Craig is a social impact catalyst with over 25 years of strategic planning, service delivery, EDI, and consulting experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He is motivated by a desire to create more equitable community outcomes around education, income, employment, and health.
The 2026-27 Rotary Speaker Committee is already busy discussing topics and booking speakers for July, 2026-June, 2027.
If you have a topic or particular speaker that you would like the committee to consider, please send that information to Doug Johnson, 2026-27 Speaker Committee Chair at djkjspmj@msn.com.
Celebrate friendship, connection, and a little fun at our Galentine’s Gathering for Women in Rotary! đŸ’–
Join us for a relaxed evening at the home of our Club President, Lisa Walker, filled with great conversation, laughter, and camaraderie as we celebrate the incredible women of our club. Enjoy light bites, drinks, and meaningful connection in a warm, welcoming setting. Registration is helpful in planning food and beverage service. Registration, address and direction can be found HERE.
May 27 to 31, 2028 Rotary International will hold the 2028 Rotary International Convention in Minneapolis/St. Paul. THIS. IS. A. BIG. INTERNATIONAL. DEAL! Thousands of Rotarians from every corner of the world will attend. On February 11, 2026 there is an opportunity to meet the 2027-28 Rotary International President, Larry Lunsford, and Federal Reserve Regional Outreach Director, Erick Garcia Luna. For detailed information and to register for this City Of Lakes Rotary sponsored event click HERE. Registration closes Wed., February 4 and space is limited.
Celebrate our Rotary "birtrhday" at the State Capitol. Our founding 121 years ago is known officially as "World Understanding & Peace Day." Click HERE and visit our Rotary District 5950 website for event details.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee recently approved the following applicant. Written objections to the applications below must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
Ben Pohlman
Classification: Accounting
Sponsor: Shelly Loberg
Ben is Business Development Director at All In One Accounting who serves non-profits, professional services and manufacturing/construction companies. He's a previous member of the Lions Club and has participated in numerous mission trips while growing up. Ben is looking to reconnect with the spirit of service and expand his community engagement through Rotary. Ben and his wife, Ellie, live in Edina with their young son.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee recently approved the following applicant. Written objections to the applications below must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
John Harmon
Classification: Non-Profit Leadership
Sponsor: Ann Platt
John is the founder and executive director of Thrive Kenya who provides housing in four locations for orphaned, abandoned and abused children in Kenya, www.thrivekenya.org. He is active in his church and has served on various non-profit boards, committees and event volunteering. John and his wife, Joy Ann, live in Minnetonka.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee and Board of Directors are happy to welcome James Olcott as a member of the Rotary Club of Edina. Jim has been a professional trumpet player/performer since 1959 and founded Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble (www.tctrumpets.org). He has served as a music professor at Ft Hayes State University; University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Miami University. He is the owner of Triplo Press who specialize in publishing music for trumpet ensemble.
Rotary Happy Hours are the first Monday of the month. Join us at "The Mezz". Monday, Feb. 2 was nicely attended and everyone enjoyed hearing about Corey Fall's business. This gathering is a casual, vocational and business network opportunity centered on featuring an Edina Noon or Edina Morningside Rotary member's career story. Guests are welcome. "The Mezz" at Lunds & Byerlys is located at 7171 France Ave, Edina. Personal food and beverage choices are available to order and purchase. Speaker is TBD and registration is not required. The next event will be Monday, March 2nd.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING MEETING - Thurs., February 19, 2026
Speaker: Tony Margarit, Crypto & Blockchain Industry
Doors Open at Noon, Program at 12:30
Gold Medal Lunch Options:Smoked Amish chicken with sherry jus, Boursin potato croquettes & veggies OR Gulfport Shrimp salad, usual salad stuff, citrus champagne vinaigrette & poached shrimp with a creole sauce
DEADLINE for newsletter story and event submission is Monday at 5 pm. RCE Administrator, Becci Michalski, works part time (T-W-Th) and will respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.
Craig is a social impact catalyst with over 25 years of strategic planning, service delivery, EDI, and consulting experience in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. He is motivated by a desire to create more equitable community outcomes around education, income, employment, and health.
Celebrate friendship, connection, and a little fun at our Galentine’s Gathering for Women in Rotary! đŸ’–
May 27 to 31, 2028 Rotary International will hold the 2028 Rotary International Convention in Minneapolis/St. Paul. THIS. IS. A. BIG. INTERNATIONAL. DEAL! Thousands of Rotarians from every corner of the world will attend. On February 11, 2026 there is an opportunity to meet the 2027-28 Rotary International President, Larry Lunsford, and Federal Reserve Regional Outreach Director, Erick Garcia Luna. For detailed information and to register for this City Of Lakes Rotary sponsored event click 
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee recently approved the following applicant. Written objections to the applications below must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. 
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee recently approved the following applicant. Written objections to the applications below must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. 
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee and Board of Directors are happy to welcome James Olcott as a member of the Rotary Club of Edina. Jim has been a professional trumpet player/performer since 1959 and founded Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble (www.tctrumpets.org). He has served as a music professor at Ft Hayes State University; University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Miami University. He is the owner of Triplo Press who specialize in publishing music for trumpet ensemble. 
Rotary Happy Hours are the first Monday of the month. Join us at "The Mezz". Monday, Feb. 2 was nicely attended and everyone enjoyed hearing about Corey Fall's business. This gathering is a casual, vocational and business network opportunity centered on featuring an Edina Noon or Edina Morningside Rotary member's career story. Guests are welcome. "The Mezz" at Lunds & Byerlys is located at 7171 France Ave, Edina. Personal food and beverage choices are available to order and purchase. Speaker is TBD and registration is not required. The next event will be Monday, March 2nd.
