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Due to Annual Fundraiser Saturday
No Meeting
September 26, 2024
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Gala Parking Instructions in a Video
President Paul Peterson delivers 2024 The Purple Gala parking information within this short You Tube video.  Click HERE to watch.
Sept 28 - Northside Ramble
Sat., Sept 28 1 to 5 pm Grab a bike and join the Rotary Club of North Minneapolis in exploring the Northside's breweries and businesses while benefiting the community.  Event flyer HERE.
!! CAMP E VOLUNTEERS NEEDED !!
Count down to Camp E is 30 days to lift off!  There are oppotunities to serve in nearly every category. Cabin counselors can be college students looking to serve and make $300 over the weekend. Mentors can share the weekend with another volunteer. PLEASE review the list and sign up HERE 
6th Annual Car Show - WOW! Hot Success
The weather was hot! The cars were hot! The crowds were hot! The winners were - yep - hot! Check out all the pictures on the Edina Car Show Facebook page HERE  A huge thanks to all the car participants, vendors, traffic control, organizers and most of all our fellow Rotarians who donated their time and talents to make this the best car show in the universe.
Guatemala 2025 - Trip Date is Set
Guatemala 2025 is on!  We are planning to return to Guatemala April 26-May 3, 2025, to deliver 650+ water purifiers to village clusters in the highlands of Coban. Contact Josh Sprague for travel details.
President Paul's 60th Birthday Bash - Dakota
Our very own Rotary Club of Edina President, St. Paul Peterson, is playing at the Dakota on Friday, October 18th at 7:00 PM to celebrate his 60th birthday. 
 
While reserve seating tickets are no longer availalbe. General Admission tickets are $60. Paul will be donating a portion of the proceeds to The Rotary Foundation. Call the Dakota at 612.332.5299 to purchase your tickets.
Upcoming Events
Oct 2 -- First Vocational Happy Hour, Time Change: 6 to 7:30 pm
Oct 3 -- District 5950 Governor, Sharon Bloodworth
Oct 15 -- Volunteer Opportunity -- Bridging Warehouse Event
Oct 18 - President Peterson's 60th B-Day Concert @ Dakota
Oct 31-Nov 2 -- 2024 Camp Enterprise
 
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 Oct. 31. Grant guidelines can be found HERE. Grant application can be found HERE.
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Grant Guidelines Video
Just a reminder our grant application process is open now through October 31, 2024. With the help and guidance of our Public Relations Director, Chris Laskowski, the Community Grants Committee has produced a quick way to introduce our guidelines for submitting a grant to potential grant recipients. Click HERE for access. This is a 3 minute You Tube video will give your grant applicants a quick understanding of our guidelines. 
Gala Brief  - Sept 28, 2024
Sept 28, 2024 - Gala 
The Purple Gala
 
 
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Rotary Club of Edina Facebook Page photo albums.
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GALA SPONSOR-$15,000
GALA SPONSOR - $10,000
GALA SPONSOR-$7,500
GALA SPONSOR-$5,000
GALA SPONSOR-$2,500
GALA SPONSOR-$1,250
Meeting Duties
Administration
Michalski, Rebecca
 
Front Desk & Guest Intros
Groenendyk, Eli
 
Greeter & Rotary Why
Hutchison, Don
 
Greeter & Invocation
Hatzung, David
 
Speaker Intro & Thank the Speaker
Platt, Ann
 
Photographer
Loberg, Shelly
 
Rotary Birthdays
Member Birthdays
Sonja Tengdin
October 6
 
Daniel Hennen
October 12
 
Paul Peterson
October 18
 
Nicholas Hanks
October 20
 
Mark Stageberg
October 27
 
Mark Jessen
October 28
 
Ryan Wilson
October 28
 
Meeting is October 3, 2024
Speaker: Sharon Bloodworth,
2024-2025 District 5950 Governor,
Doors Open at Noon - Program Begins at 12:30
 
 
Lunch Options: Chicken Chasseur (tomato, white wine & mushroom sauce)
 or Fall Harvest Salad with Grilled 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. Contact her at rmichalski@EdinaRotary.org.