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November 18, 2021 Meeting
Speaker: Joanie Kraus,
Director of Sales, KARE 11
No ZOOM Meetings -- 1st Thursday of the Month Only
 
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Nov 18 Speaker: Joanie Kraus, KARE-11 Sales Director
Joanie Kraus is the Director of Sales at KARE 11. Kraus is responsible for the leadership of the KARE 11 sales team, developing new business opportunities and creating customized solutions to customer needs.
 
She is a top performer who brings her own style of energy and enthusiasm and a natural leader and mentor to the entire sales team. 
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Wed., Nov 24 - Thanksgiving Basket Luncheon
 
 
On Wednesday, November 24, members of the Rotary Club of Edina, along with members of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, will prepare and deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need throughout Edina. A roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberries, potatoes and gravy along with vegetables, oranges, even a delicious pie, make their way to area homes via active Rotarians and their families. With a side of warm knit mittens to help with the coming winter, these Thanksgiving Baskets bring some brightness and joy into the holiday season.  Register for the luncheon and/or a basket assembly time.
 
Both clubs will join together for a family luncheon of soup, salad and sandwiches while socializing then, if they choose, organize their assembly teams, create two to three baskets and deliver them. Registration for the luncheon and assembly times can be found HERE. Contact Tom Cook with any event day questions or Becci Michalski with any registration requests or issues.

Dec. 13 Peterson Family - Twas the Jam Before Christmas

What: The Peterson Family -- Twas The Jam Before Christmas
When: Monday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Dakota Jazz Club
Ticket Price: $30, $35, $40
Purchase Contact: Dakota Box Office-612.332.5299 or Email: boxoffice@dakotacooks.com
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Dec 1 -- Vocational Happy Hour, Speaker: Bocar Kane
EMRC member Bocar Kane will be the vocational development speaker on December 1, highlighting his company, AMKA Safety.
 
Please join us for the December 2021 Vocational Happy Hour featuring EMRC member Bocar Kane, Owner and President of AMKA Safety in Edina. AMKA is a broker/ distributor of products specializing in mine and roadway safety equipment, including safety vests, apparel and traffic control signage.
 
The location is CW's Bar and Restaurant, 8302 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55437  We will meet at 5:30 for happy half hour and our speaker presentation from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Holiday Giving Program In Progress

TODAY through December 16 the Rotary Club of Edina is collecting holiday gifts for families and youth in need in our community.  During these challenging times, there is a special need for help and support.  Rotarians Jean Morrison and Les Jones are organizing the Holiday Giving Program which will be donating to Cornerstone and 66 West this year. Bring your unwrapped gifts and gift cards to the December 2 and 9 meetings or the December 16 Holiday party.  Contact Jean Morrison or Les Jones for other delivery options. Click "Read More" for gift ideas.
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Youth Exchange - Students Needed
Now is a great time to begin thinking about becoming a Rotary Youth Exchange student! Imagine living in one of 35 countries around the world. It's an adventure that will change your life! North Star Rotary Youth Exchange is accepting applications for year-long study abroad during the school year. Short-term exchanges are also available for travel in the summer.
 
We only have 14 applicants at this time and certainly would like more.

As we prepare for our upcoming exchange year 2022-2023, the application deadline is coming up on December 3rd, 2021.
 
For more information, please contact rotarynorthstaroffice@gmail.com or Visit NorthStarYouthExchange.com.
 
You can also contact Heather Hansen at heatherrhansen@gmail.com
Join the Helping Hands Committee
. . . to connect with and support your fellow Edina Rotarians
 
Because, as Edina Rotarians, what we do best is reach out and serve, the Helping Hands initiative is now a part of the Membership Committee.  We want our members to know we care.  Click "Read More" for how it works.
 
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SAVE THE DATE Upcoming Events
Dec 1 -- Vocational Happy Hour, EMRC Bocar Kane, AMKA Safety
Dec 2 -- Edina Noon Meeting, Paul Walser, President, National Auto Dealers Association (NADA)
Dec 8 -- Leadership Series, Problem Solving
Dec. 9 -- Edina Noon Meeting, Board Elections, Speaker: Paul Mooty, Faribault Woolen Mills
Dec, 10 -- Registration Deadline - Edina Rotary Holiday Party
Dec. 13 -- Peterson Family T'was the Jam Before Christmas at The Dakota
Dec 16 -- Holiday Party, No Noon Meeting,  Rotary Club of Edina Holiday Party
Dec 23 -- No Meeting, Winter Break
Dec 30 -- No Meeting, Winter Break
Jan 6 -- Edina Noon Meeting, Issac Orr, Energy Choices
 
Reschedule - Student Ethics Day
Due to Edina High School scheduling conflicts the Student Ethics Leadership session previously scheduled on the Rotary calendar for Tuesday, December 7, has be postponed to January 2022. Stay tuned for future updates.
In Review Nov. 24, 2021 Thanksgiving Baskets
Click the "You Tube" links below. In the "Description" are bookmarks/time stamps for jumping to your area of interest. 
 
Keep in mind watching the You Tube video counts as a make-up. Let Becci know what meeting dates you watched and she will mark you as attended.
 
We will post the link to the last meeting video taped (see above) and photos from the meeting. 
 
RECENT PAST MEETING VIDEOS
 
 
Click "Read More" to see pictures with captions that share some of the people who attended and the meeting events .
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service (Administration) Director
 
Community Service—Grants Funding Director
 
Community Service—Projects Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Social Director
 
Public Image Director
 
The Rotary Foundation Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Club Administrator
 
Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk
Pedersen, Gary
 
Greeter
Kleber, Rich
 
Greeter
Peterson, Paul
 
Invocation
Boockmeier, Matt
 
Guest Introductions
Tingum, Mike
 
Speaker Introduction
Slyce, Steve
 
Thank the Speaker
Edelson, Heather
 
Photographer
Bennerotte, Jennifer
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Mike Hagen
January 6
 
André Brewer
January 16
 
Ted Yoch
January 16
 
Luther Amundson
January 18
 
Rick Carlson
January 22
 
Steve Slyce
January 23
 
Catherine Gump
January 24
 
Sam Cote
January 24
 
Kris Maser
January 26
 
Bob Gubrud
January 27
 
Charlie Barer
January 28
 
John Cardle
January 29
 
Shelly Loberg
January 30
 
Don Hutchison
December 1
 
Joe Christensen
December 9
 
Patti Ellingson-Solheim
December 9
 
Rich Kleber
December 13
 
Scott Blake
December 24
 
Eli Groenendyk
December 25
 
Wade Thommen
December 25
 
2021 Fundraiser & Gala Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Faribault Woolen Mills
Washburn-McReavy
Carl M. Hansen Companies
Jennings Family Foundation
Jack Kennefick
Les Jones Roofing
 
Gold Sponsors
Tankenoff Families Foundation
Mike and Susan Martiny
North American Banking Co.
Transitions In Business
Stiles Financial Services
American Family Insurance
Cahill Financial Advisors
McNellis & Asato
C. Vision Productions
Mark Jessen
 
Silver Sponsors
William and Lois Clynes Foundation
Bob and Rhoda Perkins
Stinson LLP
TrustPoint
Tom and Catherine Gump
Christensen & Laue PLLC
Sotheby’s International Realty
EdinAlarm
Wells Fargo
Smith Financial Group
Tradition Bank
John Flynn
Katy and Ralph Campbell
Grandview Tire & Auto
The Brookshire Co.
Bob and Rosie Gubrud
44th Street Dental
Christensen Group Insurance
Edina Liquor
 
Bronze Sponsors
Advent Talent Group
Bob and Vianne Stehlik
Kallas Law Office
Renee Harberts and Dave Wendt
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
Pet's Are Inn
Alphas Futures LLC
Joe and Kris Hayes
Dan and Stacy Mott
Terry and Merilee Stevens
December 2, 2021, Speaker: Paul Walser, President of National Auto Dealers Association
ZOOM MEETINGS WILL BE ACCESSIBLE AND RECORDED THE 1st THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ONLY
December 2, 2021 ZOOM Meeting Registration Link
Menu -- Woodland Chicken or Salmon Caesar Salad

Please see our club web page and watch your email for meeting updates. 

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 or voicemail /text message at 612-234-7390.