Our speaker will be Sasha Nicolle from Lift Up the Vulnerable.
Sasha is passionate about sustainable development in emerging nations. This interest was awakened in 2011, when she co-led a group of students on a mission trip to Haiti. She was inspired by the tenacity of the people she met to affect change for themselves and their country. Since then she has spent over 10 years collaborating with Haitians in the areas of Fair Trade, Micro-Finance, and WASH. Her core belief is that the best way to help people flourish is to help them become autonomous rather than dependent on aid.
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 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.
IT'S OFFICIAL - Monday, February 19 is State Capitol Rotary Awareness Day - Register and see the full schedule and event info and details.
We’re joining to advocate for successful passage of a Rotary license plate bill legislators are considering at our Minnesota State Capitol this session. This means money for 3 Minnesota Rotary foundations, if Rotary license plates are approved for sale by the State. Rotary District 5950, 5960 & 5580 all benefit.
Rotary Awareness Day
Monday, February 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Minnesota State Capitol
L’Etoile du Nord Vault Room (beneath the Rotunda)
Enjoy snacks and fellowship with Rotarians, NorthStar Youth Exchange and Interact Club students from across the state.
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.
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.
Gertens will again supply the plants for the EMRC sale to raise money for Polio Plus. The sale is organized by Talley Flora, with the help of Brad Johnson and Maureen Millea Smith.
The sale will be online between March 4- 28th. Pick up will be at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 5421 France Avenue South, Edina, in early May. More information is coming.
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.
Edina's City Clerk, Sharon Allison, made a short presentation at the January 30th meeting asking EMRC members to get the word out that the City of Edina needs elections judges in 2024. If you are interested, or you know someone who might be interested, please fine more information HERE. You may also contact Kari Sinning or Sharon Allison. There are going to mulitple elections in Edina this year.
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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