly Loberg

Membership

Royce Pavelka

Social

Renee Harberts

Public Image

Jennifer Hendrickson

The Rotary Foundation

Susan Stiles

Youth Service

David Aase

Club Administrator

Rebecca Michalski

Annual Gala

Katy Campbell

Annual Gala

Gary Pedersen

Front Desk Administration

Michalski, Rebecca

Front Desk

Harberts, Renee

Greeter 1

Gable, Gregory

Greeter 2

Dash, Sita

Greeter 3

Jessen, Mark

Invocation

Solberg, John

Guest Introductions

Freudenthal, Bjorn

Speaker Introduction

Thomas, Skip

Speaker Thank You

The Barker Writer

Byun, Wooj

Photographer

Campbell, Katy

Member Birthdays

Bob Solheim

July 1

Matt Boockmeier

July 3

Josh Sprague

July 5

Mark Hegman

July 6

Gordon Lewis

July 7

John Flynn

July 10

Jake Johnson

July 11

Lisa Walker

July 12

Terry Stevens

July 13

Thomas Pirsch

July 13

Dave Phillips

July 14

David Hatzung

July 14

Tim Murphy

July 14

Charles Rauenhorst

July 18

Michael Opitz

July 18

Sylvester Thomas

July 19

Bob Perkins

July 25

Bill Milota

July 26

John Mazzara

July 26

Ed Bather

July 29

Dick Teegen

July 30

The Edina Country Club will serve Orange Glazed Salmon or Southwestern Chicken Salad at the Thursday, July 11, 2019, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. Lunch service begins at 12:15 p.m. with the meeting to follow and ends at 1:30 p.m. Visiting Rotarian's and non-Rotarians are welcome to join us. Cost is $20 per guest for lunch and program.

The Rotary Club of Edina's Administrator, Becci Michalski, works part time and will respond to your inquiries within 24 hours. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org or leave a voicemail or text message at 612-234-7390.