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No Meeting at Edina Country Club
April 2 Meeting at 12:35 pm - Facebook Live
Speaker: Ashok Dhariwal, YogaFit
 
Click HERE to Access
 
Stories
Facebook Live: Apr 2 Speaker Ashok Dhariwal
Ashok Dhariwal is the owner of YogaFit in Minneapolis, a newer division of SNAP Fitness.  The mission is to make yoga and fitness more accessible.  They currently have three locations with five more in development. His background has been mainly retail focused domestically and internationally.  Prior to YogaFit, he was with Target Corporation for about 14 years in new start up entrepreneurial divisions.  Prior to Target, he worked for UnitedHealth Group and Arthur Andersen’s retail division. He, his wife and three kids are residents of the Linden Hills nieghborhood. 
Rotary Happy Hour -- April 1 ZOOM Video Conference
Rotary Happy Hour will go on! Join us for a ZOOM video networking meeting, mix up your favorite drink and share your professional background and your experience with how the Coronavirus epidemic is affecting your business and industry.
 
Simply click the link in advance of the meeting and it will prompt you to download the desktop or mobile version of Zoom. Once you download Zoom, create an account, then on April 1 at 6:00 p.m. simply click on the link HERE and join us. You have the option of muting your video or your audio. If you feel more comfortable, simply listen.
Month of April ECC Location Meetings Cancelled

Fellow Rotary Club of Edina Members:  

In light of the risks posed by the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) epidemic, and in consideration of group event cancellations by the City of Edina and many other local organizations, we have cancelled all April meetings normally held at Edina Country Club.  All regular members will receive a statement credit of $90 for the missed meals on their Q4 invoice. Please see "Important Rotary Club of Edina Meeting Information" as posted on our events page for complete details. Please join us via Facebook Live, on our webpage or You Tube.

I want to thank my fellow officers including Secretary Joe Hayes, Treasurer Michael Stanzak, President-Elect Sam Thompson, and Past President John Flynn, along with Past President Jennifer Bennerotte, for their sage advice and good counsel. 

As this historical event continues to evolve, we will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated about the plan for April meetings. For the moment, please take care of yourselves, and follow the best practices for preventing infections on the CDC website here: http://bit.ly/38UJLMk.

Please feel free to call me anytime at 612-501-0252, or send an email to joshsprague7@icloud.com.

Yours in Service,

Josh Sprague, President

Edina Rotary Helping Hands
 
Edina Rotary Helping Hands 
Expanding the Scope of Help
 
In this trying time of uncertainty during the Covid-19 virus pandemic, we in Edina Rotary have an opportunity to do what we do best – reach out and serve.  We’re better together.
 
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Local Grant Checks in the Mail Total $61,121.50
Since the Fall of 2019 our local grant committee has worked to review over 29 applications, vetting each applicant and investigating each cause and project. It is with great pleasure to announce the following organizations will be receiving their grant checks in the mail this week. These funds will be used to enhance of an impressive scope of projects and were made available through your generous contribution and support of the 2019 That's Entertainment Gala held October 5, 2019. Thank you!
 
Athletic Committed to Educating Students (ACES) -- $5,000.00
Cornerstone Advocacy -- $2,321.50
Hope Academy -- $5,000.00
Oasis for Youth -- $2,500.00
Gilda's Club -- $2,500.00
Edina Give & Go -- $4,000.00
Muscular Dystrophy Association -- $2,000.00
Better Futures -- $2,000.00
Fishing for Life -- $2,000.00
Open Arms -- $2,800.00
VEAP -- $3,600.00
Bolder Options -- $2,400.00
Edina Education Fund, Meal Fund -- $5,000.00
Edina Rotary Scholar Program -- $20,000.00
Proposed for Membership
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved four applicants below for membership:
 
Jeani Hynes
Classification: Executive Search
Sponsor: Renee Harberts
 
Michael Hynes
Classification: Executive Search
Sponsor: Renee Harberts
 
Andrea Fahrenkrug
Classification: Biotechnology
Sponsor: Jennifer Shinners
 
Mike Tingum
Classification: Law-Business
Sponsor: Joe Christensen
 
Written objections to the application must be submitted and received before 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 3 to Rotary Club of Edina, Attn: Club Administrator 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.

Upcoming Club Events and Next Speaker

May 14 -- Speaker, Yogi Reppmann, Peace Pipe Proposal
May 18 -- Fireside Chat, ZOOM Hosted by Jennifer Hendrickson
May 19 -- Fireside Chat, ZOOM Hosted by Don Hutchison
May 20 -- Fireside Chat, ZOOM Hosted by Shelly Loberg
May 21 -- Fireside Chat, ZOOM Hosted by Susan Stiles
May 21 -- Women in Leadership Award
May 22 -- EHS Scholarship Breakfast
May 27 -- Off-Site/U of M Discovery Nexus Center-CANCELLED
May 28 -- Walker Art Center Private Tour-CANCELLED
May 28 -- Speaker, Xu Zou, 
June 4 -- Speaker, Stevie Ray
June 11 - Speaker, Rand Park
June 18 -- Edina Rotary Family Picnic - CANCELLED
June 25 -- District Governor Installation, Tom Gump
COVID-19 Community Resources
We've created a hub for COVID-19 community resources on the City's engagement website, Better Together Edina.

Visit BetterTogetherEdina.org/Covid-19 to:
  • Sign up to volunteer
  • Tell us if you're able to provide services to residents as an organization or business
  • View senior resources including the Edina Senior Resource Hotline: 952-826-0370
  • View resident resources like open restaurants, utility bill support and child care assistance
  • Learn about business loans, cleaning guidelines and unemployment insurance
  • More

For information about the City’s response to COVID-19, including what City facilities are open and closed, please regularly check the City’s website at EdinaMN.gov/Coronavirus, sign up for City Extra emails at EdinaMN.gov/CityExtra or sign up for text updates at EdinaMN.gov/Texts.
Committee Members Needed for Two Youth Service Committees
Committee members are needed for two Youth Service Committees that will complete its work this spring.
 
Rotarians are needed on the Scholarships Committee. Committee members will review applications from seniors at Edina High School and award at least one scholarship for post-secondary education to someone who has participated in one of the club’s programs. The scholarship will be presented Friday, May 22, at a special breakfast at the Church of St. Patrick.
 
If you are interested in evaluating scholarship applications or participating in the reading program, or for more information, contact Jennifer Bennerotte, jbennerotte@edinarotary.org. If you’d like to be part of the Third-Grade Literacy Committee, indicate your preferred date for reading to a classroom or if you’d like to do it both days.
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June 25 ERMC Tom Gump to be Installed as District Governor
Save Thursday, June 25th to attend the District Governor Installation. Look for event details and registration information in the near future. The theme of Tom's installation will be a Luau and Pig Roast being held at the Edina Country Club from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 
In Review -- April 2 Meeting
Via You Tube watch the full April 2 meeting by clicking on the above photo or HERE.
 
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak our April 2 Rotary meeting became an interview style and well put together Facebook Live session held at 12:35 p.m. If you were unable to attend, this meeting has been posted to the Rotary You Tube channel and can be accessed by clicking HERE. Click "Read More" for a program script that includes links to organizations in need of assistance, Josh's introduction, speaker notes, and closing remarks. Speaker, Ashok Dhariwal, YogaFit Studios covered the topic of how innovation can be used in business during this time. Join us Thursday, April 9th at 12:35 p.m for our next Facebook Live meeting.
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Upcoming Events
Club Attendance and Duties
May 03, 2020 – May 31, 2020
 
Edina Rotary COVID-19 Survey - Please Respond
May 08, 2020 2:26 PM –
May 31, 2020 2:26 PM
 
Spring Fireside Chat ZOOM hosted by Jennifer Hendrickson
ZOOM Meeting hosted by Jennifer Hendrickson
May 18, 2020
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Spring Fireside Chat ZOOM hosted by Don Hutchison
ZOOM Meeting hosted by Don Hutchison
May 19, 2020
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Edina Board Meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
May 20, 2020 7:30 AM
 
Spring Fireside Chat ZOOM hosted by Shelly Loberg
ZOOM Meeting hosted by Shelly Loberg
May 20, 2020
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
Spring Fireside Chat ZOOM hosted by Susan Stiles
ZOOM Meeting hosted by Susan Stiles
May 21, 2020
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service Administration
 
Community Service Grants
 
Community Service Projects
 
International Service
 
Membership
 
Social
 
Public Image
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
Youth Service
 
Club Administrator
 
Annual Gala
 
Annual Gala
 
Meeting Duties- No Meeting
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Greeter 1
Hendrickson, Jennifer
 
Greeter 2
Aase, David
 
Invocation
Platt, Ann
 
Thank the Speaker
Campbell, Katy
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Gerry Norton
May 1
 
Alan Mogck
May 2
 
Dennis Hykes
May 3
 
Ross Peterson
May 5
 
Adam Stanzak
May 7
 
Bob Harvey
May 9
 
Daniel Mott
May 11
 
Joe Arends
May 12
 
Nate Wenner
May 14
 
Erick Ries
May 15
 
Bonnie Sue Rolstad
May 17
 
David Kunz
May 17
 
Arthur Rouner
May 21
 
Scott Colesworthy
May 21
 
Jack Kennefick
May 23
 
Joel Jennings
May 24
 
Tom McNellis
May 31
 

Due to COVID-19 Pandemic and following Minnesota Stay at Home Guidelines

No May meetings are scheduled to be held at ECC

Please join us on ZOOM at 12:35 p.m. on May 7

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.