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Speaker: Jan Lehman, CTC Productivity CEO
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Doors Open at Noon -- Program Begins @12:30 pm 
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Dec 4 Speaker: Jan Lehman, CTC Productivity
Jan is an executive coach, consultant, and international speaker. She understands the unique challenges of leading a busy professional life because she does it too. Running a company with three kids has made her fully understand the importance of work-life balance and the need to be productive. Click CTC Productivity and Read More below for more details..
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Giving Tuesday: Be the Inspiration for a Better World
Rotary’s Giving Tuesday is on December 2nd. This annual global day of generosity provides the opportunity for all Rotarians to make an impact by funding projects worldwide. A donation to The Rotary Foundation is an investment in positive change, funding projects that address the world’s most critical issues including, saving mothers and children, providing clean water and sanitation and promoting education and literacy. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us continue our mission.
 
How to Make Your Gift:
 
Donate On-line: Visit the official My Rotary Donate page (Credit Card). If you don't have your RI sign-in info handy, you can donate as a "Guest". Please enter our Club ID "2112" so our club gets the credit.
 
Donate In-Person: Make your donation at the registration desk during the Thursday, December 4th lunch meeting. (Check, Cash or Credit Card)
Ho! Ho! Ho! Holiday Gift Giving THIS WEEK
ITEMS FROM FARIBAULT MILL WILL BE AUCTIONED THIS WEEK -- ALL PROCEEDS GO TO OUR HOLIDAY GIVING CAMPAIGN CAUSES.  The Rotary Club of Edina will once again be collecting holiday gifts for local community families and youth in need.  During these challenging times, there is a special urgency for help and support.  Rotarians Jean Morrison and David Clynes are organizing the Holiday Giving Program with donations going to 66 West, Good in the Hood, and the Young Parent Program this holiday season. Gift suggestions below. Dec. 11 meeting will feature some Faribault Mill items to be auctioned during the meeting. Program details and gift suggestions will follow in the next few weeks. Donations can be made HERE.
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The Peterson Family Christmas @ Dakota, Dec 14

Join your Rotarian friends at The Dakota on Sunday, December 14th at 7:00 p.m.

There may be a few seats in the dining area reserved for Rotarians to attend and sit together.  Call the Dakota box office at 612-992-5299. Ask for Edina Rotary seating for the Peterson Family, Twas the Jam Before Christmas, Dec 14th show. The seats in the dining area do not provide the best view in the venue, but you can sit with fellow Rotarians. You are always welcome to purchase your own tickets and sit wherever you like. 

LAST CALL Holiday Party - Thurs., Dec 18
REGISTER
 
 
REGISTER HERE
Date:                   Thursday, December 18, 2024
Time:                   5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Place:                  Edina Country Club
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Member Moments
George Esbensen was recognized by Twin Cities Business Magazine in the 2025 Notable Nonprofit Board Member category. To read the article click HERE and HERE for more information on Minnesota Firefighter Initiative. Thank you for your service and continued effort in supporting our firefighter's well-being. 
Dr. Ken Larson was honored with the 2025 NAR Good Neighbor Award that recognizes National Association of Realtor members who make extraordinary community impact. Click HERE to read about Dr. Larson's non-profit and the support they provide to families and children.
Proposed for Membership - Lauren Fink
The Rotary Club of Edina’s Membership Committee recently approved the following applicants. Written objections to the applications below must be submitted before Midnight, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, to Rotary Club of Edina, PO Box 24481, Edina, MN 55424 or emailed to administrator@EdinaRotary.org. 
 
Lauren Fink
Elder Law Attorney
Classification: Elder Law
Sponsor: Julie Westbrock
 
Lauren Fink is the founder of Everbright Legacy Law, PLLC. She helps clients with estate planning, long-term care planning, special needs planning, and business succession planning. Lauren earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and received her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. Before starting her own firm Lauren worked at Maser, Amundson & Boggio with Kris Maser and Luther Amundson and has attended several meetings as well as our annual gala. 
Upcoming Events
Thurs., Dec 11 -- Speaker: Heather Boschke, "Discover What Makes You Soar"
Dec. 14 -- The Peterson Family Christmas @ Dakota
Dec 18 -- Rotary Club of Edina Holiday Party -- LAST CALL
Dec 19 to Jan 7, 2026 -- Winter Break / No Meetings
Jan 5, 2026 -- Rotary Happy Hours, 5:30 pm "The Mezz"
Jan 8, 2026 -- 1st Meeting of New Year
Jan 31, 2026 -- Pickleball Social @ Lifetime Southdale
Meeting Recap - Dec 4 2025
Meeting Recap, Dec 4 2025
Speaker: Jan Lehman, CTC Productivity
Photos by Mark Jessen
 
Our speaker this week was Jan Lehman, CTC Productivity.
She is an expert in organizing time and work flow. She
has great insight into how to stay focused and the
tools to keep your day productivity and less stressful.
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Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk & Guest Intro
Martiny, Mike
 
Greeter & Invocation
Johnson, Doug
 
Intro Speaker & Thank You
Hayes, Joe
 
Photographer
Loberg, Shelly
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Don Hutchison
December 1
 
George Esbensen
December 2
 
Yoshi Asato
December 8
 
Patti Ellingson-Solheim
December 9
 
Rich Kleber
December 13
 
Todd Milburn
December 14
 
Natalie Roberts
December 19
 
Scott Blake
December 24
 
Eli Groenendyk
December 25
 
Wade Thommen
December 25
 
NEXT MEETING - Thurs., Dec 11
Speaker: Heather Boschke, "Discover What Makes You Soar"
Doors Open at Noon, Program at 12:30
 
Menu Choice: Not Available at Press :(
 
DEADLINE for newsletter story and event submission is Monday at 5 pm. RCE Administrator, Becci Michalski, works part time (T-W-Th) and will respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.