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EDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
GREEN TIE OPEN

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RESCHEDULED 2024 Green Tie Open Golf Tournament - Aug 19, 2024 - public layout events - Edina Chamber of Commerce, MN

Funds donated through Band Together will be put towards additional mental health support within our schools including support for EPS staff and benevolence funding so our uninsured and underinsured students can access a full round of mental health therapy (approximately $1,850 per student).

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We have a fun picnic planned.

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It's that time of year, the first Tuesday in September, when Edina Morningside Rotary Club gathers on a beautiful Tuesday evening for a fun, casual, family picnic. This year, we will gather at Weber Park located along Grimes Avenue in the Morningside neightborhood of Edina.

EMRC members are busy planning the menu, set up and decor for the picnic, which will take place on Tuesday, September 3rd, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Food and beverage will be provided by the club.

Please bring yourself and your family/friends ... and even some prospective new members this relaxed evening. Bring your lawn games and also enjoy the newly redesigned walking trails at Weber Park.

Please consider sponsoring PINTS FOR PEOPLE!
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Contact Mike Andersen for information about sponsorships.

2024 FALL HIGHWAY CLEANUP

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Next time you drive along Highway 100, take a look!

It's time to pick up litter left by passing vehicles!!

Come any time between 7:00 and 10:00 am.
Edina City Hall parking lot.
Bob Schriver will meet you there, provide refuse bags and assign a clean-up section to you.

Dave Wendt will drive you to your section and pick you up when you're done.

You will typically fill two to three refuse bags.
When full, leave close the bags with the pull tie and leave them along the curb.
MN-DOT will come by a few days following our clean-up day to pick up the refuse.

Wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, sturdy shoes, gloves.

THANK YOU!!

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Kaeleen Laird is the Advancement Manager at the Pavek Museum, overseeing the Development department, public-facing communications, outreach, and events. During her time at the museum, she has introduced two new signature events and a lecture series featuring professionals in the electronic communication industry. She has also built and continues to build strong relationships with community partners and launched an annual giving campaign honoring Pavek Museum co-founder Earl Bakken in the 100^th year since his birth. Kaeleen has a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and a minor in Gender Studies. 

Zoe Quinn is the Patron Services Manager at the Pavek Museum, managing the Gift Shop, membership programs, and admissions, while collaborating on education program development and execution. Since joining the museum, she has increased gift shop sales and supported local vendors, streamlined administrative processes, and expanded the museum's admissions reach and accessibility. A 2023 graduate of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with degrees in History and Art and a minor in Museum and Curatorial Studies, she has experience in community education, nonprofits, research, and studio art.

Pavek Museum

3517 Raleigh Ave

St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Main: 952-926-8198
www.pavekmuseum.org 

FIRESIDE CHAT
A Fireside Chat is a casual gathering of EMRC members who discuss a specific topic.

Dr. Sadia Ali will host the first Fireside Chat at her home, located at 7001 Lee Valley Circle in Edina.

Please bring a light refreshment to share. 

In 1976, Marti began working with Brian Eglund at the University of Minnesota on a longitudinal study which explored the lifelong impact of child maltreatment on infants and toddlers.  Current brain research, including at the Harvard Center on the Developing Child, is in many ways a descendant of this and other early foundational studies.

Dr. Erickson’s work reminds us that it is critical to interrupt child maltreatment as early as possible, because every day counts in the lives of infants and toddlers.

We have long said that interrupting maltreatment does not necessarily mean removing children from their families. It often does mean requiring parents to participate in services which protect children from the toxic stress that sidetracks their mental, physical, and emotional development.

“Teaching and learning are lifelong.”
– Sheriff Dawanna Witt

Dawanna S. Witt was elected as the Hennepin County Sheriff on November 8, 2022. She was sworn in and took office on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. She is the first woman and person of color to hold the office.

Born in Chicago and raised in Minneapolis, Sheriff Witt became a mother at 15 but nevertheless excelled at school. She earned several scholarships to college, including the Justice Alan Page Scholarship. As a condition of that scholarship, she volunteered in several community organizations in various roles and saw firsthand how her actions could make a positive difference in the lives of young people. Her passion for working with kids remains to this day.

Sheriff Witt is married with two adult daughters and three grandchildren. Sheriff Witt serves seasonally as a Minnesota State Fair Police Officer and is a board member of the MN Crisis Intervention Team, the Boys & Girls Club – Twin Cities, and Secretary of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement – Northstar Chapter. She also serves on the MN Youth Intervention Working Group, Jewish Community Relations Council Steering Committee, and the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) Nomination and Award Committee, which recognizes outstanding employees and units from MCSA member Sheriff’s Offices. Sheriff Witt has served on advisory panels including the State of Minnesota Legislative Task Force on Child Protection and the State of Minnesota Task Force on Law Enforcement Education Reform and works as an adjunct professor at Inver Hills Community College, teaching Juvenile Justice and American Corrections.

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The Edina School Board's Legislative Action Committee (LAC) is pleased to announce the upcoming "2025 Education Legislative Platform Breakfast" scheduled for Friday, January 24, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Edina Community Center, Room 348, 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424.

The event serves as a platform for the non-partisan LAC to unveil its 2025 Legislative Platform for Edina Public Schools. This platform outlines the committee's key initiatives and priorities aimed at advancing the Edina Public Schools’ mission.

Legislators representing the Edina Schools community will provide updates on their legislative priorities and plans for education in Minnesota. This interactive session offers a valuable opportunity for community members to engage with their elected officials and gain insights into the legislative landscape shaping education policies.

Event Details

Date: Friday, January 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Location: Edina Community Center, Room 348
5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424

Distinguished invited guests include Edina’s state legislators and other federal, county, and city officials. Edina School Board members, district administrators, representatives from various community organizations, and members of the Superintendent’s Student Leadership Team have also been extended invitations.

The event is open to the community. For more information about Edina's Legislative Action Committee, visit: https://www.edinaschools.org/abouteps/school-board/legislative-action-committee. For inquiries and further information, please contact legislative.action@edinaschools.org.

Becky Amble is a seasoned strategist and marketing leader known for driving revenue growth and delivering exceptional results across various sectors. As an Executive in Marketing & Product Management, she has been instrumental in devising robust strategies that enhance market presence and profitability. With over 30 years of consulting experience, Becky has led transformative projects for corporations ranging from $100M to $30B, including notable firms like 3M and Medtronic.
A fervent advocate for continuous learning and innovation, Becky has recently expanded her expertise to artificial intelligence, dedicating over 1000 hours in 2023 alone to studying and applying AI in business contexts. She has authored five books on AI, sharing her deep insights and practical applications to empower businesses to leverage emerging technologies effectively.
Becky's commitment extends beyond traditional business boundaries. She actively teaches AI principles to diverse business audiences, ensuring they stay at the forefront of technological advancements. Her educational offerings are designed to enhance client strategies and improve their market competitiveness.
Becky's accomplishments include being quoted in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and numerous local and regional publications and radio stations across America. She has authored over 150 nationally published articles and 350+ YouTube videos, as well as more than 15 books, including six on the topic of AI. 
Her work has been recognized with numerous awards and was recently awarded the Who's Who Lifetime Achievement Award, an honor given to only 5% of Who's Who recipients.
In addition to her professional achievements, Becky is actively involved in her community. She just finished terms as the President of the Bloomington Rotary Foundation and on Board of Directors of The Eagle Group of MN Veterans

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