Gloria Perez is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFM), where she leads the first statewide women’s foundation in the country. WFM has distributed more than $45 million through community investments; conducts ongoing research on the status of women and girls in Minnesota; advocates for public policy that results in greater economic security and safety for women and their families; and invests in organizations and leaders to build the field and achieve gender and racial justice.
If it's been a while since you've updated your Rotary Club of Edina member profile picture, Thursday, September 14 beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 12:15 p.m the club will be offering the service of a professional portrait photographer free of charge. Head shots will be taken at Edina Country Club in the room across from the ballroom before our meeting. This will be a first come/first serve event, so get in line early.
LAST WEEK TO REGISTER. Join us for a Women in Rotary Succulent Planting Potluck! Bring a dish to share and come enjoy great conversation and a succulent planting party with like-minded women in Rotary!
When: Sept. 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Jody Kern's Home
Register HERE Contact Kayla Beehler or text at 701-809-6241 for more information.
Edina Rotarians MUST REGISTER for this event and space is limited. Meal is paid for in quarterly meeting fees by using promo code "ERC" and hitting apply.
This event is an EARLY START Sept 28 at 10:45/11:00 a.m welcome wavers. Lunch and meeting seating by 11:30 a.m. Meeting end at 12:30 a.m. Edina Rotary members must register and use code ERC and hit apply.
The 2029 Rotary International Convention Site Review team will be visiting Minneapolis/St. Paul, September 25-28, 2023. Join us for a Special All-Rotary Lunch & VIP Speaker Program. Thursday, Sept. 28 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Edina Country Club. This is big! We’re going to shine and show how enthusiastic we are that Rotary International is considering Minneapolis/St. Paul as the worldwide host of the 2029 Rotary International Convention. Registration is required below.
JOIN US on Saturday, Sept 16. Noon to 4 pm, in downtown Edina at 50th & France. Admission is free for spectators. There will be food trucks and beverages on-site for your enjoyment. The Rotary Club of Edina and the 50th & France Business & Professional Association is hosting the fifth-annual Edina Car Show. This car show will be held rain or shine and supports the Edina Rotary Foundation local and international charitable giving initiative.
September 16th and the Edina Car Show is fast approaching, we need about 10 people in a couple shifts to help with registration, car check-in and many miscellaneous support tasks. Shifts are two hours and you're welcome to sign up for more than one. Rotarians who just want to visit the show should wear their Rotary gear and help promote the club and event spirit. Sign up HERE to help. All show sponsorship proceeds go to the Edina Rotary Foundation, funding local and international grants.
TOMORROW NEED THREE PEOPLESign up today to help Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) serve the hungry in our community! Volunteers welcome participants to the VEAP pantry, explain the process and respond to participant questions, keep the shopping area clean and tidy, sort through food donations, stock shelves, load groceries into vehicles and overall help VEAP promote a positive shopping experience for participants. VEAP staff explain the process before every volunteer shift in the pantry. Register HERE
Thursday, Sept 21, 2023, 5:30-7pm. REGISTERHERE In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimentos Jamaican Kitchen, Black Business Networking will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The 2023 networking event will be held Thursdays September 21 and November 16 from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. This week's featured business leader is Micone Kuykindall is a Master Locktician, Urban Farmer, and Hip Hop Enthusiast in Minneapolis.
Join us for our 10th annual Oktoberfest fundraiser, Pints for People! REGISTER
We are back for another year of fun on Friday, Sept 29th from 5:30-8:30 pm at Centennial Lakes Pavillion in Edina. The event includes sampling craft beer, cider, and seltzers from local breweries, a silent auction including items from local businesses, games, and food!
TURN IN YOUR STUBS -- Member raffle tickets have been distributed and now is the time to turn in the stubs and payment to Kip Peterson. Raffle ticket sales are an important part of a successful Edina Rotary Foundation annual fundraiser. Over $15,000 a year is consistent raised with 100 % of the money going toward our local grants program and back into the communities of Edina, St. Louis Park, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, and Bloomington. Cash prizes are $1,000 and four $100 winners.
Over the course of several meetings a diverse group of Edina Rotary Club members met, discussed and formulated the Rotary Club of Edina, Strategic Vision 2023-2028. Briefly, this vision statement provides the club and foundation's Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Values, Membership, International Service, Community Service, Youth Service, Club Service, Vocational Service, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Financial Strength, and Leadership Development strategic goals. The document in its entirety can be view HERE. If you have any questions, please speak with a standing board member or committee director. A link to this document can also be found on the Rotary Club of Edina home page under Membership, Strategic Vision Statement.
The Edina Rotary Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in Edina and its contiguous communities for grants to be used for capital purchases. Applications are due Oct. 31.
Each year, the Rotary Club of Edina raises money at the Edina Car Show and a fall fundraiser to support its projects and award grants. Each year, about $100,000 is raised for the Club’s service projects and local and international grants.
This District 5950 home page lists outside Edina club events, learning series, Area and District conference information and registration for all of the fore mentioned. To see current events in a monthly snapshot, click 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, Sept 21 - 11:45 to 12:30 p.m. Managing Your Member Profile REGISTER HERE
ECC Doors Open at Noon | Meeting Begins at 12:35 p.m.
Speakers: Jess Pierce, Youth Program Services
Simpson Housing
Lunch Options: Buffet featuring Roasted Pork Loin
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.
Gloria Perez is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota (WFM), where she leads the first statewide women’s foundation in the country. WFM has distributed more than $45 million through community investments; conducts ongoing research on the status of women and girls in Minnesota; advocates for public policy that results in greater economic security and safety for women and their families; and invests in organizations and leaders to build the field and achieve gender and racial justice.
If it's been a while since you've updated your Rotary Club of Edina member profile picture, Thursday, September 14 beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 12:15 p.m the club will be offering the service of a professional portrait photographer free of charge. Head shots will be taken at Edina Country Club in the room across from the ballroom before our meeting. This will be a first come/first serve event, so get in line early.
Minnesota Rotary — Let's Shine for 2029
September 16th and the Edina Car Show is fast approaching, we need about 10 people in a couple shifts to help with registration, car check-in and many miscellaneous support tasks. Shifts are two hours and you're welcome to sign up for more than one. Rotarians who just want to visit the show should wear their Rotary gear and help promote the club and event spirit. Sign up 
Join us for our 10th annual Oktoberfest fundraiser, Pints for People! 
Virtual Lunch & Learn -- Held Once a Month via Zoom 11:45 - 12:30 CST
