The June 27, 2024 meeting will mark the 70th presidential transition for the Rotary Club of Edina. During this meeting current president, Shelly Loberg, will hand over the presidential duties to Paul Peterson. Paul joined the Edina Rotary Club in November 2012. His sponsor is Paul Mooty and his classification is Entertainment. The 2024-25 board of directors will be President, Paul Peterson; President Elect, Lisa Walker; Treasurer, Gerry Norton; Secretary; Erica Allenburg; Past President, Shelly Loberg. 2024-25 Committee Directors are: Community Grants-Local, Nick Van Beek; Youth Services, Eli Groenendyk; International Grants, Jennifer Hendrickson; Social Activities, Julie Westbrock; Community Service Projects, Nikki Ahlgren; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Jamal Adam; Public Image, Chris Laskowski; Club Administration, Mike Martiny; Membership, Brent Lundell and Vinita Steffl; Rotary Foundation, Raj Kumar.
Shelly's thank you card frame will be available before the meetings of June 20 and 27 for signatures and words of gratitude. Please ask a meeting greeter where the card can be found.
There is no noon meeting on July 4th but our new President and fellow Edina Rotarians will be a part of the Edina July 4th parade. Watch your email for location and timing details of the parade.
The first meeting is July 11, 2024 with Terry Esau, Free Guitars For Kids, our foundation's 2024-25 speaker donation recipient. Free Guitars for Kids link.
June is the last month to make a contribution to this year's International fund drive. In this season of giving and tax preparation you may be curious about your TRF (The Rotary Foundation) donation history. By visiting the Rotary International site and accessing your personal profile you can check the status of your account at any time. Click HERE to download an instruction sheet on how to independently view your Rotary Foundation giving statistics.
We are looking for volunteers to be in the Edina 4th of July parade!
If you, along with your friends and family, would like to be part of the Rotary Club of Edina group waving & handing out candy to the parade attendees, we'd love to have you! Details are below. Please join us on Thursday morning the 4th by 9:00 a.m. (no need to RSVP, just arrive by 9:00 a.m.).
Here are the details:
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024 Location: The Northbound lane of Willson Road and Normandale Road is the line up area.
Unit: 29 -- Wear your Rotary shirts and/or Rotary Blue!
LINE UP TIME: 9:00 a.m.
All units must be in position by 9:30 a.m.
The parade begins behind Edina City Hall (4801 W. 50th St.) and travels down 50th Street ending at Halifax. The hour-long parade features veterans, marching bands, floats, horses, musicians, clowns, and more. Learn more about the parade at https://edinaparade.org
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the following applicant below at the June 19, 2024 board meeting for membership.
Jeremiah Steele
City of Edina - Fire
Classification: Paramedic/Firefighter
Sponsor: Dan Hunt
Written objections to the application must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Thirty-four students graduated from Edina High School as Rotary Global Scholars.
The Rotary Global Scholars program, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Education Fund, was designed to help students develop global competency skills, prepare for a global career, develop understanding of world issues and learn to apply academic content to solve social and global issues.
Celebrated musician and community advocate Paul “St. Paul” Peterson will be inducted as the Rotary Club of Edina’s 70th President at the group’s weekly meeting Thursday, June 27.
“As the 70th President of the Rotary Club of Edina, I am honored to lead this dedicated group of individuals who embody the spirit of ‘Service above Self,’” said Peterson, who has been a Rotarian for 12 years. “Our goal is to create a club for everyone to come together and make a positive impact in our community. Together, we will continue to build on our legacy of service, bringing about meaningful change both locally and globally.”
Summer is finally here — and that means it's officially time to register for Rotary-on-a-Stick — the 2024 Rotary District 5950 Conference — held at the iconic Minnesota State Fair on August 24, 2024! This year's conference will be unlike any other — it's an extraordinary blend of fellowship, fun, and the Rotary spirit of service, all set against the backdrop of the Great Minnesota Get Together. Don't miss the Early Bird Special of just $40 per person! Additional details and REGISTRATION here.
The new 2024-2025 Rotary year is just around the corner. We are looking forward to President Elect Paul Peterson becoming President Paul Peterson and his continued leadership to motivate our club and make each of us feel valued, inspired and connected to each other. Click "Read More" for additional information.
Lunch Choice: Meatloaf and Mash Potatoes or Summer Salad
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.
The June 27, 2024 meeting will mark the 70th presidential transition for the Rotary Club of Edina. During this meeting current president, Shelly Loberg, will hand over the presidential duties to Paul Peterson. Paul joined the Edina Rotary Club in November 2012. His sponsor is Paul Mooty and his classification is Entertainment. The 2024-25 board of directors will be President, Paul Peterson; President Elect, Lisa Walker; Treasurer, Gerry Norton; Secretary; Erica Allenburg; Past President, Shelly Loberg. 2024-25 Committee Directors are: Community Grants-Local, Nick Van Beek; Youth Services, Eli Groenendyk; International Grants, Jennifer Hendrickson; Social Activities, Julie Westbrock; Community Service Projects, Nikki Ahlgren; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Jamal Adam; Public Image, Chris Laskowski; Club Administration, Mike Martiny; Membership, Brent Lundell and Vinita Steffl; Rotary Foundation, Raj Kumar.
We are looking for volunteers to be in the Edina 4th of July parade! 
Celebrated musician and community advocate Paul “St. Paul” Peterson will be inducted as the Rotary Club of Edina’s 70th President at the group’s weekly meeting Thursday, June 27.
