Edina Morningside Rotary Club of Edina Local Grants Fair 2024
Our upcoming March 5th meeting is a celebration of our Local Grant partners. Joining us will be representatives from each of these 13 organizations. The first part of the meeting will consist of each organization briefly describing how they serve the needs of our community. The second part of the meeting will be an opportunity for Club members to meet with the individuals from each organization. As part of our Club's support for Local Grant partners, please consider the possibility of also making a personal donation to your favorite organizations.
Thank you to everyone who nominated an organization and thank you to everyone who participated in the voting process.
Most important, thank you to everyone for your financial support of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club Foundation, which makes these grants possible. Submitted by Brad Johnson
Local Grant Partners are listed below.
Before Racism
Blue Birds and Bloom
Bridging
Edina ABC
Edina Community Foundation
Edina Education Fund
Edina Give and Go
Matter
Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC) Refugee Services
The District Edina, 7777 Washington Avenue, Suite 201, Edina 55439
The March speaker will be Nikki Ahlgren, a member of Edina Noon Rotary.
MEETING LOCATION - The District Edina!!REGISTER HERE Next Vocational Mixer formerly known as Vocational/Avocation Happy Hour is Wednesday, March 6, 2024. 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. meet and greet. Reserve your spot today.
Nikki Ahlgren is the Founder and CEO of Hilo Talent Partners, a boutique talent search and people strategy firm. She has 20 years of experience in leading people and doing operational strategy for organizations of all sizes and industries, from start-ups to Fortune 10. Nikki is a member of the Rotary Club of Edina. Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439.
Cost to attend is a $10.00 for food or $20.00 for food and beverages. Reserve your spot today HERE.
For information about Vocational Mixers, or to be a presenter at an upcoming event, please contact a member of the Vocational Service Committee: Don Archibeque, Sophia Pham, Brandon Vitale.
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.
Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent Stacie Stanley will present the 2024 State of the Community, “Edina: The Next Generation,” Friday, March 8.
The presentation will be emceed by City Manager Scott Neal and is co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Edina, Rotary Club of Edina Morningside and Edina Chamber of Commerce. It will be presented at Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive, and recorded for broadcast on Edina TV.
The presentation will focus on current projects of the City and school district and ways the two local governments are preparing Edina’s next generation of community leaders. Among other things, Hovland will discuss construction of Fire Station 2 and a new tactical building at the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility and the possibility of a new Art Center inside Hennepin County’s Southdale Library.
He will also talk about student members of Edina’s advisory boards and commissions, Police Explorers and the City’s high school internship program.
Please join us for good food and good company at Nico's Tacos + Agave Bar at their new location at 50th and Penn Avenue. It is near Broder's Pasta Bar and Deli and is just south of Lake Harriet.
Nico's has two other locations that are very popular. This new location just opened up and has a great space/bar area. We will cover the food. Nico's serves Mexican Street food with fresh ingredients and has a bunch of small plates.
Please bring your spouse/partner/significant other. We have a space reserved from 5:00pm-7:30pm.
Hi Afira and AnneMarie, thanks again for coordinating the team and project for Saturday. Please forward this thank you on to those who served at Bridging! We’ll be posting a thank you on social media this week as well(@bridgingmn). College picture attached. Best, Diana
Dear Afira and the Edina Morningside Rotary Club,
THANK YOU for volunteering at Bridging-Bloomington on Saturday! We are very grateful for your donation of new kitchen packs and time spent assembling dressers. Because of partners like you, we are able to provide a dignified shopping experience to nearly 120 households every week.
“Our house is lively and comforting.” The beds and the couch affect their day to day. I see more happiness in my kids. They say our home feels ‘super nice and happy.’ The beds make such a big difference for sleep. That provides for the foundation to have a good quality of life. We needed that. …And the couch, I have a vision of us sitting on the couch together around the holidays watching the snow fall.” Stephanie, Client 2023
We are grateful for your help in making stories like Stephanie’s a reality every day. Thank you for sharing part of your day with us!
CAN YOU SPARE A QUICK 2 MINUTES? We’d love to hear more about your experience with Bridging. Please complete our very short group volunteer survey.
STAY CONNECTED: VOLUNTEER AGAIN…WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU
Thank you for CONTINUING to help us fill thousands of homes with HOPE each year. Bridging could not accomplish its mission without the help of volunteers and partners like you!
Edina High School's Lindsey Smaka sent this announcement to Afira last week.
Good afternoon, Edina Morningside Rotarians,
I'm happy to announce our first-ever joint Rotarian/Global Scholar service trip to Zimbabwe in 2025!
The trip will run from March 25 - April 8, 2025 (without travel time).
Approximately 15 Rotarians will join 15 Edina High School Global Scholars or Interact members on a two week adventure full of exploring, service and learning. Students will be completing their capstone research project while in the country and Rotarians can serve as mentors or just be along for the amazing experience. Traveling with teenagers can be such a rewarding experience and I personally love it. While an Edina administrator and I will serve as the dedicated chaperones for students, please be prepared to travel with teenagers :).
Dr. Rassacin Ly, D.C. has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Minnesota and his Doctor of Chiropractic and certification of Chiropractic Acupuncture from Northwestern Health Sciences University.
Prior to becoming a chiropractor, Dr. Ly (Russ) worked in financial services, taught English in South Korea for four years, and founded two dance teams: Cre.ture Crew Dance and Elite Family Dance. Dr. Ly’s passion for dance and the creative arts is what led him to chiropractic and the healing profession. He strives to combine his education, training, and passion to provide healing and intuitive treatments. His goal is to empower patients to lead healthy and creative lives.
Dr. Ly enjoys exploring new places and cuisines with his wife. When the weather is nice, and sometimes when it is not, they also enjoy taking their dogs on hiking and camping trips.
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.
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!
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