Jerry Rubino is a conductor/teacher/pianist/coach/singer regarded for his diverse musical interests, engaging artistry, and passionate enthusiasm for performing arts. Jerry founded and directs VOICES 360, is Artistic Director of Voices of Experience – a choir for senior singers to encourage lifelong learning at MacPhail Center for Music, Staff Conductor and professional singer with Minnesota Chorale, Minister of Music at Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church and was named an editor for Oxford University Press and the Hal Leonard Publishing Company. Click HERE for additional speaker details.
IT'S OFFICIAL- Monday, February 19 is State Capitol Rotary Awareness Day - !!REGISTER TODAY!! and see the full schedule and event info and details.
We’re joining to advocate for successful passage of a Rotary license plate bill legislators are considering at our Minnesota State Capitol this session. This means money for 3 Minnesota Rotary foundations, if Rotary license plates are approved for sale by the State. Rotary District 5950, 5960 & 5580 all benefit.
Rotary Awareness Day
Monday, February 19, 2024
Minnesota State Capitol
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
L’Etoile du Nord Vault Room
(beneath the Rotunda)
Enjoy snacks and fellowship with Rotarians, NorthStar Youth Exchange and Interact Club students from across the state.
Friday, March 8, 2024 - State of the Community -- REGISTER HERE
The Edina Chamber of Commerce and the City of Edina present our annual State of City in partnership with the Rotary Club of Edina and the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside. Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent Stacie Stanley will address city issues and present upcoming plans.
The presentation will be emceed by City Manager Scott Neal and will be recorded and later broadcast on Edina TV.
You may attend as a non-lunching guest at no cost. To have enough seating, registration is appreciated.
Braemar Golf Course
11:30 a.m. Registration begins
Noon Lunch
12:30-1:30 p.m. Program by Mayor Jim Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent Stacie Stanley
Cost for the luncheon is $35. People can RSVP as non-lunching guests at no charge. REGISTER HERE
Minneapolis has been selected host city for the 2029 Rotary International Convention. We congratulate our Rotary District 5950 bid team led by Past District Governor Tom Gump (Edina-Morningside Rotary), and assisted by Rotary Club of Edina Past President Sam Thompson and Jamie Verbrugge, Past President of Bloomington Rotary, for their hard work and persistence in being awarded the convention in partnership with Meet Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis. We thank our neighboring Rotary district in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and the Dakotas for their support in making this possible. Extended Rotary announcement WCCO NEWS clip and Katy Campbell's story found HERE.
The weekend of April 5-7, 2024, Dr. S.K. and Kalpana Dash will be honored and inducted into the Arch Klumph Society (AKS) at Rotary International headquarters in Chicago. Membership in the AKS is lifelong and granted to donors who reach cumulative outright contributions of $250,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation. Ceremonies at Rotary’s headquarters provide a memorable opportunity for members to celebrate their AKS membership in the area where Rotary began. During this two-day program, honorees gather from around the world to be recognized by Rotary’s senior leaders. Fellow Rotarians, family and friends are welcome to be a part of the celebration. Additional AKS info HERE.
During the months of January and February, the Rotary Club of Edina will be holding its meetings, programs and luncheons at the Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive, Edina MN 55439. Our meeting time (doors opening at 12:15 p.m./program start 12:35 p.m.) and quarterly dues and meeting fees will remain the same. Lunch service will be buffet service with a vegetarian plate available on request. Tentatively the meetings will return to Edina Country Club beginning March 7. Please stay tuned for confirmation of this date. Please contact Mike Martiny with any questions or concerns.
Lunch Buffet: Executive Sandwich Buffet with Pasta Salads and Variety of Sides
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.
Jerry Rubino is a conductor/teacher/pianist/coach/singer regarded for his diverse musical interests, engaging artistry, and passionate enthusiasm for performing arts. Jerry founded and directs VOICES 360, is Artistic Director of Voices of Experience – a choir for senior singers to encourage lifelong learning at MacPhail Center for Music, Staff Conductor and professional singer with Minnesota Chorale, Minister of Music at Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church and was named an editor for Oxford University Press and the Hal Leonard Publishing Company. Click 
IT'S OFFICIAL- Monday, February 19 is State Capitol Rotary Awareness Day - 
Let's Go Bowling! - 
Friday, March 8, 2024 - State of the Community -- 
The weekend of April 5-7, 2024, Dr. S.K. and Kalpana Dash will be honored and inducted into the Arch Klumph Society (AKS) at Rotary International headquarters in Chicago. Membership in the AKS is lifelong and granted to donors who reach cumulative outright contributions of $250,000 or more to The Rotary Foundation. Ceremonies at Rotary’s headquarters provide a memorable opportunity for members to celebrate their AKS membership in the area where Rotary began. During this two-day program, honorees gather from around the world to be recognized by Rotary’s senior leaders. Fellow Rotarians, family and friends are welcome to be a part of the celebration. Additional AKS info 
During the months of January and February, the Rotary Club of Edina will be holding its meetings, programs and luncheons at the Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive, Edina MN 55439. Our meeting time (doors opening at 12:15 p.m./program start 12:35 p.m.) and quarterly dues and meeting fees will remain the same. Lunch service will be buffet service with a vegetarian plate available on request. Tentatively the meetings will return to Edina Country Club beginning March 7. Please stay tuned for confirmation of this date. Please contact 
