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Join us June 22, 2023 at 12:35 p.m. at ECC
Speaker: Pat Miles Zimmerman
"Finding Peace Before All Is Said and Done"
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June 22 Speaker: Pat Miles Zimmerman
Topic: "Finding Peace Before All Is Said and Done". Pat Miles Zimmerman esteemed for her professionalism by viewers, listeners, and her colleagues, the versatile Pat Miles became one of the Minneapolis region’s premier television news anchors and radio talk hosts.
 
A role model for women in the industry, she has received numerous honors for her work in broadcasting and in the community, including the National Television Academy’s Silver Circle Award. She is also in the Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
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July 21 - Concerts on the Green
The second of a two- part series "Concerts on the Green" begin next week, July 21. Hosted by Church of St. Patrick, presented by Washburn-McReavy and sponsored by Rotary Club of Edina and State Farm Insurance-Matt Boockmeier, this FREE two session musical series is open to the public. Friday, July 21 will feature Classic American Rockers with special guest Red Stiletto. A food truck and concessions will be available for purchase with service from 6:00 to 8:0pm, concerts begin at 7:00 pm. Grab your family, blanket and lawn chairs for an enjoyable night out. Details found HERE on St. Patrick's webpage.
June 27 -- Chamber and Rotary Mixer
Register HERE. The Rotary Club of Edina, the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, and the Edina Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a joint networking event. This will be a fun evening of community connection. All Rotarians and Chamber members are encouraged to bring a guest to the gathering. Guests will learn more about these great local organizations and have a chance to network with membership!  

Non-members are cordially welcome to attend and see if Rotary or Chamber membership is for you. There are no hard sells or formal pitches—just a chance to meet great people in our community. Register HERE.
June 29 - Board Transition Meeting
The June 29, 2023 meeting will mark the 69th presidential transition for the Rotary Club of Edina. During this meeting current president, Joe Hayes, will hand over the presidential duties to Shelly Loberg. Shelly joined the Edina Rotary Club in May 2015. Her sponsor is Brad Hepp and her classification is Tourism. The 2023-24 board of directors will be President, Shelly Loberg; President Elect, Paul Peterson; Treasurer, Lisa Walker; Secretary; Gerry Norton. 
TRF Challenge Not Too Late - Donate Today
This year there is a challenge between The Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Morningside Rotary Club to see which club will get the highest percentage of members to donate $25 or more to The Rotary Foundation. We would like to get 100% participation during this campaign and show EMRC we are the "Best Club in the Universe". Please Read More on how you can participate.
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EMRC Golf Tourney - June 26 - Register Now
Edina Morningside Annual Fundraiser -- Pat Kennedy Golf Classic, Braemar Golf Club, Monday, June 26.  Register or Sponsor HERE
July 13 Arch Klumph Society Recognition - Dr. Sita Dash
EARLY START July 13, 12:15 p.m. our club will celebrate with Dr. Sita Dash and his family the recognition of membership to Rotary International's prestigious Arch Klumph Society. This celebration will be a part of our regular meeting with a luncheon serving fresh Indian cuisine and featuring India presentations and speeches by respected leaders of the Rotary Club and local community. The public is welcome and non-Rotarian guests are encouraged to register HERE. To learn more about Rotary International's Arch Klumph Society click HERE to download a pdf brochure.
JCS Landscape Project Success
On Saturday, June 3 over 10 members of The Rotary Club of Edina together with members of the Rotaract Club of Edina and Edina Federated Women's Club/GFWC worked the grass yard into a couple of side gardens and surrounded the home on three sides with flowers, trees and plants. This bungalow styled sober-living home shelters, educates and cares for formerly trafficked women. The project was organized by our community service director, John Buttolph with the professional landscape design creation and planting assistance by EMRC Rotarian, Lisa Schmitz. Great job! 
SAVE THE DATE Upcoming Events
Jun 29 -- Noon Meeting, Board Transition to New Rotary Year
Jun 27 -- Edina Chamber & Rotary Mixer
Jul 5 - No Vocational/Avocation Happy Hour
Jul 6 -- Noon Meeting -- Speaker: Kim Valentini, Smile Network
Jul 13 - EARLY START 12:15 p.m. Noon Mtg/Dr. Dash Recognition
June 15 Meeting Review 
June 15 speaker, Dr. Yogi Shimizu, Distinguished University teaching Professor, University of MN
"The MD-PhD Program at the University of Minnesota: Advancing Science and Medicine Together"
 
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Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk & Guest Intros
Stageberg, Mark
 
Meeting Host
Harvey, Bob
 
Greeter & Invocation
Solheim, Bob
 
Greeter & Thank the Speaker
Slyce, Steve
 
Photographer
Eidsness, Kaylin
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Charles Agan
June 1
 
Scott Tankenoff
June 2
 
Jody Kern
June 4
 
Russell Johnson
June 6
 
Bridget Hallstrom
June 7
 
Robb Breding
June 7
 
Tom Ries
June 7
 
Theresa Halverson
June 8
 
Karlen Padayachee
June 11
 
Bjorn Freudenthal
June 17
 
Doug Johnson
June 25
 
Join us June 22, 2023 at 12:35 p.m. at ECC
Speaker: Pat Miles Zimmerman
"Finding Peace Before All Is Said and Done"
 
Lunch Options: Saffron Chicken or Mediterranean Salmon Salad
 
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.