On Wednesday, November 24, members of the Rotary Club of Edina, along with members of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, will prepare and deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need throughout Edina. A roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberries, potatoes and gravy along with vegetables, oranges, even a delicious pie, make their way to area homes via active Rotarians and their families. With a side of warm knit mittens to help with the coming winter, these Thanksgiving Baskets bring some brightness and joy into the holiday season. Register for the luncheon and/or a basket assembly time.
Both clubs will join together for a family luncheon of soup, salad and sandwiches while socializing then, if they choose, organize their assembly teams, create two to three baskets and deliver them. Registration for the luncheon and assembly times can be found HERE. Contact Tom Cook with any event day questions or Becci Michalski with any registration requests or issues.
EMRC member Bocar Kane will be the vocational development speaker on December 1, highlighting his company, AMKA Safety.
Please join us for the December 2021 Vocational Happy Hour featuring EMRC member Bocar Kane, Owner and President of AMKA Safety in Edina. AMKA is a broker/ distributor of products specializing in mine and roadway safety equipment, including safety vests, apparel and traffic control signage.
The location is CW's Bar andRestaurant, 8302 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55437 We will meet at 5:30 for happy half hour and our speaker presentation from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Please join The Rotary Club of Edina’s Leadership Series on Wednesday, December 8 as we welcome Joel Swanson to share an interactive learning experience entitled “Problem Solving for Normal Leaders Without Fancy MBAs” This session is open to the public, so please forward this to your friends, colleagues, and employees so that can benefit as well. See you there!
TODAY through December 16 the Rotary Club of Edina is collecting holiday gifts for families and youth in need in our community. During these challenging times, there is a special need for help and support. Rotarians Jean Morrison and Les Jones are organizing the Holiday Giving Program which will be donating to Cornerstone and 66 West this year. Bring your unwrapped gifts and gift cards to the December 2 and 9 meetings or the December 16 Holiday party. Contact Jean Morrison or Les Jones for other delivery options. Click "Read More" for gift ideas.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry! The Rotary Club of Edina Holiday Cocktail Party is right around the corner! The annual holiday gathering will be Thursday, Dec. 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. Join your fellow Rotarians and their significant others for hearty appetizers and a cash bar at the Edina Country Club. Linda Peterson, of the incredibly talented Peterson Family, will be performing to put everyone in the holiday spirit! Register HERE and click "Read More" for additional details.
Now is a great time to begin thinking about becoming a Rotary Youth Exchange student! Imagine living in one of 35 countries around the world. It's an adventure that will change your life! North Star Rotary Youth Exchange is accepting applications for year-long study abroad during the school year. Short-term exchanges are also available for travel in the summer.
We only have 14 applicants at this time and certainly would like more.
As we prepare for our upcoming exchange year 2022-2023, the application deadline is coming up on December 3rd, 2021.
. . . to connect with and support your fellow Edina Rotarians
Because, as Edina Rotarians, what we do best is reach out and serve, the Helping Hands initiative is now a part of the Membership Committee. We want our members to know we care. Click "Read More" for how it works.
Due to Edina High School scheduling conflicts the Student Ethics Leadership session previously scheduled on the Rotary calendar for Tuesday, December 7, has be postponed to January 2022. Stay tuned for future updates.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership:
Joe Suttcliffe
Classification: Chiropractic
Sponsor: Jim Platt
Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2021, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Rich Melzer
Classification: Community
Sponsor: Paul Peterson
Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Monday, November 29, 2021, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Please see our club web page and watch your email for meeting updates.
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 voicemail /text message at 612-234-7390.
What: The Peterson Family -- Twas The Jam Before Christmas
EMRC member Bocar Kane will be the vocational development speaker on December 1, highlighting his company, AMKA Safety.
Please join The Rotary Club of Edina’s Leadership Series on Wednesday, December 8 as we welcome Joel Swanson to share an interactive learning experience entitled “Problem Solving for Normal Leaders Without Fancy MBAs” This session is open to the public, so please forward this to your friends, colleagues, and employees so that can benefit as well. See you there!
Eat, Drink and Be Merry! The Rotary Club of Edina Holiday Cocktail Party is right around the corner! The annual holiday gathering will be Thursday, Dec. 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. Join your fellow Rotarians and their significant others for hearty appetizers and a cash bar at the Edina Country Club. Linda Peterson, of the incredibly talented Peterson Family, will be performing to put everyone in the holiday spirit! Register 
Now is a great time to begin thinking about becoming a Rotary Youth Exchange student! Imagine living in one of 35 countries around the world. It's an adventure that will change your life! North Star Rotary Youth Exchange is accepting applications for year-long study abroad during the school year. Short-term exchanges are also available for travel in the summer.
. . . to connect with and support your fellow Edina Rotarians
Joe Suttcliffe
Rich Melzer
December 2, 2021, Speaker: Paul Walser, President of National Auto Dealers Association