Topic: Enriching Lives by Helping People Make Music
Schmitt Music recently welcomed the fifth generation into the family-run business with two great-great grandsons of the founder Paul A. Schmitt joining the company! Peter Schmitt, son of Tom Schmitt, started in 2014 and soon led the development of the company's Orchestral Strings Division. In 2016, Ted Schmitt, son of VP and Co-owner Doug Schmitt, joined the company. After several roles in the company, Ted now serves as VP, Financing and Analytics. For additional details, click Read More.
Rotary Club of Edina Family Picnicis set for Wednesday, June 29 at Centennial Lakes Parlor Room, 7499 France Ave South, Edina, 55435. 952-833-9583. The picnic will take the place of our regular Rotary meeting that week. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and go until 7:30 p.m. Register yourself, family and friends. Cost is $20 for Senior Active and Honorary Rotarians, as well as adult guests. Kids ages 6-18 are $12. Children 5 and under are free. For regular members, the cost of the picnic is already included in your quarterly dues.
REGISTER HERE - Don't forget to register family and guests.
The caterers the year will be Pimentos Jamaican Kitchen who will be providing a fantastic menu of jerk chicken and a variety of sides. A complete beverage selection of red and white wine will be provided as well as domestic and premium beer. Soda, water and non-alcoholic beverages will be available as well.
St. Patrick's Church has a FREE summer concert series out by St. Patrick's back lawn. June 17 at 7:00 p.m. The series features Paul Petersen's band, Classic American Rockers with special guest, Bill McReavy's band, Red Stilettos. Bring your lawn chair and blanket for a wonderful evening of friends and fellowship. St. Patrick's Church, 6820 St. Patrick's Lane, Edina MN 55439
The June 23 meeting will be our club and foundation's board transition meeting. 2021-2022 President Michael Stanzak will hand over the gavel to 2022-2023 President Joe Hayes. The program this week will be a reflection and celebration of the 2021-2022 club and foundation achievements. Awards will be presented to those board and committee members who have fulfilled their service term as well as recognition of two members who have earned the Rotarian of the Year award. There will be an opportunity to welcome and get to know our incoming 2022-2023 board and committee members:
Our very own Paul Peterson alerted me to an awesome event he will be doing at the Dakota on Friday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m.. It is a record release party and concert. Here is a link with all of the details:
Joe Doermann at the Dakota and has reserved a block of 20 tickets for us for the 7:00 show. Block tickets are no longer available, however, phone orders only are being accepted during the following business hours 10-6 M-F and 12-4 Sa & Su at 612-332-5299.
The Rotary Club of Edina's Board of Directors recently approved the applicant below for membership.
Danny Rubio
Classification: Youth Development & Services
Sponsor: Dick Teegen
Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Do you love watching Little League? A $500 Rotary Public Image Grant funded uniforms for an Edina Baseball Association 3rd-grade travel league GoldAA Team of 9 year-old players. Looks like most games are Tues/Thurs night 7:45 - 9:45, Courtney Field #4. Click HERE for summer schedule.
Jennifer, Thank you for attending the Edina High School Local Scholarship breakfast and presenting the 2022 Rotary Club of Edina scholarships. I am attaching the picture of you with Kate Brown and Olivia Tran that you can share with your members. Please also convey our deepest gratitude to your members for their continuing support of Edina High School students in this very meaningful way. It is a gift not only to the individual students, but it also a tangible demonstration of Rotary's commitment to the wider community. With gratitude, Cathy
Mark Monday, June 27th for the Edina Morningside Rotary's Pat Kennedy Memorial Golf Classic. This event is one of the morning club's largest annual fundraising events. Click HERE to read their sponsorship letter and HERE to review the promotional flyer. Registration is HERE. Please contact EMRC committee chair, Jim Bizal at Jim.bizal@bizalbuilt.com or 952-649-1525 with any questions.
Edina Country Club, 5001 Wooddale Ave, Edina, MN 55424
Lunch menu Not Available at Press
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.