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OUR NEXT MEETING

TUESDAY, July 14th 7:30 a.m. 

Edina Country Club 

Join us for our meeting when our speaker will be Jason Sanders of Best Prep.

BestPrep is a Minnesota-based nonprofit organization that provides educational programs to students in grades 4-12, with the mission of preparing students with business, career, and financial literacy skills through hands-on experiences that inspire success in work and life. BestPrep works with companies to bridge the gap between classroom learning and skills utilized in the workplace. 

CLUB MEETING DUTY ROSTER
UPCOMING EVENTS
CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DETAIL
 
Thursday, July 16th, 11:00 a.m., Dick Crockett Memorial Service, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis
 
Tuesday, July 21st, 7:30 a.m., OFF SITE EMRC MEETING at ReMax Results, 7700 France Ave, Lower Level Meeting Room.
 
Tuesday, August 18th, 7:30 a.m., OFF SITE EMRC MEETING at Matter, 7005 Oxford St., St. Louis Park
 
Tuesday, September 22nd, 7:30 a.m., OFF SITE EMRC MEETING at Edina Chamber of Commerce,  7201 Metro Blvd, Suite 520, Edina
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THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Michael Birdman's Thought of the Day on July 7th:
 
“Leadership is not about being in charge.  It is about taking care of those in your charge.”
 
- Simon Sinek
 
RECENT PHOTOS
July 10th - Lakefront Music Fest - Rock Night
 
 
 
 
July 7th Meeting - President Carolyn Jackson
 
 
 
Edina Fourth of July Parade
 
 
 
 
 
The Last Grooves and Foods Event of 2026
 
2025-2026 ROTARY YEAR

The end of June marked the close of a very successful Rotary year, with EMRC members providing leadership at many levels.  First, we'd like to recognize and thank EMRC President Mike Andersen for an outstanding year.   Mike, thank you for your leadership, your service and your friendship!  Mike has now officially passed the reigns to 2026-2027 President Carolyn Jackson.  

 

Mark Shockey also completed his 2025-2026 year of service as Governor of District 5950.   Mark is a Past-President of EMRC and an Honorary Member, as well as a current member of the Rotary Club of Service to Minnesota Veterans.   Mark has passed district leadership on to Leif Hagen.   Thank you for an ourstanding year of leadership of our District, Mark!

 

 

Tom Gump beginning a 2-year term as a Director for Rotary International.   Tom is a member and Past-President of EMRC and a Past-District 5950 Governor.   Tom, we are looking forward to your continued Rotary leadership and service at the International Level!

2025-2026 EMRC CLUB AWARDS

From 2025-2026 President Mike Andersen - recognition of EMRC members for their contributions during his presidential year:

Special thank you to:

  • Jay Brown and Betsy Kumagai - Speaker Schedule
  • Jake Ehresman - EMRC Foundation Board
  • Doug McElrath - EMRC Foundation President
  • Nathon Park - Membership Chair and EMRC Board
  • Bocar Kane - Local Grants and EMRC Board

Youth Service

  • Michael Birdman
  • Cathy Hogan

Rookies of the Year

  • Dale Borgeson
  • Mindy Koropchak

Utility Players of the Year

  • Judy Gelston
  • Bob Schriver

International Service

  • Norm Siekman

Punctuality Award

  • Carolyn Jackson
  • Russ Ly
  • Steve Lyon
  • Paul Nelson
  • Dave Wendt

Community Service

  • All-Star - Sadia Ali

EMRC Innovation Award

  • Christophe Perrin
  • Loic Talhouarne

Public Image Award

  • John Pastor
  • Sophia Pham

EMRC MVPs

  • Jim Bizal
  • Mary Brindle
  • Brad Johnson
  • Erica Stern
GREETINGS FROM NEPAL!
Greetings EMRC from Steve and Liisa Schmitt in Nepal!  
 
Take a look at their recent substack.  Updated June 22nd.
 
 
 
We miss you all and continue to be your Rotary friends in service.
 
 
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Speakers
Jul 14, 2026
Best Prep
Jul 21, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
Guthrie Theater
Aug 04, 2026
Warrior Dog Rescue
Aug 11, 2026
Joy Collaborative
Aug 18, 2026
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Upcoming Events
DICK CROCKETT MEMORIAL SERVICE
Jul. 16, 2026 11:00 a.m.
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Club Officers & Board
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
EMRC Foundation Liaison
 
Community Service
 
Youth Exchange
 
Club Service
 
Executive Secretary / Director
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Vocational Services
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Daniel Bittman
July 2
 
Mindy Koropchak
July 4
 
Bocar Kane
July 7
 
Sadia Ali
July 15
 
Brad Johnson
July 16
 
Dale Borgeson
July 17
 
Steve Schmitt
July 19
 
Nina Weber
July 23
 
Join Date
Ken Dragseth
July 1, 1990
36 years
 
Anne Marie Leland
July 7, 2014
12 years
 
Afira Hasan
July 12, 2018
8 years
 
Hein de Hoog
July 12, 2016
10 years
 
Judy Gelston
July 12, 2021
5 years
 
Bocar Kane
July 13, 2021
5 years
 
Christina Kennedy
July 14, 2016
10 years
 
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John Pastor
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