WELCOME TO EDINA MORNINGSIDE ROTARY CLUB
  
 
Members of the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside are vibrant, civic-minded business, professional and community leaders. The club joins together for fellowship, fun, career development, and the opportunity to serve locally, regionally and internationally. 
 
We meet on Tuesday mornings from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
 
Edina Country Club
5100 Wooddale Avenue
Edina, MN 55424 United States
 
Contact us
Phone: 612-270-9887
 
RI President Holger Knaack’s theme for 2020-21
 
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL'S VISION STATEMENT

“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.”

 
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
  • Tuesday, April 20 @ 7:30 a.m.
    • Ann Mulholland, Nature Conservancy of Minnesota and North Dakota
  • Tuesday, April 27 @ 7:30 a.m.
    • Kaycee Stanley, Reel Hope Project
  • Tuesday, May 4 @ 7:30 a.m.
    • Greg Carlson, Toastmasters and Rotary
  • Tuesday, May 11 @ 7:30 a.m.
    • Retired District Court Judge Tim Connell
  • Tuesday, May 18 @ 7:30 a.m.
    • Bob Kinsella, Owning restaurants and surviving the pandemic
  • Tuesday, May 25 @ 7:30 a.m.
    • Kendall Qualls
  • Tuesday, May 25 @ 7:30 a.m.
    • Dan Rooney, Ronald McDonald House
 
OUR NEXT SPEAKER: EARTH DAY
Tuesday, April 20, 7:30 a.m.
Introduction by Liisa Schmitt, Environment & Sustainability Committee member
 
Register HERE to attend In-Person on April 20.
 
Click HERE to join the virtual Zoom meeting on April 20 meeting.
 

Ann Mulholland is Chapter Director for the The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. 

 

“Climate change and protecting our lands and waters—these are the big challenges of our time and I look forward to working tirelessly on them with our partners. The Nature Conservancy is an incredible organization, with the ability to make a significant impact both locally and globally.“ 

READ MORE ABOUT ANN HERE.

UPCOMING EVENTS
  • May 1st - District Conference- Details in story below
  • May 4th - Flower pickup - Details in story below
  • May 8th - Highway Clean Up - Details in story below
  • May 23rd - JDRF Walk - Details in story below
  • June 21st-24th - Summer Camp Enterprise- Details in story below
  • June 26th - Rockin' Rotary - Details in story below
  • June 28th - Patrick D. Kennedy Memorial Golf Tournament- Save the Date
OUR NEXT BOOK DISCUSSION
Monday, April 19th at 5:00 p.m.
 
 
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will hold its next book discussion on Monday, April 5th, at 5:00 p.m. They will discuss Chapter 4 (Biology) of Ibram Kendi's book How to Be an Antiractist.
 
EMRC is part of the community-based discussion around Racial Equity and Justice hosted by the Edina Community Foundation. On behalf of our club, Andrea Humphrey and Mary Brindle are participating in community conversations led by the foundation.
 
The EMRC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee will present a series discussions, sharing fellowship and learning about the challenges we encounter when learning about race equity and justice. We will use a variety of resources (books, Ted Talks, other discussions) to help deepen our understanding of the concept of unconscious bias and how it plays a role in the context of our society. The topic of racial inequity and injustice is a difficult topic of discussion. We will also use a book discussion format to focus our conversations and our learning. 
 
If you'd like additional information, please contact Andrea Humphrey or Mary Brindle.
SUPPORTING OUR MEMBERS
Here are some ways to support Rotarians and their families.
 
Janine Krieter
2020 has been a difficult year for a lot of people and Janine was not immune to that. Janine has owned her business, Flowers of Edina, coming up on 30 years this year. The pandemic has not been kind to small business owners and Janine was and continues to be creative about offering ways to continue to keep her business afloat.  From inviting other small businesses and offering collaborative market space for them to also sell their wares to offering discounts for her flowers and gifts.
 
Here is the link to Janine's Gofundme account https://gofund.me/d9edc8f6.
 
Read more about Janine HERE.
Tim Murphy
Tim Murphy suffered a massive heart attack in early March 2021. He continues on the long road to recovery.
Stay informed about Tim's condition, and add your own comments, at GetWellTim.com.
 
If you'd like to send a card to the Murphy family, the address is:
Tim & Cindy Murphy
9110 - 225th Street West
 
Kevin Ries
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Kevin as he battles cancer.
 
If you'd like to send a card to the Ries family, the address is:
Kevin & Dede Ries
5550 NE 33rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale FL 33308
 
JDRF ONE WALK TWIN CITIES for the families of Alan Goltzman and Peter Kelley.
Sunday, May 23rd - Schedule Your Own Walk
 
If you would like to support the Goltzman family and the Kelley family, and wish to participate, the link is here.
2020-21 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Next Topic: Values Based Leadership
Tuesday, April 20th, 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.

Please join The Rotary Club of Edina’s Leadership Series in April as we welcome Paul Mooty, Vice-Chairman and Partner at the Faribault Woolen Mill Company to share an interactive learning experience entitled Values Based Leadership… “Who Are You and What Do You Stand For?” This session is open to the public so please forward this to your friends, colleagues, and employees so that can benefit as well. See you there!

WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU STAND FOR?
How to trust who you are and your values to guide you

There are many ways to lead.  Many of us have worked under, heard about, studied, and probably tried to emulate many of these differing leadership styles.  Some believe that they must adapt their approach to mirror a leader they admire in order to be successful.  Much can be learned from others, but it can be difficult to model your leadership approach completely after someone else's. In this session our speaker will be discussing a leadership approach rooted in who you are and what matters most to you.  We will discuss:

·         Basic principles of Values Based Leadership

·         Perspectives, learnings and examples from Paul's own journey

Read more about the Leadership Development Series and upcoming meeting dates HERE.
 
 
EDINA COUNTRY CLUB GUIDELINES FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS
EMRC began meeting in person at Edina Country Club Tuesday, April 6th.
 
 
 
 
A reminder for everyone attending In-Person meetings. Please be diligent with distancing and wearing a mask. Rules for indoor meetings are evolving. It's up to each and every one of us to ensure the safety of ourselves and others around us.   Here are the guidelines that will be attached to all In-Person meeting registrations and linked to In-Person Mask announcement on club website home page. Advance reservations will be required for the In-Person Live meeting. 
 
Edina Country Club Guidelines for In-Person Meeting attendees. 
  • We have the Inverness South ballroom reserved.
  • The room is limited to a total of 40 people.
  • Please be mindful of the 6-foot safety distance during the entire visit.
  • Masks must be worn. When you are not eating or drinking, you must wear a mask. If needed, we will remind you to wear a mask.
Check-in and Meeting Attendance Guidelines 
  • As you enter Edina Country Club, you will be greeted at the top of the steps. You must be wearing a mask to proceed further.
  • Proceed to the meeting room. 
  • As you enter, you will see cards on a table with the three breakfast options: eggs and bacon/sausage, oatmeal with fixin's, and pancake/french toast. Take the card of your choice.
  • Give your name to the Ambassador and proceed to a table.
  • Please stay at your table to wait for the meeting to start. Moving around to other tables will not be allowed. 
  • Edina Country Club staff will serve your breakfast to you.
  • Your meals will be billed on the next invoice. We will not be collecting meal payments at the meeting. Guests and Visiting Rotarians pay at the meeting.
 
2021 SPRING FLOWER SALE
THE 2021 SPRING FLOWER SALE PICK UP- THANK YOU!
Tuesday, May 4th, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
 
St. Peter's Lutheran Church located at 5421 France Avenue South. Go to East parking lot.
 
Questions? Contact Talley Flora at talley@redseat.com or 952-893-0020.  Watch for emails from Talley Flora in your Inbox.
     
ROCKIN' ROTARY
 
Save the Date!
$20 per person with proceeds going to End Polio and more.
 
Location: Commercial Furniture Services parking lot located at 4301 West Highway 7, St. Louis Park MN.
 
Volunteers are needed!
Contact Steve May for information and to volunteer.
 
Event registration will begin May 1.
2020-21 DISTRICT CONFERENCE
District 5950 Conference
Saturday May 1st, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
 
To register, please click on the graphic!
 
Tree Planting .. Food Trucks .. Celebrate Tom Gump's year as District Governor .. Honor the work of so many Rotarians .. Celebrate Peace
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUMMER CAMP ENTERPRISE
Enrollment through Edina Community Education.
 
 
 
 
Camp Enterprise, the entrepreneurial workshop hosted by Edina Morningside Rotary and Edina Rotary for more than 25 years, is launching a new camp for students entering 8th, 9th and 10th grade. Drawing on the success of Camp Enterprise, this new camp will take place from June 21-24, 2021, and is a partnership between Edina Morningside Rotary Club, Edina Rotary Club, Edina Rotaract and Edina Community Education.  Volunteers are needed for case study mentors, speakers and program directors from the "National Lemon Growers Association".
 
Case Study mentors: Rotarians will be paired with Rotaractors from Edina Rotaract to guide team members in their process.
Daily Speakers: At the start of each day, a speaker will recap the work done the previous day and prepare students for the new progress they will make in the current day.
Toastmasters: Toastmasters volunteers will be available to help team members hone their public speaking skills, aiming at the project objectives laid out by the "National Lemon Growers Association".
Videographer: Record presentations for future use.
Lemon Growers: Role Playing the Lemon Growers representatives, develop a piece to promote this project to students, focusing on the purpose of the project, and the goal of community development through young entrepreneurship.
 
There's something for everyone! So lend a hand and have some fun.  Watch here for more information about the summer camp.
 
Contact Mary Brindle, Camp Enterprise 2021 Chair, if you'd like to volunteer or help organize this new summer camp.
 
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECTS
EMRC has two ongoing international service projects.
One in Melusi, South Africa, led by EMRC member Jeremy Newhouse.
The other in Tanzania, led by EMRC member Norm Siekman.
 
Click Read More to learn more about each project.
 
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SOCIAL MEDIA PROJECT
 
EMRC Intern Masha Feldman is embarking on a Social Media project featuring YOU!
Think club projects, district projects, district conferences, international projects, exchange students, international conventions ... anything that tells your story as a Rotarian in Edina Morningside Rotary Club.
 
Masha put together a form to collect your information. Click the following LINK and tell your story!  
Thanks!
 
 
 
 
 
 
2021 MATCHING GRANTS MANAGEMENT SEMINARS
Edina Morningside Rotary Club has a number of matching grants, large and small, local and international. Our Rotary district provides Grant Management Seminars to share the ins and outs of matching grants with our club members so that we are aware of how this process works, and we can learn how other clubs use matching grants.
 
Matching Grants combine funds from our club, from collaborating clubs along with matching funds from our Rotary district and, for international grants, funds from Rotary International. Your donations to The Rotary Foundation provide these matching funds!
 
Interested? Please let Mary Brindle know the session you'd like to attend. She will get you registered.
 
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LAKE STREET COUNCIL PROJECT UPDATE
Edina Morningside Rotary Club is among several area Rotary clubs that will work with the Excelsior Morning Rotary Club on the Lake Street Council Project, to 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.
 
John is President of Commercial Furniture Services and leads a roundtable discussion with other small business owners, a forum in which small business owners learn from each other. Bob is retired after being President of Coverall of the Twin Cities and is a member of S.C.O.R.E. Senior Core of Retired Executives, a small non-profit that pairs retired executives with small business owners to help give them the necessary resources and guidance they need.
 
John and Bob are looking for help from EMRC members. Please contact John at his email john.sorteberg@cfsmn.com or Bob at his email at reschriver@gmail.com for information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
We look forward to getting to know Lake Street business owners and working with them. Watch for more information about how to get involved. Many shops are open, including Midtown Global Market and Mercado Central. Consider shopping Lake Street for your groceries and gifts.
 
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 Admin, for details.
 
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Upcoming Speakers
Ann Mulholland
Apr 20, 2021
Nature Conservancy Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
Kaycee Stanley
Apr 27, 2021
Reel Hope Project
Greg Carlson
May 04, 2021
Toastmasters and Rotary
Retired District Court Judge Tim Connell
May 11, 2021
Bob Kinsella
May 18, 2021
Owning restaurants and surviving and pandemic
Dan Rooney
May 25, 2021
Ronald McDonald House
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Club Board of Directors
President
Margaret Rose
President Elect
Steve May
Treasurer
Bob Schriver
Secretary
Steve May
Past President
Doug McElrath
Rotary Intl Foundation
Brad Johnson
Club Administrator
Mary Brindle
Committee Leadership
Club Service
 
Community Service
 
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
 
Environment and Sustainability
 
Fund Raising
 
International Service
Lake Street Revitalization
 
Membership
Programs
Public Image/Website
 
Social
 
Social Media
Vocational Service
Youth Exchange/Youth Service
Club Links
 
Rotary Links
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Susie Silva
    April 2
  • Don Andersen
    April 5
  • Thomas Gump
    April 23
  • Norm Siekman
    April 24
  • Annie Kennedy
    April 25
  • Bob Laue
    April 26
Spouse/Partner Birthdays:
  • Deb Siekman
    April 28
Anniversaries:
  • Andrea Humphrey
    Jamey Anderson
    April 4
  • Bob Schriver
    Dorothy
    April 7
  • Paula Schwartz
    Thomas Schwartz
    April 24
Join Date:
  • John Sorteberg
    April 1, 1994
    27 years
  • Paul Nelson
    April 1, 1993
    28 years
  • Gerry Mimick
    April 3, 2019
    2 years
  • Bob Schriver
    April 7, 2009
    12 years
  • Joe Sullivan
    April 22, 2019
    2 years
  • Mark Hegstrom
    April 30, 2002
    19 years
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