Executive Chef Michael Rakun believes that good food begins at the farm. His signature style eschews fat in favor of herbs, broths and food’s natural flavors, using inspiration, technique and a love of natural foods to create mouth-watering, farm-to-table, healthy dishes. Mike is the Executive Chef/Owner for Mercy, in downtown Minneapolis, Benedict’s, Wayzata and partner in Mill Valley Kitchen in St. Louis Park and assisted in the development and management of Black Sheep Pizza in Minneapolis. Read more for additional details.
As we return to more in-person events, it’s time to show your pride with new Rotary Club of Edina custom apparel. Polo shirts in royal blue and navy hats are available for members to purchase. Choose your shirt size from XS to 5XL. Navy blue ballcap style hat is one size “fits most.” Shirts cost $30. Hats cost $25. All are custom embroidered with our club name and logo. Order HERE today.
The items will be delivered this Spring to an in-person meeting at Edina Country Club. Organized by our club Public Image Committee, Katy Campbell chair.
The Edina Chamber of Commerce, City of Edina and the Rotary Clubs of Edina present our annual State of the City. Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and City Manager Scott Neal will address city issues and present upcoming plans. For additional details and to register click HERE.
Paul will be presenting some tidbits about commercial construction and specific details about his role at Donlar. Bring your questions and he'll do his best to direct you to someone who might be able to answer them for you! Please join us at CW's Bar andRestaurant, 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. This event is a casually centered around becoming better acquainted with the business and career lives of our fellow Edina Rotary Noon and Edina Morningside Rotary Club members.
District 5950 Rotarians from several clubs support the Afghan Community in Minnesota “Rotary Community Corps" and gathered for its inaugural meeting Feb 5th 2022.This community is expected to double in size as refugee families resettle; more Rotary volunteers and club sponsors are sought. For much more information and details. . .
Help Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) pack food bags for local school children who go hungry over the weekends during the school year. Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Edina are needed for afternoon shifts at VEAP, 9600 Aldrich Ave., Bloomington, once a month through June. Each shift is 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sign up HERE
Rotarians in Area 3 helped establish this food program several years ago and have regularly helped pack backs of food to be discretely distributed at schools to those in need before the weekend.
For more information, contact Past President Jennifer Bennerotte, 612-201-3467 or jbennerotte@EdinaRotary.org.
The Rotary Club of Edina will host the Leadership Ethics Seminar for Edina High School students on Tueday, March 8, at St. Patrick's Church in Edina. This all-day session features small group discussions, speakers, and a case study discussion for the entire group.
Twenty adults, mostly Rotarians, will be table leaders for the 60 Edina High School students who are participating.
The Leadership Ethics Seminar is co-chaired this year by Sutton McGraw and John Buttolph. To volunteer to be a table leader or speaker at the event, contact Sutton or John.
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Community Service – Projects Committee will collect non-perishable goods for Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) in March.
Rotarians are encouraged to bring donations to any regular club meeting in March. The donations will later be taken to VEAP, 9600 Aldrich Ave. S., Bloomington. For a detailed list of items needed Read More below or click HERE for a flyer.
!!! FEB 24 DATE POSTPONED! ! !See you MARCH 24. In partnership with Tomme Beevas and Pimento, we are kicking off our monthly Black Business Networking event to continue to expand on the momentum from the Progressive Dinner Night. This networking event will be monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month from 530-7pm, starting next month on Thursday, March 24, 5:30-7pm, at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Register HERE. For meeting format and details, click "Read More".
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Board of Directors recently approved the applicants below for membership:
Cathy Ritter
Classification: Retired Social Services
Sponsor: Michael Stanzak
Written objections to the application must be submitted before 4:30 p.m. March 2, 2022, to Rotary Club of Edina, 4801 W. 50th St., Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org.
The Edina Rotary Coke Rewards Community Service project is still on-going and full of life. The ERC community service committee will continue to collect and promote this project as a way to give back to St. Jude's throughout 2022. Please collect and turn in your bottle caps and carton/plastic sleeve product codes to the basket located on the registration table. Keep in mind, carton product codes are found on the inside of the cartons (no visible UPC or Scan Codes accepted) and bottle caps codes are printed on the inside of the cap. Please contact Kris Maser with any questions or comments.
Restauranteur, Executive Chef and Owner of Mill Valley Kitchen, Benedict's, Longtrees and Mill Valley Market
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Speaker, Mike Rakun, begins at timestamp 25:19.
Speaker: Mike Rakun
Barker in Review by Erica Allenburg
Meeting Date: 2/24/2022
Barker in Review by Erica Allenburg
Meeting Date: 2/24/22
Our speaker was Mike Rakun, Restaurateur and Owner of Northern Hospitality and Co, which includes Mill Valley Kitchen, Benedict’s, Longtree’s, and Mill Valley Market (YUM!). He was introduced by the wonderful Kayla Beehler
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.
Executive Chef Michael Rakun believes that good food begins at the farm. His signature style eschews fat in favor of herbs, broths and food’s natural flavors, using inspiration, technique and a love of natural foods to create mouth-watering, farm-to-table, healthy dishes. Mike is the Executive Chef/Owner for Mercy, in downtown Minneapolis, Benedict’s, Wayzata and partner in Mill Valley Kitchen in St. Louis Park and assisted in the development and management of Black Sheep Pizza in Minneapolis. Read more for additional details.
As we return to more in-person events, it’s time to show your pride with new Rotary Club of Edina custom apparel. Polo shirts in royal blue and navy hats are available for members to purchase. Choose your shirt size from XS to 5XL. Navy blue ballcap style hat is one size “fits most.” Shirts cost $30. Hats cost $25. All are custom embroidered with our club name and logo. Order 
The Edina Chamber of Commerce, City of Edina and the Rotary Clubs of Edina present our annual State of the City. Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and City Manager Scott Neal will address city issues and present upcoming plans. For additional details and to register click 
Paul will be presenting some tidbits about commercial construction and specific details about his role at Donlar. Bring your questions and he'll do his best to direct you to someone who might be able to answer them for you! Please join us at 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. This event is a casually centered around becoming better acquainted with the business and career lives of our fellow Edina Rotary Noon and Edina Morningside Rotary Club members. 
District 5950 Rotarians from several clubs support the Afghan Community in Minnesota “Rotary Community Corps" and gathered for its inaugural meeting Feb 5th 2022.This community is expected to double in size as refugee families resettle; more Rotary volunteers and club sponsors are sought. For much more information and details. . . 
Help Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) pack food bags for local school children who go hungry over the weekends during the school year. Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Edina are needed for afternoon shifts at VEAP, 9600 Aldrich Ave., Bloomington, once a month through June. Each shift is 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sign up 
Donate Non-Perishables in March
Cathy Ritter
The Edina Rotary Coke Rewards Community Service project is still on-going and full of life. The ERC community service committee will continue to collect and promote this project as a way to give back to St. Jude's throughout 2022. Please collect and turn in your bottle caps and carton/plastic sleeve product codes to the basket located on the registration table. Keep in mind, carton product codes are found on the inside of the cartons (no visible UPC or Scan Codes accepted) and bottle caps codes are printed on the inside of the cap. Please contact Kris Maser with any questions or comments.
