WELCOME TO EDINA  MORNINGSIDE ROTARY CLUB
 
 
We are vibrant, civic-minded business, professional and community leaders who gather for fellowship, fun, career development, and the opportunity to serve locally, regionally and internationally. We teach, we lead, and we transfer what we do onto others.
 
Edina Morningside Rotary Club #26855
 
Tuesday mornings from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
 
Edina  Morningside Rotary Club meets at Edina Country Club.
5101 Wooddale Avenue, Edina MN 55424
 
Contact us:612-270-9887, edinamorningsiderotary@gmail.com
 
GOLF 2025
EDINA MORNINGSIDE ROTARY/KENNEDY GOLF CLASSIC
 
It's coming - next Monday, June 23rd
 
Braemar Golf Course
 
Our service project will begin at 8am and the shotgun start for golf will be at 9am.  Lunch will follow golfing.
 
Click HERE for information and registration.  Sign your foresome up today!
 
 
EDINA 4TH OF JULY PARADE
EDINA MORNINGSIDE ROTARY CLUB at the EDINA 4th of JULY PARADE!
Friday, July 4th, 9:00 Line Up
 
ATTENTION ALL EMRC MEMBERS!!
 
TO DO
Sign up to march in Edina’s annual 4th of July parade.
Do this NOW! Send an email to Carolyn Jackson or John Sorteberg to sign up!
 
SCHEDULE
Friday, July 4th.
Line up at 9:00 AM along Willson Road (the East frontage road South of City Hall).
Parade starts at 10:00 AM
Finish: about 45 minutes after you step off, usually by Noon.
 
LOCATION
Start – we will be given a position number in the parade line. Typically, we will be South of the City Hall on Willson Road – across from the Edina Executive Plaza building. The parade will go East along Eden Avenue and 50th Street to Halifax.
End – Plan to park a car at 50th & France or walk back to where you parked before the parade.
 
APPAREL
Wear any of your Rotary or 4th of July themed clothing.
 
PURPOSE
Bring awareness of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club and what we do locally, regionally and internationally. And, to attract potential members.
 
I can’t tell you what a thrill it is to march in Edina’s 4th of July Parade! There are 30,000 people lined up on the streets yelling, cheering and appreciating our country’s birthday and, all of the parade participants.
 
It will be a great opportunity for the EMRC to spread our message.
Email Carolyn Jackson or John Sorteberg to let us know if you, your family members, friends or potential EMRC members will march with us.
We will have signs and flags to wave…more to come….
PLEASE JOIN US!
Doing good in the world through Service Above Self
 
     
 
Are you looking for a way to serve your community?
 
If you are, we invite you to be our guest. Please join us at Edina Morningside Rotary Club where you will find a group of people just like you .. energized by working together for the good of the community.
 
In 2024-25 Rotary International, RI President Stephanie Urchick reminds us to celebrate the Magic of Rotary. She says members create that magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member of Rotary.
 
Please join us! You can help us do good in our community, in our region, in our nation and around the world.
 
President Bocar Kane
 
 
OUR NEXT MEETING
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 1st, 7:30 a.m., at Edina Country Club.
 
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Tuesday, June 24th, NO MEETING DUE TO GOLF TOURNAMENT ON JUNE 23rd
 
Tuesday, July 1st, Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt
Tuesday, July 8th, President Mike Andersen
Tuesday, July 15th, Heather Boschke, Little Birdie Buddies
Tuesday, July 22nd, Eyleen Braaten, Giving Voice
Tuesday, July 29th, Topic will be Alight
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DETAIL
 
June 24th, July 1st: Grooves & Foods, 7:00 p.m. at Centennial Lakes Park
Joint Project with Edina Noon Rotary
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP LIST AVAILABLE HERE.
VOLUNTEER TASK DESCRIPTIONS HERE.
 
June 23rd: Edina Morningside Rotary Club/Pat Kennedy Golf Classic. Contact Jim Bizal for details.
Club Event
 
July 4th: Edina 4th of July Parade. 
9:00 a.m. Line Up to March in the EMRC parade unit
10:00 a.m. Parade steps off
Participants will receive specific parade details via email.
Club participation in Community Event
GROOVES & FOODS
GROOVES & FOODS
Tuesdays evenings June 17th, 24th, July 1st.
 
Free admission thanks to our sponsors!
Centennial Lakes Park Amphitheater
 
 
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP LIST AVAILABLE HERE.
VOLUNTEER TASK DESCRIPTIONS HERE.
*When you sign up be sure to check the permission and security box at the bottom to complete the registration.
 
Tuesday - June 17th- Wayne Anthony's Minute By Minute | A Tribute to The Icons of Yacht Rock - Michael McDonald (Doobies Bros) Kenny Loggins | James Ingram | Patti Austin | Christopher Cross | Patty LaBelle | Anita Baker
Tuesday - June 24th - Mick Sterling's Beautiful Vision | A Tribute to Van Morrison
 
SHOWTIMES:
The Mick Sterling Radio Hour with Live Music & On the Air Interviews | 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Live Music begins at 7PM and ends at 9PM
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO EDINA MORNINGSIDE ROTARY CLUB!
 
Click Read More to see biographical information for our newest members.
 
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GET INVOLVED! JOIN A COMMITTEE
Deepen your Rotary involvement - join a committee. 

Find the committee that matches your interest. Please contact the committee chair for information.
Thank you for your dedication to Rotary!
ROTARY APPAREL: ORDER YOUR OWN
PROMOTE ROTARY WITH YOUR OWN APPAREL FROM LANDS END BUSINESS
 
Looking for Rotary-branded apparel for yourself? Or a gift for someone?
 
Visit the EMROTARY online store.
 
 
 
Check out the pullovers, zip ups, vests and more.
 
There is no minimum purchase for Lands End brand. Minimums may apply for other brands such as Adidas, Nike, North Face and TravisMathew. If your order includes these special brands, you might consider a group order with your Rotary friends.
 
DONT FORGET TO APPLY THE LOGO!!
When placing your order, remember to click APPLY LOGO and choose the location for the embroidered logo (left side, right side, back). 
 
If you have questions or suggestions, please contact club admin Mary Brindle.
RECENT PHOTOS
Thank you to all recent speakers who have taken the time to share their stories with Edina Morningside Rotary Club!
 
Thank you to our June 10th Speaker, Scott Stallman from Dunwoody.
 
 
 
 
 
Membership Social on May 28th at Wooden Hill
 
SPONSOR OUR WEBSITE!
We invite all EMRC members and friends to sponsor our club website.
You pay just $5 per quarter.
 
Include your company logo on our club website and we will link the logo to your website.
 
Contact Mary Brindle, Club Administrator, for details.
 
Facebook Page
Upcoming Speakers
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt
Jul 01, 2025
President Mike Andersen
Jul 08, 2025
Heather Boschke
Jul 15, 2025
Little Buddies Book Series
Eyleen Braaten
Jul 22, 2025
Giving Voice
Alight
Jul 29, 2025
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Events
2024-25 Club Goals
Priority 1: Increase our Impact-
As people of action we make decisions grounded in evidence.
Priority 2: Expand our Reach- 
As People of Action we are inclusive, engaging, compassionate and ambitious on our behalf of the world.
Priority 3: Enhance Participant Engagement-
As People of Action we create meaningful relationships across decades and continents,
Priority 4: Increase our Ability to Adapt-
As People of Action we seek new perspectices and new ideas that can strengthen Rotary and ceate lasting change.
Learn More Here
Club Board of Directors
President
Bocar Kane
President Elect
Mike Andersen
Treasurer
Brad Johnson
Secretary
Mike Andersen
EMRC Foundation Liaison
Afira Hasan
Membership
Erica Stern
Community Service
Sadia Ali
Vocational Services
Sophia Pham
Community Service
Steve Schmitt
International Chair
Jim Bizal
Fundraising Chair
Jim Bizal
Director
Cathy Hogan
Club Service
Mary Brindle
Executive Secretary / Director
Mary Brindle
Rotary Foundation
Norm Siekman
Vocational Services
Don Archibeque
Club Links
Rotary Links
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Heather Anderson
    June 1
  • Sophia Pham
    June 6
  • Peter Williams
    June 7
  • Bill Hatch
    June 13
  • Christophe Perrin
    June 15
Spouse/Partner Birthdays:
  • Joann Shockey
    June 24
Anniversaries:
  • Paul Nelson
    Nascar Netty Nelson
    June 3
  • Bob Seeger
    Karen Seeger
    June 7
  • Christophe Perrin
    Laura Hudson
    June 18
  • John Pastor
    Kris Pastor
    June 22
Join Date:
  • John Pastor
    June 2, 2015
    10 years
  • Jay Brown
    June 20, 2017
    8 years
  • Jim Bizal
    June 24, 2014
    11 years
Sponsors