Eric Guthrie is a Senior Demographer in the Minnesota State Demographic Center. Eric came to the Demographic Center in May of 2021 following time in other states where he managed the South Dakota Rural Life and Census Data Center and served as the State Demographer for the State of Michigan. Throughout his career, Eric has always found the greatest fulfillment in using demographic knowledge and techniques to help others better understand the world in which we live and work. This has led to countless presentations ranging from local township meetings all the way up to legislative testimony. For more information on the state demographic center click HERE.
Eric earned a PhD in sociology with an emphasis in demography and deviance from South Dakota State University. His work at SDSU focused on rural demography and extending the utility of public use data. Eric also has a Master’s degree in teaching from Minnesota State University, Mankato.
"My Very Own Bed" LAST DAY TO DONATE DREAM KIT ITEMS, FEB. 29
SHOP between now and Thursday, February 29th -- our club is collecting donations for Dream Kit items. See the list of items click READ MORE. You may drop these items in the large box we have at upcoming club meetings, or you can contact me directly and I'll be happy to pick up your items.
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MEETING LOCATION - The District Edina!!REGISTER HERE Next Vocational Mixer formerly known as Vocational/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, March 6, 2024. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. meet and greet. Reserve your spot today.
Our speaker will be Nikki Ahlgren. She is the Founder and CEO of Hilo Talent Partners, a boutique talent search and people strategy firm. She has 20 years of experience leading people & operational strategy for organizations of all sizes and industries from start-ups to Fortune 10. Nikki is a member of the Rotary Club of Edina. Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $10.00 food/$20 for food and beverages. Reserve your spot today HERE.
RETURN TO EDINA COUNTRY CLUB. On March 7 we will return to the Edina Country Club for our meetings. Our meeting time (doors opening at 12:15 p.m./program start 12:35 p.m.) and quarterly dues and meeting fees will remain the same. Lunch service will return to the choice of a salad or hot meal with a vegetarian plate available on request. Please contact Mike Martiny with any questions or concerns.
The presentation will be emceed by City Manager Scott Neal and is co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina, Rotary Club of Edina Morningside and Edina Chamber of Commerce. It will be presented at Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive, and recorded for broadcast on Edina TV.
Registration is closed. Read more for presentation details.
On Monday, February 19, more than 130 Rotarians, Rotaract and Interact Club members convened in St. Paul at the Capitol from all corners of the state for the 2024 Rotary Awareness Day. Rotary has a bill, and spoke in favor of, a specialty license plate that would fund our service projects. Participants from Edina Rotary included: Co-Chair Katy Campbell, Rep. Heather Edelson, Sandra Krebsbach, Eli Groenendyk, Catherine Gump. The group met and heard from legislators, and attended a live Senate session where a memorable portion was all stood for a minute of silence after an honoring of the 2 officers and firefighter-paramedic who were killed in Burnsville last Saturday during a domestic violence tragedy. Click "Read More" for photos.
Minneapolis has been selected host city for the 2029 Rotary International Convention. We congratulate our Rotary District 5950 bid team led by Past District Governor Tom Gump (Edina-Morningside Rotary), and assisted by Rotary Club of Edina Past President Sam Thompson and Jamie Verbrugge, Past President of Bloomington Rotary, for their hard work and persistence in being awarded the convention in partnership with Meet Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis. We thank our neighboring Rotary district in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and the Dakotas for their support in making this possible. Extended Rotary announcement WCCO NEWS clip and Katy Campbell's story found HERE.
Speaker: Ray Widstrand, MN Brain Injury Speaker Alliance
Lunch Option Not Available at Press Time
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.
Eric Guthrie is a Senior Demographer in the Minnesota State Demographic Center. Eric came to the Demographic Center in May of 2021 following time in other states where he managed the South Dakota Rural Life and Census Data Center and served as the State Demographer for the State of Michigan. Throughout his career, Eric has always found the greatest fulfillment in using demographic knowledge and techniques to help others better understand the world in which we live and work. This has led to countless presentations ranging from local township meetings all the way up to legislative testimony. For more information on the state demographic center click 
Click Read More for DREAM KIT DONATION information.
MEETING LOCATION - The District Edina!! REGISTER HERE Next Vocational Mixer formerly known as Vocational/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, March 6, 2024. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. meet and greet. 
Friday, March 8, 2024 - State of the Community -- Registration is closed.
On Monday, February 19, more than 130 Rotarians, Rotaract and Interact Club members convened in St. Paul at the Capitol from all corners of the state for the 2024 Rotary Awareness Day. Rotary has a bill, and spoke in favor of, a specialty license plate that would fund our service projects. Participants from Edina Rotary included: Co-Chair Katy Campbell, Rep. Heather Edelson, Sandra Krebsbach, Eli Groenendyk, Catherine Gump. The group met and heard from legislators, and attended a live Senate session where a memorable portion was all stood for a minute of silence after an honoring of the 2 officers and firefighter-paramedic who were killed in Burnsville last Saturday during a domestic violence tragedy. Click "Read More" for photos.
Singapore awaits. May 25-29, 2024 Rotary International Convention. 
Minneapolis has been selected host city for the 2029 Rotary International Convention. We congratulate our Rotary District 5950 bid team led by Past District Governor Tom Gump (Edina-Morningside Rotary), and assisted by Rotary Club of Edina Past President Sam Thompson and Jamie Verbrugge, Past President of Bloomington Rotary, for their hard work and persistence in being awarded the convention in partnership with Meet Minneapolis and the City of Minneapolis. We thank our neighboring Rotary district in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and the Dakotas for their support in making this possible. Extended Rotary announcement 
