Before arriving at Stewards Planning Group, Jerrid was a TV meteorologist. He started his TV career in 2002 at the NBC affiliate in Sioux Falls, SD. Over the next 12 years, he eventually landed at KARE11 in the Twin Cities. In 2014, after much contemplation and prayer, Jerrid left his TV career. It was a move that came as a surprise to many people, including some of his family. But it was apparent to Jerrid that he was being called in an entirely different direction.

At last week's meeting, we welcomed professional comedian Tommy Ryman. Tommy fielded questions from his uncle and Rotary member Jim Ryman. He shared his journey to becoming a comedian, including his time on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and how based on his knowledge of Minnesota sports teams performance when he made it to the Semifinals he assumed it was as far as he could go and had won (cue laughter!). Additionally he shared how he develops his jokes and how some humor arrives easil through daily life, like his dad's
famous' kale chips that he found far from delicious and other jokes require time, testing and craftsmanship. It was a inspiring and delighful conversation, and we hope to see Tommy & Jimmy touring soon!

Edina Rotary and The Edina Country Club are hosting an Electronics Recycling Drive in partnership with PC's for People. This event will run from Tuesday, July 21st to Friday, July 24th, Edina Rotary and Edina Country Club Members can recycle their old electronics at no charge.  The drop-off area for electronics will be in the lobby of the ECC. PC's for People is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recycling E-Waste and refurbishing electronics for 501c3's and low-income families. 

The Rotary Club of Edina has donated more than $2,500 to Way to Grow through its speaker honorarium program, supporting the nonprofit's work helping Twin Cities children and families build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Rather than providing gifts to guest speakers, the Rotary Club of Edina makes a charitable donation in each speaker's honor. Each year, the club president selects the nonprofit organization that will receive the contributions. Way to Grow was chosen by outgoing Rotary Club of Edina President Lisa Walker as the beneficiary for the 2025-2026 Rotary year, which concluded June 30.

The July through December 2026-2027 Rotary Club of Edina Meeting Duty Roster and Duty Description outline was sent to your email on file, June 28. The roster format has been simplified to an alphabetical list by member AND meeting date format.

Senior Active and New Members are not alphabetically listed or assigned a duty. As a senior active or new member, you are encouraged to schedule and sign up for the “Greeter” duty a couple times throughout the year. SIGN UP HERE

It's never too early to choose your 2026-2027 service committee or audit those committees you may be interested in joining.  Print and review the 2026-2027 Committee list HERE.