Cory Hepola is an Emmy Award Winning TV Anchor and Documentarian.
Currently, he serves as the Vice President of Communications, Growth & Strategy at The Brookshire Company where he helps businesses around the world reach their fullest potential through strategic connections, high-impact storytelling and inspiring purposeful partnerships.
A dynamic leader led by his core values and mission to empower others, Cory has earned two Emmy Awards for Outstanding TV Anchor at KARE 11, been named “100 People To Know” by Twin Cities Business Magazine as the creator & host of his own daily show on iconic WCCO Radio, developed and hosted the popular docuseries “Rural By Choice” and ignited a 3rd party Campaign for Governor of Minnesota.
Last year, Cory was honored by his alma mater, Concordia College, with the “Sent Forth Award” which is presented “to a young alumni who has made an impact early in their career, emphasizing service to others and demonstrating a strong vocational commitment.”
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MEETING LOCATION - The District Edina!! Next Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, June 7, 2023. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. including a BBQ (weather permitting) on the District patio. You will have the opportunity to meet and greet Betsy Kumagai, Executive Director, A Better Chance. Betsy will be introducing and showcasing Edina ABC program and updating us on program graduate, Jerimiah who is a recent addition to the Edina Police Department. Betsy is a member of the Edina Morningside Rotary club. Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages. Click "Read More" for additional ABC and specific Edina organization details.
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, 9 am to Noon, fellow Rotarian John Mazzara is sponsoring a FREE Shed Event in the parking lot of Re/Max at 7700 France Ave S. Bring your paper documents only for disposal. Please feel free to invite a friend, a large truck has been ordered. Go to the South side of the Building and look for the inflatable Re/Max Balloon and ShredIt truck. Let John know you're coming at john@johnmazzara.com. Flyer with details HERE
Join Us June 14 for our 3rd annual Progressive Dinner Night!
Register HERE and come join us on June 14, 2023, for an evening of fellowship, networking, and gastronomy! We will enjoy two outstanding local, black-owned Twin Cities restaurants, as we support our area’s Black entrepreneurs! This event is a collaboration between the Rotary Club of Edina and the North Minneapolis Rotary Club, and is open to members from both clubs, as well as family and guests. Cost is again $75/person. The two restaurants, Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rum Bar and Taste of Rondo, are widely acclaimed and known for their fan-worthy cuisine. Read all the details below.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Jewelie Grape, will be installed as Rotary District 5950 District Governor. REGISTER HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. Click HERE for contact information. This event will take place and celebrated via a river cruise on the Mississippi River from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Leaving Bohemian Flats, 2150 West River Parkway, Minneapolis. Cost is $25.00 per person with tropical appetizers and a drink ticket. Cash bar will be available.
On Saturday, June 3 over 10 members of The Rotary Club of Edina together with members of the Rotaract Club of Edina and Edina Federated Women's Club/GFWC worked the grass yard into a couple of side gardens and surrounded the home on three sides with flowers, trees and plants. This bungalow styled sober-living home shelters, educates and cares for formerly trafficked women. The project was organized by our community service director, John Buttolph with the professional landscape design creation and planting assistance by EMRC Rotarian, Lisa Schmitz. Great job!
This year there is a challenge between The Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Morningside Rotary Club to see which club will get the highest percentage of members to donate $25 or more to The Rotary Foundation. We would like to get 100% participation during this campaign and show EMRC we are the "Best Club in the Universe". Please Read More on how you can participate.
The Rotary Club of Edina recently presented three scholarships to deserving students at Edina High School.
The Rotary Club of Edina presents $1,500 scholarships to graduating Edina seniors who exemplify the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” and have participated in Rotary programs such as Camp Enterprise, Camp RYLA, fall ethics seminar, Vocational Ethics Day, youth exchange, Edina Rotary Global Scholars or the Interact Club of Edina. This year’s scholarships were presented to Abid Hassan (pictured) and Elodie Jones. The Rotary Club of Edina also provides a $1,000 renewable scholarship to a graduating senior who is completing the Edina Rotary Global Scholars program. Rowan Ungerman (pictured) received that scholarship.
"The MD PhD Program at the U of M: Advancing Science and Medicine Together"
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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.
MEETING LOCATION - The District Edina!! Next Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, June 7, 2023. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. including a BBQ (weather permitting) on the District patio. You will have the opportunity to meet and greet Betsy Kumagai, Executive Director, A Better Chance. Betsy will be introducing and showcasing Edina ABC program and updating us on program graduate, Jerimiah who is a recent addition to the Edina Police Department. Betsy is a member of the Edina Morningside Rotary club. Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages. Click "Read More" for additional ABC and specific Edina organization details.
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, 9 am to Noon, fellow Rotarian John Mazzara is sponsoring a FREE Shed Event in the parking lot of Re/Max at 7700 France Ave S. Bring your paper documents only for disposal. Please feel free to invite a friend, a large truck has been ordered. Go to the South side of the Building and look for the inflatable Re/Max Balloon and ShredIt truck. Let John know you're coming at john@johnmazzara.com. Flyer with details 
Join Us June 14 for our 3rd annual Progressive Dinner Night!
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, Jewelie Grape, will be installed as Rotary District 5950 District Governor. REGISTER HAS CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. Click 
This year there is a challenge between The Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Morningside Rotary Club to see which club will get the highest percentage of members to donate $25 or more to The Rotary Foundation. We would like to get 100% participation during this campaign and show EMRC we are the "Best Club in the Universe". Please Read More on how you can participate.
Edina Morningside Annual Fundraiser -- Pat Kennedy Golf Classic, Braemar Golf Club, Monday, June 26. Register or Sponsor 
The Rotary Club of Edina recently presented three scholarships to deserving students at Edina High School.
