August 8, 2023 Barker (Aug 02, 2023)

Aug 10 Speaker: Kate Roberts, MN Historical Society

Kate Roberts loves a good story--a perspective she brings to her work as Senior Exhibit Developer at the Minnesota Historical Society. She and her colleagues have produced tons of story-rich, visitor-centered exhibits for MNHS’s flagship museum and for its network of historic sites. She was the lead developer for The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz, currently on view at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul.

Kate holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Minnesota. She is a frequent lecturer on museum studies history and practice, and a regular presenter at professional conferences. She is the author of numerous journal articles as well as the books Minnesota 150: The People, Places, and Things That Shape Our State (St. Paul: MNHS Press, 2007) and Toys of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ’70s (co-authored with Adam Scher; St. Paul: MNHS Press, 2014).

Kate lives in St. Paul. In her free time she walks along the Mississippi River--with or without her dog--putters in her garden, and plays the flute in her community band.

Women in Rotary to Meet Sept 14

Join us for a Women in Rotary Succulent Planting Potluck! Bring a dish to share and come enjoy great conversation and a succulent planting party with like-minded women in Rotary!

When: Sept. 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Jody Kern's Home

Rotary Club of Edina to Host Fifth-Annual Edina Car Show

The Rotary Club of Edina and the 50^th & France Business & Professional Association will host the fifth-annual Edina Car Show noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, in downtown Edina.

The Edina Car Show will be held rain or shine in the 50^th & France District. The family-friendly event will feature some of the best collector cars in Minnesota, including classic, vintage and exotic. Key Cadillac and Morrie’s Luxury Auto, the dealer sponsors of the event, will also have new models on display.

The event is free for spectators. Car owners can participate for $10 with advanced registration or $20 at the gate. Prizes will be awarded for the Top Five cars, as well as Best in Show (People’s Choice) and Best in Show (Owners’ Choice). Those interested in displaying their classic, vintage or exotic car or motorcycle, should visit EdinaCarShow.com for more information and to register. Car show parking and setup will take place 10 a.m. to noon the day of the event.

Sept 20 - First VEAP Service Opportunity

Sign up today to help Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) serve the hungry in our community! Volunteers welcome participants to the VEAP pantry, explain the process and respond to participant questions, keep the shopping area clean and tidy, sort through food donations, stock shelves, load groceries into vehicles and overall help VEAP promote a positive shopping experience for participants. VEAP staff explain the process before every volunteer shift in the pantry. Register HERE

Loberg Begins Term as 69th President of the Rotary Club of Edina

Shelly Loberg was recently inducted as President of the Rotary Club of Edina.

Loberg is the current Vice President of the Edina Chamber of Commerce and Explore Edina (the visitors bureau for the community) and joined Rotary in 2015. She became actively involved on the Club Board of Directors in 2017 as the International Service Director and served three years in that position before beginning her leadership journey in 2020. Loberg is most passionate about Rotary's international impact in developing countries and has both authored and co-authored several global and district Rotary grants aiding moms and babies in both Guatemala and Zimbabwe. She is looking forward to helping fellow members find their passion in Rotary to increase engagement and beginning several new international projects.

Hayes Names ‘Rotarian of the Year’

Rotary Club of Edina Past President Joe Hayes recently recognized a Rotarian for outstanding service to the club and community. John Buttolph was named “Rotarian of the Year.”

Rotary Provides Funding to Cornerstone

The foundation of the Rotary Club of Edina recently awarded a grant of $2,100 to Cornerstone.

District New Learning Series

This District 5950 is sponsoring a couple online series for ALL ROTARIANS and will focus on expanding Rotary knowledge through monthly topics. For the complete Staying Engaged and Virtual Lunch & Learn series visit District 5950 home page.

Staying Engaged Series - Held 1st Monday of the Month 2023-2024

This online series for all Rotarians will focus on expanding Rotary knowledge through monthly topics.

Sept 11 - 7:00 to 7:45 p.m. End Polio Now with Tim Mulcrone REGISTER HERE

Virtual Lunch & Learn -- Held Once a Month via Zoom 11:45 - 12:30 CST

This online series will focus on expanding Club Runner knowledge through monthly topics.

Thursday, August 24 - 11:45 to 12:30 p.m. Managing Your Member Profile REGISTER HERE

Upcoming Events to Note

Aug 10 -- Edina Noon Meeting, Speaker: Kate Roberts, MN Historical Society

Aug 24 -- District 5950 Lunch and & Learn Series

Sept 6 -- Avocation-Vocational Happy Hour, Jack Lee, EMRC

Sept 11 -- District Staying Engaged, End Polio Now

Sept 14 -- Women in Rotary Event

Sept 16 -- Annual Edina Car Show

Sept 20 -- First 2023-24 VEAP Volunteer Opportunity

Oct 14 -- Annual Fundraiser, Bootleggers' Ball

Nov 2-4 -- Camp Enterprise

Avocation-Vocation Happy Hour-Julie Westbrock

Did you know the first Wednesday of most months beginning around 5:30 p.m. Edina Noon and Edina Morningside Rotary members gather to share a drink and casual conversation geared toward career choice, business climates and trending topics of interest? In August, Edina Rotarian Julie Westbrock shared the most interesting aspects of her career as VP of Business Development for Trust Point. The event is held at the fabulous The District of Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201 Edina and hosted by Gregory Rich. Cost to attend is a $20 donation for food and beverages. We hope to have you join us. Here is some pics from last time we met.

Aug 3 Meeting Review

Recap for August 3 meeting to be provided next week.

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