Rotary International encourages regular “assemblies” to train, exchange ideas and celebrate accomplishments. Clubs are encouraged to have at least two per year to inform and excite Rotarians. The Rotary Club of Edina will hold one at its meeting Thursday, May 2.
Led by Past President Jennifer Bennerotte, the spring Club Assembly will focus on committees, leadership development, the ClubRunner app and more. Bring your smartphone or tablet to this special meeting for an online game we will play during the meeting. Learn more about the club and its projects and processes, share ideas and win a prize!
The Rotary Club of Edina meets at 12:15 p.m. Thursdays at the Edina Country Club. All are welcome, though this week's meeting is more specific to members of the Rotary Club. Cost for the meeting is $20 for adults, $12 for kids. Cash, check and credit card payments are accepted.
Let's be of service, Rotarians! It is time for the Rotary Club of Edina's bi-annual visit to Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen. The date for our spring volunteering event is Saturday, May 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. and we need 9 more people. Feed My Starving Children is at 18732 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, right off Highway 5 and Dell Road. We will pack enough food to feed over 60 people for a year in just two hours. Rotarians are invited to bring family and friends and any child over the age of 5 is welcome. This is a great family event.
Please register online on our website so that we have the 25 people we need to fill our commitment. You can also sign up through Feed My Starving Children by going here.
For more information or questions, contact Mike Sitek, chair of the event.
Parkinson’s Foundation is looking for volunteers to assist at their annual walk hosted in Plymouth, MN on Saturday, May 4. Register for a shift at www.parkinson.org/minnesota/volunteer.
Sign up now to be a part of the 32nd year of Moving Day Twin Cities! Volunteers are needed to set up the event, work at the registration tent, help at the kids zone, cheer on participants on the walk route, and more! Moving Day is a fun and inspiring fundraising event that unites families, friends and communities both large and small in the fight against Parkinson’s disease. Please contact Jennifer Hendrickson for additional details, 763-545-1272.
Rotaract clubs consist of young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30 to take action in their communities, develop their leadership and professional skills, and have fun. This week's meeting will be held at 6 p.m. TONIGHT at The Mezz, 7171 France Ave S, Edina 55435 Bring your best "Service Above Self" story, a great club marketing idea or just your great personality to share. It will be a casual and relaxed meeting centered around getting to know each other and enjoying the beautiful spring weather.
It's time for the Spring Fireside Chats! We have four events scheduled for Rotarians to attend May 21 through May 24. All Fireside Chats begin at 7 p.m.
The first gathering is Tuesday, May 21 at the home of Joe Hayes, 5560 Shore Road, Shorewood. Register here.
Held each spring and fall, the Fireside Chats are very informal social exchanges for members to enjoy and learn about Rotary and to get to know one another. The hosts are asked only to encourage discussion and a good time for all. It is a chance to meet our new members or reconnect with old friends!
The other gatherings are:
Wednesday, May 22—home of Tim Murphy, 9110 225th St W, Lakeville. Register here. Thursday, May 23—home of Gordy Lewis, 6824 Chapel Lane, Edina. Register here. Friday, May 24—home of Paul Mooty, 5320 Kelsey Terrace, Edina. Register here.
Members are encouraged to come to all the Fireside Chats, or pick the one that best works with their schedule. We encourage everyone to register to allow the hosts to plan for the event.
New members—you are especially encouraged to attend one or all of the Fireside Chats! It is a great way to get to know your fellow Rotarians in a casual atmosphere. Let us know if you have questions.
For more information, contact Brad Hepp at heppbrad@gmail.com.
Save the Date and Attend the Rotaract Charter Night - Wednesday, June 26
Please join us in celebrating the newly chartered Rotaract Club of Edina. This club is proudly sponsored by The Rotary Clubs of Edina and Edina Morningside.
When: June 26, 2019 -- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave., Edina
Hor o'euvres will be served wtih a cash bar.
Cost: Rotarians and guests - $20/person
Meet the members of Rotaract, learn about their service actions to date and plans for the future. Enjoy a short program hosted by John Flynn and Sam Thompson. Speaker will be John Crudele.
Rotaract clubs bring together people ages 18-30 to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service. In communities worldwide, Rotary and Rotaract members work side by side to take action through service, but Rotaract members manage their club independently. Rotaract is changing communities like ours.
Club Service is looking to find a few more fellow Rotarians who would like to join our Photo Committee. As you've probably guessed, your main duty would be to take photos during the meeting, as well as circulate before the meeting and take photos of members socializing. These photos are then uploaded to our photo file and Facebook being used on our webpage, newsletter and social media sites. Please let Club Service Director, Marty Kupper, marty@kupper.com, know if your interested in becoming part of the Photo Committee.
Our meeting was opened by President John Flynn with inspirational videos by Frank Cardarelle and Harold Hanson. We also celebrated a special 50th anniversary as a member of Rotary for Tom Pirsch who joined Rotary April 22, 1969. Jean Morrison toasted Tom with very flattering words and said Tom lived by the Four Way Test. In honor of Tom’s achievement we all enjoyed a delicious cake for dessert. Also at this time eight other members were recognized for being 50+year Rotarians.
The Edina Country Club will be serving BBQ Chicken or Chef Salad at our May 9 meeting. Lunch begins at 12:15 p.m. with the meeting to follow and ending at 1:30 p.m.
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.
Rotary International encourages regular “assemblies” to train, exchange ideas and celebrate accomplishments. Clubs are encouraged to have at least two per year to inform and excite Rotarians. The Rotary Club of Edina will hold one at its meeting Thursday, May 2.
Let's be of service, Rotarians! It is time for the Rotary Club of Edina's bi-annual visit to Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen. The date for our spring volunteering event is Saturday, May 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. and we need 9 more people. Feed My Starving Children is at 18732 Lake Drive East in Chanhassen, right off Highway 5 and Dell Road. We will pack enough food to feed over 60 people for a year in just two hours. Rotarians are invited to bring family and friends and any child over the age of 5 is welcome. This is a great family event.
It's time for the Spring Fireside Chats! We have four events scheduled for Rotarians to attend May 21 through May 24. All Fireside Chats begin at 7 p.m.
