TOM GUMP RECEIVES RI 2023 SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARDEDINA MORNINGSIDE ROTARY CLUB'S OWN TOM GUMP received Rotary International's highest award, the Service Above Self award.  We claim Tom as our own ... and he is known the world over for his dedication to Rotary service. Congratulations Tom! The link to the video is below. |
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NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: SOPHIA PHAMANNOUNCING NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL FOR SOPHIA PHAM  In Sophia's words, " I exist to inspire and unleash abundance in every person and do my part in putting an end to the epidemic of loneliness and to the conversation of 'not enough'. For nearly 20 years, I have helped homeowners and investors build wealth through real estate ownership. Recently, I expanded my business into buiding a nationwide life insurance agency combining great financial strategies with great relationships to optimize middle-America's assets, minimize middle-America's taxes, and empowering their true wealth. I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota, where I majored in Economics and Political Science. I live in St. Paul's Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. When I am not busy cooking up a feast and feeding my friends and family, you can find me out hiking with George our golden doodle or on the ballroom dance floor." Sophia's sponsor is Don Arcbibeque. For information about Rotary membership, please contact Peter Williams. |
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WELCOME MADELYN ANN KIRK!!CONGRATULATIONS TO JOE AND KELLY KIRK on the birth of Madelyn Ann Kirk!   |
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SPRING PLANT SALE 2023SPRING IS COMING!! IT'S TIME TO PLAN YOUR GARDEN FOR 2023! And help us to End Polio at the same time! Edina Morningside Rotary Club is partnering with Gertens to provide beautiful, healthy plants for your garden. IMPORTANT DATES: Orders due April 6th by 10:00 p.m. Order Pick Up May 10th, 5:30 to 7:00 p;.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 5421 France Avenue, Edina 55410 This year's sale features annuals, perennials, vegetables and fruits!    |
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MAYOR AWARDS KEY TO THE CITY!CONGRATULATIONS TO DICK CROCKETT! Edina Mayor Jim Hovland congratulates Dick Crockett with a Key to the City at today's State of the Community Address. Crockett has been Executive Dircetor of the Edina Community Foundation for more than 20 years and will retire in March 2023.  |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER CHAD LARSONChad Larson President, 950AM Radio  Welcome Chad! Chad Larson is President of AM950 Radio. He was inducted on Tuesday, February 21st, as a member of Edina Mornngside Rotary Club with the classification of Media Marketing. His sponsor is Joe Kirk. Chad Larson is a radio professional and entrepreneur whose station is located in Eden Prairie. With 15 years of experience in the industry and a passion for helping businesses grow, Chad is the proud owner and president of AM950. He has been running the independent radio station since 2013. He has developed a deep understanding of marketing strategies and creative ideas, which can help businesses succeed. Chad takes great satisfaction in connecting businesses with the community through his platform. Along with his wife Angie and dog Mia, Chad calls Minneapolis home. When he's not working, Chad enjoys getting outside with his dog, golfing, fishing, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Rotary District 5950/5960 radio program Searching for Service is produced on 950AM Radio. For information about Rotary membership, please contact Peter Williams
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EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEYTürkiye has been struck by massive earthquakes. A 7.7 was followed by a 7.6. Severe damage and many casualties are reported. Türkiye has requested immediate international help. From Eda, I wanted to share the name of an organization that does a good job with getting help to where it’s needed. In case anyone wants to know what they can do to help, Bridge to Türkiye (link below) is a good place to donate. Thankfully no one in my family was injured, but this earthquake was a bad one and it is heartbreaking.  |
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RI GRANT PROJECT A SUCCESS IN KENYACongratulations to EMRC member Jeremy Newhouse and his team for this impactful and successful project! These photos are from the official Rotary celebration event at Cana Hospital in Mukuru slum in Kenya. Rotary, changing lives around the world! Thanks to Jeremy and his team for their leadership in another successful international grant project. You can see these and more photos in the Club Info> Photo Albums on this website.    |
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FUN WITH CAKE BENEFITS EDINA ED FUNDEMRC members and friends a lot to smile about at the 2023 Cake Off hosted by the Edina Education Fund.  From left, Dr. Anne Marie Leland, Dr. Afira Hasan, Catherine Gump, Carolyn Jackson, Annie Schilling, and Superintendent Dr. Stacie Stanley. Visit Club Info> Photo Albums on this site to see photos from a variety of projects and activities involving EMRC members. |
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DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MICHAEL BIRDMANThe Rotary Club of Edina Morningside extends our sincere condolences to Michael Birdman at the passing of his mother, Marilyn. The Club has made a memorial donation to the Arizona Opera. |
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SHELTER BOX SILVER HERO!SO PROUD OF OUR CLUB MEMBERS' GENEROSITY! Edina Morningside Rotary Club provided funding to Shelter Box to help with earthquake relief.  |
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VOCATION/AVOCATION HAPPY HOURVOCATION/AVOCATION HAPPY HOUR Wednesday, April 1, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Location: The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina 55439 Cost to attend is a $15.00 donation for food and beverages.
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2023 STATE OF THE CITYSTATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Wednesday, March 1st, 11:30 a.m. Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive, Edina 55439  LUNCH MEETING @ $35 PER PERSON The Edina Chamber of Commerce and the City of Edina present our annual State of City in partnership with the Rotary Club of Edina and the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside. Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent Stacie Stanley will address city issues and present upcoming plans. The presentation will be emceed by City Manager Scott Neal and will be recorded and later broadcast on Edina TV. If you plan to attend as a non-lunching guest - please contact Caitlyn@edina.org for registration. |
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EDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GALAThursday, February 23rd, 2023 Westin Edina Galleria  HAVE SNOW MUCH FUN!!Tickets $75 per person - REGISTER HERE Immersive wonderland experience at the Edina Chamber of Commerce annual social event of the year. Step into the streets of the Swiss Alps at Winter Village at The Westin Edina Galleria. Warm up by the fire pit, cozy in for acoustic entertainment and enjoy the festive food and spirits. Northwoods themed food and beverages by Chef Sina Taheri. Wine selections and signature cocktail by Edina Liquor Outdoor cabin experience in the courtyard. Boomerang photo booth. Westin Getaway raffle. Attire is cabin cozy! Apres ski sweaters encouraged |
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EDINA EDUCATION FUND CAKE OFF!EDINA EDUCATION FUND CAKE OFF! Thursday, February 2nd The Church of St. Patrick Edina  This year's Cake-Off (Community Action for Kids Education) is a blend of online spotlights to showcase all the work currently being done in our schools and an in-person free event featuring a look ahead to what's next. Great work from around the district in all 3 of the Ed Fund program areas:Mental Health and Wellness for both students and staff Literacy and our work with LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) STEAM - specifically our Student Spaceflight Experiments Program |
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MIDTERM ASSEMBLYMIDTERM ASSEMBLY  Information and training for all Rotarians, especially those interested in club leadership. Saturday, February 4th, 9:00 to 1:45 p.m. St. Peter's Lutheran Church 5421 France Avenue, Edina 55410 TO ATTEND IN PERSON: Schedule info and in-person registration (register if you're staying for lunch) here. TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY: Schedule info and virtual registration here. |
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CIRCLE OF DISCIPLINE VIDEOThank you to James Holmes, Jr. for bringing Circle of Discipline to our meeting on Tuesday, January 17th. Special thanks to Adonis and Elba Frazier and Jeanne Montrese for joining us today and sharing their story about, Circle of Discipline. Here is the video they'd like to share with you: |
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EARLY LEARNING 4 SUCCESSEDINA EARLY LEARNING CENTER FAMILY DANCE 5701 Normandale Road, Edina 55424 Upcoiming Volunteer Opportunities April 15th: Parents and Pastries May 15th: Spring Party  Preschool 4 Success is an opportunity to help more Minnesota children access to attend preschool.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITITY: FAMILY DANCE 3:45 p.m.: Volunteers arrive and will be stationed throughout the school to provide directions, and help with food and art projects. 6:00 p.m.: Dance is over. Volunteers help with clean up which is expected to take about 20 minutes. ABOUT PRESCHOOL FOR SUCCESS Each Rotary Club in District 5950 will partner with their school district(s) to identify barriers to children being able to attend preschool and identify and implement possible solutions to help get more children in preschool. Edina Morningside Rotary Club is partnering with Edina Learning Center. The first volunteer opportunity is to assist with the Family Dance. |
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PRE-K FOR SUCCESSEDINA LEARNING CENTER - FAMILY DANCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!! Friday, February 10 - 3:45 - 6:30 p.m. at the Edina Community Center. 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424.  Preschool 4 Success is an opportunity to help more Minnesota children access to attend preschool. Edina Morningside Rotary Club is partnering with the Edina Learning Center, part of Edina Community Education and the Edina School District, to identify barriers to children being able to attend preschool and identify and implement possible solutions to help get more children in preschool. Learn more by watching a short video HERE.
EMRC members are needed as volunteers. The Family Dance will be from 4-6pm. Volunteers would arrive about 3:45 and be stationed throughout the school to help with food, art projects, or just to help families get down to our gym. The dance ends at 6. After a short clean up, all would be ready to leave no later than 6:20. REGISTER HERE so we know how many volunteers we will have. |
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DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO STEVE SCHMITT Kathleen Marie Schmitt, sister of EMRC member Steve Schmitt, passed away recently.Kathy attended all her school years in Lohrville, Iowa, and graduated with the class of 1976. She then attended the University of Northern Iowa and graduated in May of 1980 with a degree in mathematics. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the wonderful care from the staff at Sunnybrook and St. Anthony's. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family. Published by Lampe & Powers Funeral Home - Lake City on Jan. 8, 2023. |
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ROTARY AWARENESS DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOLROTARY AWARENESS DAY AT THE MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL MONDAY, JANUARY 30th, 9:00 A.M.TO 5:00 P.M.  Share your Rotary stories. Socialize. Hear about state efforts related to Rotary program and values. Know a Rotary member-legislator? Invite them, or schedule an office visit now. Minnesota State Capitol, L'Etoile de Nord Vault Room (basement), 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, St. Paul 55155 |
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SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE - DONATION OF FIRE TRUCK A humanitarian partnership initiated by Rotary Club of Edina Morningside seeks to save lives of innocent Ukrainian civilians impacted by Russia’s invasion by providing a used $1.2 million ladder truck fire engine owned by the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The Plymouth City Council is scheduled to vote on the donation of the fire truck at its January 10, 2023 meeting. The need for firetrucks and ambulances in Ukraine was a topic mentioned at the 2022 Fall North Star Rotary Zone Institute held in Minnesota. This piqued the attention of Past 5950 District Governor Tom Gump, who is a member of The Rotary Club of Edina Morningside. Gump met one on one with some local mayors, including Jeff Wosje, Rotarian and Mayor of Plymouth, MN. Usually Plymouth auctions its used equipment. If it’s approved at the January 10 Plymouth City Council meeting, the ladder truck will join at least one other fire engine and seven ambulances in a shipment expected to leave the U.S.A. in early February, 2023. |
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DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO TOM GUMP AND FAMILY Caryn Therese Sudduth, sister of Tom Gump, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.Caryn, age 60, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, was an amazing wife, mother, sister and friend that impacted so many lives with her smile, her happiness and caring ways. You could see and feel her heart through her smile. She will always be part of our daily lives in spirit and love, but the biggest honor of all was being part of her life. Caryn is survived by her husband, G. Todd Sudduth; son, Ryan Sudduth; daughter, Victoria Rose Sudduth, all of Daphne, AL; sisters, Cheryl Perkins of Naples, FL, Anne Marie Carlock of Atlanta, GA; brother, Tom Gump of Edina, MN; father, F. Thomas Gump of Atlanta, GA; dogs, Marvin and Beau, along with Rover the fish; as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Arrangements by https://www.wolfefuneralhomes.com/obituary/caryn-sudduth. |
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ROTARY AT THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADETom and Catherine Gump in Pasadena, and Tom is riding on the Rotary float! The Rotary float was Unit #69 of 80 parade units. The Rotary float won the Princess Award in the 2023 parade!     |
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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE - SERVICE PROJECTROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT SAM (AUSTRIA) with Boy Scouts at Feed My Starving Children  Sam is being hosted by Mike (EMRC) and Juli Seeger.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: TED PERMUTH The Edina Morningside Rotary Club is delighted to welcome new member Ted Permuth. Ted graduated from the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, where he was a 4-year varsity swimmer. Ted served five years of active duty in the US Army after which he went to work for Johnson & Johnson selling medical devices. Ted also sold cardiac surgical devices for Guidant, Boston Scientific and Edwards.Ted made a career shift and became a Farmers Insurance agency owner. Ted is married to Roxie Permuth and they have three children: Amanda, Brianna and Reid. In their spare time, Ted and family enjoy taking walks with their dog, Kazja, and attending Prior Lake High School football games to watch Reid play. Ted's sponsor is Peter Williams. For information about Rotary membership, please contact Peter Williams.
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RED KETTLE BILL RINGING AT JERRY'S FOODS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20TH at Jerry's Foods |
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ROTARY PODCAST: SEARCHING FOR SERVICE Join Joe and Kelly Kirk as they embark on a weekly radio program focused on Rotary service!Look for their podcast under the name Searching for Service. |
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MARK SHOCKEY DISTRICT 5950 DGNDCongratulations to Mark Shockey, former EMRC President! Mark is in line to be District Governor in 2024-25!  |
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WHERE IN THE WORLD IS TOM GUMP?Whether you facilitate a large Rotary grant project or a small one, or simply contribute to a project, it sure makes you feel great knowing together we made a difference.  Paul Mushaho, founding President of the Rotaract Club of Nakivale and #rotary Peace Scholar, recently put together a soccer tournament in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda (which is the oldest refugee settlement in Africa) to promote positive peace and bring Nakivale's residents together. The Rotary Club of Prior Lake and my #rotaryclub, The Rotary Club of Edina Morningside, sponsored the event. Thank you Paul for sending a Jersey and pair of shorts from the event to our club. They were presented to our club this morning. The Rotary Club of Edina Morningside started its relationship with the Nakivale Refugee Settlement by using a Rotary District 5950 grant to build a sewing center there. |
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THANKSGIVING BASKETS 2022 Teams are forming NOW and the roster is filling up. This event is organized by Edina Rotary Club. REGISTER HERE AS GUEST WITH EDINA ROTARY CLUB. On Wednesday, November 23rd members of the Rotary Club of Edina, along with members of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, will pack baskets and deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need throughout the Twin Cities region. DAY OF EVENT DETAILS: WHAT: Thanksgiving Basket Preparation and Delivery (85 baskets) WHERE: Assembly at the Edina Country Club; home delivery throughout Twin Cities Area WHEN: Wednesday, November 23rd TIME: Family or teams beginning at 11:30 a.m. and go to about 2:00 p.m. WHO: Members and families of the Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Morningside Rotary Club |
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IT'S POINSETTIA TIME!!Orders are due November 9th. Pick up your order December 6th at Edina Country Club. Proceeds benefit Rotary International End Polio Now campaign.  |
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BELIZE MISSION TRIP WITH JIM BIZALHoly Cross Anglican School, San Pedro, Belize 2023 Mission Trip Jan. 21st to Jan. 28th, 2023 Join Jim for his 18th mission trip. We will be leaving MSP January 21st and returning January 28th. The cost of the trip is about $2,400.00 to $3,000.00 including airfare, hotel, meals, entertainment, all ground transportation, building supplies, and a donation to the school. Work to be done will include painting, roofing, soffit repair, kitchen help, and general maintenance on the campus. Please email Jim to sign up or for more information. Step out of your comfort zone to 80 degrees in January! Val and Reid Burke are pictured below from their trip with Jim.    |
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ROTARY VETERANS DAY LUNCHThursday, November 10th, 11:00 a.m. Minnesota Valley Country Club 6300 Auto Club Road, Bloomington 55438   |
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LOOK WHO GOT MARRIED!!!EMRC Congratulations and Hugs to Kelly and Joe!!  |
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TEDX EDINAFriday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th Edina High School Fick Auditorium Enter Door 5 TedXEdina is back! This October, we will gather once again to share ideas with the power to make our community and our world a better place. TEDxYouth@Edina will kick things off on Friday, October 28 and TEDxEdina will take the stage on Saturday, October 29. All events happen at Edina High School’s Fick Auditorium. Enter Door 5 (main door of Edina High School.  |
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VOCATIONAL/AVOCATIONAL HAPPY HOURVOCATIONAL/AVOCATIONAL HAPPY HOUR Wednesday, November 2nd, 5:30 p.m. at The District Edina  Edina Rotary Club President Elect Shelly Loberg, Vice President of Edina Chamber of Commerce, will be our presenter at the November 2 Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour. Located at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave So, Edina MN 55439. Please bring $15.00 donation towards for beverage and food which will be provided by The District. 5:30 p.m. Social Time followed by presentation from 6:00 to 7:00. |
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HALLOBOO! COMMUNITY HALLOWEEN PARTY Thursday, October 27th, 3:00 setup, 4:00 to 7:30 Welcome families and spread Rotary Cheer!Join us as we participate in the City of Edina Halloween Party at Edinborough Park. Click the link below to make your reservation for either 4:00 to 5:30 or 6:00 to 7:30. |
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ROTARY VETERANS DAY LUNCH SAVE THE DATE! Veterans Day Lunch.When: Thursday, November 10, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Minnesota Valley Country Club, Bloomington This year's program will be centered around veterans court as well as honoring those who have served in all branches of the United States military. Watch for details. |
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ZOOM LINK TO OCTOBER 6TH MEETINGTopic: Race & Equity Series - Federal Reserve of Mpls / Edina Rotary Time: Oct 6, 2022 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 837 1086 6112 Passcode: 223813 |
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ROTARY FLORIDA: REQUEST FOR HELPSARASOTA FLORIDA ROTARY - REQUEST FOR HURRICAN RELIEF Brian Maddox, President of Sarasota FL Rotary Club says: Everything South of Venice is beyond words. He has asked each of you to please have your members: 1) go to www.rotaryfl.org to make a financial donation if they are able. 2) go to rotaryfl.org if you can take in another Rotarian. If you have a spare room, please consider helping. 3) go to rotaryfl.org if you have supplies of any kind. Tables, coolers, gloves, chain saws and more. 4) go to rotaryfl.org if you need help. 5) please share the rotaryfl.org website on your social media as well.  |
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HIGHWAY CLEAN UP SATURDAY OCTOBER 8thSaturday, October 8th, 7:00 am. to 10:00 a.m. Come as it convenient for you. Please register so we know how many people to expect. Meet at Edina City Hall Parking Lot Wear gloves!!  In 1991, Edina Morningside Rotary adopted the section of Highway 100 between Benton Avenue and 50th Street.We show up twice each year to pick up trash along the roadway, leaving the highway sparkling clean!! Please spend some of your Saturday morning, do some bending and stretching, and have some fun together. |
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ONE SUMMIT - DISTRICT TRAINING One Summit emphasizes the relationship among Membership, Public Image, and Humanitarian Service through The Rotary Foundation. It is a unique and effective way to help club members understand and become truly engaged in Rotary. Not sure if you should attend? Here is a list of who should come to One Summit: Club “sparkplugs”, Incoming club leaders, Newer club members, Immediate Past Presidents, Club committee chairs/team leads, Club members looking for leadership opportunities, Someone finding their own voice, People who need to be reenergized, People looking for networking opportunities, YOU! Event: One Summit (District 5950 Training) Date: Oct 01, 2022 NEW TIME: 8:30am - 11:00am = ONE SUMMIT (Panel Discussion and Breakout Discussions) Fee: FREE TO ALL Location: Eisenhower Community Center or Online 1001 Highway 7 Hopkins, MN United States of America 55305 “Imagination to Action” explores scenarios with focused discussions at (one of) this year’s District 5950 One Summit, formerly known as One Rotary Summit. Gain a better understanding of how Membership, Public Image, and The Rotary Foundation work together. Visit https://portal.clubrunner.ca/50084/Event/one-summit-(district-5950-training) for more information. |
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ROTARY GLOBAL GRANT SCHOLARSHIPDo you know someone planning to do graduate study abroad? Please share this scholarship opportunity with them!! Click the image for details.  |
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JOINT MEETING WITH EDINA ROTARY OCTOBER 6TH  "Leading Diverse Organizations", Race & Equity Series with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis series will be sponsored by District 5950, Rotary Club of Edina, Edina Morningside and the Federal Reserve of Minneapolis. The second part of the series, “Leading Diverse Organizations,” will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 6th, at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. Tiffani Daniels and Ron Feldman will lead a discussion on the business case for diversity in the workplace. For speaker information and further details click below. Guest registration HERE. Rotary Club of Edina's meeting fees cover the cost of this event and counts toward meeting attendance. Please register as an Edina Rotary Club Member. Senior actives and guests of members may register and pay online HERE. Cost is $23.00 for senior actives, guests, other Rotary club members and the public. Space is limited to 300 participants. The Rotary Clubs of Edina and Edina Morningside are hosting a race and equity series with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Additional Information: Daniels is the Managing Director for the Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity, where she is responsible for building the organization’s strategy, structure and operational plans to address racial disparities in Minnesota. She has spent more than a decade in the Twin Cities, launching her career in advertising at global agencies BBDO Worldwide and McCann Worldgroup. As a brand manager for General Mills, she led growth for Wheaties, LARABAR, FiberOne and more. Beyond her official roles, she has always advocated for underrepresented groups, including her work as Chief Operating Officer for a non-profit focused on Black and Latinx undergraduate students, and a programming development lead for General Mills’ Black Employees. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and an master’s degree from the University of Michigan. Feldman is First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, where he leads Bank operations, including finance and budgeting, strategic planning, workforce and talent development and performance against strategic objectives. Since joining the Bank in 1995, Feldman has served as a senior officer for Supervision, Regulation and Credit and has run the Financial Services Support Office, which assists in the oversight of the Federal Reserve’s financial services. He has a bachelor’s from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree from the Maxwell School, Syracuse University, where he was a university fellow. He is a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. Cost for the luncheon is $23. Those interested but who cannot attend in person may participate for free via Zoom. Reservations are required and can be made online at edinarotary.org. At the meeting, the Rotary clubs will collect new and gently used winter coats, hats and caps, mittens and gloves, sweaters and sweatshirts for Involve MN to distribute to the homeless this winter. |
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WELCCOME MEMBER PROPOSAL: BETSY KUMAGAI Betsy Kumagai, Executive Director of Edina ABC. Betsy is a graduate of Edina High School, Gustavus Adolphus College and the William Mitchell College of Law. Following a career in law, Betsy has experience in sales development with Stitch Fix. When asked how she approaches her work, she says this: Assess, develop, and inspire talent by empowering people leaders to become the best versions of themselves. For information about membership in Edina Morningside Rotary Club, please contact Membership Chair Eda Rivers. |
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STUDENT SPACEFLIGHT EXPERIMENT PROGRAMStudent Spaceflight Experiment Program Edina Morningside Rotary Club member Dr. Anne Marie Leland, Director of Community Education for Edina Public Schools, shared the exciting news about the Student Spaceflight Exploration Program. It is a truly exceptional opportunity to foster curiosity and creativity, to develop critical thinking, and communication and collaboration skills through an authentic, scientific experiment design process. Edina Public School students will participate in the rigor of scientific competition and experience the thrill of having their experiment, or an experiment from their school district, included onboard the International Space Station. SSEP is another example of how Edina Public Schools is enabling each and every student to discover their possibilities and thrive. Links for information: Here's the anticipated schedule: November, 2022: Local Review Board selects three finalist proposals to submit to NCESSE December 15, 2022: NCESSE selects Edina’s flight experiment for the International Space Station Late Spring 2023: Ferry Flight of SSEP Payload to ISS on SpaceX Dragon 4-6 weeks Post Launch: Ferry Flight of SSEP Payload back to Earth Late June/ Early July 2023: SSEP National Conference for students at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Washington, DC  |
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AVOCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL HAPPY HOUR Wednesday, October 5th, 5:30 happy hour, 6:00 presentation The District Edina, 7777 Washington Avenue, Suite 201, Edina 55439 *NOTE NEW LOCATION STARTING THIS MONTH Featuring EMRC Member Don Archibeque! Don Archibeque, PMP, LEED AP, CMP, CI, is the managing partner of Arch #1 Inspection Services and partner Planifi A/E Project Management Software. Known to be a proactive and astute businessman, he is valued for bringing issues to a client’s attention before the client even knows that something may be wrong. Don keeps a close eye on what is happening in his clients’ buildings and projects by managing forward. Clients trust Don’s thoughtful and candid advice. He has been passionate about serving the engineering and construction industry from the beginning of his career in the engineering and construction industry. |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: PATRICK McDOUGLE and PATTY O'CONNOR
Originally from Madison, WI, Patty O’Connor holds a BA in Mathematics and Classics from Gustavus Adolphus College and a Masters of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame. As an Art Director at Vox Media, she leads a team of designers and has collaborated with the Obama Foundation, the Girls’ Opportunity Alliance, the It Gets Better Project, and When We All Vote. Please direct inquiries about club membership to Eda Rivers. |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ZIMBABWE!Kudos to EMRC member Jeremy Newhouse who, with his family, is living in Zimbabwe this year. Jeremy is Vice President at Matter, an NGO in St. Louis Park, that is doing great things to improve the lives of people throughout the world. Exciting things are happening at the MATTER Innovation Hub in Zimbabwe! Take a look. Click the photo to play the video.  |
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR: AREA 3 BASH Calling All EMRC Members ... especially Board Members and Committee Chairs!Thursday, August 25, 6:00 p.m., Pinstripes Edina, 3849 Gallagher Drive Join Rotarians from clubs Area 3: Edina Morningside, Edina, Richfield, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, South Metro Minneapolis Evenings, MN Veterans, Twin Cities ECO Clubs. Mingle, Meet with DG Lloyd Campbell, Hear DG Lloyd Campell's vision for his year as District Governor. Cost is $15 in person or free for who participate via Zoom. |
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4th ANNUAL CAR SHOW |
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FUNERAL FOR KEVIN RIES Kevin Ries, former member of Edina Morningside Rotary Club, and long-time real estate agent for Edina Realty, passed away recently.Watch for an obituary to be published later this week. Funeral scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 2022 St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church 2914 W 44th Street Minneapolis, MN 55410 10:00 visitation 11:00 funeral |
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CONDOLENCES TO MIKE ANDERSEN AND FAMILY Edina Morningside Rotary Club extends heartfelt sympathies to Mike Andersen and his family at the passing of Mike's Mom, Diane.Celebration of Life: September 9, 2022 at 11:00am, Vista Lutheran Church, 4003 Wooddale Avenue, St. Louis Park 55416 On August 1, 2022 Diane Jeanette Andersen of Eden Prairie, Minnesota entered her heavenly home at age 80. She was preceded in death by husband and former EMRC member Donald Andersen and is survived by her son, EMRC member Mike Andersen. She was slow in judgement and anger and quick in love and laughter. Her inner strength and quiet determination were on display until the end. We will never forget how she loved us, comforted us, encouraged us, believed in us, and made us laugh. |
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NORTHSIDE RAMBLE - NORTH MINNEAPOLIS ROTARY CLUB This weekend! Saturday, August 20th, 1:00 p.m.La Dona Cerveceria, 241 Fremont Ave No, Minneapolis 55405 For information and to register: Join the North Minneapolis Rotary by bike, foot, or car on a history tour of North Minneapolis while visiting unique local breweries. About this eventJoin the 2022 Northside Ramble, an event to explore the Northside by bike and benefit the North Minneapolis community! We are partnering with two amazing breweries and locally-owned food vendors to help residents meet their neighbors, learn more about the history of North Minneapolis, and enjoy our community. The Northside Ramble, sponsored by the Rotary Club of North Minneapolis, will be held on Saturday, August 20th, 2022. Current event Partners include La Doña Cerveceria, Pryes Brewing Co., Cycle Sisters, and many different community organizations throughout North Minneapolis. This event raises money for Gotcha Glasses, which provides Northside children with needed eyewear. Your ticket gets you: Event t-shirt, drink tickets at each location, and a guided tour of North Minneapolis history. Route: We'll start at La Doña, then tour areas of North Minneapolis as we head to Pryes Brewery. From there, we'll grab food while enjoying music and art at the Peace Garden, then head back to La Doña, with history stops at locations along the route. We will provide drink tickets for each brewery location. Please plan to wear comfortable clothing and footwear, plus safety gear (lights, helmets) for biking. Driving between sites is an option, although the ride is designed for biking. |
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PINTS FOR PEOPLE 20229th Annual Pints for People: A Great Night For All! Hosted by Edina Morningside Rotary Club, South Minneapolis Evenings Rotary Club, partnering with Edina Liquor Store EMRC Pints for People Team: Mike Andersen Kelly Tanke, and Gerry Mimick -- A Big Thank You!!!          Thank you Sponsors: Brad Johnson Oasis Advisors, Jim Bizal Bizal Built, Mike Andersen Red Pine Financial Advisors, Dave Wendt, Kelly Tanke Summit Mortgage, Bob Schriver, Doug McElrath, Afira Hasan, Jane Ehresmann, John Sorteberg, Alan Goltzman, and others!!!! |
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EMRC FAMILY PICNIC- click to registerTOMORROW - Tuesday, Sept 6th: Family Picnic @ Arneson Acres Park Reminder - no AM meeting on Sept 6th - attend the picnic!  |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: JACK LIVINGSTON Please welcome Jack Livingston to Edina Morningside Rotary Club! Jack is a Rotarian, transferring from the Arden Hills/Shoreview Rotary Club. Small world! Jack is an alum of Camp Enterprise. As a high school student attending camp, Jack was a part of Tom Gump's case study team. Jack Livingston is a Business Banking Officer with Royal Credit Union. As part of Royal’s Business team since 2022, Jack enjoys working with small business members in a variety of industries. He is especially passionate about empowering entrepreneurs to succeed financially. Jack's classification is Business Banking. He is sponsored by Mary Brindle. For information about new member recruitment, contact Eda Rivers. |
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HOST FAMILIES FOR ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGEEdina Rotary Clubs are looking for Host Families for 2022-23 School Year  Become a Host Family TODAY!! Just a few months can turn into an experience that lasts a lifetime! Edina’s Rotary Clubs are looking for families that wish to expand their world and learn more about another culture while sharing their culture with a Rotary Exchange Student. The primary requirement is a willingness to open your heart and home to an exchange student and accept him or her as your own. Family makeup is less important than a desire to host. Families with or without kids, empty-nesters, single parents.... it’s all a part of the experience! YOU ARE WHAT WE NEED!! Edina Rotary Morningside and Noon clubs will be hosting 2 International Students next year, from Czech Republic and Austria. We are looking for 4-6 willing families to open their hearts and homes and share our wonderful community with these kids. Each family has the opportunity to spend 3 -4 months with one of the two students, increasing the students’ exposure to our rich and diverse culture via three different host families over the course of one school year. Rotary Exchange students have gone through a thorough assessment and orientation program to prepare them for their exchange year. Begin an adventure.... for an experience that lasts a lifetime!!! This program is a part of Rotary International, a worldwide service club that promotes peace, goodwill and understanding on local, national and international levels. Rotary members perform community services in their local communities (such as providing scholarships, maintaining parks or helping food shelves) and around the world (such as clean water initiatives, Polio Plus vaccinations and youth projects). To learn more visit the North Star Youth Exchange Web site https://northstaryouthexchange.com/host-families for specific details on our program for inbound and outbound students or on becoming a host family. Call or email Heather Hansen if you are interested in becoming a host family. 612-366-0051 or heather@parkwood.net  |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: DON ARCHIBEQUEWelcome Don Archibeque to Edina Morningside Rotary Club!  Don Archibeque, a Rotarian for three years with Columbia Heights Rotary Club, desires to transfer his Rotary membership to Edina Morningside Rotary Club.Don is a building professional. His application is sponsored by Paul Nelson.Don' classification is Commercial and Residential Building Inspections. He is sponsored by Paul Nelson. For information about new member recruitment, please contact Eda Rivers at erivers@edinacommunityfoundation.org. |
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AFGHAN RESETTLEMENT MEETING THIS SATURDAYSaturday, July 23th, 12 Noon to 2:30 p.m. NEW LOCATION! South View Middle School Auditorium 4725 South View Lane Edina 55424 Registration link will change every meeting, so please check in every time.  |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: DR. ANNE MARIE LELANDWelcome Dr. Anne Marie Leland to Edina Morningside Rotary Club!
Anne Marie's classification is Education Sponsor. Her sponsor is Dr. Stacie Stanley. To inquire about membership in Edina Morningside Rotary Club, please contact Membership Chair Eda Rivers. |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER JUDY GELSTON Judy Gelston comes to Edina Morningside Rotary Club from Skaneateles, New York, where she joined Rotary in 2021. Judy made a big move to Minnesota after living in New York 50+ years. Judy is a special education teacher specializing in bilingual teaching/literacy. Judy is already volunteering with the Community Service, specifically VEAP. Judy Gelston's classification is Special Education. Her sponsor is Brad Johnson. To inquire about membership in Edina Morningside Rotary Club, please contact Membership Chair Eda Rivers. |
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WISHING YOU A JOYOUS 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION |
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SUMMER SOCIAL: LET'S CELEBRATE ROTARYFriday, June 10th, 5:30 p.m. Join in a fun social to celebrate Edina Morningside Rotary Club. Bring a friend to introduce them to our club.  We will meet at Aria Apartments, by the Pool.Located at 3200 Southdale Circle, Edina 55435. Park on Xerxes Avenue. Enter the main entrance. The concierge will direct you to the Pool area. |
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ENGAGE AND LEAD EDINAENGAGE AND LEAD EDINA Wednesday, June 8th, 4:30 p.m., Edina Country Club  America today is more diverse than ever and as a result, many organizations and institutions have had to consider the ways that white supremacy interacts with their policies, practices and procedures. This presentation will allow leaders to reflect on their own racial identities and consider the ways that they can influence their organization to become more thoughtful and equitable.Participants will learn about and have the opportunity to reflect on the ways in which individual identity and elements of white supremacy show up in organizations. They’ll engage in self-reflection around their own racialization as well as consider how individuals with non-dominant identities are (or are not) represented in the leadership of the groups they are a part of. Our speaker will share his own experience with racialization as a Black man and will help shed light on actionable work that participants can do today. Goal setting opportunities as well as resources to consider while building an inclusive community will be provided. 4:30PM - 5:00 PM: Check in and Registration 5:00PM - 6:00PM: Mixer - Complimentary Light Appetizers and Cash Bar 6:00PM - 7:00PM: Workshop - "Initiating Change… A Workshop on Racial Justice" Khalique Rogers is the founder of Good Riddance Consulting. Khalique is a Social entrepreneur who works on social impact initiatives within the Twin Cities. He focuses on amplifying the voices of community, organizations and business through a data drive-human approach. Khalique also is a skilled facilitator, keynote speaker, storyteller and writer. Using his youth perspective yet wisdom gained through countless professional and lived experiences gives him a unique approach to the work. If you don't believe it, see for yourself. |
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BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE ECONOMY IN MINNESOTARotary to Host "Building An Inclusive Economy in Minnesota" with Federal Reserve Bank of Minnesota Thursday, June 2, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Edina Country Club. Register here. Edina, Minnesota, May 4, 2022 — The Rotary Club of Edina will host a race and equity series with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. The first part of the series, “Building An Inclusive Economy In Minnesota” will be held 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave. Alene Tchourumoff, Senior Vice President of Community Development and the Center for Indian Country Development for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, will give the keynote address and moderate a panel on the topic. Tchourumoff leads the Bank’s engagement with communities throughout the Ninth District to promote economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income people and those living in Indian Country. Key focus areas include early childhood development and affordable housing. Panelists are Henry Jimenez, Kasey Kier and Louis J. King III. Jimenez is Executive Director of the Latino Economic Development Center. Kier is National Community Development Manager for Bell Bank Mortgage. King is CEO of OIC of America and Summit Academy OIC. Cost for the luncheon is $20. Those interested but who cannot attend in person may participate for free via Zoom. Reservations are required and can be made online at RotaryClubofEdina.org. The second part in the series will be held Thursday, Oct. 6. |
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ROTARY IN THE WORKPLACE - JUNE 14thHOST: Bizal Built Tuesday, June 14th - 7:30 a.m.  Mark & Cindy were referred to Bizal Built from a friend as they were considering doing a pretty substantial renovation. Jim then put together the design team to make it all happen. We had plans drawn up and brought in an Interior Designer to help the clients with selections. The main level was transformed from its original closed space home into a free flowing space. We also built an addition to the back of the garage to provide a workshop and a new entry from the garage to the home. The original design made you walk outside from the attached garage to enter the home. A real no-no in Minnesota. |
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VOCATIONAL/AVOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT HAPPY HOURVOCATIONAL/AVOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT HAPPY HOUR: BOSS- Business Owners Succession Strategies Wednesday, June 1, 5:30 social; 6:00 presentation   Edina Morningside member, Mark Hegstrom, helps business owners that are 3-12 years out from exit to develop a customized plan. His firm, Business Owner Succession Strategies (BOSS), assists the owner to develop a plan around the three legs of the exit planning stool: business owner financial plan, personal plan post-exit, and business attractiveness. Every business owner will exit his or her business. That is why he thinks: exit planning is simply good business planning. Please join us for this year-end meeting at CW's Bar and Restaurant, 8302 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55437. We will meet at 5:30 for happy half hour and our speaker presentation from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. This event is a casually centered around becoming better acquainted with the business and career lives of our fellow Edina Rotary Noon and Edina Morningside Rotary Club members. All members of the The Rotary Club of Edina, Edina Morningside and South Metro Minneapolis Evenings Rotary Clubs are invited. Because this is a workplace event, REGISTRATION is required (register as GUEST so that Mike has numbers for food/beverage). Thank you! Contact Wade Thommen at wadethommen@cbburnet.com with any questions. After this meeting, our next Avocation/Vocational Happy Hour will be August 3, 2022. |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERSWelcome New Members James Holmes, Jr., Ted Goltzman and Valentine Smithen!    James Holmes, Jr. is the Executive Director of A Better Chance Foundation (Edina ABC). This nonprofit foundation is committed to increasing the number of well-educated young people, by providing them a quality education at highly rated Edina High School. They provide the scholars with housing and tutoring support to promote their academic success, as they prepare for college. James Holmes, Jr. has 36 years of finance, organizational and project management experience in the corporate investment, financial services and automotive industry. After working several decades incentivized by corporate earnings and profits, his path gravitated toward entrepreneurship fulfillment work. James' classification is Education Director. His sponsors are Dr. Stacie Stanley and Mary Brindle. Ted Goltzman develops affordable housing throughout the Midwest and Western parts of the US. Ted works with local and state agencies, community partners, and private lenders and investors to develop affordable housing. Ted facilitates all aspects of the development process from site selection, financial structuring, construction, and project lease up. Ted's classification is Affordable Housing Development. His sponsor is Alan Goltzman. Valentine Smithen relocated from Florida in 2018, to join Great Southern Bank in Edina MN, as a Personal Banker. His specialties are annuities, home equity lines of credits, and various types of accounts. He is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University. Valentine's hobbies are attending church, listening to music, volunteering, and playing basketball. His goal is to make a difference in the community, and to impact everyone with whom he comes in contact in a positive way. Valentine's classification is Personal Banking. His sponsor is Mary Brindle. To inquire about membership in Edina Morningside Rotary Club, please contact Membership Chair Eda Rivers. |
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NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: TED GOLTZMAN Ted Goltzman is Vice President of Development at The Commonwealth Companies.Ted attended Marquette University on a LaCrosse scholarship, where he helped the Marquette Athletic Academic Support Team create a culture of support and learning for student-athletes by tutoring multiple subjects including Finance, Microeconomics, and Psychology. Ted committed six to ten hours per week to work directly with student athletes ranging from freshman to seniors. Ted Goltzman develops affordable housing throughout the Midwest and Western parts of the US. Ted works with local and state agencies, community partners, and private lenders and investors to develop affordable housing. Ted facilitates all aspects of the development process from site selection, financial structuring, construction, and project lease up. Sponsor: Alan Goltzman, father and charter member of our club Classification: Affordable Housing Development To inquire about membership in Edina Morningside Rotary Club, please contact Membership Chair Eda Rivers. |
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NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: VALENTINE SMITHEN Valentine Smithen relocated from Florida in 2018, to join Great Southern Bank in Edina MN as a Personal Banker. His specialties are annuities, Home equity lines of credits, and various types of accounts. He is a graduate of Johnson& Wales University. Valentine's hobbies are attending church, listening to music, volunteering, and playing basketball. His goal is to make a difference in the community, and to impact everyone with whom he comes in contact in a positive way. Sponsor: Mary Brindle Classification: Personal Banking To inquire about membership in Edina Morningside Rotary Club, please contact Membership Chair Eda Rivers. |
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ROTARY IN THE WORKPLACE: AMKA SAFETYThank you Bocar for your hospitality, hosting us at your business, AMKA SAFETY. We really enjoyed seeing and hearing about the work you do around Safe Routes to School!  |
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIESPlease join The Rotary Club of Edina’s Leadership Series on May 11 as we welcome fellow Rotarian, Mike Martiny to share an interactive learning experience entitled “What is your North Star… Looking Beyond the Horizon to Achieve Your Goals!”  This session is open to the public so please forward this to your friends, colleagues, and employees so that can benefit as well. Learn more and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/328311387197 See you there! Save the evening of June 8, 2022 for a special evening Leadership Series and stay tuned for details on a special evening with Khalique Rogers, Topic: Initiating Change… A Workshop on Racial Justice. Brief intro to Khalique HERE. In addition to the workshop, we will be serving light appetizers along with a cash bar. Mark your calendars and watch for further details. |
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VETERANS CLUB BLOOD DRIVEROTARY CLUB OF MINNESOTA VETERANS DRIVE FOR FIVE Thursday, April 28th, 1:00-7:00pm at Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, 5421 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55410. (952) 927-8408. FIVE DONATIONS IN ONE SITE: BRING DONATIONS WITH YOU TO ST. PETER'S ON APRIL 28th. Blood - Clothing (2) - Food - Old Electronics BLOOD DONATIONS AT ST. PETER'S LUTHERAN CHURCH SITE  Thursday, April 28, 1:00-7:00pm at Saint Peter's Lutheran Church, 5421 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55410. (952) 927-8408. Register online here: Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross (redcrossblood.org) Use Sponsor code: RotaryMNVets. MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH  Campaign runs until Mother’s Day. Donate maternity clothes (all sizes and seasons), baby wipes, bath, shampoo, skin care, healing ointment, diapers (sizes 2-5), baby and toddler clothing (sizes 18 months, 2-4T). Donations go to nonprofits assisting women and young children in our communities. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on April 28, 2022. For donations after April 28, 2022, please email douglaskuplic@comcast.net for drop-off arrangements. CLOTHING DRIVE  The drive supports Every Third Saturday (ETS). Donate all types, gender, and size of clothing & shoes. ETS fosters hope and supporting post traumatic growth. They believe there is no better medicine than being in a community with other veterans and their families, rediscovering purpose, and serving a cause which is greater than ourselves. Since 2007, Every Third Saturday has sought to meet the needs of Veterans in all walks of life. What is now a full-service operation started simply as an outreach on the streets of Minneapolis. https://youtu.be/wcDiVjwt5GA ETS’s new facility Open House is May 25, 2022. Help us fill the clothing racks. FOOD DRIVE  Help us feed veterans. The Hopkins Elks Lodge is working with local and state organizations to provide “Welcome Home Kits” to veterans from homelessness into new housing. The Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans assists with the kit delivery and food collection, helping ensure each veteran gets three bags of groceries. ELECTRONICS RECYCLING  Unload old cell phones, PDA's, GPS's, digital cameras, gaming systems and controllers, laptops, tablets, e-readers, MP-3 Players, ROKU, etc. Devices are erased for your privacy and safety by RTR Recycling. Drop off site – St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, April 28, 2022. Your participation is greatly appreciated. |
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CAMP ENTERPRISE 2022 We need YOU! - lots of opportunities for a few hours or all three days. Take a look at this video ... and then contact Mary Brindle for details. |
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SPRING PLANT SALE A SUCCESS!!PLANT PICK UP TODAY!! All day til 6:30 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 5421 France Avenue, Edina 55410  |
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DAYS FOR GIRLS COLLECTION - APRIL 12 Tuesday, April 12 - Item Collection Event - This date coincides with our joint meeting with the Edina Rotary Club. Items may be dropped off at our regular meeting before the event. Items needed:
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2022 ROTARY/PAT KENNEDY GOLF CLASSIC SPONSORSCongratulations to Jim Bizal, Joe Kirk and the entire golf committee for a great day of golf and fund raising for the Edina Morningside Rotary Foundation!! Funds raised support local and international projects that align with the Rotary International Areas of Focus:
Thanks to these 2022 GOLF SPONSORS! GOLD SPONSOR  SILVER SPONSOR  BRONZE SPONSORS      HOLE SPONSORS         |
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EMRC GOLF TOURNAMENT 2022 |
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VISIT ROTARY MEETINGS WHEN YOU TRAVEL EMRC member John Pastor visited Portland last week, but was disappointed having just missed the chance to join the Portland Rotary Club Meeting. He noted that Portland was "Club #15 -- chartered not too far after Minneapolis #9!" Visiting Rotary Clubs connects members to people throughout the world. When traveling, use the you can find Rotary meetings near you! Just go to www.rotary.org and click Club Finder. Rotary is Rotary everywhere. You will receive a hearty Rotary welcome! |
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HIGHWAY CLEAN UP We need YOU!Saturday, May 7th, 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Park and meet in the Edina City Hall Parking lot located at 4801 West 50th Street. Look for Bob Schriver who will have a vest and plastic refuse bags for you. Bob Schriver is always on hand beginning at 7:00 a.m. so if you have things to do on May 7th, come out early and Bob will get you started. Once the snow has melted, it's time to pick up the detritus that accumulated over the winter. Since 1995, Edina Morningside Rotary Club has dutifully picked up litter along Highway 100 as part of MN-DOT's Adopt-A-Highway Program. It's time for 2022 Spring Highway Clean Up. Our section of Highway 100 stretches from Benton Avenue on the South and 50th Street on the North. Bring your friends and family for a morning work out that benefits the community! |
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES Please join The Rotary Club of Edina’s Leadership Series in March as we welcome local business owner and coach Amy Hudson. Amy will share an interactive learning experience entitled “Maximize Business Effectiveness … Coaching Employees to Peak Performance.”
What to Expect: Have your employees bought in? How effectively are you at leading them? Does your business foster their professional development? What would happen to productivity and quality if you needed to be away from your business for an extended period? In her talk Amy will reveal:
Speaker: Amy Hudson Amy Hudson is the owner of 3 top-performing fitness franchises here in the Twin Cities. She has a team of 15 plus employees and is the co-host of the popular podcast: “Strength Changes Everything.” Amy has coached dozens of business owners on how to develop a high performing and autonomous team. Allowing them to move away from the day-to-day operation of their businesses (Working IN the business) into a more effective leadership position (Working ON the business). She is a firm believer in the mantra "You run your business; your business doesn't run you." VENUE UPDATE: Coldwell Banker Building, 7550 France Ave S, Edina See you there! This session is open to the public so please forward this to your friends, colleagues, and employees so that they can benefit as well. Click HERE for more info. Registration for online and in person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/275800866817 |
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TEDx EDINA
TEDxEdina is looking for speakers! On Saturday, October 29, 2022, TEDxEdina will bring fresh insights, new perspectives, inspiration, hope and growth to our community. The heart of TEDxEdina is our community, and we need your help to make it a success! Currently, we are searching for a few exceptional speakers eager to deliver a crisp, clear, compelling “idea worth spreading.” Do you know someone who’s up to the challenge? Please encourage them to apply to speak at TEDxEdina! (www.tedxedina.com). Application deadline: March 11, 2022. Here’s a bit of background info on TEDxEdina Please help us harness the power of ideas to change lives and ultimately, the world. Share this speaker application widely with your networks, and reach out to give someone the nudge they may need to make this leap. October’s event will be the 4th event we’ve organized. I’ve been the lead organizer all of those years, and have collaborated with a powerful, diverse committee dedicated to harnessing the power of ideas to change lives and ultimately, the world. You can see photos from previous events here. You can read about TEDxEvents here. Want more info? |
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BREWTARIANS ARE BACK!Greetings Brewtarians!
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SPRING SOCIAL EVENT: MN UNITED FC MN UNITED vs CHICAGO FIRE Saturday, April 23, 2022, 4:00 p.m. $30 per person Pre-Game gathering at The Nook at 2:00, for a fun time prior to the game. Need more info? Contact Mike Andersen for details. |
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TIMOTHY LAUGHLIN VISITATION AND FUNERALOur sympathies go out to Rob Laughlin and his family on the death of Rob's father, Tim Laughlin.  Timothy Laughlin passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 13th, 2022. Visitation Monday February 21st, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, February 22nd, 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, February 22nd, 11:00 a.m. Church of St. Patrick of Edina, 6820 St. Patricks Lane, Edina Timothy was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela; son, Danny; daughter-in-law, Heidi. He is survived by special friend, Mary Doherty; sons, Patrick (Anne), Rob (Karen), Tim (Lisa); grandchildren, Connor, Meghan (Ben), Danny (Christina), Ryan (Rachel, Trevor (Briana), Molly, Sean, Charlie, Maggie; great-grandchildren, Slade, Oaklyn, Jett; siblings Kate Williams, Peg Woog, Paddy Skwira, and Mike; extended family, Maymol, Raju, Joe and Tia Cyriac and many loving relatives and friends. Private interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Friends of Bill W. can send memorials to the 24 Hour Club, 1509 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, FL 34109 and to The Greater Minneapolis Intergroup, 7204 West 27th Street Suite 113, St. Louis Park, MN, 55426-3112. All other memorials can be directed to Church of St. Patrick's Legacy Gift Program, 6820 St. Patrick's Lane, Edina, MN 55439. |
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VOCATIONAL HAPPY HOUR: MARCH 2nd- PAUL NELSON EMRC'S Paul Nelson will talk about his role as Director of Business Development at Donlar Construction and work in commercial building during the pandemic.Please join us at CW's Bar and Restaurant, 8302 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55437. We will meet at 5:30 p.m. for happy half hour and our speaker presentation from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. This event is a casually centered around becoming better acquainted with the business and career lives of our fellow Edina Rotary Noon and Edina Morningside Rotary Club members. Please feel free to bring a guest! |
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SERVICE PROJECTS: JOIN IN!VEAP FOOD DONATION: FEBRUARY 14th DONATIONS ARE NEEDED!! EMRC Community Service Committee members will collect your non-perishable food donations and and get them to VEAP. Every month.   |
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DISTRICT SURVEYDistrict Governor Alexa Rundquist reminds all members to complete the District Survey. Below are some points she would like all members to know. I wanted to highlight three additional items regarding our District Survey.
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VOCATIONAL HAPPY HOUR: BOCAR KANE  EMRC member Bocar Kane will be the vocational development speaker on December 1, highlighting his company, AMKA Safety. Bocar is owner and president of AMKA Safety in Edina, a manufacturer/distributor of products specializing in mine and roadway safety equipment, including safety vests, apparel and traffic control signage. The location is CW's Bar and Restaurant, 8302 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55437 We will meet at 5:30 for happy half hour and our speaker presentation from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Please join us for the December 2021 Vocational Happy Hour featuring EMRC member Bocar Kane, Have we mentioned that we have fun at these events?
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CONCERT FOR A CAUSE Fellow Rotarian, Brian Kimmes, of the Minneapolis Downtown Club, reached out to EMRC to give members a heads up on the Concert for a Cause on Monday, October 25th, 2021, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Edina High School’s Fick Auditorium. Money raised from this concert will go toward The Family Partnership’s mental health therapies programs. People can order tickets at the Edina High School bands website. Brian is the Development Officer for The Family Partnership. |
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OUR NEWEST MEMBER: DR. CHERYL GUNNESS Eda Rivers inducted our newest member Dr. Cheryl Gunness with the help of Mary Brindle and Steve May. Cheryl is the Program Coordinator at Edina Community Education. She lives in Edina with her husband and sons. EMRC member Valerie Burke was her sponsor. |
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HOLIDAY WREATH SALE: BOY SCOUT TROOP 68 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDERS! Proceeds will help Logan Seeger attend Sea Base, a unique Scouting program that offers aquatics programs found nowhere else. Whether your interests lie in sailing, scuba diving, rustic camping on an undeveloped barrier island, fishing or a combination of all, this is the place for your Troop, Crew, Sea Ship or Explorer Post. Sea Base serves around 16,000 participants annually. |
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HIGHWAY CLEAN-UPTHANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH HIGHWAY CLEANUP! And a great big thanks to our leader Bob Schriver for organizing! And of course, thanks to Mark Moore our Director of Cleanliness!  |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER MICHAEL BIRDMANWelcome Michael Birdman to Edina Morningside Rotary!!  Michael has served as the Chief Executive Officer and President at a number of health technology and sales engagement organizations. In those roles, he has managed large and diverse teams and multi-million dollar budgets. He works through toward a common purpose and the power of collaboration with broad stakeholders. Michael has served on the City of Edina Heritage Preservation Commission. Michael was recently elected to serve on the Edina School Board to a term that will run from 2022-2026.
Michael and his wife, Marissa moved to Edina almost 20 years ago. They have two kids, Alexander (7th grade) and Mackenzie (5th grade), and a dog, Louis. On any given weekend, you’ll find Michael walking to Jerry’s for their famous donuts, cheering his daughter’s basketball game, working towards his black belt in taekwondo, or enjoying outdoor activities year round. Tom Gump proudly sponsors Michael's application for membership in Edina Morningside Rotary Club. For information about Michael's application, please contact Eda Rivers. |
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JEREMY NEWHOUSE: YOU MATTER EMRC member Jeremy Newhouse, Senior Vice-President of Operations at MATTER, finishes his daily prayers with these words, "God help me make this day matter for eternity." What matters for Jeremy are people. Throughout the pandemic, MATTER has continued to partner with Rotary clubs, locally, and internationally, and the NGO Love for Africa, to ship needed medical equipment to Victoria Falls Hospital in Zimbabwe. They finished a second oxygen plant there, so that an ICU could be opened. It was just in time for the COVID pandemic. Currently, MATTER is working with the Rotary Club of Edina and the Rotary Club of Bulawayo on a large hospital project in Bulawayo. MATTER has planted 15,000 Chaya trees in Zimbabwe, a country of food scarcity. These trees have edible leaves that are a superfood and drought resistant. They plan to plant 120,000 more of them. Jeremy, his wife, Jessica and their four children, Orion, 10 years, Oscar 7 years, Selah, 5 years, and Keziah, 2 years, will be moving to Victoria Falls on October 29th. He will build Innovation Hubs in schools. There students will learn STEM and STEAM techonologies. Currently, MATTER has 3 Innovation Hubs in Zimbabwean schools. Jeremry plans to create ten more. He and his family plan to return Minnesota in December of 2022. If you want to learn more about MATTER's work in Zimbabwe, particularly their work to fight cervical cancer at Victoria Falls Hospital, consider attending or donating to the MATTER Benefit Concert for Women & Children in Zimbabwe on October 3. Check it out at https://zimbabweconcert.funraise.org/.
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DAVE HAWN - URBAN VENTURESAugust 31st Speaker - David Hawn  David Hawn is the President and CEO of Urban Ventures. Dave Hawn has held this position since 2016. Urban Ventures focuses its primary efforts on families living in the 25-block core area of South Minneapolis, in the Phillips neighborhood, from 26th street to 35th street, East of I-35W. The Urban Ventures Mission Statement is “Educating kids, strengthening their families and building a healthy community.” The organization has one big goal: “To break the cycle of poverty by sending every child in our neighborhood to college or other post-secondary education.” The strategy is to provide a cradle to career pipeline of support for kids and their families. Dave Hawn’s office and the newly created Early Learning Center are located in the Colin Powell Center at Cristo Rey High School at 2924 4th Avenue South in Minneapolis. The website for Urban Ventures is www.urbanventures.org |
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PINTS FOR PEOPLE What a fun evening, celebrating Oktoberfest while paying tribute to the good that we do as Rotarians. Thanks to all the volunteers from South Metro Minneapolis Evenings Rotary Club and Edina Morningside Rotary as we gathered for the 8th nearly-annual Pints for People, benefiting both clubs and local non-profit organizations.  Lesli and Mike Andersen  Silent auction and prizes being awarded  Evan Pastor, Paul Nelson, Skip Nelson  Gerry and Amy Mimick  Silent Auction Table |
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IRON WILL: POLIO ERADICATION  Our foundation joined the polio fight almost 15 years ago. And in all that time, I cannot think of a more important moment than right now.In my new Gates Notes post, I write about the amazing progress the world has made against the crippling disease, but also why we are at risk of losing the gains we have fought so hard for. We still aren’t reaching areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan, the only countries where polio remains endemic. Outbreaks of other forms of polio continue to crop up in under-immunized communities across Africa and parts of Asia. And the pandemic continues to interrupt polio campaigns and routine immunizations. But thanks to the iron will of the thousands of polio workers and an improved strategy to end this disease, I’m confident that with sufficient financial resources and political support we can create a world where no child will ever be paralyzed by polio again. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to learn more about this effort. Thanks for being an Insider!  |
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LAKEFRONT MUSIC FESTIVALEMRC VOLUNTEERS at the Lakefront Music Festival, hosted by Prior Lake Rotary and partners.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: EDINA GIVE & GOATTENTION!! ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT EVERY STUDENT IN THE EDINA COMMUNITY? Are you passionate about making sure every student in our community, no matter their socioeconomic status, has access to opportunities to learn, play and grow?  The Edina Give and Go Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director who will continue to lead and support our mission to bring life and learning opportunities to Edina Public Schools students who are economically disadvantaged. For more information and to apply, visit the website here. Afira Hasan, O.D Insight Vision Care |
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER!On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, Zhanhua Wen "Z" was inducted as the newest member of Edina Edina Morningside Rotary Club. Welcome Z!! Thanks to Dan Hunt for spotting Z while walking the dog in the neighborhood!! Here's Z's story.  I am a Singaporean and was born in Inner Mongolia, China in 1986. Graduated in 2011 from National University of Singapore with BBA (Accountancy) Degree and a Second Major in Finance. I started my professional career as a Credit Analyst in BNP Paribas Singapore branch, before moving on to Cargill’s Trade and Capital Markets (“TCM”) team in 2014. I am currently the Assistant Director of Risk Investor Group overseeing roughly 20+ TCM banking relationships in the Americas region. I am also a Chartered Accountant (Singapore), and Chartered Financial Analyst (“CFA”). We are a family of four. My wife name is Mengjiao (Alice) Yang, she holds an Electrical Engineering Degree from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. We have two beautiful kids Nicholas (six) and Nicole (four) named after our favorite actor/actress. Being blessed with a supportive family, incredible friends, and the opportunity to travel around the world, I value diversity and differences. I hope to set a good example for my children and people around me about the importance of honesty, humility, and the ability to care for others. Want to sponsor a new member? Please contact Membership Chair Eda Rivers for assistance. |
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NOT GOLFING? JOIN US TO ASSEMBLE HYGIENE KITS There were 500 hygiene kits assembled for Allan Law's Love One Another network before the golf scramble. They will be distributed to people who are homeless, or minimally sheltered. Many thanks to Chris Kennedy, Cathy Hogan, and Afira Hasan for organizing this service event. |
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ROCK 'N ROTARYWE BEAT THE RAIN!! THANK YOU SO MUCH, JOHN SORTEBERG AND COMMERCIAL FURNITURE SERVICE FOR HOSTING ROCK/N ROTARY!! SPECIAL THANKS TO THE EMRC TEAM WHO PUT ALL THIS TOGETHER: JOHN SORTEBERG, STEVE MAY, BOB SCHRIVER, STEVE LYON, PAUL NELSON. We welcomed club members, families, visiting Rotarians and their families, prospective Rotarians, along with new DG Mariana Khauv and DG Elect Lloyd Campbell. THE BAND P.Y.T. PLAYED OLDIES AND GOODIES  THE FOOD WAS GREAT! Edina Rotaract members were on hand to help with grilling  AND TOM GUMP WAS SUCH A GOOD SPORT IN THE DUNK TANK! the button was a little sticky .. we have some funny video  THERE'S SOME THOUGHT TO MAKE THIS AN ANNUAL EVENT. IF TONIGHT'S FUN AND GAMES IS ANY INDICATION, THAT'S NOT A BAD IDEA!! Thanks again everyone! |
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EDINA COUNTRY CLUB GUIDELINES FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGSEMRC began meeting in person at Edina Country Club Tuesday, April 6th.
A reminder for everyone attending In-Person meetings. Please be diligent with distancing and wearing a mask. Rules for indoor meetings are evolving. It's up to each and every one of us to ensure the safety of ourselves and others around us. Here are the guidelines that will be attached to all In-Person meeting registrations and linked to In-Person Mask announcement on club website home page. Advance reservations will be required for the In-Person Live meeting. Edina Country Club Guidelines for In-Person Meeting attendees.
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ROTARY AFRICA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION April 24th and 25thCelebrate Rotary with our friends in Melusi, partners on the Rotary International Matching Grant that is getting underway in the next month. |
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2021 SPRING FLOWER SALETHE 2021 SPRING FLOWER SALE PICK UP- THANK YOU! Tuesday, May 4th, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. St. Peter's Lutheran Church located at 5421 France Avenue South. Go to East parking lot. Questions? Contact Talley Flora at talley@redseat.com or 952-893-0020. Watch for emails from Talley Flora in your Inbox.     |
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2020-21 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIESNext Topic: Coaching and Developing Others
This session is open to the public so please forward this to your friends, colleagues, and employees so that can benefit as well. See you there! |
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SPONSOR OUR WEBSITE!We invite all EMRC members and friends to sponsor our club website. You pay just $5 per quarter. Include your company logo on our club website and we will link the logo to your website. |
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VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT HAPPY HOURWednesday, May 5, 2021, 6:00 p.m.  SPEAKER: Lindsey Smaka, Edina Noon Rotary Member an, Science Teacher and Global Scholar Program Coordinator at Edina High School
Hybrid Zoom Happy Hour Vocational Development meeting AND a live meeting this month. The live meeting will be held at CW's Bar and Restaurant, (the old Poor Richard's) located at 8302 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55437. Schedule: 5:30 Happy Hour 6:00 Speaker Presentation If you're attending in-person, registration HERE will be greatly appreciated. If you'd prefer, you can attend via Zoom without registering by clicking the link below. Our speaker will be Lindsey Smaka of the Noon Rotary club. Join Zoom Meeting Link is here Meeting ID: 869 4908 7057 Passcode: 436699 |
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| Duty | Mar 21 | Mar 28 |
| Ambassador | M. Brindle | M. Brindle |
| Ambassador | D. Wendt | D. Wendt |
Greeter | T. Goltzman | T. Goltzman |
Greeter | B. Hatch | B. Hatch |
Thought of the Day | M. Hegstrom | C. Hogan |
FFF/Vocational | C. Larson | M. Andersen |
Mireya Bustamente, owner of Sol Travel, is excited to have visibility from the street and attract more customers to her store on Lake Street in Minneapolis. 
 | The Rotary Club of Edina is proud to present the Second Annual Edina Car Show on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Rotary Club of Edina Car Show will be hosted at Southdale Center parking lot (in front of the old Herberger’s). This family-friendly event will feature some of the best collector cars and bikes in Minnesota, including classic, vintage, and exotic. Our dealer sponsor Key Cadillac will also have some of the hottest new models on display. We will be giving away a free weekend lease of a new Maserati luxury sports car for the winner of our “Best in Show” contest, with attendees voting for their favorite car on the lot. |
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 | Welcome to Dr. David Johnson, chiropractor and owner of Moore Chiropractic. David takes Dr. Casey Moore's place as a member of Edina Morningside Rotary Club. |
 | Another continued welcome to Bob Keillor of CorTrust Bank. Bob joined EMRC in March, just before the pandemic. Please welcome all our new members! |
 | SEPTEMBER 17th - JOINT MEETING WITH EDINA NOON ROTARY TODAY Speaker Topic: Human Trafficking The Rotary Club of Edina Morningside will meet in a Joint Meeting on Thursday, September 17.At the Edina Country Club. Doors open at 11:45. The meeting will end promptly at 1:30.Program will featurea workshop about "End Human Trafficking". IN-PERSON REGISTRATION IS LIMITED!! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register Today! In-Person Seats are limited to 96 people. EMRC members register as Guests. You will enter your First/Last Name, Email, Phone and Tag Text (put EMRC here or EMRC Guest if you are bringing a guest). Guests of EMRC members must pay at the door. No money is taken during registration. The cost for lunch is $20 or $25 per guest. Cash or check please. ZOOM Registration is also required in order to get attendance credit for this meeting. Click the flyer to register. |
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Rotary 101 - Learn what Rotary is all about and more!
Retention Russ, District Governor – would like to warmly welcome you to one four identical 2.5 hour workshops. The Rotary 101 training will be offered in four locations throughout District 5950 – Eagan, Chaska, New Ulm, St. Cloud. Rotary 101 has been designed for new members, less than 4 years, or anyone looking for a refresher to learn more about Rotary and the many aspects of Rotary! It is a chance to increase the value of Rotary by increasing members level of knowledge!
Attend any of the four identical sessions that works with your schedule:
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Each week, at the end of our club meetings, we tell our program speaker, “A donation has been made to our Foundation that provides local and global grants to a variety of organizations that assist others.” Here is the proof! Pictured is last year’s President, Tom Gump, presenting Foundation treasurer Jane Ehresmann with a check for $3,500 from the club in recognition of the 35 speakers in 2016-2017. $100 per speaker is contributed to the Edina Morningside Rotary Foundation and will be available for distribution as we seek to “Make a Difference” in 2017-2018.
Rotary Friendship Exchange 2017- Living the American Way
Joining the Rotary Friendship Exchange between RID 5950 and RID 3810 this Rotary Year 2016-2017 of Rotary Serving Humanity and Rotary Foundation's 100th year of Doing Good in the World is a very wonderful experience of a lifetime I will never forget.
Living and interacting with the Rotarians from Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA from May 26, 2017 to June 8, 2017 together with other Filipino Rotarians from RID 3810 is an experience so worth remembering and to treasure forever.
Band students from Edina's Valley View Middle School gathered at Barnes and Noble on Saturday, December 10th to entertain shoppers. The students, under the direction of Ms. Melody Snyder and Mr. Chris Gumz, participate in Harmony Bridge Club where they meet after school each week.
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (TRF). The number of Paul Harris Fellows globally reached the one million mark in 2006. During the 100th Anniversary Year of The Rotary Foundation, District Governor Mark Hegstrom has been encouraging Rotarians to become Paul Harris Society members (committing to contribute $1000 annually). There are now 250 PHS members in Rotary District #5950.
DG Mark's home club is the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside. Under 2016-2017 President, Tom Gump, the club has taken the $365 per member contribution goal seriously. Tom has received commitments from 16 club members to become new PHS members. That brings the total number of PHS members to 24! In addition, on November 15, The Rotary Club of Edina Morningside became a 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club. DG Mark Hegstrom together with Club President, Tom Gump (l) and Jim Warner, Club TRF Chair, (r) proudly display the new recognition flag. Congratulations to all the club members and the District Governor on this honor.
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