October 11, 2022 Barker (Oct 11, 2022)

Oct 13 Speaker: Dr. James Campbell, MNGI

Dr. Campbell grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He subsequently completed medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Following this, he moved to the Twin Cities where he completed his residency training in internal medicine at the University of Minnesota and served as a chief resident at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. He stayed at the University of Minnesota for his gastroenterology fellowship, where he participated in multiple research projects on inflammatory bowel disease and served as the chief fellow during his final year of training.

October 25 - Fireside Chats Begin

Posted by Kayla Beehler

It is time to plan the Rotary Club of Edina Fall Fireside Chats. The Social Committee is looking for additional hosts for these casual get-togethers. We are looking to schedule the additional 2022 Fall dates the week of October 31st. The schedule so far is:

Tuesday, October 25th: Jennifer Hendrickson
Thursday, October 27th: Julie Westbrock
Friday, October 28th: Paul Mooty

Held each spring and fall, the Fireside Chats are very informal social exchanges for members to enjoy and learn about Rotary and to get to know one another usually in a members home. The hosts are asked only to encourage discussion and a good time for all. It is a chance to meet our new members or reconnect with old friends!

Members are encouraged to come to all the Fireside Chats, or pick the one that best works with their schedule.

New members—you are especially encouraged to attend one or all of the Fireside Chats! It is a great way to get to know your fellow Rotarians and introduce yourself to a small group in a casual atmosphere. Let us know if you have questions.

Volunteers are needed to host additional chats the week of October 31st. For more information, contact Brad Hepp or Kayla Beehler.

Oct 27, HalloBoo Event Booth

Hard to believe it’s “that” time of year again. A little chill in the air and school turns our thoughts to fall, and suddenly costumes are back on racks at Target and CostCo. Halloween!

Last year was our 2nd time participating in this City of Edina Parks Department HalloBoo event which moved from a park to indoors due to storms. All of us truly had a ball handing out candy and interacting “character to character” with 500 kids and their parents.

Any Rotarian and their family members can volunteer with us — copied here are known special events groupies I think would dig joining us! (Feel free to forward this).

Thursday, October 27

HalloBoo Trick-or-Treating

Edinborough Park — New location this year! (Yay! Indoors is a much better way to linger and engage kids).

Click HERE for more event info or sign up HERE to volunteer for event tasks. Contact Katy Campbell with questions.

Camp Enterprise , Nov. 3 to 5, 2022

Video Intro HERE

Nov 10 - Veterans Day Lunch

Mark your calendar for this year's Veterans Day Lunch.

When: Thursday, November 10, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: Minnesota Valley Country Club, Bloomington

This year's program will be centered around veterans court as well as honoring those who have served in all branches of the United States military. Watch your email for future contact and reservation details.

SW Florida Relief Efforts

Brian Maddox - Sarasota Club President sent the following text message and request to Rotarian friends outside the southwest Florida area.

Presidents, I just talked to Andy. Everything South of Venice is beyond words. He has asked each of you to please have your members

1) go to www.rotaryfl.org to make a financial donation if they are able.

2) go to rotaryfl.org if you can take in another Rotarian. If you have a spare room, please consider helping.

3) go to rotaryfl.org if you have supplies of any kind. Tables, coolers, gloves, chain saws and more.

4) go to rotaryfl.org if you need help.

5) please share the rotaryfl.org website on your social media as well.

This is worse than you can imagine. This is day 5 for those who lost everything. It could have been us.

Many, including me have no access to email. Please call or text.

OPPORTUNITY ALLEY - Volunteer Today

Here are the projects currently available:

Thursday, October 27 -- HalloBoo Trick or Treat - Edinborough Park

Saturday, November 12 -- MN Involve Feed the Homeless

Wed., November 16 -- VEAP Bag Pack

As this year's Rotary service projects and fundraising efforts get started each committee is looking for members to VOLUNTEER in support of our club's mission and theme, "Imagine Rotary". We are excited to find members who will bringing good ideas to the group and join us in our "Service Before Self" Rotary principle! Each week there will be volunteer opportunities on the tables and a sign up board at the entry near the attendance sheets. See John Buttolph at johnebuttolph@yahoo.com for details.

SAVE THE DATE Upcoming Events

Oct 13 -- Dr. James Campbell, MNGI, Digestive Health

Oct 20 -- District Governor, Lloyd Campbell - EARLY START

Oct 27 -- Greg Olson, 1991 Atlanta Braves Catcher

Oct 27 -- HalloBoo Trick or Treat Trail

Nov 3 - 5 - Camp Enterprise, True Friends Camp Courage, Maple Lake, MN

Nov 10 -- Area 3 Veterans Program - No Weekly Meeting

Nov 12 -- MN Involve, Feed the Homeless

Nov 16 -- VEAP Bag Pack

Nov 23 -- Thanksgiving Day Basket Assembly with Edina Morningside Club

Dec 15 -- Edina Rotary Club Holiday Party

Oct 6 Meeting in Review and Thank You!

October 6, 2022

Meeting Recap

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Race & Equity Series

"Leading Diverse Organization"

Panelists: Tiffani Daniels and Ron Feldman

Winter Clothing Drive - Thank You!

The InvolveMN helper in the cap is Chris Bellanger. With John Buttolph, Ann Platt and Jack Kennefick.

The Winter Clothing drive committee is thankful for donations from Rotarians and members of Edina Country Club who participated.