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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!
Together We....
These are very strong "watch words" to help us build strength from within our Club out into the Community. 
 
 
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 ..  together we unite for the good of the community.
 
 
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
PLEASE JOIN US for our next meeting!
Tuesday, December 16th, 7:30 a.m., Edina Country Club
Our speaker will be Edina Interim Superintendent Dr. Daniel Bittman
 
SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING 2025
SALVATAION ARMY BELL RINGING
 
Jerry's Foods Edina
Two Dates: December 20th and December 23rd
Time Slots Available: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
 
Sign up HERE.
 
 
 
 
DECEMBER 9th WORK DAY AT VEAP
Edina Morningside Rotary Club met at VEAP on Tuesday, December 9th to pack Emergency Bags.
22 EMRC members filled bags with spaghetti, noodles, pinto beans, corn, tuna, tomatoes, peanut butter, rice and fruit.
Thanks to the staff at VEAP for providing a great project for us.
      

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Tuesday, Dec 9, OFF SITE SERVICE PROJECT at VEAP. Location is 9600 Aldrich Ave So, Bloomington 55420
Tuesday, Dec 16, Regular Meeting at Edina Country Club

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DETAIL
 
Tuesday, Dec 9, 5:30 p.m., EMRC Holiday Party, SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, Dec 20, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Jerry's Foods Edina. Sign up HERE.
Tuesday, Dec 23, Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Jerry's Foods Edina. Sign up HERE.
Monday, Jan 5th, Vocational Happy Hour, Lunds/Byerly's Edina, 5:30 p.m., Meet at the Mezz
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!
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.
RECENT PHOTOS
Thank you to all recent speakers who have taken the time to share their stories with Edina Morningside Rotary Club!
 
SERVICE PROJECT AT VEAP on December 9th:
   
 
Rob Laughlin - our presented on December 2nd!
 
 
Thanksgiving Baskets, November 26th!  Steve May, Dave Wendt and Gabriel!
 
 
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
Dr. Daniel Bittman
Dec 16, 2025 7:30 AM
Karla Hult
Jan 06, 2026 7:30 AM
Alzheimer's Association
OFF SITE MEETING: Helping Paws
Jan 13, 2026
Katy Burke
Jan 20, 2026
Team Women
Dr. Patrick Warfield
Jan 27, 2026
University of Minnesota School of Music
fraser.org
Feb 03, 2026
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Events
  • VOCATIONAL HAPPY HOUR
    Byerly's Edina Mezz
    Jan. 05, 2026 5:30 p.m.
Club Board of Directors
President
Mike Andersen
President Elect
Carolyn Jackson
Treasurer
Brad Johnson
Secretary
Erica Stern
EMRC Foundation Liaison
Bocar Kane
Membership Co-chair
Nathon Park
Membership Co-chair
Peter Williams
Community Service
Judy Gelston
Community Service
Sadia Ali
International Chair
Jim Bizal
Fundraising Chair
Jim Bizal
Director
Cathy Hogan
Club Service
Mary Brindle
Executive Secretary / Director
Mary Brindle
Rotary Foundation
Norm Siekman
Club Links
Club Links
Camp Enterprise
Edina Interact Club
SMME Rotary Club
Edina Rotary Club
RI District 5950
North Star Rotary Youth Exchange
City of Edina
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Rotary International
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Rotary Global Rewards
Joining Rotary
Rotary History
Rotary Foundation
For New Members
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • John Sorteberg
    December 4
  • Maureen Smith
    December 14
  • Don Archibeque
    December 18
  • Afira Hasan
    December 20
  • Alan Goltzman
    December 24
  • Eli Johnson
    December 27
  • Sue Mickelberg
    December 29
Anniversaries:
  • Anne Marie Leland
    Barry Shaffer
    December 8
  • Mindy Koropchak
    Matt Koropchak
    December 14
  • Liisa Schmitt
    Steve Schmitt
    December 31
  • Steve Schmitt
    Liisa Schmitt
    December 31
Join Date:
  • Bob Laue
    December 1, 1990
    35 years
  • Steve May
    December 3, 2002
    23 years
  • Joseph Kirk
    December 10, 2019
    6 years
  • Norm Siekman
    December 10, 2019
    6 years
  • Brandon Vitale
    December 11, 2017
    8 years
  • Guy Logan
    December 17, 2002
    23 years
  • Alan Goltzman
    December 29, 1989
    36 years
  • Bill Hatch
    December 29, 1989
    36 years
  • Jane Ehresmann
    December 29, 1989
    36 years
  • Jim Warner
    December 29, 1989
    36 years
  • Mark Moore
    December 29, 1989
    36 years
  • Nancy Grazzini-Olson
    December 29, 1989
    36 years
Sponsors
Edina Give & Go
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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