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OUR NEXT MEETING
Tuesday, December 19th, 7:30 a.m., at the Edina Country Club, 5100 Wooddale Ave., Edina 
 
President/CEO of Special Olympics Minnesota Dave Dorn will speak.
 

The transformative power of sports to instill confidence, improve health and inspire a sense of competition is at the core of what Special Olympics does. From the detailed coaching guides we provide in many languages to the sharp-eyed officials at our international games, the focus is on real sports, real competition, real achievements.

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CLUB MEETING DUTY ROSTER

DutyDec 19Jan 9
AmbassadorM. BrindleM. Brindle
AmbassadorD. WendtB. Hatch
Greeter
E. SternC. Youakim
Greeter
  
Thought of the Day
J. PastorT. Permuth
FFF/Vocational
  
 
Note - NO MEETINGS DECEMBER 26th or JANUARY 2nd
 
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Edina Morningside Rotary Club extends hearty congratulations to these members.
 
 
Christophe Perrin and his wife Laura welcomed a baby girl in December.
 
 
Peter Williams and his wife Rose welcomed a baby girl in December.
 
NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: DR. SADIA ALI
 
Dr. Sadia Ali is an Infectious Disease Doctor and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Hutchinson Health and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital. She received her medical degree from Aga Khan Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
 
Her sponsor is Dr. Afira Hasan. 
 
For information about Rotary membership, please contact Peter Williams.
 
 
NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: ANDREW RAMIREZ
Andrew Ramirez is a Sustainability Consultant with Cherrywood Partners. He helps major corporations and brands source sustainable forest products, lumber, paper, and packaging.

He is a passionate steward of the environment. He is thoughtful. His commitment to making the planet a better place for all of us is truly remarkable. It is his life’s work.

Although Andrew’s family has always had a strong connection to the land – his great-grandparents and grandparents were farmers — his passion for sustainability was ignited during his time at  the University of Minnesota. He was fortunate enough to snag an internship at a very forward-thinking lumber company where he was able to apply what he had learned about sustainable forestry – and to put it into practice.

Andrew is an active community volunteer. His sponsor is Tom Gump.
 
For information about Rotary membership, please contact Peter Williams.
 
ROTARIANS IN THE COMMUNITY
 
Bocar Kane at the Associated General Contractor Christmas Event!
 
JUDGES NEEDED FOR DECA COMPETITION
 The DECA District 3 competitions will be at Bloomington Jefferson High School on Sunday, January 7th.
 
There will be over 700 business students from some schools with very strong business programs (Minnetonka, Mound Westonka, Jefferson, Shakopee, Edina, Richfield, Cooper, Blake).  Edina will have 80 students competing in the District 3 competitions . Please consider volunteering as a judge. Here's the link:  https://deca3.mnctsoreg.org/Conference#/app/ju
VOCATIONAL DAY AT EMRC- PHOTOS
Thanks to all who joined us for a breakfast disccussion around careers!
 
PLANNING AHEAD TO JANUARY AND FEBRUARY
JANUARY AND FEBRUARY MEETTINGS RELOCATE TO EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER, ROOM 166
 
Please note that Edina Country Club will undergo remodeling during the months of January and February 2024.
 
Therefore, The Edina Morningside Rotary Club will hold its weekly meetings at the Edina Community Center in Room 166.
 
Check back here for additional location information in the coming weeks.
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHECK EVENTS CALENDAR FOR DETAIL 
 
Dec 19th - Bell Ringing at Jerry's Foods - Choose from three time slots: 11:00-1:00, ,1:00 to 3:00, 3:00 to 5:00. Sign Up Here.
 

DID YOU MISS THESE STORIES?

Have you seen these Rotary stories and announcements?
 
ORDER YOUR ROTARY POLO SHIRT TODAY!!
ROTARY POLO SHIRTS
 
Jenn wore her new shirt immediately!
 
Former EMRC President Jenn Glass in her Rotary shirt!
 
You can order your Rotary polo shirt in Navy Blue or Royal Blue.
 
The cost is $30. If you'd like your name on your shirt, the cost is $35.
To order, send an email to Mary Brindle with the COLOR, SIZE, WITH NAME or NO NAME.
 
Order now so we can all wear our Rotary gear for a photo in January!
 
LAST WEEK'S MEETING
Edina High School students and Edina Morningside Rotary Club members talked vocations and careers!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POINSETTIA AND HOLIDAY GREENS: SUCCESS
Talley Flora reported this about the sale: 
 
Many thanks to everyone who ordered plants and greens for the EMRC annual holiday sale. We raised over $1,000.00 which is matched 2 dollars for every $ 1 donated, bringing the total raised to over $3,000!
 
 
ROTARY AND DEI
Rotary strives for the fair treatment and advancement of all Rotary participants. Embracing equity means carefully considering how to provide differing levels of support, opportunities, and resources so participants have a welcoming and productive experience. 
 
When we embrace equity, we create an environment built on respect and dignity for all participants. 
 
Watch for more to come in the coming weeks on this topic!
 
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Speakers
Dec 19, 2023
Special Olympics
Jan 09, 2024
Our Rotary District Governor
Jan 16, 2024
Housing Stability
Jan 23, 2024
2023-24 Hubert Humphrey Fellow
Jan 30, 2024
Onward Eden Prairie
Feb 06, 2024
Deputy Hennepin County Attorney
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Upcoming Events
NO MEETING TODAY due to Holiday Break
Dec. 26, 2023
 
NO MEETING TODAY due to Holiday Break
Jan. 02, 2024
 
View entire list
Club Officers & Board
President
 
President Elect
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Membership
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Director
 
Community Service
 
International Chair
 
Club Service
 
Immediate Past President
 
Executive Secretary / Director
 
Fundraising Chair
 
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
John Sorteberg
December 4
 
Maureen Smith
December 14
 
Don Archibeque
December 18
 
Afira Hasan
December 20
 
Alan Goltzman
December 24
 
Sue Mickelberg
December 29
 
Anniversaries
Anne Marie Leland
Barry Shaffer
December 8
 
Liisa Schmitt
Steve Schmitt
December 31
 
Steve Schmitt
Liisa Schmitt
December 31
 
Join Date
Bob Laue
December 1, 1990
33 years
 
Steve May
December 3, 2002
21 years
 
Joseph Kirk
December 10, 2019
4 years
 
Norm Siekman
December 10, 2019
4 years
 
Brandon Vitale
December 11, 2017
6 years
 
Guy Logan
December 17, 2002
21 years
 
Alan Goltzman
December 29, 1989
34 years
 
Bill Hatch
December 29, 1989
34 years
 
Jane Ehresmann
December 29, 1989
34 years
 
Jim Warner
December 29, 1989
34 years
 
Mark Moore
December 29, 1989
34 years
 
Nancy Grazzini-Olson
December 29, 1989
34 years
 
Bulletin Editor
John Pastor
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