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OUR NEXT MEETING

TUESDAY, July 21st 7:30 a.m. 

OFF SITE MEETING

ROTARY IN THE WORKPLACE: REMAX RESULTS
7700 France Avenue

EMRC Member Sophia Pham will host our meeting at ReMax Results/
We will meet in the lower level conference room.

CLUB MEETING DUTY ROSTER
DISTRICT GOVERNOR ART POP UP EVENT

DISTRICT GOVERNOR ART POP UP EVENT
Celebrate the Art of Rotary

Wednesday, July 22nd, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Hagen Hus Gallery, 4640 Nicols Rd #203, Eagan 55122

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Eagan Kick-Start Rotary Club is proud to host this unique gathering at Hagen Hus Gallery, where art, fellowship, and service come together. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the gallery’s newest “Flowers” exhibit, adding an extra touch of creativity and inspiration to the evening. Guests will also have the opportunity to hear from and chat with District Governor Leif Hagen. 

Enjoy connecting with fellow Rotarians and friends while taking in the art and learning more about Leif’s vision for the year ahead. Light bites and refreshments will be served. This event is free to all Rotarians in District 5950. 

Come celebrate the beauty of art, community, and service as we kick off a year inspired by The Art of Rotary.

PCs forPEOPLE: Device Recycling

Bring your old electronics to Edina Country Club for recycling.

This event will run from Tuesday, July 21st to Friday, July 24th, Edina Rotary and Edina Country Club Members can recycle their old electronics at no charge.  

The drop-off area for electronics will be in the lobby of the ECC. 

PC's for People is a nonprofit organization dedicated to recycling E-Waste and refurbishing electronics for 501c3's and low-income families. 

UPCOMING EVENTS
CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DETAIL
 
Saturday, July 18th: 8:30 a.m., Mound WestTonka Rotary Spirit of the Lakes Festival, Info: http://raceroster.com/events/2026/119179/mound-westonka-rotary-spirit-of-the-lakes-5k
 
Tuesday, July 21st, 7:30 a.m., OFF SITE EMRC MEETING at ReMax Results, 7700 France Ave, Lower Level Meeting Room
 
Tuesday, July 21st to Thursday, Friday, July 24th, PC Recycling at Edina Country Club; drop off in the club lobby
 
Tuesday, August 18th, 7:30 a.m., OFF SITE EMRC MEETING at Matter, 7005 Oxford St., St. Louis Park
 
Sunday, August 30th, 5:00 p.m., Club Social Event, SAVE THE DATE
 
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
Kaleen Laird's Thought of the Day on July 14th:
 
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
 
- Jane Godell
 
RECENT PHOTOS
July 17th - Weekly Meeting
 
 
 
July 10th - Lakefront Music Fest - Rock Night
 
 
 
 
July 7th Meeting - President Carolyn Jackson
 
 
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 21, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
Guthrie Theater
Aug 04, 2026
Warrior Dog Rescue
Aug 11, 2026
Joy Collaborative
Aug 18, 2026
Sep 15, 2026
Kitchens of Hope
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Upcoming Events
EMRC CLUB SOCIAL EVENT
Aug. 30, 2026
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Club Officers & Board
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Membership
 
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Community Service
 
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Youth Exchange
 
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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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