WELCOME TO EDINA  MORNINGSIDE ROTARY CLUB
 
We are vibrant, civic-minded business, professional and community leaders who gather for fellowship, fun, career development, and the opportunity to serve locally, regionally and internationally. We teach, we lead, and we transfer what we do onto others.
 
Edina Morningside Rotary Club #26855
 
Tuesday mornings from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Avenue, Edina 55424
 
During January and February, 2024:
Edina Country Club will be undergoing a kitchen remodel.
Edina Morningside Rotary Club will meet at the Edina Community Center, Room 166, 5701 Normandale Rd, Edina 55424
 
Contact us:612-270-9887, edinamorningsiderotary@gmail.com
 
PLEASE JOIN US!
Please join us!
Doing good in the world through Service Above Self
  
Are you looking for a way to serve your community? If you are, we invite you to be our guest. Please join us at Edina Morningside Rotary Club where you will find a group of people just like you .. energized by working together for the good of the community.
 
In the words of 2023-24 Rotary International President Gordon McNally, "My vision is that Rotary should exist everywhere in a style to suit everyone who has the desire to be part of us and to help us do good in the world."
 
Please join us! You can help us do good in our community, in our region, in our nation and around the world.
 
President Dr. Afira Hasan
 
OUR NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, November 28th, 7:30 a.m. at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave., Edina 
 
Kamilla Elliott and Jeanne Larson at Solhem Companies will speak about the Fred Apartments.
 
Finance & Commerce wrote this about Solhem Companies: "The Fred apartment projects contain elements of his varied passions. They focus on energy efficiency, sustainability, and clean energy mixed with contemporary design graced by paintings and architecture. While many of Solhem’s apartments are built in Minneapolis, it has branched out to Edina and Rochester.The apartment buildings have several common characteristics. They consume 30% less energy than direct competitors, and it verifies the claim through an Xcel Energy program. The efficiency comes from many small changes such as tweaking bathroom fans and garage lighting and installing better windows on the south sides of buildings to reduce heat exposure and save on air conditioning."
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NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: CHERYL YOUAKIM
District 46B State Representative Cheryl Youakim
 
 
I met Peter during one of the community conversations that I hold at the local library as a State Representative. We subsequently had coffee and found out that we had Rotary in common. I used to be a member of the Minnetonka Rotary years ago. Peter invited me to an Edina Morningside meeting and I was very impressed with the club.
 
For information about Rotary membership, please contact Peter Williams.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER: ERICA STERN
WELCOME NEW MEMBER ERICA STERN 
Erica was inducted on Tuesday, October 31st.
Sponsor: Paul Nelson
 
Erica Stern comes from a long line of Rotarians from her home state of North Dakota.
 
Erica's great-grandpa Herman Stern was a founding member of the Valley City club, and her grandpa was active in the Fargo club. Her uncle John Stern is a very active member of the Fargo West club. Erica's dad Rick Stern is a lifelong member of the Fargo Kiwanis Club, but has given his blessing for her to join Rotary as long as she continues to volunteer at their annual Pancake Karnival.
 
Erica moved to Edina with her mom Peggy Linrud during elementary school and graduated from Edina High School in 2002. Erica earned a BA in History from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and an MA in Art History from Christie's Education in London, England. Erica moved to Washington, DC, where she lived for 12 years, working first for U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan, and then as an auditor for the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Postal Service.
 
Erica was extremely active in her community, volunteering at the Hillwood Museum, the Kennedy Center, the Homeless Children's Playtime Project, and various mentoring programs. She also served on the board of her Lutheran church, sang in the choir, and was the Treasurer of her Toastmasters club. Erica met native South Dakotan Jeremy Funk in DC, and they married in 2016. They have adopted two basset hound mixes named Maggie and Zoey.
 
During the height of Covid in 2020, Erica accepted an opportunity in Minnesota to work for the Treasury Department as a financial crimes investigator. Erica and Jeremy found the perfect rambler in the Presidents neighborhood of Edina and are delighted to be closer to family and to reconnect with childhood friends. Erica tried her hand at coaching girls basketball for EBA last year and is excited for the upcoming season.
 
Erica enjoys visiting the Museum of Russian Art, seeing concerts and plays, attending events at the Alliance Francaise, and reading anything written by Agatha Christie. Erica looks forward to brining her community spirit and enthusiasm to the Edina Morningside Rotary Club.
 
For inquiries about Rotary membership, please contact EMRC Membership Chair Peter Williams.
 
 

UPCOMING MEETINGS
Tuesday, November 28: Kamilla Elliott and Jeanne Larson, Solhem Companies, The Fred Apartments
Tuesday, December 5: Breakfast with an EHS Student: Share your experiences, mentor a student
Tuesday, December 12: Emily Chapman, Children's Hospital of Minnesota
Tuesday, December 19: Dave Dorn, Special Olympics
Tuesday, December 26: NO MEETING- HOLIDAY BREAK
Tuesday, January 2: NO MEETING- HOLIDAY BREAK
Tuesday, January 9: MEETING LOCATION CHANGE TO EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER, ROOM 166
 

UPCOMING EVENTS
CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DETAIL 
 
Dec 5, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., Poinsettia and Holiday Greens pick up. Edina Country Club
 
ORDER YOUR ROTARY POLO SHIRT TODAY!!
ROTARY POLO SHIRTS
 
Jenn wore her new shirt immediately!
 
Former EMRC President Jenn Glass in her Rotary shirt!
 
You can order your Rotary polo shirt in Navy Blue or Royal Blue.
 
The cost is $30. If you'd like your name on your shirt, the cost is $35.
To order, send an email to Mary Brindle with the COLOR, SIZE, WITH NAME or NO NAME.
 
Order now so we can all wear our Rotary gear for a photo in January!
 
PLANNING AHEAD TO JANUARY AND FEBRUARY
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY MEETTINGS RELOCATE TO EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER, ROOM 166
 
Please note that Edina Country Club will undergo remodeling during the months of January and February 2024.
 
Therefore, The Edina Morningside Rotary Club will hold its weekly meetings at the Edina Community Center in Room 166.
 
Check back here for additional location information in the coming weeks.
 
VOCATION/AVOCATION HAPPY HOUR
VOCATION/AVOCATION HAPPY HOUR
Fiorst Wednesday of the month, 5:30 social, 6:00 presentation
at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Avenue, Edina 55439
 
Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour meetings feature a brief presentation from a featured Rotarian, plus time for introductions, networking and questions. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages. Contact EMRC Rotarians Don Archibeque and Sophia Pham for details. 
 
Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages. 
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED!!
HELP !!!!!!  We are still looking for two more host families for Victoria.
 
 
We need a family for the Winter term (Dec-Feb) and Spring term (March-early June).
 
If your family, or a neighbor or family you know of are interested, please, please put them in contact with Cathy Hogan (612-210-1665). 
POINSETTIA AND HOLIDAY GREENS: FUND RAISER
HOLIDAY DECOR FUND RAISING
 
Thank you for your orders!
 
Proceeds benefit End Polio Now and are matched 2-to-1 by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
 
Pick Up Day is Tuesday, December 5th, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at Edina Country Club.
 
   
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MENTOR AN EDINA STUDENT: SPACE STATION PROJECT
MENTOR AN EDINA STUDENT: SPACE STATION PROJECT
 
Edina Public School is seeking Mentors to work with young Scientists who are developing experiments for the Space Station. Edina is entering year two of our Student Spaceflight Experiment Program. To participate, students in grades 5-12 design an experiment to test the effect of microgravity on a physical, chemical or biological system. Mentors help guide kids in their thinking about what would make a well controlled experiment design. Although science and engineering background are helpful, it is really about asking questions and helping kids refine their thinking.
 
Learn more at this link.
 
Mentor recruitment link below:
 
Dr. Randy Smasal
Student Spaceflight Experiment Program Co-Coordinator
Assistant Superintendent
Edina Public Schools
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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.
 
Contact Mary Brindle, Club Admin, for details.
 
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Upcoming Speakers
Curt Gunsbury
Nov 28, 2023
The Fred apartments
EHS Students
Dec 05, 2023
Breakfast with a Mentor: Share experiences with high school students
Emily Chapman
Dec 12, 2023
Children's Hospitals on Minnesota
Dave Dorn
Dec 19, 2023
Special Olympics
Jewelie Grape
Jan 09, 2024
Our Rotary District Governor
Dave Hewitt, Hennepin County
Jan 16, 2024
Housing Stability
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Events
Club Board of Directors
President
Afira Hasan
President Elect
Bocar Kane
Treasurer
Bob Schriver
Secretary
Anne Marie Leland
Membership
Peter Williams
Rotary Foundation
Norm Siekman
Director
Thomas Gump
Community Service
Anne Marie Leland
International Chair
Jeremy Newhouse
Club Service
Mary Brindle
Immediate Past President
Brad Johnson
Executive Secretary / Director
Mary Brindle
Fundraising Chair
Jim Bizal
Committee Leadership
Club Service
Mary Brindle
Community Service
Anne Marie Leland
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
James Holmes, Jr.
Carolyn Jackson
Environment and Sustainability
Jake Ehresmann
Fund Raising
Jim Bizal
International Service
Jim Bizal
Jeremy Newhouse
Membership
Peter Williams
Programs
Jay Brown
Public Image/Website
John Pastor
Maureen Smith
Social
Mike Andersen
Vocational Service
Paul Nelson
Youth Exchange/
Youth Service
Peter Kelley
Liisa Schmitt
Club Links
Rotary Links
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Judy Gelston
    November 3
  • Steve Lyon
    November 4
  • Mark Moore
    November 8
  • Jeremy Newhouse
    November 10
  • Jack Lee
    November 11
  • Nancy Grazzini-Olson
    November 11
  • Joseph Kirk
    November 14
  • Betsy Kumagai
    November 17
  • Brandon Vitale
    November 21
  • Paula Schwartz
    November 27
  • Cathy Hogan
    November 28
Anniversaries:
  • Peter Williams
    Dr. Rosemary Bailey
    November 19
  • Afira Hasan
    Jafar Hasan
    November 26
Join Date:
  • Ted Field
    November 1, 1993
    30 years
  • Michael Birdman
    November 9, 2021
    2 years
  • Bernie Beaver
    November 14, 1994
    29 years
  • Jim Hovland
    November 14, 1997
    26 years