Last minute bus seats available. Register HERE. Tour of distillery and lunch at O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co. hosted by Master Distiller, Brian Nation. With over 24 years of experience in developing some of the most renowned and high-quality Irish whiskeys in the world, Brian knows what it takes to build the perfect liquid. Born and raised in Cork City, Ireland, Brian Nation is crossed the pond to join O’Shaughnessy Distilling Company as Master Distiller to spearhead the journey of developing world-class whiskeys by implementing the best of Irish and American whiskey making traditions.This event is our regular Edina Rotary Club Thursday meeting and available to current active and senior active member.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by Thursday, September 6, so lunch count can be given to the caterer. Reserve your spot to attend and/or ride the bus HERE. Click Read More for additional meeting details.
The Rotary Club of Edina, with support from the 50th & France Business & Professional Association and Explore Edina, will host the sixth-annual Edina Car Show noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in downtown Edina. This a free to attend event and you can get the latest details by clicking HERE.
Great news! Our gala ticket sales were such a success we may have reached our venue seating capacity. Don't despair, our gala committee is working tirelessly to finalize the seating arrangements and looking for a few more chairs to seat those who are willing hanging out on a waiting list. If you delayed your RSVP or have friends who would like to attend with you we may be able to accommodate them. The deadline for sponsor guest lists is September 16 and we'll know if seats are available on September 17. Contact Becci Michalski at rotary.becci@gmail.com if you'd like to add your name to the waiting list.
The “Purple Auction,” an online auction featuring signed rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia benefitting the Edina Rotary Foundation, opens 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14.
Auction items include memorabilia autographed by Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall, Fleetwood Mac, Peter Frampton and Steve Miller. Other signed items are from Prince’s New Power Generation, Barry Manilow, Carrie Underwood, Cory Wong, Sheila E and others, curated by Rotary Club of Edina President and rock ‘n’ roll star St. Paul Peterson. Other items include gift certificates and event tickets.
To bid, visit PurpleAuction2024.com and set up a bidder account. If someone outbids you, you’ll receive notifications via email and text with a direct link to counter bid, if desired. The auction will close 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, during the “Purple Gala” fundraiser at Paisley Park, 7801 Audubon Road, Chanhassen.
SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY -- The Edina Noon Club and the Volunteer Service committee (Nikki Ahlgren-Chair) continues to support Birth with Dignity along with our friends across the district via an International Grant. We have the opportunity to support the organization by assembling birth kits and we'd love for you to participate! Register HERE. Click Read More for additional event details.
Sept 2024 Event - Thursday, Sept 19, 5:30-7pm. In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimento Relief Services, Black Business Networking will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. This weeks speaker is Kenya McKnight-Ahad, Founder and CEO of Black Women Wealth Alliance. BWWA's mission is the vision of fostering an equitable community, where Black women have unimpeded access to vital resources and opportunities.This 2024 networking event will be held bi-monthly the third Thursday from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Click HERE for flyer. REGISTER HERE
"The Purple Gala" raffle tickets have been distributed. Tickets stubs and money are due to Marty Kupper, Jennifer Bennerotte or Becci Michalski no later than Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Sooner than later is appreciated. Please contact Marty or Jennifer with any questions.
Sat., Sept 28 1 to 5 pm Grab a bike and join the Rotary Club of North Minneapolis in exploring the Northside's breweries and businesses while benefiting the community. Event flyer HERE.
Our very own Rotary Club of Edina President, St. Paul Peterson, is playing at the Dakota on Friday, October 18th at 7:00 PM to celebrate his 60th birthday.
While reserve seating tickets are no longer availalbe. General Admission tickets are $60. Paul will be donating a portion of the proceeds to The Rotary Foundation. Call the Dakota at 612.332.5299 to purchase your tickets.
The Edina Rotary Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in Edina and its contiguous communities for grants to be used for capital purchases. Applications are due Oct. 31. Grant guidelines can be found HERE. Grant application can be found HERE.
Just a reminder our grant application process is open now through October 31, 2024. With the help and guidance of our Public Relations Director, Chris Laskowski, the Community Grants Committee has produced a quick way to introduce our guidelines for submitting a grant to potential grant recipients. Click HERE for access. This is a 3 minute You Tube video will give your grant applicants a quick understanding of our guidelines.
Lunch Options: Chicken Chasseur (tomato, white wine & mushroom sauce)
or Fall Harvest Salad with Grilled 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. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.
Last minute bus seats available. Register 
The Rotary Club of Edina, with support from the 50th & France Business & Professional Association and Explore Edina, will host the sixth-annual Edina Car Show noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in downtown Edina. This a free to attend event and you can get the latest details by clicking 
SEPTEMBER VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY -- The Edina Noon Club and the Volunteer Service committee (Nikki Ahlgren-Chair) continues to support Birth with Dignity along with our friends across the district via an International Grant. We have the opportunity to support the organization by assembling birth kits and we'd love for you to participate! Register 
Sept 2024 Event - Thursday, Sept 19, 5:30-7pm. 
Sat., Sept 28 1 to 5 pm Grab a bike and join the Rotary Club of North Minneapolis in exploring the Northside's breweries and businesses while benefiting the community. Event flyer 
President Paul Peterson delivers 2024 The Purple Gala parking information within this short You Tube video. Click 
Just a reminder our grant application process is open now through October 31, 2024. With the help and guidance of our Public Relations Director, Chris Laskowski, the Community Grants Committee has produced a quick way to introduce our guidelines for submitting a grant to potential grant recipients. Click 
