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First Meeting of the 2024-2025 Rotary Year
Join us July 11, 2024 
Speaker: Terry Esau, Free Guitars 4 Kids
Doors Open at 12:15 pm / Program 12:35 p.m.
Stories
July 11 Speaker: Terry Esau, Co-Founder, Free Guitars 4 Kids
Terry Esau, Composer/Producer/Author/Bike-o-holic/Guitar-Giver. Terry, a certified bike-o-holic, started a non-profit in 2010 called Free Bikes 4 Kidz, and has given away over 120,000 bicycles to kids in need. He holds the Guinness World Record for most bikes collected in one day—nearly 10,000! FB4K is now active in 17 cities with a goal of being in 100 cities and 1,000,000 bikes given away in the next five years. Recently Terry co-founded a new non-profit, Free Guitars 4 Kids, where he hopes to duplicate the success he has had with bikes, putting old guitars in young hands. Details of program at www.fg4k.com
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St. Paul Peterson Begins Term as 70th President of the 
Rotary Club of Edina
Celebrated musician and community advocate Paul “St. Paul” Peterson will be inducted as the Rotary Club of Edina’s 70th President at the group’s weekly meeting Thursday, June 27.

“As the 70th President of the Rotary Club of Edina, I am honored to lead this dedicated group of individuals who embody the spirit of ‘Service above Self,’” said Peterson, who has been a Rotarian for 12  years. “Our goal is to create a club for everyone to come together and make a positive impact in our community. Together, we will continue to build on our legacy of service, bringing about meaningful change both locally and globally.”
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District 5950 Event - Rotary on a Stick
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, JULY 15 - REGISTER TODAY!
Summer is finally here — and that means it's officially time to register for Rotary-on-a-Stick — the 2024 Rotary District 5950 Conference — held at the iconic Minnesota State Fair on August 24, 2024! This year's conference will be unlike any other — it's an extraordinary blend of fellowship, fun, and the Rotary spirit of service, all set against the backdrop of the Great Minnesota Get Together. Don't miss the Early Bird Special of just $40 per person! Additional details and REGISTRATION here.
Sept 14 - 6th Annual Car Show
Mark Saturday, September 14, Noon to 4 pm to participate or attend (free) the 6th Annual Edina Car Show. Follow social media posts on Instagram, @edinacarshow, Facebook, Edina Car Show, You Tube @ edinacarshow for the latest details, corporate sponsors and special promotions.
Gala Save the Date - Sept 28
Save the Date!
Saturday, September 28, 2024
President Paul Peterson to Announce Details at Upcoming Meeting
Gala Committee Volunteers Needed - Contact Dan Hunt or Mark Jessen
4th of July Parade Recap
 
Here is the group of dedicated 4th of July parade Rotarians who braved the sprinkles and positively represented our club. Picture
are Chris Laskowski, 2024-25 Public Relations Chair, Katy Campbell, Jen Hendrickson, 2024-2026 International Grants Chair,
Gerry Norton, 2024-25 RCE Treasurer, Toshie Metzger, 2024-25 President Paul Peterson, Julie Peterson, Lindsey Smaka,
Bob Scott, Raj Kumar, Rotary Foundation Chair and Skip Thomas.
 
The full parade can be viewed on You Tube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3ZIR7Zm1QI with Edina Rotary clip at 15:32.
Yes, that is Past President Shelly Loberg's voice doing commentary.
 
 
 
 
 
2024-25 Committees! Duties! Profiles!
The new 2024-2025 Rotary year is just around the corner. We are looking forward to President Elect Paul Peterson becoming President Paul Peterson and his continued leadership to motivate our club and make each of us feel valued, inspired and connected to each other. Click "Read More" for additional information.
 
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Upcoming Events
July 11 -- 2024-2025 First Meeting of New Year!
July 11 -- Noon Meeting Speaker:Terry Eau, Free Guitars 4 Kids
July 18 -- Noon Meeting 
July 25 -- Noon Meeting 
Sept 14 -- 6th Annual Rotary Club of Edina Car Show
Sept 28 -- Rotary Club of Edina Gala
Oct 2 -- First Vocational Happy Hour
 
 
Meeting Recap - June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024
Transition 2023-2024 to 2024-2025 Board and Committee Directors
 
Facebook Posting with June 27 Meeting Photos
 
 
 
 
Rotary Club of Edina Facebook Page photo albums.
Facebook posts
Instagram posts
 
Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk & Guest Intros
Quinlivan, Catherine
 
Greeter & Rotary Why
Allen, John
 
Greeter & Invocation
Ahlgren, Nikki
 
Speaker Intro & Thank the Speaker
McReavy, Jr., Bill
 
Photographer
Hendrickson, Jennifer
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Bob Solheim
July 1
 
Matt Boockmeier
July 3
 
Hannelore Brucker
July 4
 
Josh Sprague
July 5
 
Gordy Lewis
July 7
 
Mike Tingum
July 8
 
Rob Olsen
July 8
 
Erica Allenburg
July 10
 
John Flynn
July 10
 
Lisa Walker, Ph.D.
July 12
 
Terry Stevens
July 13
 
Dave Phillips
July 14
 
David Hatzung
July 14
 
Tim Murphy
July 14
 
Charles Rauenhorst
July 18
 
Sylvester Thomas
July 19
 
Alison Briggs
July 25
 
Bob Perkins
July 25
 
Bill Milota
July 26
 
Brent Lundell
July 26
 
John Mazzara
July 26
 
Ed Bather
July 29
 
Dick Teegen
July 30
 
First Meeting of the 2024-2025 Rotary Year
Join us July 11, 2024 
Speaker: Terry Esau, Free Guitars 4 Kids
Doors Open at 12:15 pm / Program 12:35 p.m.
Lunch Options: To Be Announced in Reminder Email
 
 
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. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.