Jan. 30, 2019 Barker (Jan 29, 2019)

Terry Anderson, Gigi Hickey and Wendi Moffley to speak Jan. 31

Terry Anderson and Gigi Hickey of the Lake Minnetonka Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter.

Terry Anderson and Gigi Hickey both joined the Lake Minnetonka Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter within the last 10 years, after their retirements allowed more time for genealogy and volunteer work. Terry is currently Regent and Gigi is Vice-Regent. They are joined today by Wendi Moffley, daughter of Edina Rotary member Joel Jennings and a recent transfer to the Lake Minnetonka chapter.

Rotary Bowling Night is Saturday, Feb. 2

The 2019 Rotary Bowling Night will be Saturday, Feb. 2, at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park!

Lace up those stylish shoes and polish up your personalized bowling ball and come join your fellow Rotarians for a fun-filled evening of bowling! The evening will feature friendly competition, door prizes, fine dining and liquid refreshments.

What: Edina Rotary Annual Bowling Event! Bring your significant other and join your fellow Rotarians in a night of bowling!

When: Saturday Feb. 2. We have the party room from 6 to 7 p.m. for eating and socializing. Bowling will be from 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Park Tavern in St. Louis Park

Chair of the event is Rotarian Sutton McGraw if you have questions.

Next Rotary Happy Hour is Wednesday, Feb. 6

The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be Wednesday, Feb. 6.

Once a month, Edina Rotarians have a chance to connect with other club members, and any guests, at the happy hour. This Rotary event is held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Mezz at the Lunds & Byerly's in Edina. The meeting will feature a brief presentation from a featured Rotarian, plus time for introductions, networking and questions. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event.

Edina Rotaract meeting is Feb. 13

Posted by Sam Thompson

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

Our speaker will be District Governor Irene Kelly. Irene will offer insights into the world of Rotary while inviting Rotaractors to consider the importance of passion and purpose … personally, professionally and in Rotary.

I wanted 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!

The Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Morningside Rotary Club are embarking on starting and supporting a Rotaract Club. Rotaract clubs consist of young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30. Usually meetings will be held at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at The Mezz. Each meeting will feature a speaker and focus on service projects in alignment with Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self.”

Interact Club of Edina to Host Skate to End Polio - Feb. 15

Posted by Josh Sprague

The Interact Club of Edina will host a “Skate to End Polio” 8 to 9:30p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Braemar Arena.

The fundraiser will follow the varsity playoff game at the arena, 5701 Ikola Way. Participants will enjoy open skating, great music and special lighting at this Valentine’s Day weekend event in the Backyard Rink. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $10 for children. They can be purchased the day of the event or in advance by contacting Rotarian Josh Sprague, josh@joshsprague.com. Tickets will also be available at the 12:15 p.m. Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and 14 meetings of the Rotary Club of Edina at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave.

Rotary Club of Edina Collects Shoes for Soles4Souls

Posted by Afira Hasan

The Rotary Club of Edina recently collected and donated 175 pairs of shoes to Soles4Souls.

A committee of the Rotary Club of Edina recently held a drive for new and gently used shoes. About 175 pairs were collected. “The Edina Rotary is grateful and fortunate to have participated in a cause that focuses on giving others access to shoes they require and deserve,” said Rotarian Afira Hasan. “We look forward to supporting
Soles4Souls again!”

Rotary Club of Edina Names New Administrator

Posted by Jennifer Bennerotte

Rebecca Michalski was recently named Administrator of the Rotary Club of Edina.

The Club Administrator is the club’s primary point of contact with Rotary International and District 5950. Michalski succeeds Jennifer Garske in the position. Michalski has more than 20 years of experience as an executive assistant and office manager, in addition to work in the advertising and finance fields.

In Review

Posted by André Brewer

The Program Speaker for the Thursday, January 24^th, Edina Rotary Noon Club Meeting was Ruth Bachman of the Hourglass Fund Project.

Rotaract Club of Edina meeting

The Mezz

Feb 13, 2019

Interact Club of Edina to Host Skate to End Polio

Braemar Arena

Feb 15, 2019
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors meeting

Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel

Feb 20, 2019

Edina Rotary Foundation Board of Directors meeting

Edina City Hall

Feb 27, 2019

Rotaract Club of Edina meeting

The Mezz

Feb 27, 2019

State of the Community

Edina Country Club

Feb 27, 2019
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Irish Dinner Event

Avidor Welcome Center (Apt Model)

Mar 09, 2019
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

President

John Flynn

President Elect

Josh Sprague

Treasurer

Sam Thompson

Secretary

Michael Stanzak

Past President

San Asato

Club Service (Administration) Director

Marty Kupper

Community Service—Local Funding Co-Director

Brandon Azbill

Community Service—Local Funding Co-Director

Paul Peterson

Community Service—Local Projects Director

Kenny Smith

International Service Director

Shelly Loberg

Membership Director

Royce Pavelka

Public Image Co-Director

Valerie Burke

Public Image Co-Director

Dan Hennen

The Rotary Foundation Director

David Clynes

Social Director

Renee Harberts

Youth Service Director

Kip Peterson