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Speaker for July 18: Matt Majka, Minnesota Wild
Matt Majka of the Minnesota Wild will be speaking to the Rotary Club of Edina. Mr. Majka is in his second season as President and Alternate Governor for Minnesota Sports and Entertainment (MSE) and 22nd year with the organization. He previously held the positions of Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President of Business Operations and Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Sponsorships.
 
MSE is a regional sports and entertainment leader that has grown into several different business operations including the Minnesota Wild, its minor league affiliate, the Iowa Wild, 317 on Rice Park and the facility management of Xcel Energy Center and Saint Paul RiverCentre.
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Bellacour Private Dining, August 1 
Bellecour Private Dining Experience at the Chef’s Table - Only 7 Seats Left

Seating is available for 7 additional guests for the August 1st reservation. Registration is closed but Renee might be able to get you in, renee@hancefinancial.net. . Please contact her. You don't want to miss this special event featuring a seasonal three course dinner beginning at 6:00 pm prepared for us by Chef Gavin Kaysen.  Gavin was awarded the James Beard Award for Best Chef Midwest 2018, which now sits alongside his 2008 James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef. 
 
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Rotaract Meeting, July 18
 
Thursday, July 18: Social Hour Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
 
The Mezz
7171 France Ave South
Edina MN 55435
 
Discussion topic: Speakers -- Family members to co-workers to our own members, come with ideas and speakers/topics you want to see in the upcoming year.
Spend time as a club for a casual social hour
 
 
Rotaract Club of Edina Celebrates Charter
The Rotaract Club of Edina has been chartered. The Rotary Club of Edina celebrated the milestone with the Rotaractors at a special event June 26.
 
On Feb. 23, 1905, Rotary founder Paul Harris formed one of the world’s first service organizations, the Rotary Club of Chicago, as a place where professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships. Since then, Rotary has continued its commitment to service by providing clean water, improving maternal health, awarding scholarships, fighting diseases, and improving lives around the world. Besides Rotary clubs, the international service organization includes Interact and Rotaract clubs for high school and college students, respectively.
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Next Rotary Happy Hour is Wednesday, Aug. 7
The next Rotary Vocational Development Group will be Wednesday, Aug. 6. 
 
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 Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event.
 
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Sprague Begins Term as 65th President of the Rotary Club of Edina
Josh Sprague was recently inducted as President of the Rotary Club of Edina.
 
Sprague is a luxury real estate agent with Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty in Edina and has practiced residential real estate for 19 years. In addition to his Rotary service, Sprague has served on the Edina City Council, chaired the Southdale YMCA Board of Directors, and coached for the Edina Soccer and Hockey Associations. Sprague lives in Edina with his wife, Kelly, and their four children: Charlie, Johnny, Kelly and Nick.
 
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Check Out the Changes to our Webpage
You may have noticed changes to our club web page. Our Home Page is now easier to read on your tablet and phone. Our committees have been busy revising their copy, adding pictures, new information and updating their contact information. Our Calendar can now be found under the tab "News". Take a few minutes to get reacquainted with your club through our website. We hope you find something interesting! Like us on Facebook (@EdinaRotary), Instagram (@edinarotary) and Twitter (@edinarotary).
In Review - July 11 Meeting
 
Meeting was called to order by President Josh Sprague at 12:36 p.m.  In his first meeting of the new Rotary year, Josh’s daughter, Kelly Sprague, presented the object of Rotary and avenues of service.  Josh then discussed his 6-month journey to becoming president, highlighting the Cobán, Guatemala international service trip; his President-Elect training; and the Rotary International Conference.  He also announced Rotary’s theme of “Together We Connect!” as well as the Rotary International’s goal to have 30% of its membership be comprised of women.
 
Bob Solheim led the invocation, pledge of allegiance and 3-way test.  Barbara Born announced Rotary guests including, Jason Sirek (guest of Josh Sprague); Justine Onana (guest of Catherine Gump); Valerie Marsh (guest of Deidre Mesly); Gene (guest of Ken Anderson); Katherine Huggins and Sandra Kiebslar (guests of Ann Platt; and Dan Mahan (guest of John Flynn).
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Upcoming Events
Rotaract, Cornerstone Make-A-Meal
1000 E 80th Street
Aug 06, 2019
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
 
Rotary Happy Hour at Mezz
Lunds & Byerlys The Mezz
Aug 07, 2019
 
Rotary Day at Canterbury Park
Canterbury Park
Aug 09, 2019
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Rotary Club of Edina Board Meeting
Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel
Aug 21, 2019 7:30 AM
 
Edina Rotary Foundation Board Meeting
Edina City Hall
Aug 28, 2019 7:30 AM
 
Rotary Day at MN State Fair
State Fair Grounds
Aug 30, 2019
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
 
Rotary Happy Hour at Mezz
Lunds & Byerlys The Mezz
Sep 04, 2019
 
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Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service (Administration)
 
Community Service (Grants)
 
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International Service
 
Membership
 
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Public Image
 
The Rotary Foundation
 
Youth Service
 
Club Administrator
 
Annual Gala
 
Annual Gala
 
Meeting Duties
Front Desk Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk
Hatzung, David
 
Greeter 1
Johnson, Susan
 
Greeter 2
Breding, Robb
 
Invocation
Spalding, Sue
 
Guest Introductions
Sylvester, Fred
 
Speaker Introduction
Slyce, Steve
 
Thank the Speaker
Perkins, Bob
 
The Barker Writer
Loberg, Shelly
 
Photographer
Carlson, Rick
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Ann Platt
August 1
 
John Allen
August 1
 
Harry Spell
August 2
 
San Asato
August 2
 
Michael Eckert
August 3
 
Mike Sitek
August 3
 
Bill Carter
August 12
 
Fred Sylvester
August 17
 
Thomas Bach
August 21
 
Kip Peterson
August 23
 
Frank Cardarelle
August 28
 
Jon Barnett
August 29
 
Tom Cook
August 29
 
Forest Green
August 31
 

The Edina Country Club will serve Strawberry Almond Chicken Salad or Chicken Olivia at the August 8, 2019, Rotary Club of Edina meeting. Lunch service begins at 12:15 p.m. with the meeting to follow and ends at 1:30 p.m. Visiting Rotarian's and non-Rotarians are welcome to join us. Cost is $20 per guest for lunch and program. 

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 leave a voicemail or text message at 612-234-7390.