SIGN UP HERE. The Edina 4th of July Parade is fast approaching. The Rotary Club of Edina president, Gerry Norton and his wife, Karen, the banners and the candy are all ready to go. Now all we need is the people! RCE is looking for people like you, your friends and family to help promote the good work Rotary does in the community. Please contact Public Image Director, Sandra Krebsbach, sandrakrebsbach@gmail.com, 651-260-3023 Let's kick the Rotary new year off with this fun event!
The June 25, 2025 meeting marked the 72th presidential transition for the Rotary Club of Edina. During this meeting current president, Lisa Walker, handed over the presidential duties to Gerry Norton. Gerry joined the Edina Rotary Club in January 2000. His sponsor is Jon Barnett and his classification is Commercial Real Estate. The 2026-27 board of directors will be President, Gerry Norton; President Elect, Erica Allenburg; Treasurer, Catherine Gump; Secretary; Mark Jessen; Past President, Lisa Walker. 2026-27 Committee Directors are: Community Grants-Local, Corey Falls; Youth Services, Brent Lundell; International Grants, Wade Thommen; Social Activities, Julie Westbrock; Community Service Projects, Amber Tyrrell; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Tanwi Prigge; Public Image, Sandra Krebsbach; Club Administration, Mike Martiny; Membership, George Esbensen; Rotary Foundation, Bob Scott.
The July through December 2026-2027 Rotary Club of Edina Meeting Duty Roster and Duty Description outline was sent to your email on file, June 28. The roster format has been simplified to an alphabetical list by member AND meeting date format.
Senior Active and New Members are not alphabetically listed or assigned a duty. As a senior active or new member, you are encouraged to schedule and sign up for the “Greeter” duty a couple times throughout the year. SIGN UP HERE
It's never too early to choose your 2026-2027 service committee or audit those committees you may be interested in joining. Print and review the 2026-2027 Committee list HERE.
July 9, 2026 - First Meeting, Brian Ingram, Hope Breakfast Bar
July 16, 2026 - Speaker, Jerrid Sebesta, Dir. Bus. Dev. Stewards Planning
July 21-24, 2026 - Electronics Recycling Drive with PC's for People, Edina Country Club
Sept 20, 2026 – Edina Car Show, 50th & France
Sept 24, 2026 – Annual Fundraising Gala
Nov 5-7, 2026 – Camp Enterprise
Meeting Duties
Administration
Isaacson, Madeleine
Greeter One
Greeter Two
Front Desk Assistance
Born, Barbara
Podium-Intro Guest-Speaker-Thank You
Norton, Gerry
Photographer
Brucker, Hannelore
Lunch Options:
Summer couscous salad with a smoked salmon cake or Chicken Francese with buttered angel hair pasta & chef's veggies
*Please note: To reduce food waste ECC food service is using current average attendance levels in preparing hot meals and salad options. There may be times your first choice has run out and the remaining option will be the only one available.
NEXT MEETING - Thurs. July 16, 2026
Speaker:Jerrid Sebesta, Dir. Bus. Dev. Stewards Planning
Doors Open at Noon, Program at 12:30pm
DEADLINE for newsletter story and event submission is Monday at 5 pm. RCE Administrator, Madeleine Isaacson, works part time (T-W-Th) and will respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible. Contact her at rotary.madeleine@gmail.com.
The July through December 2026-2027 Rotary Club of Edina Meeting Duty Roster and Duty Description outline was sent to your email on file, June 28. The roster format has been simplified to an alphabetical list by member AND meeting date format.
