Dr. Archelle Georgiou is a nationally recognized physician, advocate, advisor and author. She earned her medical degree from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and enjoyed practicing internal medicine in Northern California. However, wanting to have a broader impact on the healthcare system, she shifted her focus to the managed care industry. Between 1995 and 2007, she was a senior executive and Chief Medical Officer of UnitedHealthcare where she dismantled many of the company’s legacy policies in order to minimize the bureaucratic burdens imposed on patients and physicians.
Georgiou is an executive in residence at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, where she teaches anatomy and physiology to MBA students, to help future industry leaders appreciate the medical complexities of the human body. She serves as a member of the board of directors for Nashville-based Tivity Health.
It's exciting and it's official, Rotaract Club of Edina, sponsored by Rotary Club of Edina, has received its charter certificate from Rotary International.
Upon learning the news, Irene Kelly, District Govenor 2018-2019 wrote:
How heartwarming to open this message on a cold Friday afternoon!
Congratulations to each of you for being “People of Action” … Sam, for your dedication to young professionals and growing Rotaract Mark, for taking the lead in your club and inspiring your members John, for serving as president of your club and supporting the effort to charter a new club
I’m honored to be serving with Rotarians who have so much passion and energy for doing good in the world. And, most importantly for “Be(ing) the Inspiration”.
Truly Inspired … and grateful!
Irene
Congratulations to all who worked to make this "big deal" happen.
The next meeting of the Rotaract Club of Edina will be Wednesday, Feb. 13, at The Mezz in Lunds & Byerlys on France Avenue in Edina. The meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Our speaker will be District Governor Irene Kelly. Irene will offer insights into the world of Rotary while inviting Rotaractors to consider the importance of passion and purpose … personally, professionally and in Rotary.
I wanted to congratulate all our current members. We are now officially chartered as a Rotaract Club by Rotary International. Come celebrate with us! I hope to see you all on Wednesday!
The Interact Club of Edina will host a “Skate to End Polio” 8 to 9:30p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Braemar Arena.
The fundraiser will follow the varsity playoff game at the arena, 5701 Ikola Way. Participants will enjoy open skating, great music and special lighting at this Valentine’s Day weekend event in the Backyard Rink. Tickets cost $20 for adults and $10 for children. They can be purchased the day of the event or in advance by contacting Rotarian Josh Sprague, josh@joshsprague.com. Tickets will also be available at the 12:15 p.m. Jan. 31, Feb. 7 and 14 meetings of the Rotary Club of Edina at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave.
Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent John Schultz will present the “2019 State of the Community” Wednesday, Feb. 27. Edina City Manager Scott Neal will emcee the program.
The presentation is co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina, Rotary Club of Edina Morningside and Edina Chamber of Commerce. It will be presented as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly general membership meeting at Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. The speech will later be broadcast on Edina TV and available for streaming online. It will be broadcast 7 p.m. Sundays, 3 and 11 a.m. Mondays, 5 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 and 9 a.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays and 3 and 11 a.m. Fridays through March 31.
Cost for the luncheon, which is open to the public, is $35. People may attend the meeting as non-lunching guests. For more information, call the City of Edina’s Communications & Technology Services Department, 952-826-0359. To register, call the Chamber of Commerce at 952-806-9060 or visit edinachamber.com.
On January 31, 2019, thanks to State Representative Heather Edelson, Rotary License Plate Legislation was reintroduced or as they say in the Legislature "dropped," which is a good thing. Generally the word "dropped" usually has a negative connotation; but, in this case, it is exactly what we wanted to happen.
This could be Minnesota!
HF 593: A bill for an act relating to motor vehicles; establishing Rotary International special license plates; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 168.
Representative Edelson (District 49A) did an incredible job by securing a total of ten, bi-partisan authors for the Bill, which is more than we have ever had in years past. This includes Representative Steve Elkins (District 49B). It has been referred to Transportation Finance and Policy.
Meeting began with John Flynn welcoming us. Our own Wooj Byun who moved us with an inspirational invocation and then the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Rotary 4 Way Test
Josh Sprague and two youth representing Interact Edina announced their upcoming Skate to End Polio event on the evening of February 15th at Braemar Arena. All are Welcome and tickets will be available today and at next week’s Rotary meeting.
Susan Johnson introduced our special guest, Norm Okerstrom. Norm spoke from the heart about his son’s brush with death as a result of a Sudden Cardiac arrest. His son was saved because of the quick thinking of the high school football staff and the availability of an AED while they were waiting for paramedics to arrive.
Norm then introduced our own Bob Stehlik – who also experienced a Sudden Cardiac arrest 16 years ago. Bob told his powerful story of life after a Sudden Cardiac Arrest and again praised the quick actions of those around him who assisted in saving his life.
Norm educated us about how Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States killing more than 360,000 individuals each year. It is also the leading cause of death on high school campuses and the number 1 cause of death of high school athletes. Each year more than 7,000 seemingly young, healthy kids die suddenly from Cardiac Arrest.
Norm then explained that the goal of these trainings is to make all communities in Minnesota a safer place to live, work, and play.
The core of the program involves the following:
Educate and train on the emergency treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) by providing CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to individuals and organizations in the community.
Encourage and assist with the acquisition of AED’s so communities have more of them readily available if needed.
Get AED’s in the community listed on the National AED Registry so their location is available to 911 operators.
Russ and Norm are Co-Chairs for their signature service project “Heart Safe Plymouth” and today’s CPR trainers. The remainder of the meeting involved leading Rotarians through CPR training and safety simulation exercises.
A big Rotary thank you to the Plymouth Rotary and Russ, Steve and Norm, who have now trained more than 5,612 people!
The Edina Country Club will serve Mandarin Orange Shrimp Salad or Chicken Olivia at the Feb. 21 Rotary Club of Edina meeting.
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
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Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent John Schultz will present the “2019 State of the Community” Wednesday, Feb. 27. Edina City Manager Scott Neal will emcee the program.
On January 31, 2019, thanks to State Representative Heather Edelson, Rotary License Plate Legislation was reintroduced or as they say in the Legislature "dropped," which is a good thing. Generally the word "dropped" usually has a negative connotation; but, in this case, it is exactly what we wanted to happen. 
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Meeting began with John Flynn welcoming us. Our own Wooj Byun who moved us with an inspirational invocation and then the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Rotary 4 Way Test