Frank M. White is a former athlete, coach, official, and sports administrator. He currently coordinates the RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) program for the Minnesota Twins. He gained national notoriety with his book "They Played for the Love of the Game."
This week's meeting is Prospective Member Day. Guests will have the opportunity to hear a great historical snapshot of the negro leagues in baseball as told by our speaker, Frank White. He will share stories of African American ballplayers in Minnesota, from the 1870s to the 1960s, through photos, artifacts, and spoken histories passed through the generations. Frank's own father was one of the top catchers in the Twin Cities in his day, a fact that White did not learn until late in life. While the stories tell of denial, hardship, and segregation, they are highlighted by athletes who persevered and were united by their love of the sport.
Katy Campbell will present an update on the Lake Street Business Recovery Project and Lindsey Smaka will showcase the Global Scholars program and the support we offer our local students in achieving this impressive goal. A great program AND a free lunch, who would say "No" to that invitation? Can't make it? There is always ZOOM! Click HERE.
Edina Rotary Morningside member Dave Wendt will be the first Avocation Happy Hour speaker on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Dave is a Past President of EMRC who currently holds a commercial pilot license and has participated in over 30 Angel Flights in the central region's national system. Come and learn who, what, why and when medical patients use Angel Flight services and about the compassionate pilots who provide these charitable flights completely free of charge. Please join us at 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. This event is a casually centered around becoming better acquainted with the business and career lives of our fellow Edina Rotary Noon and Edina Morningside Rotary Club members.
It's Back! The 2022 Rotary Bowling Night will be Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 at Tuttle's Eat, Bowl and Play
Don't get bowled over. There is no time to spare, it's a bowling party and the club wants you there.
No detail is in the gutter, no pin drop unheard. Bring yourself and a friend and get ready to roll.
What: Edina Rotary Annual Bowling Event! Bring your significant other and join your fellow Rotarians in a night of bowling!
When: Saturday Feb. 5, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Tuttle's Eat, Bowl and Play, 107 Shady Oak Road S, Hopkins, MN 55343
Cost: $25/per person includes shoe rental, bowling and food. Registration is closed but a team or two may still be accepting bowlers. Contact Susan Johnson for opening.
PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE TO EDINA COUNTRY CLUB and join The Rotary Club of Edina’s Leadership Series in February as we welcome Jean Morrison of Morrison and Associates, Inc. to share an interactive learning experience entitled “Let’s Work it Out… Resolving Conflict During Trying Times.” This session is open to the public so please forward this to your friends, colleagues, and employees so that can benefit as well. For FULL details click to REGISTER HERE. See you there!
The Edina Chamber of Commerce, City of Edina and the Rotary Clubs of Edina present our annual State of the City. Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and City Manager Scott Neal will address city issues and present upcoming plans. For additional details and to register click HERE.
The Edina Rotary Coke Rewards Community Service project is still on-going and full of life. The ERC community service committee will continue to collect and promote this project as a way to give back to St. Jude's throughout 2022. Please collect and turn in your bottle caps and carton/plastic sleeve product codes to the basket located on the registration table. Keep in mind, carton product codes are found on the inside of the cartons (no visible UPC or Scan Codes accepted) and bottle caps codes are printed on the inside of the cap. Please contact Kris Maser with any questions or comments.
The Rotary Club of Edina is a very busy club. With 45 committees, there is no shortage of ways you can connect at a more personal level and get to know Rotary, your club and the great people who make it happen. Sign into your account and start 2022 by reviewing the the club committee list HERE, the Membership Brochure has additional committee details HERE. Take a moment to pick a few committees that interest you and plan to visit a committee meeting over the next six months. Then join and launch into a more dynamic, interesting and self-fulfilled Rotary experience.
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Speaker, Darryl Landstrom, begins at timestamp 22:45.
Speaker, Darryl Landstrom, gave us the inside scoop on the workings
Menu -- Beef Stroganoff or Poached Pear & Chicken Salad
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.