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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  Morningside Rotary Club meets at Edina Country Club.
5101 Wooddale Avenue, Edina MN 55424
 
Contact us:612-270-9887, edinamorningsiderotary@gmail.com

 
GOLF 2025
EDINA MORNINGSIDE ROTARY/KENNEDY GOLF CLASSIC
 
It's coming - Monday, June 23rd
 
Braemar Golf Course
 
Our service project will begin at 8am and the shotgun start for golf will be at 9am.  Lunch will follow golfing.
 
Click HERE for information and registration.  Sign your foresome up today!
 
As of 5/26, we have $14,000 in sponsorships and 44 golfers registered.   This is short of the goal of $20,000 and 100 golfers so please act today!
 
 
 
 
 
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 2024-25 Rotary International, RI President Stephanie Urchick reminds us to celebrate the Magic of Rotary. She says members create that magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member of Rotary.
 
Please join us! You can help us do good in our community, in our region, in our nation and around the world.
 
President Bocar Kane
 

 
OUR NEXT MEETING
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 17th, 7:30 a.m., at Edina Country Club.
 
President Bocar Kane
Last meeting as President.
Come and celebrate a great year in Edina Morningside Rotary Club!
And welcome our next President Mike Andersen.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Tuesday, June 17th, 7:30 a.m., Edina Country Club
Tuesday, June 24th, NO MEETING DUE TO GOLF TOURNAMENT ON JUNE 23rd
 
Tuesday, July 1st, Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt
Tuesday, July 8th, President Mike Andersen
Tuesday, July 15th, Heather Boschke, Little Birdie Buddies
Tuesday, July 22nd, Eyleen Braaten, Giving Voice
Tuesday, July 29th, Topic will be Alight
 
Read more...
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS TO EDINA MORNINGSIDE ROTARY CLUB!
 
Click Read More to see biographical information for our newest members.
 
Read more...

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DETAIL
 
June 17th, 24th, July 1st: Grooves & Foods, 7:00 p.m. at Centennial Lakes Park
Joint Project with Edina Noon Rotary
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP LIST AVAILABLE HERE.
VOLUNTEER TASK DESCRIPTIONS HERE.
 
June 23rd: Edina Morningside Rotary Club/Pat Kennedy Golf Classic. Contact Jim Bizal for details.
Club Event
GROOVES & FOODS
GROOVES & FOODS
 
 
Tuesdays evenings June 10th, 17th, 24th, July 1st.
 
Free admission thanks to our sponsors!
Centennial Lakes Park Amphitheater
 
 
VOLUNTEER SIGNUP LIST AVAILABLE HERE.
VOLUNTEER TASK DESCRIPTIONS HERE.
*When you sign up be sure to check the permission and security box at the bottom to complete the registration.
 
GROOVES & FOODS FESTIVAL | Edina 
PRESENTING TITLE SPONSOR | Rotary Clubs of Edina
VENUE SPONSOR | McNellis & Asato Wealth Management
VENUE | Centennial Lakes Park
 
Four Weeks of exciting live music under-the-stars at our beautiful Centennial Lakes Park in Edina. Click "Read More" for dates, time and bands.
 
Tuesday - June 10th - St. Paul Peterson's Classic America Rockers
Tuesday - June 17th- Wayne Anthony's Minute By Minute | A Tribute to The Icons of Yacht Rock - Michael McDonald (Doobies Bros) Kenny Loggins | James Ingram | Patti Austin | Christopher Cross | Patty LaBelle | Anita Baker
Tuesday - June 24th - Mick Sterling's Beautiful Vision | A Tribute to Van Morrison
 
SHOWTIMES:
The Mick Sterling Radio Hour with Live Music & On the Air Interviews | 5:30PM to 6:30PM
Live Music begins at 7PM and ends at 9PM
EDINA RIDES 2025!
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR CYCLING ... a bit chilly and a few raindrops ... did not dampen anyone's spirits!
 
Click here to watch the 2025 Edina Rides Video.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ROTARY APPAREL: ORDER YOUR OWN
PROMOTE ROTARY WITH YOUR OWN APPAREL FROM LANDS END BUSINESS
 
Looking for Rotary-branded apparel for yourself? Or a gift for someone?
 
Visit the EMROTARY online store.
 
 
Click https://business.landsend.com/store/emrotary.
 
Check out the pullovers, zip ups, vests and more.
 
There is no minimum purchase for Lands End brand. Minimums may apply for other brands such as Adidas, Nike, North Face and TravisMathew. If your order includes these special brands, you might consider a group order with your Rotary friends.
 
DONT FORGET TO APPLY THE LOGO!!
When placing your order, remember to click APPLY LOGO and choose the location for the embroidered logo (left side, right side, back). 
 
If you have questions or suggestions, please contact club admin Mary Brindle.
LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH: SERVICE TUESDAY
SERVICE 2025 TUESDAYS ARE THE LAST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
GET INVOLVED! JOIN A COMMITTEE
Deepen your Rotary involvement - join a committee. 

Find the committee that matches your interest. Please contact the committee chair for information.
  • Membership, Erica Stern, Director           
  • Community Service, Sadia Ali and Steve Schmitt, Directors           
  • Vocational Service, Don Archibeque and Sophia Pham, Chairs         
  • International Service, Jeremy Newhouse, Chair              
  • Programs, Jay Brown and Betsy Kumagai, Chairs           
  • Foundation Fundraising, Norm Siekman, TRF Chair               
  • Social/Club Service, Mike Andersen, Chair          
  • Publicity, Mary Brindle, Chair
  • Website/Social Media, John Pastor, Chair         
Thank you for your dedication to Rotary!
RECENT PHOTOS
Thank you to all recent speakers who have taken the time to share their stories with Edina Morningside Rotary Club!
 
Membership Social on May 28th at Wooden Hill
 
 
Meeting on May 20th - we inducted 5 new members and heard from Todd Otis, our speaker.
 
 
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.
 
Click here for information and to watch/listen to a program.
 
 
 
 
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 Administrator, for details.
 
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Upcoming Speakers
President Bocar Kane
Jun 17, 2025
Final Meeting as Club President
Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt
Jul 01, 2025
President Mike Andersen
Jul 08, 2025
Heather Boschke
Jul 15, 2025
Little Buddies Book Series
Eyleen Braaten
Jul 22, 2025
Giving Voice
Alight
Jul 29, 2025
View entire list...
Events
  • EMRC GOLF TOURNAMENT
    Braemar Golf Course
    Jun. 23, 2025 9:00 a.m.
2024-25 Club Goals
Priority 1: Increase our Impact-
As people of action we make decisions grounded in evidence.
Priority 2: Expand our Reach- 
As People of Action we are inclusive, engaging, compassionate and ambitious on our behalf of the world.
Priority 3: Enhance Participant Engagement-
As People of Action we create meaningful relationships across decades and continents,
Priority 4: Increase our Ability to Adapt-
As People of Action we seek new perspectices and new ideas that can strengthen Rotary and ceate lasting change.
Learn More Here
Club Board of Directors
President
Bocar Kane
President Elect
Mike Andersen
Treasurer
Brad Johnson
Secretary
Mike Andersen
EMRC Foundation Liaison
Afira Hasan
Membership
Erica Stern
Community Service
Sadia Ali
Vocational Services
Sophia Pham
Community Service
Steve Schmitt
International Chair
Jim Bizal
Fundraising Chair
Jim Bizal
Director
Cathy Hogan
Club Service
Mary Brindle
Executive Secretary / Director
Mary Brindle
Rotary Foundation
Norm Siekman
Vocational Services
Don Archibeque
Club Links
Club Links
Camp Enterprise
Edina Interact Club
SMME Rotary Club
Edina Rotary Club
RI District 5950
North Star Rotary Youth Exchange
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Rotary Foundation
For New Members
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Heather Anderson
    June 1
  • Sophia Pham
    June 6
  • Peter Williams
    June 7
  • Bill Hatch
    June 13
  • Christophe Perrin
    June 15
Spouse/Partner Birthdays:
  • Joann Shockey
    June 24
Anniversaries:
  • Paul Nelson
    Nascar Netty Nelson
    June 3
  • Bob Seeger
    Karen Seeger
    June 7
  • Christophe Perrin
    Laura Hudson
    June 18
  • John Pastor
    Kris Pastor
    June 22
Join Date:
  • John Pastor
    June 2, 2015
    10 years
  • Jay Brown
    June 20, 2017
    8 years
  • Jim Bizal
    June 24, 2014
    11 years
Sponsors
Edina Give & Go
Boulay
A-1 Asset Management
Academy College
Red Pine
Red Seat
Matter
Bizal Built
St. Peter's - Edina
Thunderbird Aviation
AMKA Safety
Sunburst Chemicals
Business Owner Succession Strategies
Edina ABC
Associated Insurance Professionals
Carolyn Jackson Attorney
Wintrust Mortgage
Ellingson & Ellingson CPA
Presswrite Printing
Insight Vision Care
Memories of Home
Donlar Construction
DSB Rock Island
Logan Consulting
M Health Fairview
Edina Public Schools
Edina Law
Interested in being a sponsor?
Download the website sponsorship guide
Rotary Club of Edina Morningside
Mailing address: 6901 Paiute Drive, Edina MN 55439
Contact: 612-270-9887
edinamorningsiderotary@gmail.com
 
Meetings: Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Edina Country Club
5100 Wooddale Ave, Edina
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