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OUR NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, May 5th at 7:30 a.m., at the Edina Country Club
 
Adam Erwin
"Lessons from Coach"
 

CLUB MEETING DUTY ROSTER

 Duty
APR 28MAY 5
LocationEdina Country ClubEdina Country Club
AmbassadorsB Johnson, M BrindleD Borgeson, M Brindle
Greeter
D StibbeT Allenburg
Greeter
K Bird-WrightK Laird
Thought of the Day
J HovlandC Jackson
Activity - 5 Fun Facts K Laird
MAY VOCATIONAL HAPPY HOUR
MAY HAPPY HOUR: Monday May 4th, 5:30 at The Mezz at Lunds/Byerly's on France Avenue.
Rotary Happy Hours are the first Monday of the month.
 
May speaker will be EMRC co-member Kelly Kirk, Lakes Sotheby Real Estate.
 
"The Mezz" at Lunds & Byerlys is located at 7171 France Ave, Edina. Personal food and beverage choices are available to order and purchase.
NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: JULIE TE SLAA
NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: JULIE TE SLAA

Conscientious. Kind. Determined.
Julie Te Slaa has extensive education and experience in the Minnesota legal community as a paralegal and in the areas of litigation, real estate development, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate law. Her experience in contract applications and management of government and non-government agencies brings significant value to Higher Recruitment. She enjoys working with our clients to ensure that their specific needs are met.

Julie volunteers to help veterans and other individuals in need. With passions for music and dancing, she was a member of a Twin Cities singing group of 60 women who provided music therapy for a diverse audience of adults and children in the Twin Cities area.

Living in Shakopee, Minnesota, Julie appreciates being close to family and friends and loves her quality time with them. Her two children and five grandchildren keep life interesting and fun, and she enjoys walking, exercising, reading, and Bible study. Julie’s bucket list includes memory-making adventures, a trip to Paris with her family, and travel to new, world wide destinations.

Tom Gump is Julie's sponsor.

For information about Rotary membership, contact Nate Park.

BE A HORNET DAY
Be a Hornet Day is May 8!
 
Our community – students, staff, parents, alumni, friends and fans – will celebrate our collective pride in Edina Public Schools and raise funds to help ensure continued educational excellence.
 
Show Your Pride: On May 8, wear and share photos/videos in your Edina green or Hornet gear, throwback pics of your time at EPS, or messages of support. Tag @edinaedfund and @edinapublicschools on Facebook or Instagram and use the hashtag #BeAHornetDay in your caption. 
 
Support the Hive: Consider supporting the area that means the most to you! Every gift to the Edina Education Fund helps Edina Public Schools. 
 
You can be a part of the action by becoming a Be A Hornet Day Ambassador: Use the Be A Hornet Day Toolkit to spread the word, encourage donations, and engage your networks. Learn more: https://www.edinaedfund.org/s/beahornetday
 
HIGHWAY CLEANUP
HIGHWAY CLEANUP
 
 
Thank you to those who helped clean up our stretch of Highway 100, readying it for spring!    Thanks to Carolyn Jackson for finding a little humor during the cleanup process with the first picture!
 
 
 
LAKEFRONT MUSIC FESTIVAL
LAKEFRONT MUSIC FEST - PRIOR LAKE ROTARY CLUB
July 10: Rock Night, July 11: Country Night
 
Contact Steve Lyon to Volunteer (see schedule below)
The volunteer list filling up quickly, but we do have some slots left, so please reply to this e-mail with your interest and what shift works for you.  
 
 
For the last six Lake Front music festivals EMRC has sent a team of volunteers and in the process we have had a ton of fun, enjoyed the biggest names in classic rock and have raised thousands for EMRC causes. 
 
We are very fortunate to have the plum spot of working the VIP tent on Rock night right next to the stage.  This year the tradition will continue and we will again have a large team of our members and their SO's/spouses involved. As a volunteer you will enjoy the entertainment on Rock night, and you will also have entry to Country night (where you don't have to volunteer). The line ups are as follows:
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GROOVES & FOODS: Schedule and Volunteer
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP IS OPEN!
 
Tuesday, June 2nd, 5:30 p.m., Grooves & Foods at Centennial Lakes Park - Spinning Wheel Trilogy. Sign up Volunteer HERE.
 
Tuesday, June 9th, 5:30 p.m., Grooves & Foods at Centennial Lakes Park - Classic American Rockers. Sign up Volunteer HERE.
 
Tuesday, June 16th, 5:30 p.m., Grooves & Foods at Centennial Lakes Park - The Good, The Bad and the The Funky. Sign up Volunteer HERE.
 
uesday, June 23rd, 5:30 p.m., Grooves & Foods at Centennial Lakes Park - From Barry - A Tribute to the Bee Gees. Sign up Volunteer HERE.
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Cathy Hogan's Thought of the Day on April 28th:
 
 
5 Core maxims of Karate:
  • Seek Perfection of Character: Strive for self-improvement in all alreas of life, physically and mentally.
  • Be Faithful (Sincerity): Be honest and loyal to your word, your teachers and your commitments.
  • Endeavor (Effort): Dedicate yourself completely to your training and personal growth through perseverance.
  • Respect Others: Treat everyone with courtesy and humility, recognizing the dignity og all individuals.
  • Refrain from Violent  Behavior: Use your skills only for self-defence, justice, maintaining self-control at all times.

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DETAIL
 
Mon, May 4th, 5:30 p.m. Rotary Vocational Happy Hour with Kelly Kirk, the Mezz at Lunds/Byerly's on France Ave.
 
Tue, May 5th, 4:00 Plant Sale Pick Up, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 5421 France Ave, Edina
 
Wed, May 6th, 6:00 p.m. Alliance Francaise Masqurade Gala, Minikahda Country Club, 3205 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, Non Profit Partner. Register here.

Fri, May 15th, 11:00 a.m., Youth Frontiers Leadership Luncheon at Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis. Non Profit Partner
 
Tue, June 2nd, 5:30 p.m., Grooves & Foods at Centennial Lakes Park - Spinning Wheel Trilogy
 
Tue, June 9th, 5:30 p.m., Grooves & Foods at Centennial Lakes Park - Classic American Rockers
 
Tue, June 16th, 5:30 p.m., Grooves & Foods at Centennial Lakes Park - The Good, The Bad and the The Funky
 
Mon, June 22nd, 2026 Edina Morningside Rotary/Kennedy Golf Classic, Braemar Golf Club. 6364 John Harris Dr, Edina.
 
Tue, June 23rd, 5:30 p.m., Grooves & Foods at Centennial Lakes Park - From Barry - A Tribute to the Bee Gees
 
Sat, July 4th, 9:00 a.m. Parade Line Up (parade starts at 10:00 a.m.)
 
Mon, July 6th, 5:30 p.m. Rotary Vocational Happy Hour with Nikko Aries, the Mezz at Lunds/Byerly's on France Ave.
 
Fri, July 10th, Lakefront Music Fest, Lakefront Park, Prior Lake. Click here for info and tickets.
Saturday, July 11th, Lakefront Music Fest, Lakefront Park, Prior Lake. Click here for info and tickets.
RECENT PHOTOS
April 28th meeting highlights - thanks to our speaker, Jim Bizal who spoke about his mission trips to Holy Cross School in Belize.
 
 
 
April 21st meeting highlights
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

DID YOU MISS THESE STORIES?

GREETINGS FROM NEPAL!
Greetings EMRC from Steve and Liisa Schmitt in Nepal!  
 
Here is a Link to their latest substack feed.
 
 
 
We miss you all and continue to be your Rotary friends in service.
 
 
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Speakers
May 05, 2026
Lessons from Coach
May 19, 2026
Brand Articulate, formerly 3M Brand Management
Jun 02, 2026
Jun 09, 2026
Alliance Francaise
Jun 16, 2026
Youth Frontiers
Jun 23, 2026
Guthrie Theater
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Upcoming Events
VOCATIONAL HAPPY HOUR
May 04, 2026 5:30 p.m.
PLANT SALE PICK UP
May 05, 2026
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE GALA
May 06, 2026 6:00 p.m.
YOUTH FRONTIERS 2026 LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON
May 15, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
OFF SITE SERVICE PROJECT: MY VERY OWN BED
May 16, 2026 10:00 a.m.
GROOVES & FOODS: SPINNING WHEEL TRILOGY
Jun. 02, 2026 5:00 p.m.
GROOVES & FOODS: CLASSIC AMERICAN ROCKERS
Jun. 09, 2026 5:00 p.m.
GROOVES & FOODS: GOOD/BAD/FUNKY
Jun. 16, 2026 5:00 p.m.
2026 EDINA MORNINGSIDE ROTARY/KENNEDY GOLF CLASSIC
Jun. 22, 2026 6:30 p.m.
GROOVES & FOODS: TRIBUTE TO THE BEEGEES
Jun. 23, 2026 5:00 p.m.
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Club Officers & Board
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
EMRC Foundation Liaison
 
Membership Co-chair
 
Membership Co-chair
 
Community Service
 
Community Service
 
International Chair
 
Fundraising Chair
 
Director
 
Club Service
 
Executive Secretary / Director
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Anne Marie Leland
May 23
 
Steve May
May 27
 
Anniversaries
Michael Birdman
Marissa Gautsch
May 5
 
Jay Brown
Abby Brown
May 15
 
Thomas Gump
Catherine
May 21
 
Join Date
Don Archibeque
May 1, 2019
7 years
 
Mike Andersen
May 1, 2017
9 years
 
Christophe Perrin
May 2, 2023
3 years
 
Jacob Ehresmann
May 2, 2017
9 years
 
Ted Goltzman
May 9, 2022
4 years
 
Thomas Gump
May 14, 2013
13 years
 
Eli Johnson
May 20, 2020
6 years
 
Melisa Franzen
May 20, 2025
1 year
 
Mindy Koropchak
May 20, 2025
1 year
 
Zhanhua Wen
May 25, 2021
5 years
 
Bulletin Editor
John Pastor
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