MEETING LOCATION - The District Edina!! Next Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, August 2, 2023. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. including drinks and snacks on the District patio with indoor seating if the weather is having a moment. You will have the opportunity to meet and greet Julie Westbrock. As the Vice President of Business Development for Trust Point, Inc., Julie’s job might sound boring, but it definitely is not. She’ll describe and tell stories about the fascinating world of trusts and estates from the perspective of a professional fiduciary. Julie is a member of the Edina Rotary club. Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages.
Frank Bures is the author of The Geography of Madness, which Newsweek called one of the best travel books of the decade, editor of Under Purple Skies: The Minneapolis Anthology. He has written more than 200 articles for Rotary Magazine, including more than a decade of "Culture" columns, which are collected in The Shape of the World: Essays on Travel, Culture and Belief from Rotary Magazine.
His work has appeared in Harper's, the Washington Post Magazine, Outside, Bicycling and other places. His stories have also been included in the Best American Travel Writing twice, and selected as "Notable" stories for the Best American Sports Writing, Essays and Travel Writing seventeen times.
He speaks Swahili, Italian and a few other languages less well and lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two daughters.
Rotary Club of Edina will host a Prospective Member Day Thursday, Aug 3. All Rotarians are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague that is interested in learning more about Rotary and our club to the meeting. Lunch is on the club for all prospective members! Please make sure your guests sign in at the guest table before the meeting. For more information, contact Membership Director, Erica Allenburg.
This District 5950 is sponsoring a couple online series for ALL ROTARIANS and will focus on expanding Rotary knowledge through monthly topics. For the complete Staying Engaged and Virtual Lunch & Learn series visit District 5950 home page.
Staying Engaged Series - Held 1st Monday of the Month 2023-2024
This online series for all Rotarians will focus on expanding Rotary knowledge through monthly topics.
August 7 - 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. Year of Service with Melanie DeLuca REGISTER HERE
Virtual Lunch & Learn -- Held Once a Month via Zoom 11:45 - 12:30 CST
This online series will focus on expanding Club Runner knowledge through monthly topics.
Thursday, August 24 - 11:45 to 12:30 p.m. Managing Your Member Profile REGISTER HERE
The Rotary Club of Edina and the 50th & France Business & Professional Association will host the fifth-annual Edina Car Show noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in downtown Edina.
The Edina Car Show will be held rain or shine in the 50th & France District. The family-friendly event will feature some of the best collector cars in Minnesota, including classic, vintage and exotic. Key Cadillac and Morrie’s Luxury Auto, the dealer sponsors of the event, will also have new models on display.
The event is free for spectators. Car owners can participate for $10 with advanced registration or $20 at the gate. Prizes will be awarded for the Top Five cars, as well as Best in Show (People’s Choice) and Best in Show (Owners’ Choice). Those interested in displaying their classic, vintage or exotic car or motorcycle, should visit EdinaCarShow.com for more information and to register. Car show parking and setup will take place 10 a.m. to noon the day of the event.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the following applicants below for membership:
Tanwi Prigge
India Association of Minnesota (IAM)
Classification: Non-Profit Leadership
Sponsor: Michael Stanzak
Alexandra Patty
Edina Lifestyle Magazine
Classification: Publisher
Sponsor: Kelley Burnett
Written objections to the application must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, August 1, 2023, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Coca-Cola has discontinued printing product codes on caps and fridge packs and the program went away on June 30, 2023. Kris Maser is very grateful to all those who faithfully collected and turned their bottle caps and carton codes.
ECC Doors Open at Noon | Meeting Begins at 12:35 p.m.
Speaker: Frank Bures - RI Magazine Contributor
Lunch Options: Seafood Cakes or Chef 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.
MEETING LOCATION - The District Edina!! Next Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, August 2, 2023. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. including drinks and snacks on the District patio with indoor seating if the weather is having a moment. You will have the opportunity to meet and greet Julie Westbrock. As the Vice President of Business Development for Trust Point, Inc., Julie’s job might sound boring, but it definitely is not. She’ll describe and tell stories about the fascinating world of trusts and estates from the perspective of a professional fiduciary. Julie is a member of the Edina Rotary club. Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages. 
Frank Bures is the author of The Geography of Madness, which Newsweek called one of the best travel books of the decade, editor of Under Purple Skies: The Minneapolis Anthology. He has written more than 200 articles for Rotary Magazine, including more than a decade of "Culture" columns, which are collected in The Shape of the World: Essays on Travel, Culture and Belief from Rotary Magazine.
The 2023 Northside Ramble is an event to explore the Northside by bike and benefit the North Minneapolis community.
This District 5950 is sponsoring a couple online series for ALL ROTARIANS and will focus on expanding Rotary knowledge through monthly topics. For the complete Staying Engaged and Virtual Lunch & Learn series visit 
The Rotary Club of Edina and the 50th & France Business & Professional Association will host the fifth-annual Edina Car Show noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in downtown Edina.
Coca-Cola has discontinued printing product codes on caps and fridge packs and the program went away on June 30, 2023. Kris Maser is very grateful to all those who faithfully collected and turned their bottle caps and carton codes. 
