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November 11, 2021 Veterans Day Luncheon
11:00 am to 1:15 pm
Master of Ceremonies: Tom Hauser, KSTP
Speaker: Sergeant First Class Josh Guyse
 
Click HERE to Join Us via Zoom
 
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Nov 11 Veterans Day Luncheon

The annual Area 3 Rotary Veterans Luncheon is set for Thursday, Nov. 11, at Edina Country Club. Doors open and registration begins at 11 a.m. with live music and the luncheon and program begins at 11:15 and concluding by 1:15 p.m.  If you would like to be a part of the program via ZOOM, click HERE for access to the meeting.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED - Contact Joe Hayes or Becci Michalski to check availability.

If you are not a veteran, but will be attending the meeting, please check with Joe Hayes or Becci Michalski to check availability. Accurate attendance counts are critical due to the high interest in the program.

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TOMORROW Nov 10 Leadership Series, Resiliency/Dealing with Adversity
Please join The Rotary Club of Edina’s Leadership Series on November 10th as we welcome Erik Norman, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing at Bolger Inc. to share an interactive learning experience entitled “Leadership Through Adversity” This session is open to the public so please forward this to your friends, colleagues, and employees so that can benefit as well.   See you there!
 
Registration Link:
 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/200003865947
Nov 24 - Thanksgiving Basket Registration Open
On Wednesday, November 24, members of the Rotary Club of Edina, along with members of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, will prepare and deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need throughout the Twin Cities region. A roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberries, potatoes and gravy along with vegetables, oranges, even a delicious pie, make their way to area homes via active Rotarians and their families. With a side of warm knit mittens to help with the coming winter, these Thanksgiving Baskets bring some brightness and joy into the holiday season. 
 
There will be a call for canned goods, the opening of registration for both clubs to join together for a family luncheon and to organize their assembly teams and socialize. Registration for the luncheon and assembly times can be found HERE. Contack Tom Cook with any event day questions or Becci Michalski with any registration requests or issues.
Peterson Family - Twas the Jam Before Christmas
What: The Peterson Family -- Twas The Jam Before Christmas
When: Monday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Dakota Jazz Club
Block Ticket Availability & Deadline: 30 tickets, November 26, 2021
Block Ticket Price: $35 to $40-ask for Rotary Club of Edina prices
Purchase Contact: Dakota Box Office-612.332.5299 or Email: boxoffice@dakotacooks.com
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Dec. 7 Student Ethics Day - Volunteers Needed
The Rotary Club of Edina will host the Leadership Ethics Seminar for Edina High School students on Tuesday, December 7, 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.
 
The Student Ethics Seminar is chaired this year by Youth Services Director, Andre Brewer. The seminar was started by longtime Rotarian Jerry Potter, who initiated the "Do the Right Thing" workshop for Edina students years ago.
 
20 Rotarians are invited to volunteer as table leaders to present the workshop provided materials and act as time and task master for each table of students. Sign up HERE and Sutton or John will contact you with the details.

For more information, contact  Sutton McGraw, sutton suttonsadvancedcleaning.com or John Buttolph, johnebuttolph@yahoo.com
Edina Rotary Foundation Accepting Applications for Grant Money
 
The Edina Rotary Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in Edina and its contiguous communities for grants to be used for capital purchases. Applications are due Nov. 15.
 
Grant applications are available online at www.EdinaRotary.org or by contacting Director Ryan Wilson, ryan.wilson@tradition.bank or 952-806-6786. Completed applications should be completed online or emailed to Wilson. For additional details and recent grant recipients, click Read More.
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SAVE THE DATE Upcoming Events
Nov 10 -- Leadership Series, Resiliency/Dealing with Adversity
Nov 11 -- Area 3 Veterans Day Luncheon, Doors Open at 11:00 am, Program Begins 
Nov 18 -- Edina Noon Meeting, Joanie Kraus, KARE-11 Director of Sales
Nov 24 -- Thanksgiving Day Basket Luncheon and Assembly - REGISTRATION OPEN ONLINE
Dec. 13 -- Peterson Family T'was the Jam Before Christmas at The Dakota
Dec 16 -- No Noon Meeting,  Rotary Club of Edina Holiday Party
Dec 23 -- No Meeting
Dec 30 -- No Meeting
Jan 6 -- Edina Noon Meeting, Issac Orr, Energy Choices
 
In Review Nov. 4, 2021 Meeting
Click the "You Tube" links below. In the "Description" are bookmarks/time stamps for jumping to your area of interest. 
 
Keep in mind watching the You Tube video counts as a make-up. Let Becci know what meeting dates you watched and she will mark you as attended.
 
We will post the link to the last meeting video taped (see above) and photos from the meeting. 
 
RECENT PAST MEETING VIDEOS
 
 
 
 
Click "Read More" to see pictures with captions that share some of the people who attended and the meeting events .
 
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Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Past President
 
Club Service (Administration) Director
 
Community Service—Grants Funding Director
 
Community Service—Projects Director
 
International Service Director
 
Membership Director
 
Social Director
 
Public Image Director
 
The Rotary Foundation Director
 
Youth Service Director
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Annual Gala Co-Chair
 
Club Administrator
 
Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
AV Support
Laskowski, Chris
 
Greeters - Various Area Club Members
 
ZOOM Greeter
Blake, Scott
 
Speaker Introduction
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Bruce Templeton
November 3
 
Wayne Harmon
November 3
 
Wooj Byun
November 5
 
Susan Stiles
November 11
 
Burt Cohen
November 13
 
Les Wanninger
November 13
 
Sam Thompson
November 14
 
Skip Thomas
November 14
 
Jennifer Shinners
November 15
 
Sita Dash
November 15
 
Andy Finsness
November 17
 
Jim Platt
November 17
 
Katy Campbell
November 17
 
Mary Younggren
November 20
 
Mary Swendsen
November 22
 
John Buttolph
November 23
 
Kevin Kalal
November 25
 
Raj Kumar
November 25
 
Matthew Bennis
November 26
 
Charles McGoldrick
November 28
 
Don Hutchison
December 1
 
Joe Christensen
December 9
 
Patti Ellingson-Solheim
December 9
 
Rich Kleber
December 13
 
Scott Blake
December 24
 
Eli Groenendyk
December 25
 
Wade Thommen
December 25
 
2021 Fundraiser & Gala Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Faribault Woolen Mills
Washburn-McReavy
Carl M. Hansen Companies
Jennings Family Foundation
Jack Kennefick
Les Jones Roofing
 
Gold Sponsors
Tankenoff Families Foundation
Mike and Susan Martiny
North American Banking Co.
Transitions In Business
Stiles Financial Services
American Family Insurance
Cahill Financial Advisors
McNellis & Asato
C. Vision Productions
Mark Jessen
 
Silver Sponsors
William and Lois Clynes Foundation
Bob and Rhoda Perkins
Stinson LLP
TrustPoint
Tom and Catherine Gump
Christensen & Laue PLLC
Sotheby’s International Realty
EdinAlarm
Wells Fargo
Smith Financial Group
Tradition Bank
John Flynn
Katy and Ralph Campbell
Grandview Tire & Auto
The Brookshire Co.
Bob and Rosie Gubrud
44th Street Dental
Christensen Group Insurance
Edina Liquor
 
Bronze Sponsors
Advent Talent Group
Bob and Vianne Stehlik
Kallas Law Office
Renee Harberts and Dave Wendt
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC
Pet's Are Inn
Alphas Futures LLC
Joe and Kris Hayes
Dan and Stacy Mott
Terry and Merilee Stevens
ZOOM MEETINGS WILL BE ACCESSIBLE AND RECORDED THE 1st THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH ONLY

Menu -- Chicken Olivia

Please see our club web page and watch your email for meeting updates. 

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.