TUESDAY, August 4th 7:30 a.m. at Edina Country Club.
Sarah Groskreutz, Warrior Dog Rescue
By day, Sarah Groskreutz is an an Attorney who manages a Claims Department at a local insurance company. By night, she wrangles twin teenagers and the chaos that ensues. With several pets in her household, she cannot imagine life without them- her at cat, Louie, was adopted just before the pandemic and is lovingly referred to as my ‘therapy cat’ because he waits patiently for me every night and keeps my lap (and bed) warm.
Sarah started volunteering at The Dog House with my family in 2021, looking looking for a way to give back, while also spending time together. After a few months, she planned an event and the rest is history…. Sarah now assists with planning and coordination of the weekly adoption events and the fundraisers (from small classes to flower deliveries, to the large annual events.) The planning and organizing may be her superpower and she is happy to help. Sarah loves making connections within the community, working with the diverse group of volunteers, getting to know the fosters, and seeing the happy families meet their new pets. The puppy kisses and wiggle butts are the icing on the cake!
TUESDAY, August 11th 7:30 a.m. at Edina Country Club.
Mark Ostrom, The Joy Collaborative
Mark Ostrom shares his personal journey and the inspiration behind his nonprofit, which creates life-enriching spaces for kids and youth with life-limiting conditions. From his early vision in college to his impactful role in designing the Rainforest Cafe, Mark’s story reveals how Joy Collaborative came to life.
SMASH AND SUPPORT - EDINA ABC Tuesday, August 4tn, 6:00 p.m. at Pure Pickleball, 13100 12th Avenue North, Plymouth All skill levels welcome. To register: Text 612-220-9699
Chris Kennedy and John Sorteberg were in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, in January, and attended a local Rotary meeting. This video was played and they wanted to share it with others, as it does a nice job explaining the Rotary Foundation. Thanks Chris and John!
Patrick is a hockey coach and is a fourth-generation Edina resident. His family moved to the Sunnyslope neighborhood in 1952. He grew up playing hockey on rinks like Braemar. Patrick coaches Squirts and Pewees (4th-7th graders), sand says he learns more from his players than they learn from him.
When he's not coaching, Patrick runs Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon’s re-election campaign. He is a pragmatic leader and looks forward to building collaborative relationships within Rotary.
Patrick graduted with a degree from Georgetown, and then worked at two nonprofits, raising money for refugees and Holocaust education.
Patrick lives in the Interlachen Park neighborhood and serves on the boards of the Edina Historical Society and the Edina 4th of July Committee.
Patrick's sponsor is Mary Brindle.
For information about Rotary membership, contact Nate Park.
Thomas Egger is an Edina native who grew up in Morningside and attended Benilde-St. Margaret's high school. He subsequently attended the U.S. Naval Academy and commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corps. After commissioning, he attended King's College London, earning a Master's in War Studies. Thomas served in the U.S. Marine Corps for ten years and deployed four times.
Thomas completed an MBA program and moved home to Minnesota in 2025. He currently works in the sewer, water, and drains industry. Outside of work, he serves in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and as a U.S. Naval Academy Blue & Gold Officer. He also serves on the Membership Committee of 51Vets, a non-profit organization serving special operations veterans, and as a board member of the James and Wanda Hollensteiner Foundation.
In his free time, Thomas enjoys running around the lakes, biking, and cross-country skiing. Thomas is interested in pursuing additional opportunities for service leadership within the local community.
Brad Johnson is Thomas Egger's Rotary sponsor.
For information about Rotary membership, please contact Nate Park.
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