Honorary Members

Eligibility for Honorary Membership:

Persons who have distinguished themselves by meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals and those persons considered friends of Rotary for their permanent support of Rotary’s cause may be elected to honorary membership in this club.

Heather Haen Anderson – Past President of the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside. Heather was co-sponsor of our 20^th Anniversary Hangar Dance. She continued to serve in the club officer rotation despite increasing health battles. Following the completion of her presidential year, she has not been able to attend meetings due to chronic pain, yet remains very interested in Rotary accomplishments.

Paula Schwartz maintained perfect attendance as a member of the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside. She served as a faithful member of our Board of Directors providing leadership as Chair of the International Service area. She traveled globally in the name of Rotary for various Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Youth Education, and Health projects. She participated in any and every Rotary service opportunity in the community, served beyond the club in District 5950 activities. Paula is a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a member of the Paul Harris Society. Her impact as an Audiologist is recognized around the world.

Mark Shockey - Past President & Club Administrator. He served as Vocational Service Chair, Membership Chair, Public Image Chair, District 5950 Public Image Chair, Membership Chair and long time webmaster for our Club, District, and Rotary Zone. A Rotary member since 1989, Mark is a Rotary Foundation Major Donor and a member of the Paul Harris & Polio Plus Society. He assisted behind the scenes for many club fundraisers, and sat on the Board of the EMRC Foundation. When DG Tom Gump founded the Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans, Mark transferred his membership to serve as an advisor to this newly chartered club. Mark will serve as District 5950 Governor in 2025-2026!