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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
 
Read more...

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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
President Mike Andersen
Jul 08, 2025
Heather Boschke
Jul 15, 2025
Little Buddies Book Series
Eyleen Braaten
Jul 22, 2025
Giving Voice
Alight
Jul 29, 2025
Stacy Lemmer
Aug 05, 2025
DRIPBaR
LeeAnn Rasachak
Aug 12, 2025
WomenVenture
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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
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays:
  • Daniel Bittman
    July 2
  • Mindy Koropchak
    July 4
  • Bocar Kane
    July 7
  • Sadia Ali
    July 15
  • Brad Johnson
    July 16
  • Steve Schmitt
    July 19
  • Nina Weber
    July 23
Join Date:
  • Ken Dragseth
    July 1, 1990
    35 years
  • Dick Crockett
    July 6, 2005
    20 years
  • Anne Marie Leland
    July 7, 2014
    11 years
  • Afira Hasan
    July 12, 2018
    7 years
  • Hein de Hoog
    July 12, 2016
    9 years
  • Judy Gelston
    July 12, 2021
    4 years
  • Bocar Kane
    July 13, 2021
    4 years
  • Christina Kennedy
    July 14, 2016
    9 years
  • Maureen Smith
    July 19, 2016
    9 years
  • Jack Lee
    July 27, 2006
    19 years
Sponsors
Edina Give & Go
Wintrust Mortgage
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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