Speaker: Dr. Jamal Adam, 826 MSP Next Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. meet and greet. Our speaker and host will be Jamal Adam, 826 MSP, Executive Director. 826 MSP amplifies the voices, stories, and power of K-12 BIPOC students through writing, publishing, and leadership programs. Read more below or click HERE. Dr. Adam is a member of the Edina Rotary Noon club. Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages.
Jewelie has been a member of the Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club since 2005 and is also an associate member of the Rotary eClub of Global Travelers. Jewelie is honored to be the 2023-24 District Governor for Rotary District 5950.
October 5, 2023 is the deadline for ALL guest list and event ticket purchase. Please contact Dan Hunt, Kaylin Eidsness or Becci Michalski with your guest list as soon as possible. Individual event tickets are $200 each and can be purchased HERE.
LAST WEEK TO TURN IN YOUR STUBS and PAYMENT- -- Member raffle tickets have been distributed and now is the time to turn in the stubs and payment to Kip Peterson in the mail or in-person. Raffle ticket sales are an important part of a successful Edina Rotary Foundation annual fundraiser. Over $15,000 a year is consistent raised with 100 % of the money going toward our local grants program and back into the communities of Edina, St. Louis Park, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, and Bloomington. Cash prizes are $1,000 and four $100 winners.
Bootlegger's Ball needs member donated gift baskets, bottles of wine and whiskey as Boardwalk game prizes for our annual fundraiser event. Please bring these items to our meetings or contact Bob Scott, Kaylin Eidsness or Jennifer Bennerotte for additional details.
MEETING DATE ADDED.REGISTER -- Election season is underway for many communities across Minnesota and the Twin Cities. In Edina, residents will elect school board members, and will also decide whether to approve a local option sales tax referendum. Meet at the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility, 7525 Braemar Blvd., 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, for boxed lunches and a presentation. Registration is required and limited to 40 Rotarians. Read more below for details.
Rotary Club of Edina's second off-site vocational day is scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023. REGISTRATION is required for planned transportation and box lunches. Register early, bus seats will go quickly. There is no cost for this event.
Date and Time: Thursday, October 19, 2023 Buses Leave 11:15 am ECC
Where: Hirschfield's Design Center, Minneapolis
Since 1894. Hirshfield’s is a Minnesota-based, fourth generation, family-owned company in the decorating business for over 125 years. Proudly serving homeowners and professionals alike with quality Paints, Wallcoverings, Window Treatments, trusted expertise and much more. Contact Dan Hunt for additional details.
We have a great Veterans Day event planned Nov 9th at Bearpath Golf Club in Eden Prairie with KSTP's Joe Schmit as our emcee, music by Mary Brindle's Brass Band, and our speaker will be Tim Murray from Bravo Zulu house.
Date and Time: Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Bearpath Country Club, 18100 Bearpath Trail, Eden Prairie MN 55347
Cost for Rotarians and their non-veteran guests is *$35 ea and will be added to your January 1, 2024 dues and meeting fee invoice. No charge for veterans.
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.