Guy oversees research and advocacy for business-to-business payment efficiency improvements and standards, and supporting payment security and emerging payments standards. Guy also supports the Federal Reserve System’s Strategies for Improving the U.S. Payment System.
Faribault Woolen Mills is donating 10 items to be auctioned at this week's meeting. Bring your checkbook and get that holiday shopping list whittled down. The Rotary Club of Edina is once again collecting holiday gifts for families and youth in need in our community. During these challenging times, there is a special need for help and support. Rotarians Jean Morrison and Les Jones are organizing the Holiday Giving Program which will be donating to 66 West, Good in the Hood, and the Young Parent Program this year. Program details below. DONATE HERE or click on the picture.
The speaker for Wednesday, December 7th will be Edina Rotary Club, Past President Josh Sprague. Josh is a full-service luxury real estate agent with Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty in Edina and started his real estate career in 2000, representing hundreds of clients in the Edina, Minneapolis and Southwest metro area. This gathering will be hosted by Josh at Lakes Sotheby's International Realty new 50th Street office suite located at 3946 W 50th Street, Edina. Cocktails will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a tour of the office and program scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
Read more below for additional details about Josh and the origins of this Edina Rotary Club and Edina Morningside Rotary Club collaborated Avocation/Vocational Happy Hour event. Contact Wade Thommen at wadethommen@cbburnet.com with questions.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry! The Rotary Club of Edina Holiday Cocktail Party is right around the corner! The annual holiday gathering will be Thursday, Dec. 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. Join your fellow Rotarians and their significant others for hearty appetizers and a cash bar at the Edina Country Club.
Cost for the party is $23 for guests, senior active or honorary Rotarians. Guests and senior actives will be billed on the January 2023 quarterly invoice. ECC requires attendance estimates for this event. If you plan to attend, please register by Friday, December 9, 2022. Register HERE.
Chairing the party this year is Social Service Director, Kayla Beehler. Let her know if you have questions.
General admission tickets may still be available for "The Peterson Family Christmas - Twas the Jam Before Christmas" at the Dakota on Sunday, December 18 at 7:00 PM. Call Dakota box office at 612-332-5299.
What: The Peterson Family Christmas
Save the Date: Sunday, Dec. 18, 7:00 PM
Where: Dakota Jazz Club
Tickets: Reserved block of 32 tickets
Call to Dakota to Reserve: 612-332-5299 M-F 10 to 6 Sa/Su 12-4 // Mention Edina Rotary block of tickets
Our club's small international grant committee led by Dick Teegen, Dan Mott and Tim Murphy is in the process of working the Rotary District 5950 to secure a grant to supply prescription eyeglasses to the people of Tanzania. Should the grant be approved, it will only cover the pair of eyeglasses. We would like to show additional care to the DCMC eye patients and also supply an eyeglass case. We will be collecting these cases during the next few meeting. Look for a basket or box near the reception desk.
The Rotary Club of Edina invites you to join the 2023 International Service trip to Coban, Guatemala. The purpose of the trip is to deliver 651 life-saving water purifiers to remote villages in the mountains surrounding Coban, in partnership with Resurrection Priory Monastery and the Rotary Club of Coban. Fellowship and travel to new, exotic places is also part of the journey! This international service and travel opportunity will open to District 5950 club members and the general public on December 4 and is limited to 30 people. Register early to secure your spot.
The 2023 Guatemala Service Trip is for a maximum of 30 people, and reservations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. See details below and reserve your spot now by registering HERE. Contact: Rotary Club of Edina Past President, Josh Sprague at 612-501-0252 for details and questions.
The Edina Rotary Coke Rewards Community Service project is still on-going and full of life. The ERC community service committee will continue to collect and promote this project as a way to give back to St. Jude's throughout 2022/2023. Please collect and turn in your bottle caps and carton/plastic sleeve product codes to the basket located on the registration table. Keep in mind, carton product codes are found on the inside of the cartons (no visible UPC or Scan Codes accepted) and bottle caps codes are printed on the inside of the cap. Please contact Kris Maser with any questions or comments.
As this year's Rotary service projects and fundraising efforts get started each committee is looking for members to VOLUNTEER in support of our club's mission and theme, "Imagine Rotary". We are excited to find members who will bringing good ideas to the group and join us in our "Service Before Self" Rotary principle! Each week there will be volunteer opportunities on the tables and a sign up board at the entry near the attendance sheets. See John Buttolph at johnebuttolph@yahoo.com for details.
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.
Guy oversees research and advocacy for business-to-business payment efficiency improvements and standards, and supporting payment security and emerging payments standards. Guy also supports the Federal Reserve System’s Strategies for Improving the U.S. Payment System.
The speaker for Wednesday, December 7th will be Edina Rotary Club, Past President Josh Sprague. Josh is a full-service luxury real estate agent with Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty in Edina and started his real estate career in 2000, representing hundreds of clients in the Edina, Minneapolis and Southwest metro area. This gathering will be hosted by Josh at Lakes Sotheby's International Realty new 50th Street office suite located at 3946 W 50th Street, Edina. Cocktails will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a tour of the office and program scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
General admission tickets may still be available for "The Peterson Family Christmas - Twas the Jam Before Christmas" at the Dakota on Sunday, December 18 at 7:00 PM. Call Dakota box office at 612-332-5299.
Our club's small international grant committee led by Dick Teegen, Dan Mott and Tim Murphy is in the process of working the Rotary District 5950 to secure a grant to supply prescription eyeglasses to the people of Tanzania. Should the grant be approved, it will only cover the pair of eyeglasses. We would like to show additional care to the DCMC eye patients and also supply an eyeglass case. We will be collecting these cases during the next few meeting. Look for a basket or box near the reception desk.
The Edina Rotary Coke Rewards Community Service project is still on-going and full of life. The ERC community service committee will continue to collect and promote this project as a way to give back to St. Jude's throughout 2022/2023. Please collect and turn in your bottle caps and carton/plastic sleeve product codes to the basket located on the registration table. Keep in mind, carton product codes are found on the inside of the cartons (no visible UPC or Scan Codes accepted) and bottle caps codes are printed on the inside of the cap. Please contact Kris Maser with any questions or comments.
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