TeamWomen is a non-profit that helps women and girls connect with their inner confidence and realize a career potential they may not have thought possible. Women join TeamWomen when they are in varying career cycles, and become a part of a deeply supportive community that is there for them through all life phases. As a member of this TeamWomen collective, you gain leadership skills, expand your network, broaden how you view the world, boost confidence and ignite energy so that you can lean into life and become the leader you desire to be. Members learn and get fueled while feeling the pride in helping other women grow and giving back to our community.
We will also hear from Kylie Carreon, a former president of Interact, about how Rotary continues to be a driving force in her career.
Christian Bartlett 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.
Bloomington Event Center, 1114 American Blvd West, Bloomington
Join the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside for an evening of fun and giving! Every ticket purchased supports three amazing local charities making a real difference in our community.
" All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost."
This is the time of year when we select organizations to receive Local Grants from our EMRC Foundation. Below is our 25-26 budget for charitable giving:
Local Grants: $20,000 (given to local nonprofits)
Club Projects: $15,000 (ie. Camp E, Thanksgiving baskets, Warm Hearts Warm Hands
International/Collaborative Projects: $12,000 (district and EMRC projects)
Polio Plus (raised through flower and plant sales)
Please send Bocar the name of one nonprofit of choice (a 501c3). Nominations are due Tuesday, February 9th. Please include the following information to: bocar@amkasafety.com
Organization Name
Contact Name and Email address
Brief description of why our Rotary club should sponsor this organization
Here is the timeline for this year:
Feb 09: Nominations due
Feb 23: Applications due
Feb 29: Club members receive list of nominated organizations
Mar 06: Member voting deadline
Mar 12: Board reviews votes; allocate grants
Mar 17: Grant winners announced at weekly meeting
Mar 31: Grantees receive checks at weekly meeting
Please direct any questions to past-president Bocar Kane.
Make plans to support Edina Public Schools at the sweetest event in town! Edina Education Fund’s annual Community Action for Kids Education (CAKE-Off) is Thursday, Jan. 29 from 5:30-8 pm (Reception and mingling: 5:30 pm; Remarks and live auction: 7:00 pm) at the Mahon Center (6820 St. Patrick's Lane, Edina).
See where your support makes an impact for every Hornet, every day; bid on delicious bakery-made cakes/treats, culinary items and experiences, and Edina-themed items and experiences as part of the silent and live auctions; and connect with friends, neighbors, and community members while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Tickets are $60/person and includes unlimited beverages (soda, beer, wine) and a hot and cold hors d’oeuvres buffet: www.edinaedfund.org. We’ll see you there!
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