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!!! LAST WEEK to DROP OFF ITEMS !!!
BRING VEAP FOOD DRIVE ITEMS to MEETING
Click HERE for List
March 31, 2022
Speaker: Michael Brindisi,
Resident Artistic Director - Chanhassen Dinner Theater
ZOOM Meeting Registration HERE
Stories
Mar 31 Speaker: Michael Brindisi, Resident Artistic Director for CDT
Michael Brindisi happily celebrated his 30th year as Resident Artistic Director for Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in 2018; however, he has been affiliated with CDT since 1971 when he first appeared on stage here in The Matchmaker. In addition, Mr. Brindisi is proud to serve on the CDT ownership team (established in 2010). He directed his first CDT production, Private Lives, in ‘88. Since then, Mr. Brindisi has well over 100 Chanhassen productions to his credit. While he continues at the artistic helm, he adds the title of president to his “credits,” seeing and responding to daily operations.
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Need for Committee Members - Youth Service
Committee members are needed for a Youth Service committee that will complete its work this spring.
 
Rotarians are needed on the Scholarships Committee. Committee members will review about a dozen applications from seniors at Edina High School and award two scholarships for post-secondary education to students who have participated in one or more of our club’s program’s The scholarships will be presented Friday, May 20, at a special breakfast at the Church of St. Patrick.
 
If you are interested in evaluating scholarship applications and can complete your review before April 15, contact Jennifer Bennerotte, jbennerotte@edinarotary.org.
Apr 6 Avocation/Vocation Happy  Hour Speaker, Renee Harberts
Our speaker will be Renee Harberts.  Renee is a member of The Rotary Club of Edina, and an independent insurance broker with Associated Professionals. Renee helps individuals understand health insurance and Medicare in simple, plain terms.  She believes that if folks have a little more information up front, they will make better decisions about their Medicare plans and make Medicare work better for them or a loved one.  She will attempt to Demystify Medicare for you. 
 
Please join us at CW's Bar and Restaurant, 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.    
April 12 - Days for Girls Collection
Tuesday, April 12 - Item Collection Event - This date coincides with our joint meeting with Edina Morningside Rotary Club. Items may be dropped off at our regular Thursday meeting before the event. Items needed:
  • 100% cotton fabric (dark and wild colors to hide stains)
  • Flannel (dark and wild colors to hide stains) 
  • Washcloths (grays and dark colors)
  • Girls briefs only panties in size 8, 10, 12 and 14
  • Cash donations for the purchase of supplies HERE
Edina Rotary contact: Gay Clapp, gclapp@tclegalservice.com, 612-239-0204
Apr 13 - Leadership Series,  Glenn Deering, Purpose of Work
Please join The Rotary Club of Edina’s Leadership Series on April 13, 2022 as we welcome brand strategist and thought leader Glenn Deering to share an interactive learning experience entitled “The TOE Formula… Finding the Purpose of Work” 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!
 
Learn more and Register at:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/305031556597
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Apr 28 Black Business and Edina Rotary Mixer
Next Event - Thursday,  April 28, 5:30-7pm. In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimentos Jamaican Kitchen, the next monthly Black Business Networking event will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee ( formerly known as Race and Equity committee). This networking event will be held monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Register HERE. For meeting format and details, click "Read More".
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SAVE THE DATE Upcoming Events
March 1 to 31 - VEAP Food Drive
Mar 31 -- Edina Noon Rotary Meeting, Speaker: Michael Brindisi, Chanhassen Dinner Theater
Mar 29 -- EMRC Plant Sale Deadline
Apr 6 -- Avocation & Vocation Happy Hour, Speaker: Renee Harberts
Apr 6 -- VEAP Volunteer Bag Packing Shift
Apr 7 -- Edina Noon Rotary Meeting, Speaker, Don Johnson, Shapco Printing, Cannabis Packaging
Apr 12 -- Days For Girls Donation Day, Gay Clapp
Apr 12 -- Edina Morningside Rotary Joint Meeting at 7:30 a.m., Human Trafficking Event at ECC
Apr 28 -- Black Business Networking
May 4 -- VEAP Volunteer Bag Packing Shift
May 26 -- Black Business Networking
Jun 1 -- VEAP Volunteer Bag Packing Shift
Jun 23 -- Black Business Networking
Jun 30 -- Annual Family Picnic
 
Month of March - VEAP Food Drive
Donate Non-Perishables in March
 
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Community Service – Projects Committee will collect non-perishable goods for Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) in March.
 
Rotarians are encouraged to bring donations to any regular club meeting in March. The donations will later be taken to VEAP, 9600 Aldrich Ave. S., Bloomington. For a detailed list of items needed Read More below or click HERE for a flyer.
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In Review- March 24, 2022 Meeting
March 24, 2022
Speaker: Dr. Stacie Stanley
Edina Public Schools Superintendent
 
Please Click HERE to view the meeting via You Tube.
View to catch up on your favorite Rotarians through Member Spotlight, Rotary happening through Rotary in the News, inspirational Invocation, who brought guests and more.
Speaker begins at timestamp 25:15
 
Brad Hepp, Speaker, Dr. Stacie Stanley and Scott Neal
 
This meeting was broadcast on ZOOM and videotaped. It can be found on You Tube at: https://youtu.be/7oznQ_wWSZ0
 
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In Review - March 17, 2022 Copy Update
March 17, 2022
Speaker: Chris Newhouse, 
MATTER, Executive Director of Sustainability
Edina International Grant Partner
Please Click HERE to view the meeting via You Tube.
View to catch up on your favorite Rotarians through Member Spotlight, Rotary happening through Rotary in the News, inspirational Invocation, who brought guests and more.
Speaker begins at timestamp 29:46
This meeting was broadcast on ZOOM and videotaped. It can be found on You Tube at: https://youtu.be/IWuFz8vjW2I
 
Click "Read More"  for member Will Steinke's notes and observations.
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Meeting You Tube Videos
Click the "You Tube" links below. In the "Description" are bookmarks/time stamps for jumping to your area of interest. 
 
Keep in mind watching the You Tube video counts as a make-up. Let Becci know what meeting dates you watched and she will mark you as attended.
 
We will post the link to the last meeting video taped (see above) and photos from the meeting. 
 
RECENT PAST MEETING VIDEOS
 
March 24, 2022 -- Speaker: Dr. Stacie Stanley, Edina Public Schools Superintendent
 
March 17, 2022 -- Speaker, Chris Newhouse, MATTER (Edina International Grant Partner)
 
March 10, 2022 -- Speaker, Heather Flies, Wooddale Church Youth Pastor, Challenges Facing our Youth
 
March 3, 2022 -- Speaker, Chad Greenway, Former Minnesota Vikings Linebacker and Founder of Lead the Way Foundation
 
February 24, 2022 -- Speaker, Mike Rakun, Restauranteur, Executive Chef and Owner, Mill Valley Kitchen, Benedict's, Longtrees, Mill Valley Market
 
February 17, 2022 -- Speaker: John Magnuson, Executive Director, MARRCH
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service (Administration) Director
 
Community Service—Grants Funding Director
 
Community Service—Projects Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Social Director
 
Public Image Director
 
The Rotary Foundation Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Club Administrator
 
Executive Secretary / Director
 
Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk & Guest Intro
Veker, Steven
 
Greeter and Invocation
Neal, Scott
 
Greeter and Thank the Speaker
Hepp, Bradley
 
Speaker Introduction
 
The Barker Writer
Morrison, Jean
 
Photographer
Jessen, Mark
 
AV Support
Wilson, Ryan
 
AV Support
Blake, Scott
 
Video Recording and Editing
Laskowski, Chris
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Ken Larson
March 1
 
Les Jones
March 1
 
Michael Norman
March 2
 
Brad Pearson
March 3
 
Paul Mooty
March 4
 
Will Steinke
March 6
 
Axel Steuer
March 7
 
Chris Laskowski
March 7
 
Gary Pedersen
March 9
 
Bob Hildreth
March 10
 
David Aase
March 11
 
Sandra Krebsbach
March 12
 
Kelley Burnett
March 13
 
Kayla Beehler
March 15
 
Sandra Schley
March 16
 
Joe Hayes
March 25
 
Michael Stanzak
March 30
 
Jennifer Bennerotte
April 1
 
Heather Edelson
April 4
 
Marie Pribyl
April 7
 
Scott MacDonald
April 10
 
Mary Hustad
April 13
 
Royce Pavelka
April 14
 
Jennifer Garske
April 16
 
Kaylin Eidsness
April 17
 
Kirstin Huepenbecker
April 25
 
Nick Van Beek
April 28
 
2021 Fundraiser & Gala Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Faribault Woolen Mills
Washburn-McReavy
Carl M. Hansen Companies
Jennings Family Foundation
Jack Kennefick
Les Jones Roofing
March 31, 2022
Speaker: Michael Brindisi
Resident Artistic Director
Chanhassen Dinner Theater
ZOOM MEETING LINK
 
Menu -- Roast Pork Loin or Spring Cobb 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.