Chris Coleman, President & CEO - Chris joined Twin Cities Habitat in 2018 after serving as Mayor of St. Paul from 2006 to 2018. As Mayor, Chris was a champion for economic development, education, and racial equity.
Kate Loe, VP of Resource Development - Kate brings more than 15 years of fundraising experience to her role leading Resource Development. She oversees Fundraising, Volunteer Programs, and Global Engagement.
Volunteer HERE for a spooktacular alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating! We are seeking Rotarians to join us and handout bookmarks, candy and stickers to the 500 children in attendance. Costumes encouraged, but not required.
HalloBoo will be held at the Edinborough Park indoor playpark (7700 York Ave S, Edina), where it's always 70 degrees and sunny no matter the outdoor weather.
When is HalloBoo? Thursday, October 26, 2023 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (setup begins at 3:00 p.m.)
Count down to Camp E is 9 days to lift off! We STILL need CHAPERONES (3) Friday night social and Saturday (2) pizza party chaperones, 2 on-site runners Friday and Saturday morning (8-Noon). Sign up HERE
MEETING LOCATION - The District Edina!! Next Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, November 1, 2023. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. including drinks and snacks You will have the opportunity to meet and greet Edina Morningside Rotarian, Kelly Tanke Kirk. Kelly is an accomplished mortgage advisor with a passion for empowering families to achieve their financial goals. Since 2017, she has been a prominent figure in the mortgage industry, guiding individuals, and families toward a brighter financial future. Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages.
REGISTER HERE to join us for an evening of great conversation, stronger friendships and connections at our Fireside Chat hosted by Erica Allenburg. Fireside chats are an intimate gathering of like-minded Rotarians who get to spend an evening getitng to know each other better outside of our weekly meetings.
Thank you to Erica for hosting! Are YOU interested in being a Fireside Chat Host? We are still looking for hosts for Fall 2023! If you are interested, please reach out to Kayla Beehler at kayla.beehler@cslplasma.com
Lunch and Program held at Bearpath Golf Club. No meeting at Edina Country Club. For those who registered, we have a great Veterans Day event planned Nov 9th at Bearpath Golf Club in Eden Prairie with KSTP's Joe Schmit as our emcee, music by Mary Brindle's Brass Band, and our speaker will be Tim Murray from Bravo Zulu house.
Date and Time: Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Bearpath Country Club, 18100 Bearpath Trail, Eden Prairie MN 55347
Cost for Rotarians and their non-veteran guests is *$35 ea and will be added to your January 1, 2024 dues and meeting fee invoice. No charge for veterans.
NOV 15 NEED FOUR PEOPLESign up today to help Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) serve the hungry in our community! Volunteers welcome participants to the VEAP pantry, explain the process and respond to participant questions, keep the shopping area clean and tidy, sort through food donations, stock shelves, load groceries into vehicles and overall help VEAP promote a positive shopping experience for participants. VEAP staff explain the process before every volunteer shift in the pantry. Register HERE Busy on November 15th? Future dates are available HERE
President Loberg's Season of Holiday Giving details arrived in your email this week and is scheduled to begin November 1. This year we will be supporting Involve MN Winter Clothing Drive, My Very Own Bed Blanket and Bedding Drive, The Holiday Giving Program supporting 66 West, Good in the Hood, Young Parent Program, Simpson Housing Services and Edina Morningside Rotary and Edina Rotary Club, Thanksgiving Food Basket community outreach program and the Salvation Army Bell Ringers sessions. Contact Tom Cook for Thanksgiving, Jean Morrison for Holiday Gift Giving and John Buttolph for event details and to volunteer. Unwrapped gifts, gift cards from Target, Cub Foods, Marshalls and Walmart, checks and cash are all welcome. See Shelly's email sent October 31 for all the details. Donate HERE.
HELP!!!!!!! We are still looking for two more host families for Victoria - we need a family for the Winter term (Dec-Feb) and Spring term (March -early June). If your family, or a neighbor or family you know of are interested, please, please put them in contact with Heather Hansen (612-366-0051).
"Will to Murder" Glensheen Killings Crimes and Trials
Lunch: To Be Announced
DEADLINE for newsletter story and event submission is Monday Noon for Tuesday publication.
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.
Chris Coleman, President & CEO - Chris joined Twin Cities Habitat in 2018 after serving as Mayor of St. Paul from 2006 to 2018. As Mayor, Chris was a champion for economic development, education, and racial equity.
Kate Loe, VP of Resource Development - Kate brings more than 15 years of fundraising experience to her role leading Resource Development. She oversees Fundraising, Volunteer Programs, and Global Engagement.
MEETING LOCATION - The District Edina!! Next Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, November 1, 2023. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. including drinks and snacks You will have the opportunity to meet and greet Edina Morningside Rotarian, Kelly Tanke Kirk. Kelly is an accomplished mortgage advisor with a passion for empowering families to achieve their financial goals. Since 2017, she has been a prominent figure in the mortgage industry, guiding individuals, and families toward a brighter financial future. Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages. 
REGISTER HERE
Lunch and Program held at Bearpath Golf Club. No meeting at Edina Country Club. For those who registered, we have a great Veterans Day event planned Nov 9th at 
President Loberg's Season of Holiday Giving details arrived in your email this week and is scheduled to begin November 1. This year we will be supporting Involve MN Winter Clothing Drive, My Very Own Bed Blanket and Bedding Drive, The Holiday Giving Program supporting 66 West, Good in the Hood, Young Parent Program, Simpson Housing Services and Edina Morningside Rotary and Edina Rotary Club, Thanksgiving Food Basket community outreach program and the Salvation Army Bell Ringers sessions. Contact Tom Cook for Thanksgiving, Jean Morrison for Holiday Gift Giving and John Buttolph for event details and to volunteer. Unwrapped gifts, gift cards from Target, Cub Foods, Marshalls and Walmart, checks and cash are all welcome. See Shelly's email sent October 31 for all the details. Donate 
