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EARLY START -- Join us July 13, 2023
ECC Doors Open at 11:45 | Buffet Begins at Noon
Meeting Begins at 12:15 p.m.
Speaker: Jamie Flaws, MN Zoo Foundation Director
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July 13 Speaker: Jamie Flaws, MN Zoo Foundation
EARLY START July 13, Noon Brunch Service, 12:15 p.m. meeting start to honor Dr. S.K. Dash. Ms. Flaws will begin speaking at approx 1:00 p.m. 
 
With more than 20 years of leadership experience leading and advising hundreds of for-profit and not-for-profit companies helping them to grow, scale, turn around and transform their business,  Jamie Flaws is now directing the Minnesota Zoo Foundation’s philanthropic efforts to support the Minnesota Zoo and its mission to connect people, animals, and the natural world to save wildlife.
 
 Prior to this role, Flaws served the Zoo and Zoo Foundation as an independent consultant and contractor, most notably as project manager for the Treetop Trail. A former media executive, Jamie is known for advancing missions and teams while fostering big-picture ideation that strengthens strategy and improves execution.
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July 13 Arch Klumph Society Recognition - Dr. Sita Dash
EARLY START July 13, Noon Brunch Service, 12:15 p.m. meeting start.  Our club will celebrate with Dr. Sita Dash and his family the recognition of membership to Rotary International's prestigious Arch Klumph Society. Buffet lunch featuring fresh Indian cuisine will begin at Noon. This celebration will be a part of our regular meeting featuring India presentations and speeches by respected leaders of the Rotary Club and local community. The public registration has closed. To learn more about Rotary International's Arch Klumph Society click HERE to download a pdf brochure.
July 20 Black Business Mixer Speaker: Brittany Clausen

THIS WEEK - Thursday,  July 20, 5:30-7pm. REGISTER HERE In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimentos Jamaican Kitchen, Black Business Networking will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The 2023 networking event will be held Thursdays July 20, September 21 and November 16  from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. This week's featured business leader is Brittany Clausen (she/her) is the Founder and Visionary Strategist of Envision Greatness. For almost ten years, she has helped purpose-driven leaders achieve business goals through strategic planning, organizational development, leadership coaching, and professional development training with a racial justice lens.  Meeting details are:

5:30-6:00 Social & networking time — the rum punch will be flowing! 
6:00-6:15 Introductions around the room, including each attendee's business background
6:15-6:45 Featured Black Entrepreneur presents their business story to the group
6:45-7:00 Q &A session and wrap up

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July 27 - Area 3 Bash
Please join Area 3 clubs Thursday, July 27 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fat Pants Brewing Company to celebrate the new Rotary year and enjoy the fellowship of the Bloomington Noon, Eden Prairie Noon, South Metro Minnesota Evenings, Edina Morningside, Minnesota Veterans, Minnesota Pride club members and their guests. This event is coordinate through Rotary District 5950 and member and guest registration is required. Register HERE. Rotary Club of Edina members who register on the district site or can show proof of attendance will be reimbursed the $20 registration fee. 
July 21 - Concerts on the Green
The second of a two- part series "Concerts on the Green" begin next week, July 21. Hosted by Church of St. Patrick, presented by Washburn-McReavy and sponsored by Rotary Club of Edina and State Farm Insurance-Matt Boockmeier, this FREE two session musical series is open to the public. Friday, July 21 will feature Classic American Rockers with special guest Red Stiletto. A food truck and concessions will be available for purchase with service from 6:00 to 8:0pm, concerts begin at 7:00 pm. Grab your family, blanket and lawn chairs for an enjoyable night out. Details found HERE on St. Patrick's webpage.
Club and Foundation Board Transitions to 2023-2024
The Rotary Club of Edina held its transition meeting of the 2022–2023 Rotary year, June 29. The presidency of the club transferred from Joe Hayes to Shelly Loberg at the meeting. Shelly officially took over as the 69th president of the Rotary Club of Edina on July 1.  Incoming President Loberg outlined her goals for the new Rotary year, and unveiled the 2023-2024 Rotary theme, "Create Hope in the World."  "Read More" for further details and check out the pictures under the "In Review" caption.
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Upcoming Events to Note
Jul 20 -- Noon Meeting, Speaker: Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt
Jul 20 -- Black Business Networking Event
Jul 27 -- Area Bash, Fat Pants Brewery, Eden Prairie 
Jul 27 -- Noon Meeting, Speaker: Shayla Reaves, WCCO
Aug 2 -- Avocation/Vocational Happy Hour, Julie Westbrock
Aug 5 -- Northside Ramble 2023, 1:00 p.m.
July 4th in Pictures
After a 90 minute rain delay the parade resumed.
President Shelly Loberg stayed dry and represented the club beautifully!
Not so much for the candy :(. Click HERE to view the pictures of the day.
July 13 Meeting Review 
Speaker: Jamie Flaws, Minnesota Zoo Foundation, Tree Top Trail
Ms. Flaws spoke to the importance of new outdoor space, the scale
of the project and how we can best enjoy the new ways to interact
with the animals, the ease of using the trail and upcoming music events.
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Rotary Club of Edina Facebook Page photo albums.
Facebook posts
Instagram posts
 
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Meeting Duties
July 27 Meeting
 
Administration
 
Front Desk & Guest Intros
Scharpen, Randy
 
Greeter & Guest Host
Roberts, Natalie
 
Greeter & Invocation
Allenburg, Erica
 
Speaker Intro & Thank the Speaker
MacDonald, Scott
 
Photographer
Kleber, Rich
 
August 3 Meeting
 
Administration
 
Front Desk & Guest Intros
Boockmeier, Matt
 
Greeter & Guest Host
Born, Barbara
 
Greeter & Invocation
Byun, Wooj
 
Speaker Intro & Thank the Speaker
Hunt, Dan
 
Photographer
Campbell, Katy
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Bob Solheim
July 1
 
Matt Boockmeier
July 3
 
Hannelore Brucker
July 4
 
Josh Sprague
July 5
 
Gordy Lewis
July 7
 
Mike Tingum
July 8
 
Rob Olsen
July 8
 
Erica Allenburg
July 10
 
John Flynn
July 10
 
Lisa Walker, Ph.D.
July 12
 
Terry Stevens
July 13
 
Thomas Pirsch
July 13
 
Dave Phillips
July 14
 
David Hatzung
July 14
 
Tim Murphy
July 14
 
Charles Rauenhorst
July 18
 
Sylvester Thomas
July 19
 
Danny Rubio
July 24
 
Alison Briggs
July 25
 
Bob Perkins
July 25
 
Bill Milota
July 26
 
Brent Lundell
July 26
 
John Mazzara
July 26
 
Ed Bather
July 29
 
Dick Teegen
July 30
 
Join us July 20, 2023
ECC Doors Open at Noon | Meeting Begins at 12:30 p.m.
Speaker: Hennepin County Sheriff, Dawanna Witt
 
Lunch Options: To Be Announced
 
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.