The Thursday, June 28, Rotary Club of Edina meeting will be the last meeting of the Rotary year. The presidency of the club will transition from San Asato to John Flynn. Flynn will serve as Club President from July 2018 through June 2019.

 

We'll hear from both the outgoing and incoming presidents at the meeting, as well as being introduced to the new members of the Rotary Club of Edina Board of Directors and Edina Rotary Foundation Board of Directors. We'll also acknowledge the members who are moving off the boards.

 

 

WHAT: Minnesota Lynx women's basketball game

WHERE: Target Center, 600 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis
WHEN: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24
WHO: Rotarians, significant others, family

INFO: Seating will be in the lower level. Cost for the tickets are $18. No pre-party is planned, any food or drink at the game is the responsibility of the ticket holder. There will be a photo taken on the court of all Rotarians and guests in attendance! Make sure you show up your Lynx wear! There is a possibility a Lynx player or two will pose for the photo with us! Contact Social Director Renee Harberts for more information.

REGISTRATION: Online here. Registration deadline is today, June 27.

 

Click on the link below for information on sending in payment for tickets...
 

WHAT: Edina Rotary is looking for volunteers to represent our club in the city of Edina's 4th of July parade!

WHERE: Volunteers will assemble with the other parade entrants on Normandale Boulevard behind the Community Center. 
WHEN: 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 4. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and will go for approximately two hours. 

WHO: Rotarians, family and friends
INFO: Not only will our volunteers be distributing Rotary goodwill, but also pencils and suckers to the kids along the road. Two lucky volunteers have the honor of carrying the Rotary banner. We will be accompanied by a posse of superheroes running alongside the presidential vehicle. Contact Club Service Director Marty Kupper or Jennifer Bennerotte with questions.

REGISTRATION: Online here

 

WHAT: Edina Morningside Rotary Club third annual Patrick D. Kennedy Golf Tournament benefiting the Edina Morningside Rotary Club grant recipients

WHEN: Monday, July 16. Registration, practice and brunch are at 9 a.m. There will be a shotgun start at 11. 

WHERE: Mendakota Country Club, Mendota Heights

WHO: All Rotarians are encouraged to participate. Individual golfers are welcome, as well as groups. It's not too early to get your foursome committed—please reach out to as many golfers and potential sponsors as possible.

INFO: There will be on-course friendly competitions and prize opportunities. At end of the day, participants will celebrate with drinks and a silent auction at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner and an awards ceremony at 6:30. You can register for the full day, or just for the dinner portion of the day. There are also sponsorship opportunities. 

REGISTRATION: Go here to register online or for more information.

 

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WHAT: Lawn bowling!
WHERE: Brookview Golf Course, 316 Brookview Parkway S., Golden Valley

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29
WHO: All Rotarians, significant others and families
INFO: We have 48 spots reserved at the newly remodeled Brookview Golf Course for this fun family event! Cost is $14 per person. Click on the link below to find out where to send payment.

REGISTRATION: Go here. Please send in payment after registering.

 

The Rotary Club of Edina is sponsoring the City of Edina’s new Southdale-area circulator bus called CloverRide. With the goal of making the Southdale area more accessible, CloverRide is offered weekly on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Riders pay a daily fare of $3 that allows them unlimited rides throughout that day. 

 

For more on the program, click on the link below...
 

One of the Rotary Club of Edina’s signature projects for 2017–2018 has been installed near the playground at Rosland Park in Edina.
 
The Edina Rotary Foundation donated $10,000 to the City of Edina’s Parks & Recreation Department for musical instruments at the park, 4300 W. 66th St. Musical instruments are proven to be provide multi-generational, interactive play. They are durable, sculptural, perfectly tuned and designed for all abilities. Rosland Park is home to the City’s first ADA-accessible playground and officials believe the instruments will further enhance the park and community.

 

 

The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership:

Thank you for your grant of $2,000 from the Edina Rotary Foundation in support of the Fraser School Music Therapy program. Your contribution means greater access to high-quality early childhood education. Fraser School brings children with both special needs and typical needs together in an inclusive environment where children, like Ellie, contribute to each other's development in unique, life-changing ways.

Click on the link below for more letters...
 

 

Despite the rain, the annual Rotary Family Picnic inside the Edina Country Club last Tuesday, June 19, went well, with a great buffet including burgers,  brats and a cash bar. Children enjoyed activities and playing in the large banquet room. Several spouses and family members enjoyed getting to know each other. Entertainment was outstanding!