The Rotary Club of Edina will hold a Vocational Day meeting Thursday, Oct 24, at Edina High School, Edina. Check in will begin at 11:45 a.m.and the meeting and tours will end promptly at 1:30 p.m. Box lunch and beverages will be provided. Registration has closed.
If you'd like to attend, please contact Club Service Director, Fred Slyvester. This counts as the meeting for the week, so there is no additional cost for regular members. Senior Active members will be charged $20 at the door as usual.
PARKING ONLY at St. Patrick's Church of Edina, 6820 St. Patricks Lane, Edina across the street is available. There will be a few spots roped off for those unable to walk from St. Patricks to EHS Door 5 and a few Handicap only spots will be available. Please park in the St. Patricks lot and walk to the Edina High School Door 5 entrance.
For more information about Vocational Day. Click "Read More" for additional details.
WHAT: Feed My Starving Children meal-packing event WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, October 26 WHERE: Feed My Starving Children Chanhassen location, 18732 Lake Drive East WHO: Any Rotarian along with family and friends. This a wonderful service opportunity for volunteers aged 5 and up.
INFO: Register here if you plan to attend. Please register soon so we can make sure we have enough volunteers. Contact Mike Sitek for more information.
The Rotary Club of Edina will hold a Serve-A-Meal event at Cornerstone from 4:45-5:00 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2019. At this Community Service Committee project, volunteers will serve a meal for 50 to 60 Cornerstone clients and their children. Rotary volunteers are encouraged to mingle with the residence and may bring activity books/crayons to play with and give the younger residents. Volunteers at Cornerstone have a direct impact on the lives of people affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. We need 8 volunteers for the event. Register by clicking HERE.
It is time again to plan the Rotary Club of Edina Fall Fireside Chats! These casual get-togethers are scheduled for 2019 Fall dates on October 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 beginning at 7:00 PM and usually concluding at 9:00 pm.
Our hosts for this year's Fall schedule are:
October 21: Paul Mooty, 5320 Kelsey Terrace, Edina -- Register here.
October 22: Thom Winninger, 5637 Interlachen Circle, Edina -- Register here.
October 23: Dave Hatzung, 6708 West Shore Dr., Edina -- Register here.
October 24: Gordy Lewis, 6824 Chapel Lane, Edina -- Register here.
October 25: John Mazzara, 5201 Duncraig Rd., Edina -- Register here.
Camp Enterprise is just a week away and we are excitedly finalizing plans for nearly 120 students to arrive! We have a fantastic 3 day program set for these students, and I am so appreciative of the generous support from our club when it comes to pulling everything together.
And we have a fabulous offer for entrepreneurial minded Edina students with camp openings available for immediate registration!
Camp Enterprise is a three-day camp for high school juniors and seniors designed to introduce students to the free enterprise system and encourage entrepreneurship and ethical business practices. The experience is often life changing. Each year, at least five (5) $1,000 higher education scholarships are awarded to students of exceptional merit. In total, Camp Enterprise has awarded more than $80,000 in scholarships since its inception. We are looking forward to another successful year. If you're interested in volunteering please see Stefan Smith, Sam Thompson or Becci Michalski.
The annual Area 3 Rotary Veterans Luncheon is Monday, Nov. 11, at the Edina Country Club. Check-in begins at 11 a.m. with live music and the luncheon beginning at 11:15 and concluding at 1:15 p.m. Registration for this event closed Monday, November 4th. Space may be available, please call Fred Sylvester or Sam Thompson.
Gen. Denny Schulstad, U.S. Air Force (retired), will be the emcee at the event. Schulstad is a former long-time member of our club. The featured speaker at the luncheon is Congressman and Gold Star Son, Dean Phillips.
There is no Rotary Club of Edina meeting on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Edina Country Club. All members are encouraged to attend the Veterans Luncheon.
For more info and registration deadlines, click on the link below...
“That’s Entertainment” Team Gala 2019 extends a heartfelt thank you to all the Rotarians, their spouses and families for supporting our Oct. 5 fundraiser for Edina Rotary Foundation. It’s a “Gala-ctic” win for our community and international grant funds.
Among the positive feedback shared with President Josh Sprague and Co-Chairs Katy Campbell and Gary Pedersen:
“Congratulations on a fabulous Gala! What a great vibe, fun evening, empowering young people and creating excitement for the purpose of Rotary….” And, “Congratulations on a wonderful fundraiser. You and your team hit the ball out of the park on all fronts. Thank you for leading such an outstanding effort…”
Click "Read More" to see the list of volunteers. . .
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership:
Peyton Chambers
Classification: Community Advocacy Sponsor: Royce Pavelka
Written objections to the application must be submitted and received before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 29 to Rotary Club of Edina, Attn: Club Administrator 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
2019-2020 President Josh Sprague and our newest club member, Sarah Line, were happy to be here.
President Josh Sprague opened the meeting with a video welcome and announcements. Fireside chats are commencing this Monday, October 21st and each weekday night through Friday at various members’ homes. Details are on our website and letters have gone out to our members, so sign up now.
The Rotary Club of Edina will hold a Serve-A-Meal event at Cornerstone from 4:45-5:00 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2019. At this Community Service Committee project, volunteers will serve a meal for 50 to 60 Cornerstone clients and their children. Rotary volunteers are encouraged to mingle with the residence and may bring activity books/crayons to play with and give the younger residents. Volunteers at Cornerstone have a direct impact on the lives of people affected by domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking. We need 8 volunteers for the event. Register by clicking 
It is time again to plan the Rotary Club of Edina Fall Fireside Chats! These casual get-togethers are scheduled for 2019 Fall dates on October 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 beginning at 7:00 PM and usually concluding at 9:00 pm.
Camp Enterprise is a three-day camp for high school juniors and seniors designed to introduce students to the free enterprise system and encourage entrepreneurship and ethical business practices. The experience is often life changing. Each year, at least five (5) $1,000 higher education scholarships are awarded to students of exceptional merit. In total, Camp Enterprise has awarded more than $80,000 in scholarships since its inception. We are looking forward to another successful year. If you're interested in volunteering please see Stefan Smith, Sam Thompson or Becci Michalski.
The annual Area 3 Rotary Veterans Luncheon is Monday, Nov. 11, at the Edina Country Club. Check-in begins at 11 a.m. with live music and the luncheon beginning at 11:15 and concluding at 1:15 p.m. Registration for this event closed Monday, November 4th. Space may be available, please call Fred Sylvester or Sam Thompson. .png)
