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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

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 Mike Andersen

OUR NEXT MEETING

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 8th, 7:30 a.m., at Edina Country Club.

President Mike Andersen will lead the meeting.

President Mike Andersen

NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: MELISA GILDNER

NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: MELISA GILDNER

Melisa Gildner (Esposti)'s passion for international relations and multilateral cooperation spans the course of several decades. Her career began at International Rescue Committee resettling refugees, followed by development work in domestic hunger alleviation at Feeding America, she served as the Director of Government and NGO Relations for Project C.U.R.E. in Washington, D.C. In partnership with International Ambassadors, U.S. Diplomats, Embassy staff and Ministries of Health, oversaw the full life cycle of projects from ideation to implementation of the provision of medical supplies and equipment around the globe. Melisa conducted needs assessments in prison facilities in Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Kyrgyz Republic, and in hospitals in Haiti, Dominican Republic, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, and Uzbekistan. She has partnered with many NGOs, SOUTHCOM, NIH, CDC, and USAID on multiple projects.

Her fundraising efforts have led to more than $20M in funds to support some of the most vulnerable populations both domestically and internationally. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Sustainable Development with a focus on Nonprofit Management. She is the recipient of Northern Colorado Superwoman and Colorado Woman of Vision awards.

Melisa Gildner became familiar with Edina Morningside Rotary Club when the doctors from Ukraine visited and spent a week with home hosts EMRC members Mary Brindle, Erica Stern, and Liisa and Steve Schmitt. She then attended the New Member Social in May at Wooden Hill Brewing. She lives a life of service to others. We are thrilled to introduce her to you.

For information about Rotary membership, contact Nate Park or Peter Williams.

EDINA 4TH OF JULY PARADE

EDINA MORNINGSIDE ROTARY CLUB at the EDINA 4th of JULY PARADE!

DG MARK SHOCKEY

CONGRATULATIONS District Governor Mark Shockey.
Mark is EMRC alumnus and served as our Club President 2012-2013.

Mark's installation was held on Saturday, June 29th. EMRC members Paul Nelson, Steve Lyon, Erica Stern and Jim Hovland traveled to Granite Falls to share the occasion with Mark and other Rotarians from District 5950.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DETAIL

Check back soon . . . .

THANK YOU BOCAR FOR A GREAT YEAR!

Our next president, Mike Andersen, will lead our meetings beginning July 1st.

GOLF 2025

EDINA MORNINGSIDE ROTARY/KENNEDY GOLF CLASSIC

It was a great day for golf, for a service project, and for raising funds to support local humanitarian work locally, regionally and internationally!

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!

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

RECENT PHOTOS

Thank you to all recent speakers who have taken the time to share their stories with Edina Morningside Rotary Club!

Thank you Hennepin County Sheriff Dawanna Witt and Hennepin County Commissioner Heather Edelson who presented the program on July 1st.

Thank you to our outgoing President, Bocar Kane, for a great year and for recognizing club members for their service about self this past year.