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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, February 17th, 7:30 a.m., at the Edina Country Club

Our speaker will be Jackie Boucher of Children's Hospitals.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Feb 10th, 7:30 a.m. at Edina Country Club: Speaker Mark Russell Smith, Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, U/MN Symphony Orchestra

Feb 17th, 7:30 a.m. at Edina Country Club: Speaker Jackie Boucher, Children's Hospitals

Feb 24th, 7:30 a.m. at Edina Country Club: Speaker Mauricio Montes de Oca

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DETAIL

Monday, Mar 2nd, 5:30 p.m., Rotary Happy Hour at the Mezz

Sunday, Mar 8th, 5 - 9:00 p.m., Edina A Better Chance Annual Gala, Interlachen Country Club

EDINA ABC GALA: WESTERN NIGHT MARCH 8th

EDINA ABC GALA: Western Night

Sunday, March 8, 5:00 p.m.

Interlachen Country Club

Those interested in finding out more or attending can register HERE.

Betsy also shared that she is baking banana bread! The Banana Bread Sale spans February, and all proceeds are split equally between Second Harvest Heartland and Edina A Better Chance.

Order your loaves HERE.

HORNET CARES FUND

EDINA HORNET CARES FUND

Supporting our schools' families and staff during times of uncertainty - The Hornet Cares Fund provides direct support to Edina Public Schools' families and staff facing temporary hardship, helping ensure stability, dignity, and continued access to school and community resources. Together, we can bring much-needed help to our friends and neighbors who are in need.

Here is the link to the website and information explaining the fund.

There are volunteer opportunities listed on their webpage as well as a link for giving financially.

WELCOME NEW MEMBER: CHRISTIAN BARTLETT

WELCOME NEW MEMBER CHRISTIAN BARTLETT

Christian Bartlett was inducted as a member of Edina Morningside Rotary Club on Tuesday, January 27th, 2026. Christian is a personal banker Old National Bank in Eden Prairie, MN.

On his LinkedIn page, Christian describes himself as: Relationship Banker | Supporting Minnesota Individuals & Businesses | Personal Trainer | Sports Journalist. Christian became interested in Rotary and began attending meetings of Edina Morningside Rotary Club in December, 2026. In a few weeks, Christian determined that Edina Morningside Rotary Club would be his Rotary home. He continues to attend meetings and other club events. His application for membership was approved by the board. Christian's Linked In page is www.linkedin.com/in/christian-bartlett1.

Christian's membership sponsor is Jim Bizal.

For information about Rotary membership, please contact Nathon Park or Peter Williams, Membership Committee Directors for Edina Morningside Rotary Club.

PLAY ROTARINGO!

ROTARINGO - A GREAT SUCCESS!

Thanks to all who volunteered, played and supported Rotaringo!

Thanks especially to Loic Talhouarne and Christophe Perrin who brought this idea to us!

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

Rotaringo! Friday, February 6th