January 7, 2025 (Jan. 07, 2025)

Jan 9 Speaker: Kirk Richards, Starkey Hearing Fnd

Join us to hear Kirk Richards, VP and Chief Administrator at Starkey Hearing Foundation speak. SHF, a global nonprofit founded by William F. Austin, gives the gift of hearing to people in need in the U.S. and around the world. According to the World Health Organization, disabling hearing loss affects around 466 million people worldwide, including 34 million children, yet many do not have access to the hearing healthcare. Our mission is to give the gift of hearing to those in need, empowering them to achieve their potential.

Richards spent three years as an International Program Director at Starkey Hearing Foundation, leading a team as we created awareness of hearing loss and its impact on developing countries. They brought the WFA Community Based Hearing Healthcare program to nine Caribbean countries and successfully implemented the program in partnerships with local governments and NGOs.

Board Elections to be Held This Week, Jan 9

At this week's meeting and in accordance with the Rotary Club of Edina bylaws, the immediate past president, Shelly Loberg, will present the nominations of Secretary and the Club directors who need to be replaced to fill the 2025-24 outgoing committee directors at the end of the year, June 30, 2025. Past President Loberg has convened a meeting of the nominating committee comprised of her and the previous two past presidents and current officers to select nominees.

The candidate for Secretary and directors who receive a majority of the votes and will be elected by active members via voice. A complete list of board and committee directors can be found below by clicking Read More. After signing into your club profile, current club bylaws can reviewed HERE.

Quarterly Invoices Sent Out Jan 6

The third quarter invoices, for January-March 2025, have been email to members on January 6. If you are signed up for ACH, please DO NOT send payment when you receive your invoice. The emailed invoice is just for your reference to check any charges. Your automatic payment will go through around Jan. 15.

Checks (and all Rotary correspondence) should be mailed to this address starting this quarter:

Rotary Club of Edina

PO Box 24481

Edina, MN 55424

Quarterly invoices are sent near the 1st of January, April, July and October. When you receive these invoices it's a good reminder to check your Rotary profile and update your personal and committee information. Thank you!

Please contact Treasurer G erry Norton with any questions on your invoice. Thank you for your prompt payment!

Guatemala 2025 - Information and Contact

Guatemala 2025 is on! We are planning to return to Guatemala April 26-May 3, 2025. The Rotary Club of Edina invites you to join the 2025 International Service trip to Coban, Guatemala.

Community Service Event - Jan 28 - REGISTRATION

Save the date for the next Community Service Event - Bridging Dresser Build.

DATE: Tuesday, January 28th

TIME: 3:00 to 6:00

LOCATION: 201 W 87th Street, Bloomington

WHAT ARE WE DOING: Building 10 dressers for families pursuing housing stability.

WHAT TO BRING: Dress comfortably in clothing that can get dusty. Closed-toe shoes are required. 14-years or older. Bring friends and family.

Feb 22 Rotary Bowling - Save the Date

Mark your calendar on Saturday, February 22 as your date to bowl with your Rotary friends. Teams are forming and it looks to be a very competitive year. Who will walk away with the "big" trophy? REGISTER HERE

Date: Saturday, February 22, 2023

Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Where: Park Tavern, St. Louis Park

Cost: $25/per bowler covers lane and shoe rental. Pre-registration and payment by Feb. 20 is required. Note in "Comments" if you are part of a specific team.

Park Tavern menu and drinks will be available for purchase.

Contact: Joe Hayes at jrhayes331@gmail.com or 952-334-9909 with any questions.