MEETING DATE ADDED. Meeting held at South Metro Public Safety Training Facility, 7525 Braemar Blvd., 12:15 p.m. Registration for this meeting is closed. 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 for this event is closed. Read more below for details.
Fireside chats begin this week and are a good way for new and experienced members to enjoy the company of fellow Rotarians in a very casual, homey environment. The two Fireside events scheduled so far are:
Wednesday, Oct 11 - Home of Greg Rich, Register HERE
Tuesday, Nov 7 -- Home of Erica Allenbrug. Register HERE
Every year, the Edina Rotary Foundation holds an annual Fundraiser & Gala to raise funds for local and international projects, programs and grants. The theme of this year’s gala is “Bootleggers’ Ball.”
6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023
Dinner, Dancing, Raffle & Games
Featuring R-Factor
The Edina Westin Galleria
3201 Galleria, Edina
Sponsorships are still available! All sponsorship levels include at least two tickets to the Bootleggers' Ball. Contact the Sponsorship Committee Dan Hunt, Mark Jessen or Jennifer Hendrickson for more information on how you can support our charity!
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.
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.
"Victoria is doing great, and getting acclimated to Edina. Joe Hayes graciously shared Gopher Homecoming football tickets with Victoria and she really had fun experiencing a Great win by the Gophers! If you would like to share an event or experience with Victoria - game tickets, a show, etc. please let Jody Kern or Cathy Hogan know so they can coordinate.
HELP!!!!!!! We are still looking for two more host families for Victoria - we need a family for the Winter term (Dec-Feb) and Spring term (March -early June). If your family, or a neighbor or family you know of are interested, please, please put them in contact with Heather Hansen (612-366-0051).
Here is a link to the Rotary Youth Exchange program website for more information on hosting and application. This is an experience you/and your family will cherish for years. PLEASE consider hosting this lovely young lady - you do not have to live in Edina, but would need to provide transportation to and from school. You can be a single female, or maybe a family with no children living at home - all you have to be as a host is to provide a loving, inclusive and safe home for the student.”
Camp E urgently needs volunteers to help as venture capitalists, essay readers, on-site go-fors, fun and game chaperones. Most volunteer positions need less than four hours of your time. Please consider signing up HERE
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.
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.
We have a great Veterans Day event planned Nov 9th at 
"Victoria is doing great, and getting acclimated to Edina. Joe Hayes graciously shared Gopher Homecoming football tickets with Victoria and she really had fun experiencing a Great win by the Gophers! If you would like to share an event or experience with Victoria - game tickets, a show, etc. please let Jody Kern or Cathy Hogan know so they can coordinate.
