The topic of Sri Zaheer’s presentation is "The Transformative Power of Higher Education". During her tenure as dean of the Carlson School, Sri has launched the Military Veterans Initiative, increased the business community’s engagement with the school and has overseen the introduction of new degrees in business analytics, supply chain management, finance, and new programs in partnership with Tsinghua University in Beijing and Tongji University in Shanghai. Click below for more about Dean Zaheer.
TOMORROW, September 1 we will be gathering together for live meetings held at CW's Bar andRestaurant, 8302 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55437 on Wednesday, Sept. 1. We will meet at 5:30 for happy half hour and our speaker presentation from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. No registration is necessary, just show up. Jane and Jake Ehresmann of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club are CPA's at Ellingson & Ellingson and will grace our group with a family owned approach to accounting services. Ellingson & Ellingson has entered their third generation of providing financial services to our community.
Please feel free to extend an invitation to friends, prospective members, as well as members from other clubs. We hope you will join us for this great opportunity to have a lot of fun while getting to know your fellow Rotarians better. Don't be afraid to come "rub shoulders with people of significance."
NEXT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 AT THINK BANK IN EDINA
Please join The Rotary Club of Edina’s Leadership Series in September as we welcome Scott Welle, to lead an interactive learning experience entitled Daily Execution… Extraordinary Results.
This session is open to the public so please forward this to your friends, colleagues, and employees so that can benefit as well. See you there!
A local resident needs help from the Rotary Club of Edina for an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11. See details below.
Rotarians are needed to install and remove the flags and attend the event. Volunteers will install the flags 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 and remove them 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12. Rotarians are also encouraged to attend the event before or after going to the Edina Car Show. Click HERE to sign up for install on Saturday morning or removal on Sunday late afternoon. Additional details below.
The Rotary Club of Edina is proud to present the Third Annual Edina Car Show on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Rotary Club of Edina Car Show will be hosted at Southdale Center parking lot (in front of the old Herberger’s). This family-friendly event will feature some of the best collector cars and bikes in Minnesota, including classic, vintage, and exotic. Our dealer sponsor Key Cadillac will also have some of the hottest new models on display. For more information and to register, visit the Rotary Club of Edina car show page HERE or contact Josh Sprague, (612) 501-0252, joshsprague7@icloud.com.
Represent Rotary in style at the Car Show wearing your Rotary logo blue cotton T-shirt. Available at the meeting at no cost for those attending the car show and who wish to show team spirit throughout the event. Contact Katy Campbell.
Join fellow Rotary Club of Edina friends and family at Target Field for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's. Here are the details:
WHAT: Walk to End Alzheimer's WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 18, Walk starts 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Target Field Gate 28 WHO: All Rotarians, friends and families INFO: Come and join us for the social event of the season! Our club, along with other District 5950 Rotarians, are encouraged to join the Rotary Rally for ALZ team and join us for the Walk to End Alzheimer's! Sign up to participate, donate to the team, or do both! WATCH our video for more info!
REGISTRATION: Go HERE to register or donate. Contact Rick Carlson, Brad Hepp or Jennifer Hendrickson, Susan Johnson for more info.
Tickets are on sale and registration is open for the Edina Rotary Foundation’s annual fundraiser and gala. Save $50 per ticket by purchasing early. Early bird ticket sales end at midnight on Thursday, Sept 2. Register to attend and purchase your tickets HERE. Registration forms will also be available on the meeting tables for you to fill out and leave with Becci at the front desk.
This year’s fundraiser, themed “Let’s Dance,” will be held 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest. The event will feature dinner, dancing to music by the High and Mighty Band and a raffle.
The Gala Raffle committee has completed the meeting distribution of this year's gala raffle tickets. If you didn't receive your tickets at a meeting, they have been mailed to you. Tickets stubs and money are due to Marty Kupper, Kip Peterson or Tom Bach no later than Wednesday, September 28, 2021. Please contact Marty, Kip or Tom with any questions.
Helping to develop the next generation of business leaders, Edina Morningside and the Rotary Club of Edina are hosting up to 120 junior and senior students from 60 District 5950 and 5960 high schools. During the three-day camp held at YMCA Camp Induhapi in Loretto, Minnesota these area Rotary club sponsored students will discover the free enterprise system. Volunteers and mentors are welcome to join in this unique and valuable experience. Please contact Mary Brindle of the Morningside club with any questions and to volunteer to help mbrindle@comcast.net
20th Anniversary of 9/11 Program Volunteers -- 8:00 am Flag Install and 9/12 5pm Flag Removal, Utley Park, 4521 W. 50th Street SIGN UP HERE
VEAP – Pack Food Bags – September 15 and 29. Two shifts per day, five people per shift. SIGN UP HERE.
Gala Committee – Now through October 2. Work with Gala committee on tasks associated with event preparation and event day facilitation. Time commitment will vary and any help will be very much appreciated. Contact Jody Kern, Paul Mooty or Kayla Beehler.
Camp E – Now through November 6. Work with Camp E committee on tasks associated with preparing for and facilitating camp participants. Task length may range from a couple hours to full day attendance. Please contact Mary Brindle, Edina Morningside.
Menu -- Chicken Olivia or Strawberry Almond Chicken Salad
Thursday, September 2, 2021 there will be the hybrid version with in-person meeting at the Edina Country Club with doors open at Noon and ZOOM meeting beginning at 12:30 a.m.. Please see our club web page and watch your email for meeting updates.
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.
The topic of Sri Zaheer’s presentation is "The Transformative Power of Higher Education". During her tenure as dean of the Carlson School, Sri has launched the Military Veterans Initiative, increased the business community’s engagement with the school and has overseen the introduction of new degrees in business analytics, supply chain management, finance, and new programs in partnership with Tsinghua University in Beijing and Tongji University in Shanghai. Click below for more about Dean Zaheer.
TOMORROW, September 1
A local resident needs help from the Rotary Club of Edina for an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11. See details below.
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Logo T-Shirts Available
Join fellow Rotary Club of Edina friends and family at Target Field for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's. Here are the details:
The Gala Raffle committee has completed the meeting distribution of this year's gala raffle tickets. If you didn't receive your tickets at a meeting, they have been mailed to you. Tickets stubs and money are due to Marty Kupper, Kip Peterson or Tom Bach no later than Wednesday, September 28, 2021. Please contact Marty, Kip or Tom with any questions.
Helping to develop the next generation of business leaders, Edina Morningside and the Rotary Club of Edina are hosting up to 120 junior and senior students from 60 District 5950 and 5960 high schools. During the three-day camp held at YMCA Camp Induhapi in Loretto, Minnesota these area Rotary club sponsored students will discover the free enterprise system. Volunteers and mentors are welcome to join in this unique and valuable experience. Please contact Mary Brindle of the Morningside club with any questions and to volunteer to help mbrindle@comcast.net
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