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OUR NEXT MEETING
Our Next Meeting will be Tuesday, February 12, 2024, at the Edina Community Center, Room 166. 
 
 
Our speaker will be Gary Brausen, Patient Support and Community Education Manager at A Breath of Hope.
 
A Breath of Hope funds cutting-edge research to create a path to improved treatments. A Breath of Hope educates the public to dispel the myths about lung cancer and combat an unkind stigma. A Breath of Hope provides support services for those living with lung cancer to lighten their burden and fill in the gaps where additional support is needed.

CLUB MEETING DUTY ROSTER
DutyFeb 13Feb 20
AmbassadorM. BrindleM. Brindle
AmbassadorP. NelsonP. Nelson
Greeter
New MemberNew Member
Greeter
  
Thought of the Day
S. SchmittB. Schriver
FFF/Vocational
  
 
Note that all members will rotate through the roles
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2029- MINNEAP0LIS!
ANNOUNCING!! 
 
Minneapolis will host the Rotary International Convention in 2029!!
 
Thanks in large part to EMRC member Tom Gump and his team.
 
Read more about this on the RI Website.
 
And check out the photographs from last Monday's press conference below.
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
ROTARY AWARENESS DAY AT MINNESOTA CAPITOL
ROTARY AWARENESS DAY AT MN STATE CAPITOL
 
Monday, February 19th, 9:00 a.m.
 
IT'S OFFICIAL - Monday, February 19 is State Capitol Rotary Awareness Day - Register and see the full schedule and event info and details.
 
We’re joining to advocate for successful passage of a Rotary license plate bill legislators are considering at our Minnesota State Capitol this session. This means money for 3 Minnesota Rotary foundations, if Rotary license plates are approved for sale by the State. Rotary District 5950, 5960 & 5580 all benefit.
 
 
 
Rotary Awareness Day
Monday, February 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Minnesota State Capitol
L’Etoile du Nord Vault Room (beneath the Rotunda)
Enjoy snacks and fellowship with Rotarians, NorthStar Youth Exchange and Interact Club students from across the state.
Meet and Hear from State Legislators.
See a Live Minnesota Senate Session.
 
Join a tour of the Capitol.
EDINA RIDES FOR EDUCATION
 
Edina Morningside Rotary contributes over $30,000 annually to help support projects throughout our community, including local grants, scholarships, international exchange students, and community grants to local non-profit organizations such as, Edina ABC, Edina Give & Go, Edina Community Foundation, Circle of Discipline, Urban Ventures, Youth Frontiers, Edina Education Fund, Oasis for Youth and VEAP.
 
We are excited to announce our first annual Edina Rides for Education Bike Fundraiser, which will take place on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Proceeds from this fun, family, community bike ride will enhance education opportunities in our community. Every bike rider will help us build on Edina’s strong educational opportunities for youth of all ages. This event is planned for more than 750 riders and is supported by a team of nearly 100 volunteers who will ensure a quality event on Three Rivers Parks routes.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DETAIL 
 
February 19th: Rotary Awareness Day at the Capital, 9:00 a.m. - Register HERE.
March 7th: Matter Box Madness at Mall of America, Noon to 4:30 p.m. - Register HERE.
 

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Have you seen these Rotary stories and announcements?
 
MATTERBOX MARCH MADNESS
Matterbox Madness Event at the Mall of America, March, 7th 
 
 
MATTERbox Madness brings teams of employees together from some of Minnesota’s most generous companies to participate in a bracket-style competition to see which team can assemble MATTERbox snack packs in the shortest amount of time.
 
Each snack pack contains a delicious protein, a healthy carbohydrate, and a tasty fruit – everything a child needs for a healthy boost of energy in their day. Also included is an educational nutrition goal card and a handwritten You MATTER note of encouragement.
 
Sign up here
EDINA ELECTION JUDGES
 
Edina's City Clerk, Sharon Allison, made a short presentation at the January 30th meeting asking EMRC members to get the word out that the City of Edina needs elections judges in 2024. If you are interested, or you know someone who might be interested, please fine more information HERE.   You may also contact Kari Sinning or Sharon Allison.  There are going to mulitple elections in Edina this year. 
ROTARY AND DEI
Rotary strives for the fair treatment and advancement of all Rotary participants. Embracing equity means carefully considering how to provide differing levels of support, opportunities, and resources so participants have a welcoming and productive experience. 
 
When we embrace equity, we create an environment built on respect and dignity for all participants. 
 
Watch for more to come in the coming weeks on this topic!
 
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
 
Help us get the word out about how fantastic Edina Morningside Rotary is!
 
 
        
 
 
 
 
 
Please follow us!!  Click on the images to visit our sites.  When things are posted, like them, share them, comment on them!  Tag each other and the great organizations we hear from!
 
Speakers
Feb 13, 2024
Gary Brausen
A Breath of Hope
Feb 20, 2024
Sasha Nicolle
Lift Up the Vulnerable
Feb 27, 2024
Joe Cavanaugh
Youth Frontiers
Mar 05, 2024
EMRC Foundation Local Grants
Mar 12, 2024
Ian Williams and Justin Baker
Still Point Insight
Mar 19, 2024
Sean Koebele
Habitat for Humanity
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Club Officers & Board
President
Afira Hasan
 
President Elect
Bocar Kane
 
Treasurer
Bob Schriver
 
Secretary
Anne Marie Leland
 
Membership
Peter Williams
 
Rotary Foundation
Norm Siekman
 
Director
Thomas Gump
 
Community Service
Anne Marie Leland
 
International Chair
Jeremy Newhouse
 
Club Service
Mary Brindle
 
Immediate Past President
Brad Johnson
 
Executive Secretary / Director
Mary Brindle
 
Fundraising Chair
Jim Bizal
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Peter Kelley
February 1
 
Ted Field
February 7
 
Talley Flora
February 14
 
Liisa Schmitt
February 15
 
Erica Stern
February 16
 
Jim Hovland
February 22
 
Anniversaries
Mary Brindle
Ralph Brindle
February 19
 
Mike Seeger
Juli
February 23
 
Join Date
Bob Seeger
February 1, 1992
32 years
 
Dave Wendt
February 1, 1992
32 years
 
Mary Brindle
February 5, 1995
29 years
 
Kelly Kirk
February 8, 2022
2 years
 
Peter Williams
February 8, 2022
2 years
 
Heather Anderson
February 9, 2011
13 years
 
Paula Schwartz
February 17, 2012
12 years
 
Peter Kelley
February 17, 2015
9 years
 
Chad Larson
February 21, 2023
1 year
 
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John Pastor
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