On Thursday, November 9, 2017, the Rotary Clubs of the Southwest Metro (i.e., the Rotary Clubs of Bloomington, Eden Prairie A.M., Eden Prairie Noon, Edina, Edina-Morningside, Richfield and South Minneapolis Metro Evenings) paid tribute to our Veterans at the annual Rotary Area 3 Veterans Day Luncheon.
 
The event was held at Bearpath Country Club, where the Rotary Club of Eden Prairie A.M. meets, and there was music (including a medly of the armed services anthems where each branch of our armed services stood), a lunch and recognitions.  The featured speaker was General Robert Shadley, Major General U.S. Army (Retired); and, the event was emceed by General Denny Schulstad, U.S. Air Force (Retired), who is a member of The Rotary Club of Edina Noon.
 
There was also representation from local dignitaries and District 5950 Leadership.  The Area Three Clubs all brought their Club banners and name tags.  The Emcee, speaker, food, music and Honor/Color Guard were all great.  Matt Crane, from The Rotary Club of Eden Prairie AM, chaired the event with the assistance from Rotary Area 3 President-Elects.
 
District Governor Bob Halagan, Governor-Nominee-Designate Tom Gump and Past District Governor Diane Kirby*
*Photo Credit:  John Flynn, Rotary Club of Edina Noon