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Dale Kurschner to speak at Feb. 1 meeting
The Rotary Club of Edina will welcome Dale Kurschner as program speaker at the Thursday, Feb. 1, meeting. Kurschner is editor in chief for Twin Cities Business. He will speak about "The State We're In: Minnesota's Strengths, Challenges and Opportunities."
 
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Rotary Bowling Night is this Saturday, Feb. 3

Rotary Bowling Night is this weekend!

WHAT: Edina Rotary Annual Bowling Event!
WHEN: Saturday Feb. 3—check-in at 4:30 p.m., bowling starts at 5 p.m. Tables will be reserved at 4 p.m. for dining before bowling.
WHERE: Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, our third year at this great venue.
WHO: Bring your significant other and join your fellow Rotarians in a night of bowling! 
INFO: There is still time to register online here. For more information, contact Sutton McGraw.

 

Next Rotary Happy Hour is Wednesday, Feb. 7
The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be Wednesday, Feb. 7. 
 
Once a month, Edina Rotarians have a chance to connect with other club members, and any guests, at the happy hour. This Rotary event is held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at The Mezz at the Lunds & Byerly's in Edina. The meeting will feature a brief presentation from a featured Rotarian, plus time for introductions, networking and questions. The featured speaker at the Feb. 7 gathering will be Ken Andersen. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event.
 
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Skate to End Polio is Friday, Feb. 16

WHAT: Interact Club of Edina's Skate to End Polio 
WHEN: 8 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16
WHERE: Braemar Arena's Backyard Rink
WHY: All proceeds go towards Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign
WHO: All ages welcome! Rotarians, family and friends are all invited.
INFO: Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for kids, and can be bought the day of the event, or in advance by contacting Edina Rotarian Josh Sprague. The event is sponsored by the Interact Club of Edina, Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Morningside Rotary Club.

If you are unable to attend the fundraiser but would like to donate, please send a check made payable to the Edina Rotary Foundation to:

Edina Rotary Foundation
c/o Jennifer Garske
​2417 Unity Ave. N.
Golden Valley, MN 55422

Please make sure to put "Skate to End Polio" in the memo line so we know what your donation is for. These checks will then be added to the funds raised at the event for Rotary's End Polio Now.
 

 
Jersey Boys pre-party and show set for April 25
WHAT: Pre-party and Jersey Boys!
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. pre-show gathering with drinks and a cash bar/menu and 7:30 show on Wednesday, April 25
WHERE: Pre-party at Rock Bottom Brewery, show at the Orpheum Theater right across the street
WHO: Any Rotarians and guests
INFO: Must register online for one of three options—just pre-party, just show or both pre-party and show. There are two options for tickets—main floor or balcony. Must indicate ticket preference when registering. Registration deadline is Feb. 12. For more information, contact Renee Harberts.
 
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In review
 
The program speaker at the Thursday, Jan. 25, meeting was Tom Anderson, former general counsel for the Metropolitan Airports Commission. 
 
New member Jennifer Hendrickson was officially sworn in to the club. And Membership Director Greg Yoch gave an update on membership issues so far this Rotary year.
 
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Upcoming Events
Rotary Happy Hour/VDG featuring Ken Andersen
The Mezz, Byerly's
Feb 07, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Leadership Training—session 1
Think Mutual Bank
Feb 13, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Skate to End Polio 2018
Braemar Arena's Backyard Rink
Feb 16, 2018
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
 
Rotary Happy Hour/VDG featuring Kelley Burnett
The Mezz, Byerly's
Mar 07, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Leadership Training—session 2
Think Mutual Bank
Mar 13, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
RI Convention final early registration deadline
Mar 31, 2018
 
March Madness
Apr 02, 2018
 
Rotary Happy Hour/VDG featuring Mark Stageberg
The Mezz, Byerly's
Apr 04, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Leadership Training—session 3
Think Mutual Bank
Apr 10, 2018
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Jersey Boys: Pre-Party and Show
Orpheum Theater
Apr 25, 2018 5:30 PM
 
Jan. 4, 2018 Meeting Responsibilities
Front Desk
Hawkins, Scott
 
Greeter 1
Hansen, Heather
 
Greeter 2
Shinners, Jennifer
 
Greeter 3 (new member)
Smith, Stefan
 
Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance/Four-Way Test
Mazzara, John
 
Introduce Guests
Walker, Lisa
 
The Barker writer
Solberg, John
 
Photographer
Bennerotte, Jennifer
 
Introduce the Speaker
Bach, Thomas
 
Thank the Speaker
Johnson, Jake
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service (Administration) Director
 
Community Service—Local Funding Co-Director
 
Community Service—Local Funding Co-Director
 
Community Service—Programs Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership—Recruitment Director
 
Social Director
 
Public Image Director
 
The Rotary Foundation Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Club Administrator
 

The Edina Country Club will serve Chicken Veronique or Oriental chicken salad at the Thursday, Feb. 1, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. 

The Rotary Club of Edina's Administrator, Jennifer Garske, works part time Monday through Friday, and attends the Rotary meetings on Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. to answer questions. Contact her at jgarske@EdinaRotary.org or leave a message on the Rotary cell phone at 612-875-3109.