Bill Keegan, P.E. is a registered professional engineer and president of Dem-Con Companies, a third-generation family-owned solid waste management and processing company. He has been in the solid waste industry for over 26 years and is actively involved in business development and the management of the Dem-Con facilities including a C&D Material Recovery Facility (MRF), single stream MRF, shingle and metals processing, C&D and industrial waste disposal facilities and roll-off dumpster services throughout Minnesota. His topic will be "Where Does Your Waste and Recycling Go When It Goes Away?"
Next Event - Thursday, Aug 25, 5:30-7pm. Register TODAY HERE 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 .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 agenda, speaker bio and details, click "Read More".
Thursday, August 25, 2022, 6:30 to 7:30 Area 3 clubs, Bloomington Noon, Eden Prairie, Eden Prairie AM, Edina Morningside, TC Eco, MN Veterans, Richfield and SMME will gather for fellowship and a presentation by District Governor Lloyd Campbell at Pinstripes in Edina on Thursday, August 25 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Sept 15 to Sept 18 Minneapolis. The 2022 North Star Zone Institute for Zones 25B and 29 will take place September 15 to September 18 at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Guatemala and Zimbabwe, Africa, lie oceans and continents apartfrom each other – and Minnesota. But thanks to the global reach of Rotary International, its local and area clubs and non-profit partners, both countries are now better equipped to provide maternal health and wellness of newborn babies and children. Hospitals in both countries this summer received containers of essential medical equipment for infant delivery, and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, also received supplies to create a sustainable farm garden to combat malnutrition. A $210,000 international grant, originating and managed by the Rotary Club of Edina, made these projects possible.
Next Avocation-Vocational Happy Hour is Wednesday, September 7, 2022. 5:30 p.m. meet and greet with speaker program beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The speaker for September 7 will be Paul Peterson of The Rotary Club of Edina. Prince discovered Paul Peterson, aka “St Paul,” at the age of 17. He enlisted him as a keyboard player in “The Time” for the movie “Purple Rain”. Paul took the led vocalist spot in the Prince produced group “The Family” before becoming a solo artist and scoring hits for MCA and Atlantic Records. For more on St Paul and meeting details, click Read More below.
Mark Your Calendars! CAR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN HERE The Rotary Club of Edina is proud to present the Fourth Annual Edina Car Show on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Rotary Club of Edina Car Show will be hosted at Southdale Center parking lot. This family-friendly event will feature some of the best collector cars and bikes in Minnesota, including classic, vintage, and exotic. Our dealer sponsor, Key Cadillac, will also have some of the hottest new models on display.
Saturday, November 12 -- MN Involve Feed the Homeless
As this year's Rotary service projects and fundraising efforts get started each committee is looking for members to VOLUNTEER in support of our club's mission and theme, "Imagine Rotary". We are excited to find members who will bringing good ideas to the group and join us in our "Service Before Self" Rotary principle! Each week there will be volunteer opportunities on the tables and a sign up board at the entry near the attendance sheets. See John Buttolph at johnebuttolph@yahoo.com for details.
The Rotary Club of Edina's Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership.
Sgt. Timothy Peterson
Classification: YouTube Marketing
Sponsor: Don Hutchison
Natalie Roberts
Classification: Tax-Business-Estate Lawyer
Sponsor: Erica Allenburg
Gregory Rich
Classification: Interior Design
Sponsor: Joshua Sprague
Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 30, 2022 to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
In an effort to respond to our guests interest in the Rotary Club of Edina, our Membership Committee is introducing guest registration using an app that can be scanned at the table. Once completed registration information is submitted by the Rotarian or the guest their name will be added to our database and key Rotary information sent to them very soon after their visit. Please be patient with us while we test the procedure and work the kinks out. If needed, please see Becci Michalski or Erica Allenburg for assistance.
Edina Rotary Clubs are looking for Host Families for 2022-23 School Year
Become a Host Family TODAY!! Both students, Sam and Ivo, have arrived and we are looking for two additional host families that wish to expand their world and learn more about another culture while sharing their culture with a Rotary Exchange Student. The primary requirement is a willingness to open your heart and home to an exchange student and accept him or her as your own. Family makeup is less important than a desire to host. Families with or without kids, empty-nesters, single parents.... it’s all a part of the experience! YOU ARE WHAT WE NEED!!
Where Does Your Waste and Recycling Go When It Goes Away?
Lunch: Chicken Parmesan or Chef Salad
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.