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United Way's Craig Warren to speak March 2
The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Craig Warren as program speaker at the Thursday, March 2, meeting. Warren is the chief operating officer for Twin Cities United Way. He will speak about "We Are Humankind. Twin Cities United Way and Our Community."
 
Rotarian André Brewer will give his classification talk at the meeting.
 
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Joint meeting with EMRC is Tuesday, March 7
The annual join meeting with the Edina Morningside Rotary Club will be at 7:30 a..m. Tuesday, March 7, at the Edina Country Club. The program speaker will be Dr. Michael Osterholm, who will speak on "Public Health and Infectious Disease." 
 
There will be no Rotary Club of Edina meeting on Thursday, March 9. 
 
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Rotary Happy Hour/VDG is tomorrow, March 1
The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be tomorrow, Wednesday, March 1. The speaker at the meeting will be Rotary Club of Edina President Ann Platt. 
 
Once a month, Edina Rotarians have a chance to connect with other club members, EMRC members, and any guests, at the happy hour. This Rotary event is held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Mezz at the Lunds & Byerly's on France in Edina. The meeting will feature a brief presentation from Ann, plus time for introductions, networking and questions. 
 
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Rotary Golf Event set for March 3

WHAT: Just Golf It & Mini-Masters Golf Tournament, plus dinner and dessert reception

WHEN: 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 3

WHERE: Golf Zone, 825 Flying Cloud Drive, Chaska

WHO: Rotarians and their families

REGISTRATION: online at the Rotary Club of Edina websiteDeadline to register is 5 p.m. March 2.

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Feed My Starving Children set for May 6
The annual spring Rotary Club of Edina volunteer effort at Feed My Starving Children is set for Saturday, May 6. Rotarians, family and friends are welcome to register to pack meals for children in need around the world. We will meet at the Feed My Starving Children in Chanhassen from 9 to 11 a.m. 
 
Go to the Edina Rotary website to sign up online. Email Mike Sitek or call 952-836-6326 with questions. 
 
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Rotarians pack food for kids at VEAP
 
Rotarian Rick Carlson sent in a photo of Rotarians packing backpacks of food for kids to take home for the weekend at VEAP Feb. 23. Several area Rotary clubs participate in the Community Service project each school year, and Kenny Smith (center) coordinates the VEAP volunteers for our club this year. Thanks to all the volunteers who have helped out with the VEAP food project this Rotary year! 
 
 
Board approves Senior Active change in bylaws
Rotary’s Council on Legislation met last year, resulting in a new standard club constitution, Rotary clubs’ guiding document. The new constitution covers excused absences for senior members. As a result, our club’s bylaws must be amended to conform. At its January meeting, the Club’s Board of Directors recommended a change to Article 13 for “Member Types:”
 
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Proposed for Membership
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership:
 
Theresa Bea
Classification: Family Law
Sponsor: Sutton McGraw
 
Nash Faulk
Classification: Health & Wellness
Sponsor: Greg Yoch
 
Scott Hawkins
Classification: Health & Wellness
Sponsor: Greg Yoch
 
Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424.
 
 
Letter bag
Thank you so much for the support of Hearts and Hands Minnesota from the Edina Rotary Foundation.

We are thrilled to have received the very impactful grant of $1,000.00 for technology and equipment
sustainability and send our gratitude and thanks. On behalf of the many families we serve, please
accept our heartfelt appreciation. Your donation will help us to better serve these families who,
unfortunately, find the need for our service.
 
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Meet a member...Jim Platt
Periodically we feature a newer member of the Rotary Club of Edina in The Barker. The Rotary Club of Edina welcomed Jim Platt as a member in August 2016. Jim's sponsor to the club was Ann Platt.
 
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In review
 
Edina Rotarians arrived for our regular meeting Feb. 23 to find the dining room decorated with helium balloons, and a plate of fancy cupcakes on each table. Turns out it was Rotary International’s 112th birthday. So, Happy Birthday to RI, and to us, and thanks President Ann Platt for adding color to our meeting!
 
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Meeting Responsibilities
Front Desk
Yoch, Greg
 
Front Desk Administration
Slyce, Steve
 
Greeter 1
Ries, Erick
 
Greeter 2
Ries, Thomas
 
The Barker writer
Jessen, Mark
 
Upcoming Events
Joint meeting with EMRC
Edina Country Club
Mar 07, 2017
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
 
Rotary After Hours
Pinstripes
Mar 10, 2017
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
 
Cooking Class with Rotarians
Cooks of Crocus Hill
Mar 18, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Rotary Happy Hour/VDG featuring André Brewer
The Mezz, Byerly's
Apr 05, 2017
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Area 3 Vocational Ethics Day
Edina Country Club
Apr 20, 2017
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service (Administration) Director
 
Community Service—Local Funding Director
 
Community Service—Programs Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership—Recruitment Director
 
Membership—Retention Director
 
Public Image Director
 
The Rotary Foundation Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Club Administrator
 
Rotary Birthdays and Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Les Jones
March 1
 
Michael Norman
March 2
 
Brad Pearson
March 3
 
Paul Mooty
March 4
 
Will Steinke
March 6
 
Axel Steuer
March 7
 
Gary Pedersen
March 9
 
Bob Hildreth
March 10
 
David Aase
March 11
 
Dale Walker
March 12
 
Sandra Schley
March 16
 
Thom Winninger
March 24
 
Joe Hayes
March 25
 
Michael Stanzak
March 30
 
Anniversaries
Dan Hallberg
Shari
March 18
 
Join Date
Andy Finsness
March 1, 1994
23 years
 
Josh Sprague
March 1, 2008
9 years
 
Mark Jessen
March 1, 2010
7 years
 
Skip Thomas
March 3, 1994
23 years
 
Mary Swendsen
March 4, 2010
7 years
 
Jen Garske
March 6, 2013
4 years
 
Kip Peterson
March 8, 2012
5 years
 
Toni Gerard
March 10, 2016
1 year
 
Ross Peterson
March 12, 2015
2 years
 
Terry Moore
March 12, 2015
2 years
 
Jack Kennefick
March 15, 2013
4 years
 
Kaylin Eidsness
March 15, 2013
4 years
 
Michael Eckert
March 15, 2013
4 years
 
Sam Thompson
March 15, 2013
4 years
 
Susan Johnson
March 15, 2013
4 years
 
Brad Beard
March 16, 2006
11 years
 
Thom Winninger
March 24, 1994
23 years
 
Tim Fargo
March 24, 2009
8 years
 
Melinda Inman
March 30, 2006
11 years
 
George Lancaster
March 31, 1988
29 years
 

The Edina Country Club will serve sautéd salmon or strawberry almond chicken salad at the March 2 Rotary Club of Edina meeting. 

The Rotary Club of Edina's Administrator, Jennifer Garske, works part-time Monday through Friday. To contact her, write to jgarske@EdinaRotary.org or leave a voicemail on the Rotary cell phone at 612-875-3109.