Scott Neal, Edina City Manager and Perry Vetter, Edina Parks and Rec Director will speak to our club on the subject a local tax referendum and how it impacts the development plans for the Fred Richards and infrastructure improvements for Braemar park projects.
As City Manager, Scott is responsible for the ongoing operations of the City, as well as City Council relations, strategic planning, policy research and implementation, oversight of boards and commissions and performance measurement.
Perry leads the Parks & Recreation Department team who work to be recognized as having Minnesota’s premier parks, recreation and trail system that provide unrivaled opportunities to maximize Edina’s quality of life by nurturing the health and well-being of our people, our community, our environment, and our economy.
!!NEW MEETING LOCATION - The District Edina!! Next Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, October 5, 2022. 5:30 p.m. meet and greet with speaker program beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439.
The speaker for October 5 will be Edina Morningside Rotary member, Don Archibeque. Additional speaker and meeting details below by clicking "Read More".
REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! This is a joint meeting and event with Edina Morningside Rotary Club member registration is required. Event details and registration can be found HERE.
"Leading Diverse Organizations", Race & Equity Series with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis series will be sponsored by District 5950, Rotary Club of Edina, Edina Morningside and the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis. This second installment of this mini-series will take place at Edina Country Club on October 6, 2022, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. It will opened as a district-wide event.
Rotary Club of Edina's meeting fees cover the cost of this event and counts toward meeting attendance. Please register as an Edina Rotary Club Member. Senior actives and guests of members may register and pay online HERE. Cost is $23.00 for senior actives, guests, other Rotary club members and the public. Space is limited to 300 participants.
The Rotary Clubs of Edina and Edina Morningside are hosting a race and equity series with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
The second part of the series, “Leading Diverse Organizations,” will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. Tiffani Daniels and Ron Feldman will lead a discussion on the business case for diversity in the workplace. For speaker information and further details click below. Register HERE.
Thanks to the focused and steadfast leadership of Past President Michael Stanzak and the 2021-2022 Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors our club has again earned this prestigious award. A Rotary Citation is the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve. It reflects goal achievement and success in strengthening Rotary. Click Read More to see the two other District 5950 clubs who met or exceeded the guidelines set forth by Rotary International.
Edina Rotary Club member Randy Smasal, Assistant Superintendent for Edina Public Schools shared the exciting news about Student Spaceflight Exploration Program, a truly exceptional opportunity to foster curiosity and creativity; develop critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills through an authentic, scientific experiment design process. Edina Public Schools students will participate in the rigor of scientific competition and experience the thrill of having their experiment, or an experiment from their school district included onboard the International Space Station. SSEP is another example of how Edina Public Schools is enabling each and every student to discover their possibilities and thrive. Mentors are needed for four hours total. Details in the link below.
This annual fund raiser will be held Friday, September 30 and is hosted by Edina Morningside Rotary Club and South Metro Minneapolis Evenings (SMME) Rotary. Edina Liquor Stores brings some of their local beer brewers to share tastings of their Fall offerings.Look for games, food, silent auction, and lots of fun together at the Centennial Lakes Pavilion. Click HERE for more information.
It is time to plan the Rotary Club of Edina Fall Fireside Chats. The Social Committee is looking for hosts for these casual get-togethers. We are looking to schedule the 2022 Fall dates throughout October at a times to be determined.
Held each spring and fall, the Fireside Chats are very informal social exchanges for members to enjoy and learn about Rotary and to get to know one another usually in a members home. The hosts are asked only to encourage discussion and a good time for all. It is a chance to meet our new members or reconnect with old friends!
Members are encouraged to come to all the Fireside Chats, or pick the one that best works with their schedule.
New members—you are especially encouraged to attend one or all of the Fireside Chats! It is a great way to get to know your fellow Rotarians and introduce yourself to a small group in a casual atmosphere. Let us know if you have questions.
Volunteers are needed to host a chat. For more information, contact Brad Hepp or Kayla Beehler.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership:
Todd Milburn
Classification: Law Enforcement
Sponsor: Shelly Loberg
Vinita Steffl
Classification: Commercial Real Estate
Sponsor: Erica Allenburg
Julianne Cords
Classification: Banking - Business Development
Sponsor: Lisa Walker
Written objections to any of the applications must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. October 4, 2022, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Saturday, November 12 -- MN Involve Feed the Homeless
Wed., November 16 -- VEAP Bag Pack
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.
Edina Rotary Clubs are looking for Host Families for 2022-23 School Year
Become a Host Family TODAY!! Both students, Sam and Ivo, have arrived and we are looking for two additional host families that wish to expand their world and learn more about another culture while sharing their culture with a Rotary Exchange Student. The primary requirement is a willingness to open your heart and home to an exchange student and accept him or her as your own. Family makeup is less important than a desire to host. Families with or without kids, empty-nesters, single parents.... it’s all a part of the experience! YOU ARE WHAT WE NEED!!
Panel Discussion with Tiffani Daniels and Ron Feldman
Lunch: Chicken Chardonnay or Orange and Beet Salad with Chicken
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.
Scott Neal, Edina City Manager and Perry Vetter, Edina Parks and Rec Director will speak to our club on the subject a local tax referendum and how it impacts the development plans for the Fred Richards and infrastructure improvements for Braemar park projects.
!!NEW MEETING LOCATION - The District Edina!! Next Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, October 5, 2022. 5:30 p.m. meet and greet with speaker program beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439.
REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! This is a joint meeting and event with Edina Morningside Rotary Club member registration is required. Event details and registration can be found 
Thanks to the focused and steadfast leadership of Past President Michael Stanzak and the 2021-2022 Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors our club has again earned this prestigious award. A Rotary Citation is the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve. It reflects goal achievement and success in strengthening Rotary. Click Read More to see the two other District 5950 clubs who met or exceeded the guidelines set forth by Rotary International.
Edina Rotary Club member Randy Smasal, Assistant Superintendent for Edina Public Schools shared the exciting news about Student Spaceflight Exploration Program, a truly exceptional opportunity to foster curiosity and creativity; develop critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills through an authentic, scientific experiment design process. Edina Public Schools students will participate in the rigor of scientific competition and experience the thrill of having their experiment, or an experiment from their school district included onboard the International Space Station. SSEP is another example of how Edina Public Schools is enabling each and every student to discover their possibilities and thrive. Mentors are needed for four hours total. Details in the link below.
to plan the Rotary Club of Edina Fall Fireside Chats. The Social Committee is looking for hosts for these casual get-togethers. We are looking to schedule the 2022 Fall dates throughout October at a times to be determined. 
Todd Milburn
Vinita Steffl
Julianne Cords
Here are the projects currently available:
Edina Rotary Clubs are looking for Host Families for 2022-23 School Year
