Joan T.A. Gabel serves as the 17th president of the University of Minnesota, where under her leadership, the University established MPact 2025, a systemwide strategic plan, surpassed $1 billion in annual research expenditures, achieved record-setting private giving, and advanced transformational collaborations, including NXT GEN MED, the ground-breaking partnership between the University, the Mayo Clinic and Google.
Teams are forming NOW and we could use several more assembly and delivery teams as well as set up, assembly and tear down help only. This is your last week to sign up. REGISTER HERE. On Wednesday, November 23rd members of the Rotary Club of Edina, along with members of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, will pack baskets and deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need throughout the Twin Cities region.
DAY OF EVENT DETAILS:
WHAT: Thanksgiving Basket Preparation and Delivery (85 baskets)
WHERE: Assembly at the Edina Country Club; home delivery throughout Twin Cities Area
WHEN: Wednesday, November 23rd
TIME: Family or teams beginning at 11:30 a.m. and go to about 2:00 p.m.
WHO: Members and families of the Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Morningside Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Edina is once again 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 66 West, Good in the Hood, and the Young Parent Program this year. Program details below. DONATE HERE or click on the picture.
The speaker for Wednesday, December 7th will be Edina Rotary Club, Past President Josh Sprague. Josh is a full-service luxury real estate agent with Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty in Edina and started his real estate career in 2000, representing hundreds of clients in the Edina, Minneapolis and Southwest metro area. This gathering will be hosted by Josh at Lakes Sotheby's International Realty new 50th Street office suite located at 3946 W 50th Street, Edina. Cocktails will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a tour of the office and program scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
Read more below for additional details about Josh and the origins of this Edina Rotary Club and Edina Morningside Rotary Club collaborated Avocation/Vocational Happy Hour event. Contact Wade Thommen at wadethommen@cbburnet.com with questions.
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. 15, 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.
Cost for the party is $23 for guests, senior active or honorary Rotarians. Guests and senior actives will be billed on the January 2023 quarterly invoice. ECC requires attendance estimates for this event. If you plan to attend, please register by Friday, December 9, 2022. Register HERE.
Chairing the party this year is Social Service Director, Kayla Beehler. Let her know if you have questions.
General admission tickets may still be available for "The Peterson Family Christmas - Twas the Jam Before Christmas" at the Dakota on Sunday, December 18 at 7:00 PM. Call Dakota box office at 612-332-5299.
What: The Peterson Family Christmas
Save the Date: Sunday, Dec. 18, 7:00 PM
Where: Dakota Jazz Club
Tickets: Reserved block of 32 tickets
Call to Dakota to Reserve: 612-332-5299 M-F 10 to 6 Sa/Su 12-4 // Mention Edina Rotary block of tickets
The Rotary Club of Edina invites our members to join the 2023 International Service trip to Coban, Guatemala. The purpose of the trip is to deliver 651 life-saving water purifiers to remote villages in the mountains surrounding Coban, in partnership with Resurrection Priory Monastery and the Rotary Club of Coban. Fellowship and travel to new, exotic places is also part of the journey!
The 2023 Guatemala Service Trip is for a maximum of 30 people, and reservations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. See details below and reserve your spot now by registering HERE. Contact: Josh Sprague at 612-501-0252 for details and questions.
November 23 - Thanksgiving Day Basket Assembly and Delivery
Now through December 20 - Holiday Giving Program
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.
Speaker: Joan Gabel, 17th President of the University of Minnesota
Buffet Service
DEADLINE for newsletter story and event submission is Monday Noon for Tuesday publication.
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.
Joan T.A. Gabel serves as the 17th president of the University of Minnesota, where under her leadership, the University established MPact 2025, a systemwide strategic plan, surpassed $1 billion in annual research expenditures, achieved record-setting private giving, and advanced transformational collaborations, including NXT GEN MED, the ground-breaking partnership between the University, the Mayo Clinic and Google.
Teams are forming NOW and we could use several more assembly and delivery teams as well as set up, assembly and tear down help only. This is your last week to sign up. REGISTER
The speaker for Wednesday, December 7th will be Edina Rotary Club, Past President Josh Sprague. Josh is a full-service luxury real estate agent with Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty in Edina and started his real estate career in 2000, representing hundreds of clients in the Edina, Minneapolis and Southwest metro area. This gathering will be hosted by Josh at Lakes Sotheby's International Realty new 50th Street office suite located at 3946 W 50th Street, Edina. Cocktails will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a tour of the office and program scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
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. 15, 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. 
General admission tickets may still be available for "The Peterson Family Christmas - Twas the Jam Before Christmas" at the Dakota on Sunday, December 18 at 7:00 PM. Call Dakota box office at 612-332-5299.
The Rotary Club of Edina invites our members to join the 2023 International Service trip to Coban, Guatemala. The purpose of the trip is to deliver 651 life-saving water purifiers to remote villages in the mountains surrounding Coban, in partnership with Resurrection Priory Monastery and the Rotary Club of Coban. Fellowship and travel to new, exotic places is also part of the journey!
Here are the projects currently available:
