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April 7, 2022
Speaker: Don Johnson
Shapco Printing, Cannabis Packaging
ZOOM Meeting Registration HERE
APRIL 12 MEETING REMINDER - JOINT WITH EDINA MORNING ROTARY CLUB
BUFFET OPENS AT 7:10 A.M. AND MEETING BEGINS AT 7:30 A.M. SHARP
SPEAKER: Detective Carter Shaaf, Eden Prairie P.D. Human Trafficking Update
NO Edina Noon Meeting April 14 - Happy Easter!
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Apr 6 Avocation/Vocation Happy  Hour Speaker, Renee Harberts
On Wednesday, April 6, please join us at CW's Bar and Restaurant, 8302 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55437  We will meet at 5:30 for happy half hour and our speaker presentation from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. This event is a casually centered around becoming better acquainted with the business and career lives of our fellow Edina Rotary Noon and Edina Morningside Rotary Club members.  Our speaker will be Renee Harberts. 
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Apr 7 Speaker: Don Johnson, Shapco Printing
Don has 40+ years of graphic and print industry knowledge. His expertise ranges from serving large enterprise accounts to sourcing and manufacturing materials in Asia since 2005. Under Don's guidance Shapco Printing became a key supplier of packaging and labels to the medicinal and recreational cannabis market. His mantra is “It’s Friday Everyday. God has truly blessed me with many gifts".
April 12 - Days for Girls Collection
Tuesday, April 12 - Item Collection Event - This date coincides with our joint meeting with Edina Morningside Rotary Club. Items may be dropped off at our regular Thursday meeting before the event. Items needed:
  • 100% cotton fabric (dark and wild colors to hide stains)
  • Flannel (dark and wild colors to hide stains) 
  • Washcloths (grays and dark colors)
  • Girls briefs only panties in size 8, 10, 12 and 14
  • Cash donations for the purchase of supplies HERE
Edina Rotary contact: Gay Clapp, gclapp@tclegalservice.com, 612-239-0204
Apr 13 - Leadership Series,  Glenn Deering, Purpose of Work
Please join The Rotary Club of Edina’s Leadership Series on April 13, 2022 as we welcome brand strategist and thought leader Glenn Deering to share an interactive learning experience entitled “The TOE Formula… Finding the Purpose of Work” 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!
 
Learn more and Register at:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/305031556597
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Need for Committee Members - Youth Service
Committee members are needed for a Youth Service committee that will complete its work this spring.
 
Rotarians are needed on the Scholarships Committee. Committee members will review about a dozen applications from seniors at Edina High School and award two scholarships for post-secondary education to students who have participated in one or more of our club’s program’s The scholarships will be presented Friday, May 20, at a special breakfast at the Church of St. Patrick.
 
If you are interested in evaluating scholarship applications and can complete your review before April 15, contact Jennifer Bennerotte, jbennerotte@edinarotary.org.
Apr 28 Black Business and Edina Rotary Mixer
Next Event - Thursday,  April 28, 5:30-7pm. In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimentos Jamaican Kitchen, the next monthly Black Business Networking event will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee ( formerly known as Race and Equity committee). This networking event will be held monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Register HERE. For meeting format and details, click "Read More".
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May 9 - 13 Spring Fireside Chats - Hosts Needed
Save the Dates of May 9 to May 13 to attend one or more of our annual spring Fireside Chats. These informal get-togethers are held in our member's home and attended by 10 to 20 Rotarians. During the chats, members get to know each other and about the club. Hosts typically provide appetizer and beverages. The committee is currently looking for host members. Please contact Brad Hepp with any questions or to get further information, heppbrad@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE Upcoming Events
Apr 12 -- Edina Morningside Rotary Joint Meeting at 7:30 a.m., Human Trafficking Event at ECC
Apr 12 -- Days For Girls Donation Day, Gay Clapp
Apr 21 -- Edina Noon Rotary, Speaker: Jeff Meitrodt, StarTribune Investigative Reporter
Apr 28 -- Black Business Networking
May 9 - 13 -- Spring Fireside Chat Week
May 4 -- VEAP Volunteer Bag Packing Shift
May 26 -- Black Business Networking
Jun 1 -- VEAP Volunteer Bag Packing Shift
Jun 23 -- Black Business Networking
Jun 30 -- Annual Family Picnic
 
In Review- April 7, 2022 Meeting
April 7, 2022
Speaker: Don Johnson
VP Business Development, Shapco Printing
Cannabis and Market Packaging
 
Please Click HERE to view the meeting via You Tube.
View to catch up on your favorite Rotarians through Member Spotlight, Rotary happening through Rotary in the News, inspirational Invocation, who brought guests and more.
Speaker begins at timestamp 29:43
 
 
Speaker, Don Johnson, VP Business Development, Shapco Printing
BARKER NOTES by Jean Morrison
 
The meeting started with singing “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” to our always positive and enthusiastic President Michael Stanzak.  Michael shared his enthusiasm for today’s speaker, as he and Janet are regulars at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
 
This meeting was broadcast on ZOOM and videotaped. It can be found on You Tube at: https://youtu.be/a9B1n8M28Ks
 
Click "Read More" for additional photos. 
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Meeting You Tube Videos
Click the "You Tube" links below. In the "Description" are bookmarks/time stamps for jumping to your area of interest. 
 
Keep in mind watching the You Tube video counts as a make-up. Let Becci know what meeting dates you watched and she will mark you as attended.
 
We will post the link to the last meeting video taped (see above) and photos from the meeting. 
 
RECENT PAST MEETING VIDEOS
 
April 7 -- Speaker: Don Johnson, VP Business Development, Shapco Printing
 
March 31 -- Speaker: Michael Brindisi, Resident Artistic Director and President, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
 
March 24, 2022 -- Speaker: Dr. Stacie Stanley, Edina Public Schools Superintendent
 
March 17, 2022 -- Speaker, Chris Newhouse, MATTER (Edina International Grant Partner)
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service (Administration) Director
 
Community Service—Grants Funding Director
 
Community Service—Projects Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Social Director
 
Public Image Director
 
The Rotary Foundation Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Club Administrator
 
Executive Secretary / Director
 
Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk & Guest Intro
Allenburg, Erica
 
Greeter and Invocation
Van Beek, Nick
 
Greeter and Thank the Speaker
 
Speaker Introduction
Slyce, Steve
 
The Barker Writer
 
Photographer
Bennerotte, Jennifer
 
AV Support
Wilson, Ryan
 
AV Support
Blake, Scott
 
Video Recording and Editing
Laskowski, Chris
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Jennifer Bennerotte
April 1
 
Heather Edelson
April 4
 
Marie Pribyl
April 7
 
Scott MacDonald
April 10
 
Mary Hustad
April 13
 
Royce Pavelka
April 14
 
Jennifer Garske
April 16
 
Kaylin Eidsness
April 17
 
Kirstin Huepenbecker
April 25
 
Nick Van Beek
April 28
 
Gerry Norton
May 1
 
Dennis Hykes
May 3
 
Ross Peterson
May 5
 
Adam Stanzak
May 7
 
Bob Harvey
May 9
 
Daniel Mott
May 11
 
Joe Arends
May 12
 
Erick Ries
May 15
 
Bonnie Sue Rolstad
May 17
 
David Kunz
May 17
 
Joel Jennings
May 24
 
Randy Smasal
May 28
 
April 12, 2022
JOINT MEETING WITH EDINA MORNING ROTARY CLUB
Breakfast Buffet Service Begins at 7:10 a.m. -- Meeting Starts at 7:30 a.m. Sharp
 
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.