February 14, 2023 Barker (Feb 14, 2023)

Feb 16 Speaker: Richard Anderson, Former Delta & Amtrak CEO

Richard H. Anderson is the former Chief Executive Officer of AMTRAK. Mr. Anderson was the eleventh executive to lead America's Railroad® since the company began operations in 1971.

Mr. Anderson has helped companies navigate bankruptcy, a major recession and mergers and acquisitions. He is passionate about building strong businesses that create the best travel experience possible for customers.

Feb 15 -- TOMORROW Yoga Fit and Social

!!TOMORROW!! The Rotary Club of Edina Social Committee will be hosting a Yoga Fit and Social Event. Contact Kayla Beehler at kbeehler15@gmail.com to reserve your spot and get answers to your questions.

Yoga Fit and Social

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

YogaFit Studio, 4507 France Ave S, Edina

7:00 pm check in / 7:15 pm class begins / 8:15 to 9:30 pm Snack and Social

25 person limit

2023 Guatemala Trip -
Mar 1 Deadline

REGISTER -- Deadline Extended to Mar 1

The Rotary Club of Edina invites you 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! This international service and travel opportunity will open to District 5950 club members and the general public. It is limited to 30 people. Register early to secure your spot.

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: Rotary Club of Edina Past President, Josh Sprague at 612-501-0252 for details and questions.

Feb 25 Bowling - LAST DAY to REGISTER!

Let's Go Bowling! REGISTER TODAY! REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE TOMORROW at 6:00 P.M.

Teams are forming and it looks to be a very competitive year. Who will walk away with the "big" trophy?

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023

Time: 7:00 to 9:00 pm

Where: Park Tavern, St. Louis Park

Cost: $25/per person covers lane and shoe rental. Pre-registration and payment by Feb. 20 required. Note in "Comments" if you are part of a specific team.

Park Tavern menu and drinks will be available for purchase.

Contact Kayla Beehler at kbeehler15@gmail.com with any questions.

Mar 1 Vocational/Avocation Happy Hour

MEETING LOCATION - The District Edina!! Next Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, March 1, 2023. 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. meet and greet. Our speaker and host will be C-Vision owner, Chris Laskowski. C-Vision is a video production business that creates marketing and training videos, documentaries, drone photography and live performance video recordings. Chris is a 20-month member of the Edina Rotary Noon club serving on the Public Relations and Club Administration committees. Read More for Chris's bio and join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $15.00 donation for food and beverages.

Mar 1 - 2023 Annual State of City

The Edina Chamber of Commerce and the City of Edina present our annual State of City in partnership with the Rotary Club of Edina and the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside. Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent Stacie Stanley will address city issues and present upcoming plans.

The presentation will be emceed by City Manager Scott Neal and will be recorded and later broadcast on Edina TV.

For additional details, click HERE If you plan to attend as a non-lunching guest - please contact Caitlyn@edina.org for registration.

Mpls/St. Paul Biz Journal Rotarian Recognition

Mpls/St. Paul Business Journal Book of Lists mention three of our fellow Rotarians. Women in Business honored the Twin Cities most influential women with fellow Edina Rotarian Mary Younggren, Advent Talent Group, recognized as a 2022 honoree. Quoted as a "Table of Experts" in Estate Planning was our 2022 Gala co-chair, Julie Westbrock and 2020-2021 Past President, Sam Thompson, shared his expertise in the "Table of Experts" Mergers & Acquisitions category. Click JULIE and SAM to read the complete story featuring their insight.

Lake Street Project - Recovery Story

Post Plus Inc. - Mailing & Shipping, Owner: Amina Osman shared her recovery story earlier this month with members of the Rotary Community Core@Lake Street. Click HERE to download Amina's full testimonial and HERE for additional stories and information on the positive impact local Rotary clubs continue to have on the Lake Street property and owner recovery and prosperity.

SAVE THE DATE Upcoming Events

Feb 23 -- Edina Noon Meeting, Henry Jiménez, Executive Director and President of LEDC

Feb 25 -- Annual Rotary Bowling Event, Park Tavern REGISTER

Mar 1 -- Avocation/Vocational Happy Hour, Speaker Chris Laskowski

Mar 1 -- 2023 Annual State of City - Braemar Golf Course

Mar 1 -- Guatemala Trip REGISTER by Feb 17

Mar 15 -- VEAP Bag Pack

Apr 15-- MN Involve Relief Kit Assembly

Apr 15 -- MN Involve Meal Service

Jun 3 -- JCS Landscaping Project

Spring Service Projects

The Rotary Club of Edina is looking forward to this spring when the following service projects will give our members the opportunity to serve the local community. Saturday, April 15 is a rescheduled event in partnership with MN Involve and their work with the unsheltered Minneapolis population. Grant Snyder and his team are grateful for our help with the assembly of relief kits and the preparation and serving of lunch in Loring Park. Saturday, June 3 will be spent in service to JCS Affective Sober Living who operate two sober homes providing women a safe and healthy transition while in recovery from addition.

Feb 16, 2023 Meeting Review and Links

February 16, 2023 Meeting Photos

Speaker: Richard H. Anderson, Former Delta Airlines and Amtrak CEO

Click Read More for additional meeting notes and pictures.

Rotary Club of Edina Facebook Page photo albums.

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For You Tube recording of meeting PowerPoint - February 16 2023 HERE

For February 16 meeting photos by Kaylin Eidsness click HERE