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Police and Homeless Advocacy on Mar. 21
In April 2018, Sgt. Grant Snyder, the Minneapolis Police Department’s nationally recognized human trafficking expert, took on the role as the department’s liaison to the city’s homeless. His approach to working with the city’s dispossessed will be to use more collaborative ways to address the complex, intertwined causes of homelessness.
 
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Rotaract Packed Sandwiches Mar. 13
Our Edina Club Rotaract group joined the March Emerging Leaders Wednesday, March 13 at LIV Chiropractic to prepare sandwiches for "The Sandwich Man's" homeless outreach program. Last year, Allan Law distributed over 800,000 sandwiches to the approximately 4,000 homeless and people in need. With the exception of sandwich making, Mr. Law does much of the distribution work alone, cat napping in his van and working 20-hour days. He also distributes bus tokens, hygiene products, winter wear, socks and blankets. Mr. Law personally joined us during our packing session and it was an honor to become a part of his story and mission. For a better understanding of Mr. Law’s dedication and program click “More” and watch the video.
 
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Joint Meeting with Edina Morningside Mar. 26
JOINT MEETING with Edina Morningside Rotary
Tuesday, March 26 at 7:30 AM
Edina Country Club
 
NO MEETING on Thursday, March 28th.
Family Event - Rotary Bingo Apr. 7

The Rotary Club of Edina will be hosting Rotary Bingo at the Edina Country Club on Sunday, April 7 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This family friendly event provides you, your children, grandchildren and guests an opportunity to experience Spring with your fellow Rotarians and keep the kids busy with unlimited bingo, food and prizes. 

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Rotary Brewery Tour Mar. 28

Whether you're a current Rotarian, former Rotarian or a Rotarian at heart, join us for the next stop on the 2019 Rotary Brewery Tour.

When: Thursday, March 28, 2019    5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Where: Pryes Brewing Company, 1401 West River Road North, Minneapolis MN 55411

Click the name above or contact Ann Platt for details. 

Proposed for Membership
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership:
 
Eli Groenendyk
Classification: Ministry
Sponsor: Wade Thommen
 
Nicholas Van Beek
Classification: Ministry
Sponsor: Wade Thommen
 
Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
In Review Mar. 14
Another smashing meeting was held today.  I missed last meeting due to illness and was glad to be back.  Our own Paul Mooty, with scheduling help from Marty Kupper, did a fine job officiating from the podium - filling in for our absent leader.
 
Today we recognized Mike and Jullene Kallas as our newest Major Donors to The Rotary Foundation.  They were joined by their lovely daughter Angie McGuire and granddaughter Lille.  Mike, with Lille in his arms delivered a strong reminder of why they have and continue to consistently support The Rotary Foundation.  It is all about the joy of giving - giving to a very effective effort that is helping to build a better future for our world and will continue to do so for generations.  Thank you again to Mike and Jullene Kallas.
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Bingo - Family Event on Apr. 7
Edina Country Club
Apr 07, 2019
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
Apr 17, 2019
 
Area 3 Vocational Ethics Day
Edina Country Club
Apr 18, 2019
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
 
Andy & Elmer Apple Dumpling Gang Reading
Cornelia Elementary School
Apr 23, 2019
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
International Service Trip to Guatemala
Apr 27, 2019 – May 03, 2019
 
Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
May 15, 2019
 
Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
Jun 19, 2019
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service (Administration) Director
 
Community Service—Local Funding Co-Director
 
Community Service—Local Funding Co-Director
 
Community Service—Local Projects Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Public Image Co-Director
 
Public Image Co-Director
 
The Rotary Foundation Director
 
Social Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Director
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Director
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Director
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Director
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Director
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Director
 
Meeting Duties
Front Desk
Peterson, Kip
 
Front Desk 2
 
Front Desk Administration
Kupper, Marty
 
Greeter 1
Harmon, Wayne
 
Greeter 2
Swendsen, Mary
 
Meeting Host 1
Hallstrom, Bridget
 
Meeting Host 2
Mooty, Paul
 
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test
Anderson, Kelly
 
The Barker writer
Cook, Tom
 
Introduce Guests
Kleber, Rich
 
Photographer
Campbell, Katy
 
Introduce the Speaker
Loberg, Shelly
 
Thank the Speaker
Stevens, Terry
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Les Jones
March 1
 
Michael Norman
March 2
 
Brad Pearson
March 3
 
Paul Mooty
March 4
 
Will Steinke
March 6
 
Axel Steuer
March 7
 
Gary Pedersen
March 9
 
Bob Hildreth
March 10
 
David Aase
March 11
 
Dale Walker
March 12
 
Kelley Burnett
March 13
 
Sandra Schley
March 16
 
Kelly Anderson
March 22
 
Thom Winninger
March 24
 
Joe Hayes
March 25
 
Michael Stanzak
March 30
 

The Edina Country Club will joining Edina Morningside Rotary Club starting 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Mar. 26 at ECC. Join us. No regular meeting on Mar. 28.

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.