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Women In Leadership Award Presentation, May 23
The Rotary Club of Edina will present the 2019 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award at its May 23 meeting. The award is given out each year to a deserving female leader in the community. The award is named after Rotary Club of Edina's first female member, Chrysanne Manoles. The Rotary Club of Edina presented Lexi Reed Holtum with its 2018 Chrysanne Manoles Women In Leadership Award. She will speak at the May 23 meeting.
 
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Spring Fireside Chats Schedule

It's time for the Spring Fireside Chats! We have four events scheduled for Rotarians to attend May 21 through May 24. All Fireside Chats begin at 7 p.m.

The gathering are scheduled as follows: Wednesday, May 22—home of Tim Murphy, 9110 225th St W, Lakeville. Register here.
Thursday, May 23—home of Gordy Lewis, 6824 Chapel Lane, Edina. Register here.
Friday, May 24—home of Paul Mooty, 5320 Kelsey Terrace, Edina. Register here.

 

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Vocational Day - Peters Billiards Distribution Center on May 30
The Rotary Club of Edina will hold a Vocational Day meeting Thursday, May 30, at Peters Billiards-Distribution Center (not the store), 7685 Parklawn Avenue, Edina, MN 55435. Check in will be at the tour location.  The meeting and tour will begin at 11:45 a.m., and end promptly at 1:30 p.m. Registration closed Tuesday, May 28 for lunch and beverages. Please contact Marty Kupper if you will be attending, missed the registration deadline and need a lunch.
 
Take a step back in time! View one of the country's largest collections of antique pool tables in the country. Learn about the history and restoration process of the tables. In addition, tour the Edina facility that supports a large specialty retail store, and learn about it's innerworkings.
 
Our club holds vocational meetings annually to highlight a vocation and/or business in our community. Peters Billiards is managed by Rotarian Steve Slyce .

Contact Club Service Director Marty Kupper with questions or more information about Vocational Day.
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Edina Rotaract Meeting, Thurs., May 30
Rotaract clubs consist of young professionals between the ages of 18 and 30 to take action in their communities, develop their leadership and professional skills, and have fun. Our next meeting will be held at 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thurs., May 30 at The Mezz, 7171 France Ave S, Edina 55435  
 
This meeting will feature a preview session of Dale Carnegie led by Bridget Hallstrom, Dale Carnegie strategic account executive, who will lead an interactive session where you will learn to:
  • Learn a process to build relationships and improve memory skills
  • Review the 5 Drivers of Success
  • Understand the Dale Carnegie Course and how it could impact you
Put the date on your calendar and watch your email for more details.
 
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Rotary Shred Day, June 1st
Bloomington Noon Rotary is sponsoring its 9th Annual Shred Day on June 1st. $5.00 per box with all proceeds going to the Bloomington Noon Rotary. Click here for details.
Cornerstone Make-A-Meal - June 4

The Rotary Club of Edina will hold a Make-A-Meal event at Cornerstone from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019. At this Community Service Committee project, volunteers will prepare and serve a meal for 50 to 60 Cornerstone clients and their children. Cornerstone is located at 1000 E. 80th St., Bloomington.

This event needs 10 volunteers. Register here. Note that Cornerstone has a no children policy for their volunteers. They were a 2019 recipient of an Edina Rotary Foundation local grant and look forward to our meeting our visiting volunteers. 

Sat., June 15 Homeless Breakfast Service
He brought to our club his message of homelessness and his efforts to build relationships and bring safety to those in need. MPD Homeless Liason, Sgt. Grant Snyder's words and actions had a profound impact on many of our members.  In a downtown Minneapolis open lot, we will help the Minneapolis Police Department and Sgt. Snyder prepare a hot breakfast, serve roughly 100 homeless individuals and families then clean up on a Saturday morning. The date and time is Saturday, June 15, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  at 1010 Currie St. (Downtown Salvation Army Shelter). Click here to sign up and volunteer today. This event is scheduled to be held outdoors. An inclement weather update will be emailed or texted to you.  Please contact Ann Platt with any questions. 
Edina Rotary Family Picnic - June 20th
Rotary Club of Edina Family Picnic is set for Thursday June 20th at Centennial Lakes Parks Hughes Pavilion, 7499 France Ave South, Edina, 55435.  952-833-9583.    The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and go until 8:30 p.m. The picnic will take the place of our regular Rotary meeting that week. Register here.
 
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Rotaract Charter Night - Wed., Jun 26

Save the Date and Attend the Rotaract Charter Night - Wednesday, June 26

Please join us in celebrating the newly chartered Rotaract Club of Edina. This club is proudly sponsored by The Rotary Clubs of Edina and Edina Morningside. 

When: June 26, 2019 -- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave., Edina 
Hor o'euvres will be served wtih a cash bar.
Cost: Rotarians and guests - $20/person
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4th of July Parade - 1st Annual Car Show
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for the Edina 4th of July parade and Rotary Club of Edina 1st Annual Car Show. Details coming soon. This event is chaired by Joe Mahoney and Anna Stratton.
Proposed for Membership
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership:
 
Robb Breding
Classification: Business Consulting
Sponsor: Paul Mooty
 
Written objections to the application must be submitted and received before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
In Review - May 16
The weekly membership meeting was held on Thursday noon at Edina Country Club with good attendance and a fine program. President John Flynn opened the meeting by reporting that we discovered one more 50 year+ member, Lloyd Pearson, that wasn’t listed when Tom Pirsch was recently honored as a Major Donor and a 50 year + member. John introduced his guest, girlfriend Pam Conlow, which was very nice. We were treated to our weekly video, “Why I Enjoy Rotary”, with fun, useful comments from San Asato and Val Burke. We learned of a few upcoming community service functions: Hearts and Hammers, June 1, Cornerstone Make a Meal, June 4, and the Homeless Breakfast, June 15, which need volunteers and/or support. Please offer your help and check our web site for further information.
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Upcoming Events
Cornerstone Make a Meal
Cornerstone
Jun 04, 2019
4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Rotary Happy Hour - The Mezz
The Mezz
Jun 05, 2019
 
Homeless Breakfast Service
Salvation Army Shelter - Downtown
Jun 15, 2019
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
 
Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
Jun 19, 2019
 
Edina Rotary Family Picnic
Hughes Pavilion, Centennial Lakes Park
Jun 20, 2019
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board of Directors meeting
Edina City Hall
Jun 26, 2019 7:30 AM
 
District Installation
American Swedish Institute
Jun 27, 2019
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service (Administration) Director
 
Community Service—Local Funding Co-Director
 
Community Service—Local Funding Co-Director
 
Community Service—Local Projects Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Public Image Co-Director
 
Public Image Co-Director
 
The Rotary Foundation Director
 
Social Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Director
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Director
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Director
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Director
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Director
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Director
 
Meeting Duties
Front Desk
Born, Barbara
 
Front Desk 2
Ries, Tom
 
Front Desk Administration
Kupper, Marty
 
Greeter 1
Hepp, Bradley
 
Greeter 2
Blake, Scott
 
Greeter 3
Hutchison, Don
 
Meeting Host 1
Arends, Joe
 
Meeting Host 2
 
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test
Asato, San
 
The Barker writer
Green, III, Forest
 
Introduce Guests
McReavy, Jr., Bill
 
Photographer
Carlson, Rick
 
Introduce the Speaker
McGoldrick, Jr., Charles
 
Thank the Speaker
Thomas, Skip
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Charles Agan
June 1
 
Scott Tankenoff
June 2
 
Jody Kern
June 4
 
Bridget Hallstrom
June 7
 
Tom Ries
June 7
 
Theresa Halverson
June 8
 
Bjorn Freudenthal
June 17
 
Doug Johnson
June 25
 

It's Vocational Day on May 30 at Peters Billiards Distriubtion Center,7685 Parklawn Avenue, Edina. Check in begins at 11:45 with box lunch and beverages. Meeting and facility tour following lunch and ending at 1:30 p.m. 

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 leave a voicemail or text message at 612-234-7390.