The Rotary Club of Edina will hold a Vocational Day meeting Thursday, Oct. 11, at Faribault Woolen Mill. Box lunches and bottled water will be provided on the bus ride to the mill. Host Paul Mooty will share the story of Faribault Woolen Mill on the bus ride.

Estimated arrival time at the mill is 12:30 p.m. We will break into smaller groups and get tours of the mill, as well as time in the gift shop. Anyone purchasing an item at the gift shop that day will get a 15 percent discount! Thanks, Paul! 

Bus transportation is available, but please RSVP online to reserve your spot. The bus will leave from the Edina Country Club Check promptly at 11:30 a.m. The bus will leave Faribault Woolen Mill at 1:30 p.m., and be back at the ECC by 2:30 p.m. 

Registration is required to attend this meeting. Space is limited, so please sign up now. Please indicate when you register if you will be riding the bus, so that we can make sure to have enough spots for everyone. (The space to request space on the bus is in the remark field when you click on register).  Due to the limited number of space on the bus, we are asking that only Rotary Club of Edina members attend this special meeting. If you any questions regarding this request, please contact Marty Kupper.

Click on the link below for info about cost and Vocational Day meetings...

Autumn has arrived and it is time for the annual Fall Fireside Chats! We have four events scheduled for Rotarians to attend Oct. 16 through Oct. 26. All Fireside Chats begin at 7 p.m. and include:

Tuesday, Oct. 16—home of Tom Ries, 6600 Sally Lane, Edina. Register here.
Wednesday, Oct. 24—home of Thom Winninger, 5637 Interlachen Circle, Edina. Register here.
Thursday, Oct. 25—home of Gordy Lewis, 6824 Chapel Lane, Edina. Register here.
Friday, Oct. 26—home of Paul Mooty, 5320 Kelsey Terrace, Edina. Register here.

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. 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. We encourage everyone to register to allow the hosts to plan for the event.

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 in a casual atmosphere. Let us know if you have questions.

For more information, contact Brad Hepp.​

Did you know? You can still give blood if you…have diabetes?

Blood sugar levels must be under control and other medical requirements met (e.g. no vascular, kidney, eye complications). Licensed insulin taken to treat diabetes does not affect eligibility. Past use of bovine- (cow) derived insulin does result in an indefinite deferral.

—Source: Memorial Blood Center "Did You Know"

Please RSVP To Be A Blood Donor on Thursday, Oct. 25, at Edina Country Club!

Every two seconds someone needs blood. Volunteer donors like you are the only people who can help. Please consider helping and Give Forward at our Edina Rotary Blood Drive on Thursday, Oct. 25! Memorial Blood Centers will have their bloodmobile in the parking lot of Edina Country Club.

Please register online if you are willing to help...we will accommodate your schedule and set appointments once we know who can help. (It takes less than an hour...complete with treats). Please invite family members, friends and neighbors to join you. 

Please contact President John Flynn or event chair Katy Campbell if you have questions. Thank you for your service to humanity!!