Feb 26, 2019 Barker (Feb 26, 2019)

Greg LaVallee to Speak at Feb. 28 Meeting

Posted by Doug Johnson

Greg LaVallee is a speaker and advocate working to end distracted driving.

In 2013 Greg's 19 year old son, Phillip, was killed by a distracted driver. Since then he has worked along side his wife Amy to change driving attitudes and habits and raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving.

Greg has given more than 40 presentations to date and educated new drivers from Annandale, Bloomington, Buffalo, Elk River, Monticello, Rogers, STMA, and Zimmerman. Recently he has begun to reach out to businesses and community groups.

Greg is a founding member and Director of Just Drive Inc., an organization dedicated to bringing awareness to the deadly epidemic of distracted driving.

Edina Rotaract meeting is Mar. 13

Posted by Sam Thompson

The next meeting of the Rotaract Club of Edina will be Wednesday, Mar. 13, at The Mezz in Lunds & Byerlys on France Avenue in Edina. The meeting begins at 6 p.m.

I wanted to continue to congratulate all our current members. We are now officially chartered as a Rotaract Club by Rotary International. Come celebrate with us! I hope to see you all on Wednesday!

2019 State of the Community Feb. 27

Posted by Jennifer Bennerotte

Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent John Schultz will present the “2019 State of the Community” Wednesday, Feb. 27. Edina City Manager Scott Neal will emcee the program.

The presentation is co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina, Rotary Club of Edina Morningside and Edina Chamber of Commerce. It will be presented as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly general membership meeting at Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. The speech will later be broadcast on Edina TV and available for streaming online. It will be broadcast 7 p.m. Sundays, 3 and 11 a.m. Mondays, 5 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 and 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays and 3 and 11 a.m. Fridays through March 31.

Cost for the luncheon, which is open to the public, is $35. People may attend the meeting as non-lunching guests. For more information, call the City of Edina’s Communications & Technology Services Department, 952-826-0359. To register, call the Chamber of Commerce at 952-806-9060 or visit edinachamber.com.

CANCELLED Irish Dinner on Mar. 9th

Posted by Renee Harberts

Put on your green clothes and take the low road or the high road,

May you find your way to join us for an Irish feast and some good cheer.

When: March 9, 2019

Time: 6-9 PM

What: Appetizers, Irish Dinner, Afters (dessert) Wine and Beer provided

Who: Rotarians and Guests

Cost: $25:00 per person

Where: Avidor Welcome Center - Apartment Model - Covered Parking off Eden Ave.

Rotaract Club of Edina Receives Charter

Posted by Sam Thompson

It's exciting and it's official, Rotaract Club of Edina, sponsored by Rotary Club of Edina, has received its charter certificate from Rotary International.

Upon learning the news, Irene Kelly, District Govenor 2018-2019 wrote:

How heartwarming to open this message on a cold Friday afternoon!

Congratulations to each of you for being “People of Action” …
            Sam, for your dedication to young professionals and growing Rotaract
            Mark, for taking the lead in your club and inspiring your members
            John, for serving as president of your club and supporting the effort to charter a new club

I’m honored to be serving with Rotarians who have so much passion and energy for doing good in the world. And, most importantly for “Be(ing) the Inspiration”.

Truly Inspired … and grateful!

Irene

Congratulations to all who worked to make this "big deal" happen.

In Review

John Flynn provided a warm MN Golden Gopher welcome in honor of our guest speaker, coach Fleck. It was visitor’s day and the room was filled with several new faces. Ann Platt led us with the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and the Rotary 4 Way Test.

There are three upcoming events to be aware of:

Rotaract Club Meeting – 2/27 at 6:00pm at Byerly’s Mezz

State of the Community – 2/27 11:30am – 1:00pm at Edina Country Club

Irish Dinner – 3/9 6:00pm-9:00pm at Avidor Welcome Center

We wished our fellow Rotarian Harold Hanson a Happy 94^th birthday by singing to him.

Steve Buettner introduced two Edina High School Seniors, Sophie and Joe who shared their high school experiences and all they are involved in. They are both anxiously awaiting their college admission letters and based on their resumes they will have great success.

Shelly Loberg, Director of International Service, introduced Greg Krauska from ShelterBox. Greg shared how ShelterBox would be using the funds to spread aid during times of natural disaster and conflict.

Mark Jessen introduced our guest speaker, PJ Fleck, coach of the University of MN Football team. Coach Fleck spoke on the culture of the MN football program and how he strives to make a difference in the lives of others through the game of football. He challenged us by asking “How are you using your platform to make a difference?”

Coach Fleck introduced us to his HYPRR program:

H – How: The people and the culture – Getting the right people who are self-driven to do their best and are never full. This is the famous “Row the Boat” lifestyle

Y – Your Vision: Win Championships

P – Process: What needs to be done each and every day to succeed

R – Result: This will happen if you get all of the above right

R – Respond: to the result

Mark Stageberg thanked PJ for presenting and John ended the meeting with a quote form Helen Keller: “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”