Our speaker for March 5, 2026 is Tyler Williams, Minnesota Vikings Vice President of Player Health and Performance. Williams is entering his fourth season with the Minnesota Vikings. Introduced as the executive director of player health and performance in 2022, he helped the Vikings achieve multi-franchise records. Prior to joining the Vikings, Williams spent 15 seasons with the Rams in both St. Louis and Los Angeles, serving as the team's director of sports science/assistant athletic trainer during their Super Bowl LVI victory.
At the February 26th Rotary Club of Edina meeting, TRF Director Bob Scott honored one of our club Past Presidents and District Governors. Sandy Schley was recognized for her generous donations to The Rotary Foundation, and achieving Major Donor Level 2 status! That means Sandy has given $25,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Let’s all congratulate Sandy!
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee and Board of Directors welcome John Harmon as a member of the Rotary Club of Edina. John is the founder and executive director of Thrive Kenya who provides housing in four locations for orphaned, abandoned and abused children in Kenya, www.thrivekenya.org. He is active in his church and has served on various non-profit boards, committees and event volunteering. John and his wife, Joy Ann, live in Minnetonka.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee and Board of Directors welcome Ben Pohlman as a member of the Rotary Club of Edina. Ben is a business development director at All In One Accounting located in Eagan. He was previously a member of the Lions Club and while growing up participated in numerous mission trips. He is looking to expand his community engagement and sharr meaningful connections through local and international volunteer projects. Ben lives in Edina with his wife, Ellie and young son.
Thank you so much for the beautiful plant you sent to my dad's funeral. It was gorgeous and meant so much to me. It included an African violet, which was a favorite plant of my paternal grandmother. When I saw it, it felt like she was there with us! It was so special.
Thank you so much for your continued friendship and support. I so appreciated the plant and all the cards I received. You truly made such a difficult time easier. --Jen Garske
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A successful sunny day at the Capitol on Feb. 23 drew 80 Rotarians and international Northstar Youth Exchange students from some 20 different countries. Among them were 7 Rotarians and a spouse from Edina Noon club.
The theme was Rotary’s Four-Way Test of “The things we think, say and do.”
A moderated panel of a cross-section of Republican and Democrat lawmakers along with a representative of the non-partisan Citizens League each shared stories of working across parties on specific legislation, how they navigate interacting and social media with voters with opposing views.
Special experiences included: Guided history tours of the State Capitol, Supreme Court and Governor’s office along with a live Senate Session. Meeting several officials along the way.
Four of our Rotary students were invited to be introduced and answer questions at a live Education Committee hearing.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING MEETING - Thurs., March 12, 2026
March 12 Speaker: Heidi Haley-Franklin
MN/ND Alzheimer's Assn, Vice President of Programs
Doors Open at Noon, Program at 12:30
Lunch Options: Roasted Pork Loin or Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
DEADLINE for newsletter story and event submission is Monday at 5 pm. RCE Administrator, Becci Michalski, works part time (T-W-Th) and will respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.
Our speaker for March 5, 2026 is Tyler Williams, Minnesota Vikings Vice President of Player Health and Performance. Williams is entering his fourth season with the Minnesota Vikings. Introduced as the executive director of player health and performance in 2022, he helped the Vikings achieve multi-franchise records. Prior to joining the Vikings, Williams spent 15 seasons with the Rams in both St. Louis and Los Angeles, serving as the team's director of sports science/assistant athletic trainer during their Super Bowl LVI victory.
At the February 26th Rotary Club of Edina meeting, TRF Director Bob Scott honored one of our club Past Presidents and District Governors. Sandy Schley was recognized for her generous donations to The Rotary Foundation, and achieving Major Donor Level 2 status! That means Sandy has given $25,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Let’s all congratulate Sandy!
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee and Board of Directors welcome John Harmon as a member of the Rotary Club of Edina. John is the founder and executive director of Thrive Kenya who provides housing in four locations for orphaned, abandoned and abused children in Kenya, www.thrivekenya.org. He is active in his church and has served on various non-profit boards, committees and event volunteering. John and his wife, Joy Ann, live in Minnetonka.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee and Board of Directors welcome Ben Pohlman as a member of the Rotary Club of Edina. Ben is a business development director at All In One Accounting located in Eagan. He was previously a member of the Lions Club and while growing up participated in numerous mission trips. He is looking to expand his community engagement and sharr meaningful connections through local and international volunteer projects. Ben lives in Edina with his wife, Ellie and young son. 
Dear Rotary Friends --
Did you know you can check your upcoming meeting duties and volunteer/event signups from your Rotary Club of Edina profile under the "My ClubRunner" tab? Click 
You can also check your account balance via that same "My ClubRunner" tab just a little further to the right. Click 
A successful sunny day at the Capitol on Feb. 23 drew 80 Rotarians and international Northstar Youth Exchange students from some 20 different countries. Among them were 7 Rotarians and a spouse from Edina Noon club.
