Vineeta Sawkar is a 5-time Emmy award-winning journalist who has focused her career on reporting and anchoring in the television news business. Active involvement in the community has also been a cornerstone of her career. Event emcee, non-profit board member and adviser to charitable groups are all part of her profile. After leaving the TV business, she spent several years at Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper the Minneapolis Star Tribune. She is now the on air host of The Morning News on News Talk 830 WCCO.
Next Event - Thursday, Aug 25, 5:30-7pm. Register TODAY HERE In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimentos Jamaican Kitchen, the next monthly Black Business Networking event will encourage us to continue to expand the efforts of our club's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee .This networking event will be held monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30-7pm at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Register HERE. For meeting agenda, speaker bio and details, click "Read More".
Thursday, August 25, 2022, 6:30 to 7:30 Area 3 clubs, Bloomington Noon, Eden Prairie, Eden Prairie AM, Edina Morningside, TC Eco, MN Veterans, Richfield and SMME will gather for fellowship and a presentation by District Governor Lloyd Campbell at Pinstripes in Edina on Thursday, August 25 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Sept 15 to Sept 18 Minneapolis. The 2022 North Star Zone Institute for Zones 25B and 29 will take place September 15 to September 18 at the Radisson Blu Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Next Avocation-Vocational Happy Hour is Wednesday, September 7, 2022. 5:30 p.m. meet and greet with speaker program beginning at 6:00 p.m.
The speaker for September 7 will be Paul Peterson of The Rotary Club of Edina. Prince discovered Paul Peterson, aka “St Paul,” at the age of 17. He enlisted him as a keyboard player in “The Time” for the movie “Purple Rain”. Paul took the led vocalist spot in the Prince produced group “The Family” before becoming a solo artist and scoring hits for MCA and Atlantic Records. For more on St Paul and meeting details, click Read More below.
Mark Your Calendars! CAR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN HERE The Rotary Club of Edina is proud to present the Fourth Annual Edina Car Show on Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Rotary Club of Edina Car Show will be hosted at Southdale Center parking lot. This family-friendly event will feature some of the best collector cars and bikes in Minnesota, including classic, vintage, and exotic. Our dealer sponsor, Key Cadillac, will also have some of the hottest new models on display.
Saturday, November 12 -- MN Involve Feed the Homeless
As this year's Rotary service projects and fundraising efforts get started each committee is looking for members to VOLUNTEER in support of our club's mission and theme, "Imagine Rotary". We are excited to find members who will bringing good ideas to the group and join us in our "Service Before Self" Rotary principle! Each week there will be volunteer opportunities on the tables and a sign up board at the entry near the attendance sheets. See John Buttolph at johnebuttolph@yahoo.com for details.
In an effort to respond to our guests interest in the Rotary Club of Edina, our Membership Committee is introducing guest registration using an app that can be scanned at the table. Once completed registration information is submitted by the Rotarian or the guest their name will be added to our database and key Rotary information sent to them very soon after their visit. Please be patient with us while we test the procedure and work the kinks out. If needed, please see Becci Michalski or Erica Allenburg for assistance.
Edina Rotary Clubs are looking for Host Families for 2022-23 School Year
Become a Host Family TODAY!! Just a few months can turn into an experience that lasts a lifetime! Edina’s Rotary Clubs are looking for families that wish to expand their world and learn more about another culture while sharing their culture with a Rotary Exchange Student. The primary requirement is a willingness to open your heart and home to an exchange student and accept him or her as your own. Family makeup is less important than a desire to host. Families with or without kids, empty-nesters, single parents.... it’s all a part of the experience! YOU ARE WHAT WE NEED!!
Speaker: Vineeta Sawkar, WCCO Radio Morning News Host
Lunch: Buffet featuring Woodland Chicken
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.
Vineeta Sawkar is a 5-time Emmy award-winning journalist who has focused her career on reporting and anchoring in the television news business. Active involvement in the community has also been a cornerstone of her career. Event emcee, non-profit board member and adviser to charitable groups are all part of her profile. After leaving the TV business, she spent several years at Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper the Minneapolis Star Tribune. She is now the on air host of The Morning News on News Talk 830 WCCO.
WHAT: Champagne on Ice, Edina Rotary Foundation Gala and Celebrate 65 Years of Community Giving
Next Avocation-Vocational Happy Hour is Wednesday, September 7, 2022. 5:30 p.m. meet and greet with speaker program beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Mark Your Calendars! 
Here are the projects currently available:
In an effort to respond to our guests interest in the Rotary Club of Edina, our Membership Committee is introducing guest registration using an app that can be scanned at the table. Once completed registration information is submitted by the Rotarian or the guest their name will be added to our database and key Rotary information sent to them very soon after their visit. Please be patient with us while we test the procedure and work the kinks out. If needed, please see Becci Michalski or Erica Allenburg for assistance. 
Edina Rotary Clubs are looking for Host Families for 2022-23 School Year
