Tuesday, January 6th, 7:30 a.m., Edina Country Club
Happy Holidays!!
On January 6th, our speaker will be Karla Hult of the Alzheimer's Association.
Karla Hult is an Emmy, Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite award-winning journalist and passionate advocate dedicated to helping those saying So Many Goodbyes.
She’s worked in eight different newsrooms throughout the country, as a print reporter and TV reporter and anchor. Her favorite stories include those touching on international, political and cultural issues and, of course, stories shared from the heart, including her award-winning work on her family’s own Alzheimer’s journey.
Karla built her career on a foundation of esteemed education. She received a Master’s of International Affairs from Columbia University in New York, where she also earned a writing fellowship. And she graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from St. Olaf College in Minnesota.
Today, she continues to report and anchor for KARE 11, the NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, while also teaching tomorrow’s journalists as an adjunct professor at her alma mater, St. Olaf. But Karla remains most proud of her work as a fierce fighter, emcee and overall advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations committed to helping the underserved in our greater and global communities, including the Minnesota-based Alight and People Serving People.
Karla lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Gary, their two strong girls, Grace and Isabella, and Hansie, their cat. The family loves traveling, reading and catching the sunset at Nana and PopPop’s home on their beloved Clear Lake in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Rotary Vocational/Avocational Happy Hours are back! Join us the first Monday of the month at "The Mezz" - Monday, January 5th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. This gathering is a casual, vocational and networking opportunity centered on featuring an Edina Noon or Edina Morningside Rotary member's career story. You are welcome to bring a guest as well. "The Mezz" at Lunds & Byerlys is located at 7171 France Ave. South in Edina. Food and beverages are available for purchase and space is limited, so arrive early for a good seat. The event contact is Raj Kumar 612-443-7074.
Our speaker on January 5th will be Edina Noon Rotary member, Feroza Mehta. She is the editor of Edina Magazina and is also Mrs. Minnesota International 2026. Her platform, Never Too Late, focuses on increasing awareness of late autism diagnoses in women. A lifelong storyteller, she begain writing for her high school newspaper before studying journalism at Carleton and earning her master's in international journalism from Ciry University of London.
Make plans to support Edina Public Schools at the sweetest event in town! Edina Education Fund’s annual Community Action for Kids Education (CAKE-Off) is Thursday, Jan. 29 from 5:30-8 pm (Reception and mingling: 5:30 pm; Remarks and live auction: 7:00 pm) at the Mahon Center (6820 St. Patrick's Lane, Edina).
See where your support makes an impact for every Hornet, every day; bid on delicious bakery-made cakes/treats, culinary items and experiences, and Edina-themed items and experiences as part of the silent and live auctions; and connect with friends, neighbors, and community members while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Tickets are $60/person and includes unlimited beverages (soda, beer, wine) and a hot and cold hors d’oeuvres buffet: www.edinaedfund.org. We’ll see you there!
Congratulations to EMRC member Jim Bizal and his wife, Sue, for receiving the Edina Police Citizan's Award. The award was presented December 16th during the Edina City Council meeting. In November 2024, Jim and Sue came upon a 2-vehicle accident on a slippery Highway 100 in Edina. One of the vehicles was fully engulfed in flames, and putting themselves at risk, they removed the driver from the burning vehicle and pulled him to safety. Thank you Jim and Sue for demonstrating "Service Above Self"!
EMRC Member Guy Logan and his family, along with help from several fellow Rotarians, shared Holiday greetings with families in our area. Christmas baskets were prepared and delivered to 20 families on Christmas Eve, and included a crock pot, a beef roast, assorted vegetables, presonal care items, small gifts for children and a Walmart gift card.
Thank you Guy for making this Holiday season brighter for so many!
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