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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.

Tuesday mornings from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Edina Country Club,5100 Wooddale Avenue,Edina, MN 55424

Contact us:612-270-9887, edinamorningsiderotary@gmail.com

WELCOME TO EDINA MORNINGSIDE ROTARY CLUB

Please join us!

Doing good in the world through Service Above Self

President Steve May

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A MEETING

HYBRID MEETINGS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND FOR YOUR HEALTH.

Edina Morningside Rotary Club continues to make meetings accessible via Zoom for anyone who cannot attend in person, or wishes to attend virtually due to the continuing pandemic.

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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?

OUR NEXT SPEAKER

Tuesday, December 7th, 7:30 a.m.

Edina Police Chief Todd Milburn

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DETAILS

December 1st - Vocational Happy Hour at CW's- Bocar Kane and AMKA Safety
December 7th - Pick up Poinsettia Orders at Flowers of Edina
December 8th - Leadership Development Series at Think Bank- Problem Solving Without Fancy MBAs Register
December 14th - Holiday Party during our regular meeting time

MEMBERSHIP: MICHAEL BIRDMAN

Welcome 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.

Experienced in strategic planning, operational process flows, financial management, human capital, and risk management.
Successful in strategies that drive long-term growth, business and market repositioning, financial and operational accountability, and managing expectations of boards of directors, entrepreneurial investors, clients, and communities.
Master of Business Administration - Carlson School of Management, U of MN Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science in Business Adminerivers@edinacommunityfoundation.orgistration - University of Arizona, Tucson - Economics & Finance

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.

2021 POINSETTIAS: PICK UP

THANK YOU FOR ORDERING POINSETTIAS AND HELPING TO END POLIO!

Order Pick Up: Tuesday, December 7th, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Flowers of Edina, 7029 Amundson Avenue

Please contact Talley Flora with questions.

UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE

Tuesday, December 7
- Edina Police Chief Todd Milburn
Tuesday, December 14
- EMRC Family Holiday Party with Special Guests

Holiday Break December 15 through January 3 - No Meetings

Tuesday, January 4
- Paul Thompson, Cool Planet
Tuesday, January 11
- Bill McReavy, Washburn-McReavy
Tuesday, January 18
- Matt Norman, Dale Carnegie
Tuesday, January 25
- Jack Lee, Voyageur Outward Bound School

Join us via Zoom.

MEMBERSHIP: EDINA ABC LEADERSHIP CHANGE

We bid farewell to Susie Silva as she leaves her post as Executive Director of Edina ABC. Susie is returning home to be with her family in their time of need.

Susie, we will miss you and wish you well as you turn your attention to your family.

We welcome Ilse Akbar back to Edina Morningside Rotary Club! Ilse is stepping in as Interim Executive Director of Edina ABC. Welcome Ilse!!

ORDER YOUR ROTARY SHIRT TODAY!

ORDER YOUR ROTARY SHIRT TODAY!

Navy Blue, Short Sleeve

Sizes: Small through 4XL

$30 Embroidered with our club name

$35 with your first name added

To order, send an email to Mary Brindle.

Please include your size and embroidery preference.

LAKE STREET COUNCIL PROJECT UPDATE

August 2021 Update from John Sorteberg- Our main objective will be to help get her business where she wants it to be - location, facility, marketing and finances.Right know she wants to move - she decided her current location won't work. But, she signed a 5 year lease - which Paul Nelson is checking out. He is setting up a meeting to determine what she really wants and how they should go about making that happen.

Edina Morningside Rotary Club is among several area Rotary clubs that help rebuild businesses damaged in summer 2020’s civil unrest after George Floyd’s death.EMRC members John Sorteberg and Bob Schriver are leading our club's effort in this important project. Edina Morningside Rotary Club has been paired with Sol Travel, a business that was affected by the unrest last summer.

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