The first meeting of the new Rotary year, Thursday, July 12, will feature the ambassadors of the Minneapolis Aquatennial! Our own Bill McReavy, who serves as the Aquatennial Commodore, will be one of the speakers.
For more information on the speakers, click on the link below...
Rotary Club of Edina will host another Prospective Member Day Thursday, July 19. All Rotarians are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague that is interested in learning more about Rotary and our club to the meeting. Lunch is on the club for all prospective members July 19! Please make sure your guests sign in at the guest table before the meeting.
The program speaker at the meeting will be Bill McGuire, who will speak about Minnesota United Football Club, Minnesota's professional soccer team.
For more information, contact 2018-2019 Membership Director Royce Pavelka.
WHAT: Edina Morningside Rotary Club third annual Patrick D. Kennedy Golf Tournament benefiting the Edina Morningside Rotary Club grant recipients
WHEN: Monday, July 16. Registration, practice and brunch are at 9 a.m. There will be a shotgun start at 11.
WHERE: Mendakota Country Club, Mendota Heights
WHO: All Rotarians are encouraged to participate. Individual golfers are welcome, as well as groups. It's not too early to get your foursome committed—please reach out to as many golfers and potential sponsors as possible.
INFO: There will be on-course friendly competitions and prize opportunities. At end of the day, participants will celebrate with drinks and a silent auction at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner and an awards ceremony at 6:30. You can register for the full day, or just for the dinner portion of the day. There are also sponsorship opportunities.
REGISTRATION: Go here to register online or for more information.
WHAT: Lawn bowling! WHERE: Brookview Golf Course, 316 Brookview Parkway S., Golden Valley
WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 WHO: All Rotarians, significant others and families INFO: We have 48 spots reserved at the newly remodeled Brookview Golf Course for this fun family event! Cost is $14 per person. Click on the link below to find out where to send payment.
REGISTRATION: Go here. Please send in payment after registering.
President John Flynn, with special guest Pam Conlow, joined with other Rotarians, family and friends at the 4th of July Parade in Edina! Despite some rain, the volunteers carried the Rotary banner and handed out treats while accompanied by a posse of superheroes running alongside the presidential vehicle. Other Rotarians also participated in the parade, including Frank Cardarelle, who was one of the Grand Marshalls!
Thanks to everyone who came out to volunteer, and those that cheered them along the parade route!
Youth Exchange student Paco Tebar-Gomez headed back to Spain this week after spending the last ten months in Edina. Paco stayed with host family Tom and Catherine Gump (Tom is a member of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club) for the entirety of his stay, and told us about his favorite things about visiting Minnesota and other parts of the country in his talk at a recent Rotary meeting. He went to one last Minnesota Twins game before leaving. Youth Exchange student Susmita Gautam also went home to Nepal recently.
Stay tuned for info on our 2018-2019 Youth Exchange students!
The Edina Rotary Foundation recently awarded another $5,400 in grants to four local organizations.
Earlier this year, the Foundation awarded more than $45,000 to 10 local organizations. With funding still available, the Foundation gave grants in May to the Edina Police Department, Fraser, Hearts & Hammers and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
The Quarter 1 Rotary Club of Edina invoices were sent out last week. This is the Q1 invoice, with charges for dues and meals for July–September 2018, along with any other extra charges. For those not signed up for automatic payments, we ask that payment be made upon receipt of the invoice. For those signed up for auto payments, those will go through this week. If you would like to sign up for auto payments, there is still time to do so for this quarter. Simply contact Club Administrator Jennifer Garske to get the form, fill it out, and send it back. Note that there will be a 5 percent credit card service fee on all payments made online in Q1 and going forward.
Please let Jen Garske or Treasurer Sam Thompson know if you have questions on your invoice or payment options.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership:
Doug Drake
Classification: Surgery—Orthopedic
Sponsor: Dick Teegen
Forest Green
Classification: Mortgage—Residential
Sponsor: Royce Pavelka
Bridget Hallstrom
Classification: Professional Development
Sponsor: Greg Yoch
Afira Hassan
Classification: Optometry
Sponsor: Greg Yoch
Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
The Rotary Club of Edina held the annual Transition Meeting, the last meeting of the Rotary year, on June 28. The presidency of the club transitioned from San Asato to John Flynn. John will be president from July 2018 through June 2019. Club board directors gave brief recaps of their committees' work over the past year. Outgoing Club and Edina Rotary Foundation board members were honored, including Past President Ann Platt, who goes off the Club Board after serving five years.
Click on the link below for more on the meeting...
The Rotary Club of Edina will meet Thursday, July 12, for the first meeting of the Rotary year.
The Rotary Club of Edina's Administrator, Jennifer Garske, works part time Tuesday through Friday, and attends the Rotary meetings on Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. to answer questions. During the summer, she will not be working Mondays. JENNIFER WILL BE ON VACATION JULY 8-16. Contact her at jgarske@EdinaRotary.org or leave a message on the Rotary cell phone at 612-875-3109.
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The first meeting of the new Rotary year, Thursday, July 12, will feature the ambassadors of the Minneapolis Aquatennial! Our own Bill McReavy, who serves as the Aquatennial Commodore, will be one of the speakers.
Rotary Club of Edina will host another Prospective Member Day Thursday, July 19. All Rotarians are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague that is interested in learning more about Rotary and our club to the meeting. Lunch is on the club for all prospective members July 19! Please make sure your guests sign in at the guest table before the meeting.
WHAT: Edina Morningside Rotary Club third annual Patrick D. Kennedy Golf Tournament benefiting the Edina Morningside Rotary Club grant recipients
WHAT: Lawn bowling!
President John Flynn, with special guest Pam Conlow, joined with other Rotarians, family and friends at the 4th of July Parade in Edina! Despite some rain, the volunteers carried the Rotary banner and handed out treats while accompanied by a posse of superheroes running alongside the presidential vehicle. Other Rotarians also participated in the parade, including Frank Cardarelle, who was one of the Grand Marshalls! 
Youth Exchange student Paco Tebar-Gomez headed back to Spain this week after spending the last ten months in Edina. Paco stayed with host family Tom and Catherine Gump (Tom is a member of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club) for the entirety of his stay, and told us about his favorite things about visiting Minnesota and other parts of the country in his talk at a recent Rotary meeting. He went to one last Minnesota Twins game before leaving. Youth Exchange student Susmita Gautam also went home to Nepal recently. 
The Rotary Club of Edina will meet Thursday, July 12, for the first meeting of the Rotary year.