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August 13 Speaker, Susan Adams Loyd, BBB CEO
Susan Adams Loyd is Chief Executive Officer of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota & North Dakota, the largest professional association in the Upper Midwest. As a non-profit 501-c 6 organization, BBB sets ethical standards for thousands of accredited businesses, and educates sellers and buyers in advancing marketplace trust.
 
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In Person and ZOOM Meetings Info
Edina Country Club is open and allowing us to meet in person. REGISTRATION and MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Please register HERE if you plan on attending in-person and will be having lunch with us. Doors open at 12:15 p.m.  Register HERE is you would like to attend via ZOOM beginning at 12:30 p.m.
 
As we plan to meet live during these very unpredictable times, we need to adhere to guidelines established by the Edina Country Club, the city of Edina and our Governor. Your safety is our number one priority and we understand that not everyone will feel comfortable attending our in-person meetings. With this in mind, we will continue to offer the virtual meetings via Zoom for our July/August meetings and extend them for a longer period of time if needed. Advance reservations will be required for both the live and Zoom meeting options.  Click "See More" to review the guidelines.
 
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Leadership Series, "Let's Talk About Race and Racism"

The Rotary Club of Edina is proud to present the 2020-21 Leadership Series-"Let's Talk About Race and Racism" session scheduled for August 18, 2020 at 6:00 to 7:00 pm. This session, led by Gale Britton, GBDI Consulting Services, is the second of twelve sessions in the series. Gale specializes in assessing and providing customized solutions for employees seeking to create and maintain a more inclusive work environment. For further details on what you can expect in these session, CLICK HERE to download the pdf. To register for this session, click HERE.

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Rotary Club of Edina Car Show - Sept. 12, 2020

The Rotary Club of Edina is proud to present the Second Annual Edina Car Show on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Rotary Club of Edina Car Show will be hosted at Southdale Center parking lot (in front of the old Herberger’s).  This family-friendly event will feature some of the best collector cars and bikes in Minnesota, including classic, vintage, and exotic. Our dealer sponsor Key Cadillac will also have some of the hottest new models on display.  We will be giving away a free weekend lease of a new Maserati luxury sports car for the winner of our “Best in Show” contest, with attendees voting for their favorite car on the lot.

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Sept 17 End Human Trafficking, The Rotary Initiative

On Thursday, September 17, learn about human sex trafficking in Edina and the surrounding area. The pandemic has increased human trafficking. Learn to identify who is most at risk and the steps you can take to prevent sexual assault in families and in our backyard. This workshop is being presented by the Rotary Club of Edina and Rotary Club of Edina Morningside.

"REGISTRATION" buttons top right with take you to "In-Person" and "Zoom" registration pages. Please "Read More" to get details on the speakers, the two ways to access this workshop and guest cost.

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Walk to End Alzheimer's, Sept. 26
Walk to End Alzheimer's is Saturday, September 26 starting at 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sign up to participate, donate to the team, or do both! Please bring a mask and observe social distancing during the entire event. Click HERE for complete details, to register on the Walk to End Alzheimer's site, donate or print the flyer to distribute. If planning to stay for lunch at Pinstripes or have additional questions please contact Rick Carlson at rick@sidekickinc.com 
!!Join a Committee - Sign Up Today!!
As this year's Rotary service projects and fundraising efforts get started each committee is looking for members to join them in support of our club's mission.  We are excited to find the next crop of members who will bringing good ideas to the group and join us in our "Service Before Self" Rotary principle! Take a moment to download the Committee Sign Up sheet HERE and let us know where and how you'd like to help. Sign up today!
Become A Gala Host
Around the World - Edina Rotary Foundation Gala!!
Saturday, September 26 and Saturday, October 3, 2020
 
While expected COVID-19 restrictions mean we won’t be together in a ballroom this fall, we want to make sure our Edina Rotary members and their guests can still get together in person— but in smaller groups.
 
We hope you will consider hosting a small gathering at your home on one of our two “Gala” nights. Read the details "HERE" to see how you can be part of this great adventure.
Upcoming Events and Links
Sept 2 -- Vocational ZOOM  Happy Hour -- Speaker: John Sorteberg, Commercial Furniture Services
Rotary Provides Funding to VEAP, Edina Meal Fund
The foundation of the Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded grants to Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) and the Edina Meal Fund to help with food insecurity in the community. There is more to this announcement. Click Read More below.
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In Review - August 6, 2020 Meeting
 
The August 6th meeting was brought to order by President Sam Thompson. There were 31 members in attendance at the ECC and 32 following along on Zoom. Sam talked about how our club is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion inside Rotary and in our community. Here are some of the steps ERC is taking:
  • A consultant will come to speak to the board about diversity and inclusion in the coming days.
  • The next leadership series discussion (August 18th) will focus on race relations and racism.
  • Through the George Floyd Memorial Scholarship we will help a Black student from Minneapolis to study at the University of Minnesota.
  • Fred Sylvester will chair a new committee focused on diversity and inclusion in our club. The new committee will work alongside our grants committees, speaker committee, among others.
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Sponsorship Levels - 2020 Gala
Click HERE to download the Sponsorship Levels for this year's Gala. Featured small group home entertainment with member hosts showcasing cuisines and traditions that are special to them will make these dinners especially memorable.
Upcoming Events
Rotary and Chamber Mixer
Pinstripes
Sep 09, 2020
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
 
Sept 10 In-Person Rotary Meeting Registration
Edina Country Club
Sep 10, 2020
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Sept 10 ZOOM Meeting Registration and Link
ZOOM Platform
Sep 10, 2020
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
 
Edina Car Show - Sept 12, 2020
Sep 12, 2020
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
 
Leadership Series Topic: Dealing with Adversity
ZOOM Meeting Platform
Sep 15, 2020
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Edina Board Meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
Sep 16, 2020 7:30 AM
 
End Human Trafficking A Rotary Initiative Workshop
Edina Country Club
Sep 17, 2020
11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President-Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service Director
 
Community Service Grants Director
 
Community Service Projects Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Social Director
 
Public Image Director
 
The Rotary Foundation Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Club Administrator
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk
Hayes, Joe
 
Greeter 1
Stageberg, Mark
 
ZOOM Greeter
Hustad, Mary
 
Invocation
Hykes, Dennis
 
Guest Introductions
Thommen, Wade
 
Speaker Introduction
Platt, Ann
 
Thank the Speaker
Shinners, Jennifer
 
Photographer
Carlson, Rick
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Chrysanne Manoles
September 4
 
Bill McReavy
September 7
 
Jeff Ohe
September 7
 
Jim Ryman
September 8
 
David Clynes
September 9
 
Marty Kupper
September 11
 
Gregory Gable
September 16
 
Jean Morrison
September 19
 
Andrea Fahrenkrug
September 21
 
George Lancaster
September 21
 
Stefan Smith
September 21
 
Brandon Azbill
September 23
 
Harry Weingartner
September 23
 
Scott Neal
September 24
 
Sutton McGraw
September 25
 
Doug Drake
September 27
 
Bob Stehlik
September 28
 
Heather Hansen
September 28
 
Dan Hallberg
September 29
 
Ken Andersen
September 29
 
2020 Fundraiser & Gala Presenting Sponsor

Currently our club is requiring meeting reservations due to COVID-19 pandemic. Please register HERE if you plan on attending in-person and joining us for lunch. The August 20 meeting is scheduled to be held at ECC with doors opening at 12:15 p.m. ZOOM meetings also available by registering HERE. This virtual meeting begins at 12:30 p.m. 

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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 or voicemail /text message at 612-234-7390.