Jan. 2, 2018 Barker (Jan 02, 2018)

Thom Winninger to speak at Jan. 4 meeting

The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome own own Thom Winninger as the program speaker at this week's meeting, Thursday, Jan. 4. This is the first meeting of 2018. Winninger, a longtime Edina Rotarian, will speak about "Your True DNA—Finding Your Call in Your Work."

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Rotary Happy Hour is tonight, Jan. 3

The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be today, Wednesday, Jan. 3.

Once a month, Edina Rotarians have a chance to connect with other club members, and any guests, at the happy hour. This Rotary event is held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Mezz at the Lunds & Byerly's in Edina. This week's Happy Hour will not have a featured speaker, but will be a social hour. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event.

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Rotarians and guests celebrate the season

The annual Rotary Holiday Party was held Wednesday, Dec. 20, at the Edina Country Club. Rotarians and guests mingled over appetizers and refreshments from the cash bar. A record number of members and guests attended. Thanks to Marty Kupper and Steve Slyce for organizing the party!

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Rotarians ring the bell for the Salvation Army

Once again this year, members of the Rotary Club of Edina rang the Salvation Army bell at Jerry's Foods in Edina. Rotarians, family and friends rang the bell for 30 hours total from Dec. 18 to 22. The grand total raised during our time at the bucket was more than $4,000, according to Dan Hallberg. Dan and Wayne Harmon organized the ringers and were there each day at each shift change. Thank you, Dan and Wayne, and all the ringers!

Presents/gift cards donated for Holiday Giving

Ms. Claus Jean Morrison and her merry elves made many trip to Cornerstone before Christmas to drop off all the presents and gift cards donated by Rotarians to the annual Holiday Giving Program! Gift cards were also dropped off at 66 West for the residents there. Thank you to everyone who opened their hearts and donated to those in need this holiday season. And thank you to Jean Morrison for once again coordinating this program! Happy New Year!

Chamber/Rotary Mixer set for Jan. 18

WHAT: Prospective member event sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina, the Edina Morningside Rotary Club and the Edina Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber/Rotary Mixer will be a fun evening of connection and cross pollination. All Rotarians and Chamber members should bring a guest to the gathering. Guests will learn more about these great local organizations, and have a chance to network with membership. There will be complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18
WHERE: Edina Country Club
WHO: Rotarians, Chamber members and non-members are welcome to attend and see if Rotary or Chamber membership is for you. There are no hard sells or formal pitches--just a chance to meet great people in our community.
REGISTRATION: Go to the Chamber website and register yourself and any guests.
INFO: Contact Erica Hollom at the Chamber at erica@edina.org or Greg Yoch at greg@muralsyourway.com for more details.

Rotary Bowling Night is set for Feb. 3

Save the date for the 2018 Rotary Bowling Night!

WHAT: Edina Rotary Annual Bowling Event!
WHEN: Saturday Feb. 3—check-in at 4:30 p.m., bowling starts at 5 p.m. Tables will be reserved at 4 p.m. for dining before bowling.
WHERE: Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, our third year at this great venue.
WHO: Bring your significant other and join your fellow Rotarians in a night of bowling!
INFO: Register online here. For more information, contact Sutton McGraw.

Letter bag

We [The Salvation Army] recently received your gift of $3,250 on 11/17/2017. Thank you!

Thanksgiving is the day we express gratitude for all of God's blessings, and Christmas is the day we show our love and
care for others. As we celebrate this Holiday Season, we also celebrate you and your support of our work.

We are thankful that you have chosen to place your confidence in us through your generous gift, and for your
partnership in assisting those in need. With friends like you, we can continue to do our work in areas where it is
needed—as long as it is necessary. You play a significant role in The Salvation Army's mission of meeting human
needs, for it is only possible because of your compassion and generosity.

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Cornerstone Make-A-Meal

Cornerstone

Jan 09, 2018
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Edina Chamber/Rotary Prospective Member Event

Edina Country Club

Jan 18, 2018
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

District 5950 Mid-Term Assembly

Crown College

Jan 27, 2018
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Women of Rotary gathering

Home of Lisa Walker

Jan 29, 2018
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Rotary Club of Edina Bowling Night!

Park Tavern

Feb 03, 2018
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Rotary Happy Hour/VDG

The Mezz, Byerly's

Feb 07, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Leadership Training—session 1

Think Mutual Bank

Feb 13, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Rotary Happy Hour/VDG

The Mezz, Byerly's

Mar 07, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Leadership Training—session 2

Think Mutual Bank

Mar 13, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

RI Convention final early registration deadline

Mar 31, 2018

Front Desk

Brewer, André

Greeter 1

Hagen, Mike

Greeter 2

Spalding, Sue

Greeter 3 (new member)

Stolfa, Dan

Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test

Lewis, Gordon

Introduce Guests

Tregarthen, Jen

The Barker writer

Schley, Sandra

Photographer

Flynn, John

Introduce the Speaker

Hepp, Bradley

Thank the Speaker

Hutchison, Don

President

San Asato

President Elect

John Flynn

Treasurer

Josh Sprague

Secretary

Sam Thompson

Past President

Ann Platt

Club Service (Administration) Director

Marty Kupper

Community Service—Local Funding Co-Director

Brandon Azbill

Community Service—Local Funding Co-Director

Paul Peterson

Community Service—Programs Director

Joe Arends

International Service Director

Shelly Loberg

Membership—Recruitment Director

Greg Yoch

Social Director

Renee Harberts

Public Image Director

Dan Hennen

The Rotary Foundation Director

David Clynes

Youth Service Director

Kip Peterson

Club Administrator

Jen Garske

Member Birthdays

Mike Hagen

January 6

Tim Fargo

January 7

Eduardo Padilla

January 12

Ben McPheeters

January 13

André Brewer

January 16

Ted Yoch

January 16

Luther Amundson

January 18

Jack Braun

January 19

Rick Carlson

January 22

Steve Slyce

January 23

Sam Cote

January 24

Kris Maser

January 26

Bob Gubrud

January 27

Charlie Barer

January 28

John Cardle

January 29

Shelly Loberg

January 30

The Edina Country Club will serve Turkey Ala King or Cobb salad at the Thursday, Jan. 4, Rotary Club of Edina meeting.

The Rotary Club of Edina's Administrator, Jennifer Garske, works part time Monday through Friday, and attends the Rotary meetings on Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. to answer questions. Contact her at jgarske@EdinaRotary.org or leave a message on the Rotary cell phone at 612-875-3109.