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January 9, 2025
Speaker: Kirk Richards, Starkey Hearing Foundation
Vice President and Chief Administrator
Doors Open at 12:15 pm
 
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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.
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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 Gerry Norton with any questions on your invoice. Thank you for your prompt payment! 
 
Guatemala 2025 - Information and Contact
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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. 
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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.
 
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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. 

 
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Promote Rotary with Branded Apparel
Looking for Rotary-branded apparel for yourself or a gift for the holidays? Check out the Rotary Club of Edina’s new Lands’ End online storefront!
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Upcoming Events
Jan 16 -- Rotary Noon, Speaker: Dave Lee, Retired WCCO Radio Personality
Jan 23 -- Rotary Noon Speaker: John Klinkenberg, MN Sports & Events
Jan 28 -- Community Service, Bridges Build a Dresser Event
Jan 30 -- Rotary Noon Speaker: Jason DeRusha, WCCO AM & Drivetime Host
Feb 22 -- Annual Rotary Bowling Party
 
 
Jan 9 Meeting Recap
Jan 9, 2025 Meeting Recap
Happy New Year!
Speaker: Kirk Richards, Starkey Hearing Foundation
 
 
 
 
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GALA SPONSOR-$15,000
GALA SPONSOR - $10,000
GALA SPONSOR-$7,500
Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk & Guest Intro
Mazzara, John
 
Greeter & Rotary Why
Amundson, Luther
 
Greeter & Invocation
Martiny, Mike
 
Intro Speaker & Thank Speaker
 
Photographer
Laskowski, Chris
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Jeremiah Steele
January 3
 
Tim Fargo
January 7
 
André Brewer
January 16
 
Ted Yoch
January 16
 
Luther Amundson
January 18
 
Rick Carlson
January 22
 
Toshie Metzger
January 22
 
Steve Slyce
January 23
 
Catherine Gump
January 24
 
Sam Cote
January 24
 
Kris Maser
January 26
 
Bob Gubrud
January 27
 
Charlie Barer
January 28
 
Shelly Loberg
January 30
 
January 16, 2025
Speaker: Dave Lee, Retired WCCO Radio Personality,
MN Broadcast Hall of Fame, Philanthropist
Doors Open at 12:15 pm
 
Lunch Menu - Not Available at Press - Watch for Reminder Email - I won't forget this week!
 
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. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.