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POINSETTIA AND HOLIDAY GREENS PICK UP Tuesday, December 3rd, unitl 9:00 a.m. If you ordered poinsettias and holiday greens, please pick them up on Tuesday, December 3rd. They will be at Edina Country Club ready for you to retrieve. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDER, SUPPORTING END POLIO NOW!!
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FIRESIDE CHAT DECEMBER 3rdFIRESIDE CHAT Tuesday, December 3rd, 6:00 p.m. Please join us at Sadia Ali's home for a conversation about Edina Morningside Rotary Club. The conversation will be focused on service projects that we are doing and that we could be doing as a club. Please register here so we know how many people to welcome.
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MATTER BOX MADNESSMATTER BOX MADNESS March 6th, 12:30 to 4:00 Huntington Bank Rotunda, Mall of America |
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BELL RINGING AT JERRY'S FOODSBELL RINGING AT JERRY'S FOODS Thursday, December 19th, 1:00 to 7:00 (2 hour shifts, or whenever you can make it) Volunteers needed! Join us for our annual holiday Salvation Army Bell Ringing at Jerry's Foods in Edina. EMRC is responsible for covering 6 hours at the kettle with volunteer ringers on Thursday, December 19th: 1-3 p.m. 3-5 p.m. 5-7 p.m. One hour volunteers welcomed as well, if that is all you can make work. Please reach out to Paul Nelson at pnelson5220@gmail.com to sign up. |
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CONGRATULATIONS PAUL NELSONEMRC Member Paul Nelson was recognized at the Edina Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting with the Community Contributor Award! Congratulations Paul!! |
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THANKSGIVING BASKETSOn Wednesday, November 27, members of the Rotary Club of Edina, along with members of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, prepared and delivered Thanksgiving meals to families in need throughout the Twin Cities region. A roasted turkey, stuffing, cranberries, potatoes and gravy along with vegetables, oranges, even a delicious pie, made their way to area homes via active Rotarians and their families. With a side of warm knit mittens to help with the coming winter, these Thanksgiving Baskets brought some brightness and joy into the holiday season. |
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OUR CONDOLENSCES TO ANNE MARIE LELANDAnne Marie Leland has been caring for her mother who has been in declining health recently. Anne Marie's mother passed away peacefully. Our sympathies go out to Anne Marie and her family.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: VINCE BRADFORDNEW MEMBER: VINCE BRADFORD Vince Bradford was inducted as a member of Edina Morningside Rotary Club on Tuesday, October 22nd. Vince Bradford is a seasoned professional in the mortgage industry with over 30 years of experience. Throughout his career, Vince has demonstrated exceptional expertise in mortgage lending, financial consulting, and client relationship management. His dedication to providing personalized financial solutions has helped 1,000’s of clients achieve their homeownership and financial dreams. Steve May is Vince's sponsor. For information about Rotary membership, contact EMRC Membership Director Erica Stern. |
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OCTOBER 2nd: VOCATION/AVOCATION MEET & GREETVOCATION/AVOCATION MEET & GREET Wednesday, October 2nd 6:00 p.m., The District Edina, 7777 Washington Avenue, Edina 55439 In collaboration with Edina Morningside Rotary Club, Wed., Oct 2 will the first of our monthly member mixers designed to get to know our members and their careers in a very casual networking environment. Geetu Sharma is the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of 95 Impact Partners, LLC, as well as the founder and investment manager of AlphasFuture, LLC. In these roles, she provides investment solutions and services to individuals, family offices and foundations. Previously she has worked at Pictet Asset Management in Switzerland, with Credit Suisse and Standard & Poor’s in the U.K. and with the ICICI Bank Group in India. Geetu earned a bachelor's degree in commerce from Delhi University, completed a graduate program in finance at the Management Development Institute in India, and earned an M.B.A. from the London Business School. |
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PINTS FOR PEOPLE: THANKS TO ALLPINTS FOR PEOPLE 2024 The Rotary Club of Edina Morningside (EMRC) and the South Metro Minneapolis Evenings Rotary Club (SMME) held it's 11th annual Pints for People fundraiser. Thank you to all who volunteered and donated to make this event a huge success! Profits from this fundraiser go to the local organizations and causes that our Rotary clubs support. Thank you to our vendors Venn Brewing, Pyres Brewing, Insight Brewing, Mpls. Cider Co., Wooden Hill Brewing, Invictus Brewing Co., Inbound BrewCo, Wooden Ship Brewing Company, Boom Island Brewing, and Luce Linre Brewing for supporting the event. Thanks to Mary and Ralph Brindle for their performance when attendees were arriving! |
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ROTARY IN THE WORKPLACE OCTOBER 1st: ECUMENROTARY IN THE WORKPLACE Tuesday, October 1st, 7:30 a.m. Forty Forty Flats Located at 4040 West 70th Street In partnership with the Edina Housing Foundation, Lupe Development Partners and Ecumen have delivered 118 units of affordable senior housing near Southdale Center in Edina at 4040 W. 70th Street. Forty-Forty Flats combines affordable senior rental housing with high-end amenities, community-based programming, public art and sustainable design – ideal for individuals who want to remain in Edina after retirement. The community includes one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a fitness center, a community room with kitchen, a business center, below-grade parking, a package and mail center, outdoor garden beds and walking path connections to the city’s trail system. |
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PINTS FOR PEOPLE September 27thPINTS FOR PEOPLE Friday, September 27th 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Lakes Park Pavilion Tickets are available here or purchase at the door. Sponsor! Bring a bottle of wine with you to the event. Want to be an event sponsor? Contact Mike Andersen. Volunteer! Click here to find out how you can help with Pints for People. |
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VEAP DONATION: MONTHLY DONATIONS |
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RECENT PHOTOSSpecial thanks and appreciation to recent speakers who have taken the time to share their stories with Edina Morningside Rotary Club! Nancy Daubenberger, MN Department of Transportation Commissioner Ed Marek from Braver Angels |
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ANNUAL FAMILY PICNICTuesday, September 3rd - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. A good time was had!! Thanks to all who attended. Special thanks to Sadia Ali, Anne Marie Leland, Steve Schmitt, Steve Lyon, and Bocar Kane for your help. The weather was beautiful, the setting was perfect, kids had a good time and the food was delicious. |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERJULIE GREENE Public Service Julie Greene has lived in Edina for 18 years with her husband Jon and their four kids, Avery, Sam, Charlie, and Evie. Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Julie has dedicated hours and energy to public service and advocacy efforts throughout her life, most recently, as co-organizer of TEDxEdina/TEDxEdina Youth. She also serves as an elected member of the Edina School Board. Julie has had a career in marketing and brand strategy for three decades. Clients have included the infamous Got Milk? milk mustache campaign, and Vet Tix, a charitable ticket exchange program serving veterans. Currently, Julie is an active candidate for the MN House of Representatives, District 50A for the 2024 election. Julie's sponsor is Cheryl Youakim. For information about Rotay membership, please contact Erica Stern, EMRC Membership Director. |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER NATE PARKNATHON "Nate" PARK Banking Management EMRC welcomes Nathon "Nate" Park as our newest member! Nate is Retail Branch Manager at First Bank & Trust in Edina. With over 28 years of banking experience, Nathon leads the Edina retail team by developing an atmosphere of teamwork, open communication, and unity. He is responsible for managing operations, monitoring and tracking progress toward retail objectives, as well as implementing coordinated efforts to achieve goals. Nate earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Augsburg University and his master's degree from the University of Phoenix. He stays involved in his community by volunteering for Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity, and the Greater Twin Cities United Way. Outside of work, Nathon enjoys reading, traveling, home improvement projects, and spending time with his family and friends. He and his husband, Justin, reside in Burnsville, MN. Nate is pictured with President Bocar Kane and Membership Director Erica Stern. For information about Rotary membership, please contact Erica Stern, EMRC Membership Director. |
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WELCOME RETURNING MEMBER: DAVID JOHNSONDAVID JOHNSON Chiropractor Dr. David has seen the benefits and wonders of chiropractic care since he was young. His mother brought him at the age of 8 to a chiropractor and he has been a patient ever since! In addition, he is a fourth generation chiropractic patient as his mother, grandmother and great grandmother all have seen chiropractors regularly. When he is not in treating patients in his office he enjoys spending time with his wife Kim, son Logan and his dog Sophie! Dr. David loves to live an active lifestyle playing golf at Braemar Golf course here in Edina, spending time on his bike throughout town, (he even bikes into the office some days!) and being in the great outdoors up north at the cabin! Education BA Exercise Physiology - Gustavus Adolphus College David was a member of EMRC during COVID, from July 2020 to December 2023. After taking some time to focus on building his practice, David is excited to return to Edina Morningside Rotary and get involved. For information about Rotary membership, please contact Erica Stern, EMRC Membership Director. |
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6th ANNUAL CAR SHOW - EDINA NOON ROTARYSaturday, September 14th, Noon to 4:00 50th& France Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 14, Noon to 4 pm to participate or attend (free) the 6th Annual Edina Car Show. Follow social media posts on Instagram, @edinacarshow, Facebook, Edina Car Show, You Tube @ edinacarshow for the latest details, corporate sponsors and special promotions. |
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NEWSLETTER EDITOR NEEEDEDEMRC is looking for a Newsletter Editor. Intrigued? You would work with John Pastor to prepare the weekly EMRC newsletter. Please contact John Pastor for information. Click More to get more details. |
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GET INVOLVED! JOIN A COMMITTEEDeepen your Rotary involvement - join a committee. Find the committee that matches your interest.
Thank you for your dedication to Rotary!
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ROTARY ON A STICKROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE AT THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR August 24, 2024 Register Today!!! Summer is in full swing — and that means it's officially time to register for Rotary-on-a-Stick — the 2024 Rotary District 5950 Conference — held at the iconic Minnesota State Fair on August 24, 2024! This year's conference will be unlike any other — it's an extraordinary blend of fellowship, fun, and the Rotary spirit of service, all set against the backdrop of the Great Minnesota Get Together. Don't forget all Rotary-on-a-Stick must be order before July 15th - Bring the whole family for fun, fellowship, and a Rotary first at the Minnesota State Fair. Your ticket gets you:
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ROTARY ON A STICKROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE AT THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR August 24, 2024 Register by July 15th! |
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SERVICE PROJECTThank you for your help on the Service Project. It's a great kickoff to the Golf Tournament! EMRC members assembled 500 personal hygiene kits that were then donated to Sharing and Caring Hands.
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CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK: HISTORY OF THE PARKCELEBRATE CENTENNIAL LAKES PARK Wednesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m. Centennial Lakes Amphitheater |
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EDINA 4TH OF JULY PARADEEdina Morningside Rotary Club at the 4th of July Parade! |
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
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EDINA RIDESMay 4th, 9:00 a.m., Fred Richards Park. In spite of a soggy beginning, riders turned out and we didn't let the weather get in the way of a fun day! Mayor Jim Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Stacie Stanley, welcomed everyone and kicked off the event. Thank you to all of the event leaders, the sponsors, the many volunteers and everyone who participated in the very first Edina Rides for Education! Already excited for next year's event! Follow the read more link for more great pictures!
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GOLF 2024: RECAP FROM JIM BIZAL
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AFRICA STORIES LIVEAFRICA STORIES LIVE! Matter Headquarters located at 7005 Oxford St, St Louis Park, MN 55426 MATTER partners, Blessing Munyenyiwa from Zimbabwe and former NBA All-Star Gorgui Dieng from Senegal, will be on hand to share stories of hope and impact as we highlight key projects in their countries. EMRC member Jeremy Newhouse, Chief of Financial Strategy & Africa Projects, spends part of the year with his family in Zimbabwe. You can see what they are doing in the online event. |
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BELIZE 2024MISSION PROJECT BELIZE 2024 Jim Bizal will be making a second mission trip to San Pedro Belize this year with his son, Zach, and few of Zach's college friends. They are going to complete the church/commmunity center for the Holy Cross Anglican School. Jim would love to have more volunteers for this trip. If you are interested, contact Jim at 952-649-1525, or email him at jim.bizal@bizalbuilt.com. |
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SPRING PLANT SALE SUCCESS2024 Spring Plant Sale brought in $5000 for Polio Plus! Thank you all for your purchases. Thank you Talley Flora for all of your organization and for watering all of those flowers! |
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VOCATIONAL MIXER: MEET AND GREETVOCATIONAL MEET & GREET Wednesday, July 3rd, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The District Edina, 7777 Washington Avenue, Suite 201, Edina 55439 Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $10.00 food/$20 for food and beverages. Reserve your spot today HERE. Cost to attend is a $10.00 for food, or $20.00 for food and beverages. For information about Vocational Mixers, or to be a presenter at an upcoming event, please contact a member of the Vocational Service Committee: Don Archibeque, Sophia Pham, Brandon Vitale. |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: RUSS LYWELCOME NEW MEMBER Edina Morningside Rotary Club inducted Rassacin "Russ" as a club member on Tuesday, March 12th. Russ is sponsored by John Pastor. Dr. Rassacin Ly, D.C. has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Minnesota and his Doctor of Chiropractic and certification of Chiropractic Acupuncture from Northwestern Health Sciences University. Dr. Ly's practice is located at Chiropractic Healing Arts Center in Edina. Prior to becoming a chiropractor, Dr. Ly worked in financial services, taught English in South Korea for four years, and founded two dance teams: Cre.ture Crew Dance and Elite Family Dance. Dr. Ly’s passion for dance and the creative arts is what led him to chiropractic and the healing profession. He strives to combine his education, training, and passion to provide healing and intuitive treatments. His goal is to empower patients to lead healthy and creative lives. Dr. Ly enjoys exploring new places and cuisines with his wife. When the weather is nice, and sometimes when it is not, they also enjoy taking their dogs on hiking and camping trips. For information about membership, please contact Peter Williams or Afira Hasan. |
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SPRING SOCIAL: MARCH 14THSPRING SOCIAL Thursday, March 14th, 5:00 p.m. Nico's Tacos and Agave Bar 4959 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis Please join us for good food and good company at Nico's Tacos + Agave Bar at their new location at 50th and Penn Avenue right near Broder's Pasta Bar and Deli. It is just south of Lake Harriet. Nico's has two other locations that are very popular. This new location just opened up and has a great space/bar area. We will cover the food. Nico's serves Mexican Street food with fresh ingredients and has a bunch of small plates. Please bring your spouse/partner/significant other. We have a space reserved from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Hope to see everyone there! |
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2024 STATE OF THE COMMUNITY2024 STATE OF THE COMMUNITY ADDRESS Friday, March 8th, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Braemar Golf Course Clubhouse 12:30 Program by Mayor Jim Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent Stacie Stanley Cost for the luncheon is $35. People can RSVP as non-lunching guests at no charge. The Edina Chamber of Commerce and the City of Edina present our annual State of City in partnership with the Rotary Club of Edina and the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside. Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent Stacie Stanley will address city issues and present upcoming plans. You may attend as a non-lunching guest at no cost. To have enough seating, registration is appreciated. |
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MARCH SERVICE PROJECT: MATTER BOX MADNESS |
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2029- MINNEAP0LIS!ANNOUNCING!! Minneapolis will host the Rotary International Convention in 2029!! Thanks in large part to EMRC member Tom Gump and his team. Read more about this on the RI Website. And check out the photographs from last Monday's press conference below. |
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ROTARY AWARENESS DAY AT MINNESOTA CAPITOLTODAY! ROTARY AWARENESS DAY AT MN STATE CAPITOL Monday, February 19th, 9:00 a.m. IT'S OFFICIAL - Monday, February 19 is State Capitol Rotary Awareness Day - Register and see the full schedule and event info and details. We’re joining to advocate for successful passage of a Rotary license plate bill legislators are considering at our Minnesota State Capitol this session. This means money for 3 Minnesota Rotary foundations, if Rotary license plates are approved for sale by the State. Rotary District 5950, 5960 & 5580 all benefit. Rotary Awareness Day Monday, February 19, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Minnesota State Capitol L’Etoile du Nord Vault Room (beneath the Rotunda) Enjoy snacks and fellowship with Rotarians, NorthStar Youth Exchange and Interact Club students from across the state. Meet and Hear from State Legislators. See a Live Minnesota Senate Session. Join a tour of the Capitol. |
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EDINA ABC GALAEDINA A BETTER CHANCE FOUNDATION GALA Saturday, February 4th, 5:00 p.m. Interlachen Country Club, Edina MN Register HERE. |
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EDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: UP NORTH SOCIALEDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE UP NORTH SOCIAL Thursday, February 8th. 6:00 p.m. The Westin Edina |
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JANUARY SERVICE PROJECT: REACH OUT AND READOur District Governor Jewelie Grape has challenged every club in the district to participate in a book drive during the month of January. Clubs can choose any organization for its donations. Our club has chosen to once again partner with the non-profit Reach Out and Read. During well visits to pediatric clinics, Reach Out and Read volunteers talk with parents about the benefits of reading aloud to their young children beginning at birth. They show parents how to hold books to best engage their children and how to interact with the text and images to help them follow along. They share advice for talking about stories with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Families are given a free book and leave inspired to make reading with their young one a daily habit. Books are needed for children ages 1-5. Books in Spanish, Somali, and Karen are especially needed and can be purchased locally at Wild Rumpus bookstore in Linden Hills, or on-line at https://starbrightbooks.com Books will be collected at every January meeting. Let’s show Governor Jewelie that EMRC always rises to a challenge! |
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BELL RINGERS AT JERRY'S FOODS SALVATION ARMY RED KETTLEBELL RINGERS REJOICE! Well done team, even with the excellent work by the Friday team from the Edina Noon Club as they "stuffed" the ballot box, it looks like EMRC took the lead in this year's friendly competition! $793.97 daily average for Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (Edina Noon Rotary) $812.07 Tuesday total (EMRC) Thank you to all who rang the bells this year!! The Salvation Army thanks you all. |
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HOLIDAY BREAK 2023Edina Morningside Rotary Club is on Holiday Break The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. MEETING LOCATION WILL BE EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER, ROOM 166. |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: DR. SADIA ALIDr. Sadia Ali completed internal medicine residency and infectious disease fellowship from West Virginia University Hospital. Sheis currently with Intermed Consultants and work as an infectious disease consultant out of M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital . Her areas of interest include antimicrobial stewardship, HIV/AIDS as well as tropical medicine . Sadia's sponsor is Dr. Afira Hasan. For information about Rotary membership, please contact Peter Williams. |
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NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL: ANDREW RAMIREZAndrew 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. |
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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. |
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VOCATIONAL DAY AT EMRC- PHOTOSThanks to all who joined us for a breakfast disccussion around careers! |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER CHERYL YOUAKIM
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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! |
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THANKSGIVING BASKETS ASSEMBLY AND DELIVERYTHANKSGIVING BASKETS ASSEMBLY AND DELIVERY INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE HERE. SIGN UP HERE AS A GUEST of the Edina Rotary Club. THANKSGIVING BASKETS ASSEMBLY AND DELIVERY is an annual project of Edina Rotary Club. Edina Morningside Rotary Club partners with this project by donating items for the Thanksgiving baskets and joining together on the day before Thanks giving to assemble the baskets and delivery them to waiting families. Typically, Rotarians and their families/guests assemble about 80 baskets! Want to form a TEAM? Like your family is one team, or partner with other EMRC members to form a team. If so, designate a team leader and sign up for a time slot for the your team. CLICK HERE for INFORMATION about signing up as a team. Click HERE for INFORMATION about Thanksgiving baskets. Click HERE to SIGN UP. |
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PLANNING AHEAD TO JANUARY AND FEBRUARYJANUARY AND FEBRUARY MEETTINGS RELOCATE TO EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER, ROOM 166 Edina Country Club will undergo remodeling during January and February so our meetings will be relocated during that time. We will return to Edina Country Club when we are informed that the club is ready to again host our meetings. The January and February Edina Morningside Rotary Club meetings will be held at the Edina Community Center in room 166. The Edina Community Center is located at 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424. Breakfast WILL be available at these meetings. February 6, 13, 20, 27 Meet at Edina Community Center, Room 166 Parking: RED Lot along Normandale Road at Southview Lane Enter Door 3, the Main Entrance along Southview Lane PARKING, BUILDING ENTRANCE, ROOM LOCATION Park in front of the community center on Southview Lane or in the RED lot. The RED lot is just North of the Community Center at the intersection of Southview Lane and Normandale Road. Make your way to door 3 of the community center (the large bank of glass doors that face Southview Lane) where you will check in at the window to get your visitor sticker. Once you have your sticker turn right after the check in window. Room 166 is located at the end of the hallway on the right. SECURITY AT EDINA COMMUNITY CENTER The Edina Community Center is a school location. Therefore, we will follow their security guidelines. The first time you check in, please provide your ID to be scanned using the security system at the Edina Community Center. After your first meeting, you can just check in normally. |
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OUR SYMPATHY: MOTHER OF STEVE SCHMITTPatricia (Pat) Anne Schmitt, age 92 of Churdan, IA, mother of Edina Morningside Rotary Club member Steve Schmitt, passed away from cancer on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Accura HealthCare of Lake City. Pat was born on November 10, 1930, to parents Aloysius and Anastasia (Cloonen) Richtsmeier in Iowa Falls, IA. She attended Catholic grade school in Ackley, IA, before moving to Wesley, IA, when she was eight. Pat graduated from Good Counsel Academy in Mankato, MN. She continued her education at AIB in Des Moines, IA, and studied secretarial training. On August 21, 1954, Pat was united in marriage to Paul Cletus Schmitt at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley. This union was blessed with six children: Chuck, Tony, Kathy, Ken, Bill, and Steve. Together they raised their family near Adaza. After a few years, she started to do bookkeeping for the family farm and secretarial work for the Greene County Extension Service. |
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CAMP ENTERPRISECAMP ENTERPRISE 2023 True Friends Camp Courage in Maple Lake was the site of this year's Camp Enterprise. The Rotary Club of Edina and Edina Morningside Rotary Club hosted the three-day camp for 88 junior and senior high school students. The experience is designed to introduce students to the free enterprise system and encourage entrepreneurship and ethical business practices. Robb Breding of the Rotary Club of Edina was the Chair. Edina Morningside's Michael Birdman was the Co-Chair. The camp began on Thursday, Nov. 2nd, and came to a close on Saturday, Nov 4th, when five $1000 college scholarships were awarded at the final presentation. |
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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED!!HELP !!!!!! We are still looking for two more host families for Victoria. We need a family for the Winter term (Dec-Feb) and Spring term (March-early June). If your family, or a neighbor or family you know of are interested, please, please put them in contact with Cathy Hogan (612-210-1665).
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ROTARY VETERANS DAY LUNCH |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: ERICA STERNWELCOME NEW MEMBER ERICA STERN Erica was inducted on Tuesday, October 31st. Sponsor: Paul Nelson Erica Stern comes from a long line of Rotarians from her home state of North Dakota. Erica's great-grandpa Herman Stern was a founding member of the Valley City club, and her grandpa was active in the Fargo club. Her uncle John Stern is a very active member of the Fargo West club. Erica's dad Rick Stern is a lifelong member of the Fargo Kiwanis Club, but has given his blessing for her to join Rotary as long as she continues to volunteer at their annual Pancake Karnival. Erica moved to Edina with her mom Peggy Linrud during elementary school and graduated from Edina High School in 2002. Erica earned a BA in History from McGill University in Montreal, Canada and an MA in Art History from Christie's Education in London, England. Erica moved to Washington, DC, where she lived for 12 years, working first for U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan, and then as an auditor for the Department of Homeland Security and the United States Postal Service. Erica was extremely active in her community, volunteering at the Hillwood Museum, the Kennedy Center, the Homeless Children's Playtime Project, and various mentoring programs. She also served on the board of her Lutheran church, sang in the choir, and was the Treasurer of her Toastmasters club. Erica met native South Dakotan Jeremy Funk in DC, and they married in 2016. They have adopted two basset hound mixes named Maggie and Zoey. During the height of Covid in 2020, Erica accepted an opportunity in Minnesota to work for the Treasury Department as a financial crimes investigator. Erica and Jeremy found the perfect rambler in the Presidents neighborhood of Edina and are delighted to be closer to family and to reconnect with childhood friends. Erica tried her hand at coaching girls basketball for EBA last year and is excited for the upcoming season. Erica enjoys visiting the Museum of Russian Art, seeing concerts and plays, attending events at the Alliance Francaise, and reading anything written by Agatha Christie. Erica looks forward to brining her community spirit and enthusiasm to the Edina Morningside Rotary Club. For inquiries about Rotary membership, please contact EMRC Membership Chair Peter Williams. |
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CAMP ENTERPRISE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!Camp E is this week!We urgently needs volunteers to help as venture capitalists, essay readers, on-site go-fors, fun and game chaperones. Most volunteer positions need less than four hours of your time. Please consider signing up HERE.Or scan this QR Code to go to the Volunteer Sign Up Form. |
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EDINA ABC CHILI COOK OFF & FOOTBALL FUND RAISEREDINA ABC CHILI COOK-OFF FUND RAISER Sunday, October 29th, Noon to 3:30 at The District Edina Click HERE for tickets. |
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ZONE MEMBERSHIP WEBINAR |
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POINSETTIA AND HOLIDAY GREENS: FUND RAISERHOLIDAY DECOR FUND RAISING Pick Up Day is Tuesday, December 5th, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., at Edina Country Club. Pick up your order as you leave the meeting on Tuesday, December 5th. |
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MENTOR AN EDINA STUDENT: SPACE STATION PROJECTMENTOR AN EDINA STUDENT: SPACE STATION PROJECT Edina Public School is seeking Mentors to work with young Scientists who are developing experiments for the Space Station. Edina is entering year two of our Student Spaceflight Experiment Program. To participate, students in grades 5-12 design an experiment to test the effect of microgravity on a physical, chemical or biological system. Mentors help guide kids in their thinking about what would make a well controlled experiment design. Although science and engineering background are helpful, it is really about asking questions and helping kids refine their thinking. Learn more at this link. Mentor recruitment link below: Dr. Randy Smasal Student Spaceflight Experiment Program Co-Coordinator Assistant Superintendent Edina Public Schools |
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EDINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: EXEC DIREDINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION is looking for its next Executive Director. Please "Read More" to see details. If you're interested, please send your resume to edinacfoundation@gmail.com. |
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DEATH OF ANNIE KENNEDYANNIE KENNEDY Celebration of the Beautiful Life of Annie Kennedy Sunday, October 15th 2023, 4:00 pm Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights Friends in Minnesota are putting together a keepsake box for Matt and Allie Kennedy. We ask that you bring TWO copies of favorite photos, write up of how you knew Annie and/or Pat, or a favorite sweet or funny memory of them. This will help keep their memories alive for their children and grandchildren as they both left us too soon. If you can’t join us on October 15, please feel free to send your memories to Susanne to be included in the keepsake box. We are incredibly saddened by the news that former EMRC member Annie Kennedy has died. Tragically, she was killed in a car accident in Columbus, Ohio, where she had been living since the death of Patrick, her husband, in 2015. Annie grew up in Olney, Illinios, attended Bethel University and was active in music and creative arts. Annie spent much of her career in the incentive business, developing programs and promotional products. Think embroidered shirts and jackets, printed coasters and cup holders, and more. Together with Patrick, Annie loved the game of golf and was a long-time member of Mendakota Golf Club in Mendota Heights. Annie Borah Kennedy joined Edina Morningside Rotary in November of 1995. Her sponsor was her husband Patrick, who was a club charter member. Annie served as club president during the 2004-05 Rotary year and she attended the 2005 Rotary International Convention in Chicago, the Centennial Anniverary of Rotary. Annie served as Club Administrator, and she and Pat served Rotary District 5950 as trainers, providing entertaining and fun projects to promote the growth of Rotary in our district. Edina Morningside Rotary Club hosts the annual Pat Kennedy Golf Classic, recognizing the love both Patrick and Annie had for the game of golf, and for Rotary. Annie touched many hearts. Annie loved her beautiful Arizona home which she built with Pat and shared with friends on occasion. Annie had fun! She cherished her friends in Rotary and in the community, and her passion was fabric arts including rug hooking together with her twin sister Jane. We will miss you Annie! We will carry your spirit in our hearts. |
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EDINA FIRE DEPARTMENT GOLF TOURNAMENTGOLF TOURNAMENT to benefit Muscular Distrophy Association Monday, October 2nd, 11:00 Shotgun Start Braemar Golf Course Sponsors welcome! ? For info, send an email to EdinaLocal1275@gmail.com. To register and pay: copy and paste this link into your browser or scan the QR code in the poster below. |
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AID FOR HAWAII DISASTER RELIEFAloha Rotarians & Friends of Rotary,
I am sure you are aware of the devastating news regarding the recent fire hurricane on Maui. The Maui fires are the most devastating destruction in our state since Hawaii joined the US in 1959. As of this morning, 93 deaths have been reported and there are likely to be many more. So painful to think about! There are 53 Rotary clubs in Hawaii and 8 of them are on the island of Maui. Our District has set up a special fund to benefit Maui Fire Victims. All funds are being channeled through the Rotary District 5000 Foundation. A committee has been organized to determine the greatest needs for the distribution of monies in Maui. These funds will be used over the next year for the recovery and rebuilding phase of Maui which will take many, many years. DONATE TO THE ROTARY DISTRICT FOUNDATION
The REALTORS® Association of Maui is also working to connect people with homes on Maui with people who were displaced by the fires. Please reach out to anyone you may know with space over on Maui. It takes a village, and you can help make an impact by reaching out to friends, and family to support the Maui community. If you know of an available home, a room, or space on Maui, please reach out to news@ramaui.com or (808) 873-8585. |
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VOCATION/AVOCATION HAPPY HOURVOCATION/AVOCATION HAPPY HOUR Fiorst Wednesday of the month, 5:30 social, 6:00 presentation at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Avenue, Edina 55439 Vocation/Avocation Happy Hour meetings feature a brief presentation from a featured Rotarian, plus time for introductions, networking and questions. The Rotary Club of Edina and EMRC collaborate on this event. Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages. Contact EMRC Rotarians Don Archibeque and Sophia Pham for details. Join us at The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina MN 55439. Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages. |
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RI CONVENTION SITE BID AND RALLYMinnesota Rotary — Let's Shine for 2029 Special All-Rotary Rally was held at the Edina Country Club This event was hosted by the Rotary Club of Edina. There was a great turnout from Rotarians from all over the region. Many of the above signs like the ones greeted the site committee as they walked the hallway of ECC. Marilyn Carlson Nelson spoke. |
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VOCATION/AVOCATION HAPPY HOURVOCATION/AVOCATION HAPPY HOUR Wednesday, September 6th, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. The District Edina, 7777 Washington Avenue, Suite 201, Edina 55439 Social time at 5:30, presentation at 6:00. Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages. |
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ROTARY BIKE RIDEROTARY BIKE RIDE Saturday, September 23, 9:00 to Noon Fred Richards Park to Bredesen Park along Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Begin at Fred Richards Park in the Southeast Corner of the map and ride to Bredesen Park in the Northwest Corner of the map. |
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CHAMBER AND ROTARY MIXERRegister HERE. The Rotary Club of Edina, the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, and the Edina Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a joint networking event. This will be a fun evening of community connection. All Rotarians and Chamber members are encouraged to bring a guest to the gathering. Guests will learn more about these great local organizations and have a chance to network with membership! Non-members are cordially welcome to attend and see if Rotary or Chamber membership is for you. There are no hard sells or formal pitches—just a chance to meet great people in our community. Register HERE. Tuesday, June 27th 4:30pm-6:00pm. |
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EMRC LAKE MINNETONKA CRUISEThe Lake Minnetonka Cruise Was Great! Thank you, Mike Andersen! It was a great outing and a fun time for all! Looking forward to next summer! |
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IVO AND SAMUEL: END OF YEAR CELEBRATIONSCONGRAULATIONS TO 2022-23 Rotary Youth Exchange Inbound Students FAREWELL TO IVO SOBOTKA (Czech Republic) and SAMUEL GROSS (Austria) |
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GOLF!This tournament is our club's largest fundraiser for the year and what makes it a success is lots of sponsors and lots of golfers. We have over $21,000.00 in sponsorships this year and 76 golfers. 100% of the funds raised go right back out in the form of International and local grants. Golfers, please pay attention to all of the signs out on the course and please thank them and support their businesses. It really does make a difference. Monday June 26th Schedule: 6:45 am Range Balls available for all golfers 7:00 am Registration Opens Purchase Gimmie Putts (3') and mulligans $5.00 ea. 1 each per golfer 7:00 am to 12:30 Purchase Raffle Tickets for a $800.00 Jenn-Air Cookware set donated by Warner’s Stellian. $10.00 each or 6 for $50.00 7:30 am to 8:30 Service Project 7:45 am Gather at the podium for some quick announcements. 7:50 am Head out to your starting hole 8:00 am Play Golf and have a great day 12:30 pm Turn in score cards as you finish in the clubhouse 12:45 pm BBQ Lunch Buffet by Red River Grill and award prizes and Cookware Raffle Drawing Here is what is happening out on the course: Hole # 17: Closest to the Pin Contest for Men & Women $5.00 ea. limit 2 tries. Prizes: Men’s & Women’s Sunglasses $350.00 ea. Value (Thank you Afira Hassan) Hole #8: Men's Long Drive Karl Anthony Towns Signed Jersey (Thank you Kelly Kirk) Hole #11: Women’s Long Drive $50.00 Amazon Gift Card (Thank you Chris Kennedy) Hole # 9: Men’s Longest Putt $25.00 Starbuck’s Gift Card (Thank you Betsy Kumagai) Hole #18: Women's Longest Putt $25.00 Starbuck’s Gift Card (Thank you Betsy Kumagai) We also will award prizes for 1st place (Thank you Bob Seeger) Please use these sponsors whenever possible because they help support us: Sunburst Chemicals, Bizal Built, Steve May, Oasis Senior Services, Dave Wendt Insurance, Insight Vision Care, Logan Consulting, Doug & Karen McElrath, Thunderbird Aviation, Waterfront Financial, Tom & Catherine Gump, The Kirk Realty Team, Ralph & Mary Brindle, Pressrite Printing, Edina Community Foundation, Christensen & Laue Law, Hovland Rasmus Law, Summit Mortgage, Crown Bank, The Horton Group, Ricoh USA, Hawkins Inc., Moss Barnett, LB Carlson, Twin City Group, Imagine Print Solutions, Fulcrum, Organizational Change Advisors, Berlin Packaging, Dick & Susie Crockett, Wintrust Mortgage, AM950 Radio, United Properties, Peter Williams & Rosie Bailey, EMCO, & LGH Wealth Management. |
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JUNE SERVICE PROJECT: HYGIENE KITSMONDAY, JUNE 26, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Braemar Golf Course prior to the Golf Tournament This service project is an annual tradition at the EMRC Golf Tournament. You will pack hygiene kits that will be distributed to people who are unhoused or do not have access to products such as toothpaste, tootbrush, soap, shampoo, etc. Take a few minutes of the morning of Monday, June 26th while you are at Braemar Golf Course to pack a few bags with supplies. EMRC members Chris Kennedy and Cathy Hogan are coordinating this project. Please register so we know how many people to expect, and how many supplies to purchase. |
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VOCATION/AVOCATION HAPPY HOUR 5:30 TONIGHTTONIGHT: 5:30 Social, 6:00 Program At The District Edina, 7777 Washington Avenue, Edina MN 55439 $20 donation requested to cover drinks and food. EMRC member Betsy Kumagai, Executive Director of Edina ABC, will provide a description of Edina ABC, 40 years strong. She will turn the program over to Jeremiah Steele, a 2009 Edina ABC graduate, a '13 Hamline graduate with a major in physical and biological athropology, a 6 year Edina ABC Board member, a prior paramedic for Hennepin County EMS, and a city of Plymouth Firefighter. He began as an Edina Paramedic/Firefighter on May 22! He also was very active in track and field and lacrosse growing up. Betsy Kumagai is the Executive Director of Edina ABC, '98 EHS grad, '02 Gustavus Grad, '06 William Mitchell grad, and parent to 3 kids. She's thrilled to be supporting such driven young women in the program, and feels grateful to be part of their lives at such an instrumental time. |
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EMRC WELCOMED 10 NEW MEMBERS IN 2022-23!Edina Morningside Rotary Club welcomed 10 new members in 2022-23! Judy Gelston Dr. Anne Marie Leland Jack Livingston Don Archibeque Patrick McDougle Patty O'Connor Betsy Kumagai Ted Permuth Chad Larson Sophia Pham Christophe Perrin |
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SPRING PLANT SALE- ORDER PICK UPREMINDER: PICK UP YOUR SPRING PLANTS If you purchased plants in the Spring Plant Sale, Thank You! Wednesday, May 10th, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. St.Peter's Lutheran Church Parking Lot 5421 France Avenue So, Edina |
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CITY OF EDINA WANTS YOUR OPINIONThe City of Edina seeks input from Rotarians to help shape a local ordinance on carryout bags. In February, the City Council directed staff to draft a possible update to the City Code to include the requirement that customers pay a fee for any plastic, paper, compostable or reusable bags received when making a purchase. The non-taxable bag fee would be collected and retained by merchants to use at their own discretion. Businesses would report annually to the City how many and what type of bags were distributed. |
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OFF-SITE MEETING: ROTARY IN THE WORKPLACE MAY 9thTUESDAY, MAY 9th, 7:30 a.m. OFF-SITE ROTARY IN THE WORKPLACE The location is Boulay Group, 11095 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie 55344 A walking breakfast will be provided. |
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EDINA ART FAIR: VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDThis is a community volunteer opportunity to share with your friends and family .. anyone who may be interested. The Edina Art Fair is coming up, June 2, 3, and 4 and they need volunteers. Help check in artists, help artists load into their booths, be on site to help artists during the day, or just be on site to help where ever needed. |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER CHRISTOPHE PERRINCongratulations and welcome to our newest member, Christophe Perrin! Originally from Paris, Christophe moved to Minneapolis five years ago for work and has been enjoying his time there with his wife (married this last year!) and two dogs. With a passion for community connection and giving back, he has been looking for more ways to get involved. For work, Christophe is a Consultant at VantagePoint, a London-based startup that specializes in implementing financial software for their large-scale clients. Christophe’s career prior to Consulting has been spent in International Finance. When he’s not working, you can find him on the golf course or playing pickleball, his newest hobby. He also enjoys traveling back to France with his family and grilling steak on his Weber. Christophe's classification is Finance Consulting and his Rotary sponsor is Dick Crockett. For information about Rotary membership, please contact Peter Williams. |
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2023-24: PREPARING FOR THE UPCOMING ROTARY YEARCREATE HOPE IN THE WORLD 2023-24 District Governor Jewelie Grape shares the Rotary theme and colorful logo. The 2023-24 Rotary International theme is “Create hope in the world.” District 5950 needs you to help bring lasting change to the world – one hope at a time. Take a look at the list of volunteer opportunities and consider giving your time at the District level to create hope beyond your local Rotary club’s reach. Click here to see the list of volunteer opportunities. |
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TOM GUMP RECEIVES RI 2023 SERVICE ABOVE SELF AWARDEDINA MORNINGSIDE ROTARY CLUB'S OWN TOM GUMP received Rotary International's highest award, the Service Above Self award. We claim Tom as our own ... and he is known the world over for his dedication to Rotary service. Congratulations Tom! The link to the video is below. |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER: SOPHIA PHAMWELCOME NEW MEMBER SOPHIA PHAM In Sophia's words, " I exist to inspire and unleash abundance in every person and do my part in putting an end to the epidemic of loneliness and to the conversation of 'not enough'. For nearly 20 years, I have helped homeowners and investors build wealth through real estate ownership. Recently, I expanded my business into buiding a nationwide life insurance agency combining great financial strategies with great relationships to optimize middle-America's assets, minimize middle-America's taxes, and empowering their true wealth. I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota, where I majored in Economics and Political Science. I live in St. Paul's Macalester-Groveland neighborhood. When I am not busy cooking up a feast and feeding my friends and family, you can find me out hiking with George our golden doodle or on the ballroom dance floor." Sophia's classification is Real Estate & Financial Services. Sophia's sponsor is Don Archibeque. For information about Rotary membership, please contact Peter Williams. |
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WELCOME MADELYN ANN KIRK!!CONGRATULATIONS TO JOE AND KELLY KIRK on the birth of Madelyn Ann Kirk! |
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SPRING PLANT SALE 2023SPRING PLANT SALE TODAY IS THE LAST DAY - ORDER BY 10 P.M.TODAY! PLEASE ORDER NOW. SPRING IS COMING!! IT'S TIME TO PLAN YOUR GARDEN FOR 2023! And help us to End Polio at the same time! Edina Morningside Rotary Club is partnering with Gertens to provide beautiful, healthy plants for your garden. IMPORTANT DATES: Orders due April 6th by 10:00 p.m. - THAT'S TOMORROW! Order Pick Up May 10th, 5:30 to 7:00 p;.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 5421 France Avenue, Edina 55410 This year's sale features annuals, perennials, vegetables and fruits! |
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EARTHQUAKE IN TURKEYTürkiye has been struck by massive earthquakes. A 7.7 was followed by a 7.6. Severe damage and many casualties are reported. Türkiye has requested immediate international help. From Eda, I wanted to share the name of an organization that does a good job with getting help to where it’s needed. In case anyone wants to know what they can do to help, Bridge to Türkiye (link below) is a good place to donate. Thankfully no one in my family was injured, but this earthquake was a bad one and it is heartbreaking. |
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RI GRANT PROJECT A SUCCESS IN KENYACongratulations to EMRC member Jeremy Newhouse and his team for this impactful and successful project! These photos are from the official Rotary celebration event at Cana Hospital in Mukuru slum in Kenya. Rotary, changing lives around the world! Thanks to Jeremy and his team for their leadership in another successful international grant project. You can see these and more photos in the Club Info> Photo Albums on this website. |
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FUN WITH CAKE BENEFITS EDINA ED FUNDEMRC members and friends a lot to smile about at the 2023 Cake Off hosted by the Edina Education Fund. From left, Dr. Anne Marie Leland, Dr. Afira Hasan, Catherine Gump, Carolyn Jackson, Annie Schilling, and Superintendent Dr. Stacie Stanley. Visit Club Info> Photo Albums on this site to see photos from a variety of projects and activities involving EMRC members. |
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DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MICHAEL BIRDMANThe Rotary Club of Edina Morningside extends our sincere condolences to Michael Birdman at the passing of his mother, Marilyn. The Club has made a memorial donation to the Arizona Opera. |
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SHELTER BOX SILVER HERO!SO PROUD OF OUR CLUB MEMBERS' GENEROSITY! Edina Morningside Rotary Club provided funding to Shelter Box to help with earthquake relief. |
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VOCATION/AVOCATION HAPPY HOURVOCATION/AVOCATION HAPPY HOUR Wednesday, June 7, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Location: The District Edina, 7777 Washington Ave, Suite 201, Edina 55439 Cost to attend is a $20.00 donation for food and beverages. Get to know your fellow Rotarians better and understand/learn more about their vocation and avocation. Betsy Kumagai is the Executive Director of Edina ABC, '98 EHS grad, '02 Gustavus Grad, '06 William Mitchell grad, and parent to 3 kids. She's thrilled to be supporting such driven young women in the program, and feels grateful to be part of their lives at such an instrumental time. ABC (A Better Chance) is a national organization dedicated to providing strong educational opportunities to students of color. The ABC goal is to increase the number of well-educated minority students and make it possible for deserving students to reach their full potential. Here in the Edina ABC chapter we have been very successful in doing this and were the very first nation wide program to graduate 100 ABC scholars, we are currently over 150 graduates. Jeremiah Steele is an '09 Edina ABC graduate, a '13 Hamline graduate with a major in physical and biological athropology, a 6 year Edina ABC Board member, a prior paramedic for Hennepin County EMS, and a city of Plymouth Firefighter. He began as an Edina Paramedic/Firefighter on May 22! He also was very active in track and field and lacrosse growing up. Upcoming schedule for VOCATION/AVOCATION HAPPY HOUR September 6 speaker will be EMRC member Jack Lee, Outward Bound. Stay Tuned! Want to tell your story? About your career, hobby or special interest? Contact Paul Nelson. |
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2023 STATE OF THE CITYSTATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Wednesday, March 1st, 11:30 a.m. Braemar Golf Course, 6364 John Harris Drive, Edina 55439 LUNCH MEETING @ $35 PER PERSON The Edina Chamber of Commerce and the City of Edina present our annual State of City in partnership with the Rotary Club of Edina and the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside. Edina Mayor James B. Hovland and Edina Public Schools Superintendent Stacie Stanley will address city issues and present upcoming plans. The presentation will be emceed by City Manager Scott Neal and will be recorded and later broadcast on Edina TV. If you plan to attend as a non-lunching guest - please contact Caitlyn@edina.org for registration. |
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EDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GALAThursday, February 23rd, 2023 Westin Edina Galleria HAVE SNOW MUCH FUN!! Tickets $75 per person - REGISTER HERE Immersive wonderland experience at the Edina Chamber of Commerce annual social event of the year. Step into the streets of the Swiss Alps at Winter Village at The Westin Edina Galleria. Warm up by the fire pit, cozy in for acoustic entertainment and enjoy the festive food and spirits. Northwoods themed food and beverages by Chef Sina Taheri. Wine selections and signature cocktail by Edina Liquor Outdoor cabin experience in the courtyard. Boomerang photo booth. Westin Getaway raffle. Attire is cabin cozy! Apres ski sweaters encouraged |
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EDINA EDUCATION FUND CAKE OFF!EDINA EDUCATION FUND CAKE OFF! Thursday, February 2nd The Church of St. Patrick Edina This year's Cake-Off (Community Action for Kids Education) is a blend of online spotlights to showcase all the work currently being done in our schools and an in-person free event featuring a look ahead to what's next. Great work from around the district in all 3 of the Ed Fund program areas: Mental Health and Wellness for both students and staff Literacy and our work with LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) STEAM - specifically our Student Spaceflight Experiments Program |
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MIDTERM ASSEMBLYMIDTERM ASSEMBLY Information and training for all Rotarians, especially those interested in club leadership. Saturday, February 4th, 9:00 to 1:45 p.m. St. Peter's Lutheran Church 5421 France Avenue, Edina 55410 TO ATTEND IN PERSON: Schedule info and in-person registration (register if you're staying for lunch) here. TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY: Schedule info and virtual registration here. |
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CIRCLE OF DISCIPLINE VIDEOThank you to James Holmes, Jr. for bringing Circle of Discipline to our meeting on Tuesday, January 17th. Special thanks to Adonis and Elba Frazier and Jeanne Montrese for joining us today and sharing their story about, Circle of Discipline. Here is the video they'd like to share with you: |
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EARLY LEARNING 4 SUCCESSEDINA EARLY LEARNING CENTER FAMILY DANCE 5701 Normandale Road, Edina 55424 Upcoiming Volunteer Opportunities April 15th: Parents and Pastries May 15th: Spring Party Preschool 4 Success is an opportunity to help more Minnesota children access to attend preschool.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITITY: FAMILY DANCE 3:45 p.m.: Volunteers arrive and will be stationed throughout the school to provide directions, and help with food and art projects. 6:00 p.m.: Dance is over. Volunteers help with clean up which is expected to take about 20 minutes. ABOUT PRESCHOOL FOR SUCCESS Each Rotary Club in District 5950 will partner with their school district(s) to identify barriers to children being able to attend preschool and identify and implement possible solutions to help get more children in preschool. Edina Morningside Rotary Club is partnering with Edina Learning Center. The first volunteer opportunity is to assist with the Family Dance. |
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PRE-K FOR SUCCESSEDINA LEARNING CENTER - FAMILY DANCE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!! Friday, February 10 - 3:45 - 6:30 p.m. at the Edina Community Center. 5701 Normandale Road, Edina, MN 55424. Preschool 4 Success is an opportunity to help more Minnesota children access to attend preschool. Edina Morningside Rotary Club is partnering with the Edina Learning Center, part of Edina Community Education and the Edina School District, to identify barriers to children being able to attend preschool and identify and implement possible solutions to help get more children in preschool. Learn more by watching a short video HERE.
EMRC members are needed as volunteers. The Family Dance will be from 4-6pm. Volunteers would arrive about 3:45 and be stationed throughout the school to help with food, art projects, or just to help families get down to our gym. The dance ends at 6. After a short clean up, all would be ready to leave no later than 6:20. REGISTER HERE so we know how many volunteers we will have. |
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DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO STEVE SCHMITTKathleen Marie Schmitt, sister of EMRC member Steve Schmitt, passed away recently. Kathy attended all her school years in Lohrville, Iowa, and graduated with the class of 1976. She then attended the University of Northern Iowa and graduated in May of 1980 with a degree in mathematics. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the wonderful care from the staff at Sunnybrook and St. Anthony's. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family. Published by Lampe & Powers Funeral Home - Lake City on Jan. 8, 2023. |
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ROTARY AWARENESS DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOLROTARY AWARENESS DAY AT THE MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL MONDAY, JANUARY 30th, 9:00 A.M.TO 5:00 P.M. Share your Rotary stories. Socialize. Hear about state efforts related to Rotary program and values. Know a Rotary member-legislator? Invite them, or schedule an office visit now. Minnesota State Capitol, L'Etoile de Nord Vault Room (basement), 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, St. Paul 55155 |
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SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE - DONATION OF FIRE TRUCKA humanitarian partnership initiated by Rotary Club of Edina Morningside seeks to save lives of innocent Ukrainian civilians impacted by Russia’s invasion by providing a used $1.2 million ladder truck fire engine owned by the City of Plymouth, Minnesota. The Plymouth City Council is scheduled to vote on the donation of the fire truck at its January 10, 2023 meeting. The need for firetrucks and ambulances in Ukraine was a topic mentioned at the 2022 Fall North Star Rotary Zone Institute held in Minnesota. This piqued the attention of Past 5950 District Governor Tom Gump, who is a member of The Rotary Club of Edina Morningside. Gump met one on one with some local mayors, including Jeff Wosje, Rotarian and Mayor of Plymouth, MN. Usually Plymouth auctions its used equipment. If it’s approved at the January 10 Plymouth City Council meeting, the ladder truck will join at least one other fire engine and seven ambulances in a shipment expected to leave the U.S.A. in early February, 2023. |
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DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO TOM GUMP AND FAMILYCaryn Therese Sudduth, sister of Tom Gump, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. Caryn, age 60, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, was an amazing wife, mother, sister and friend that impacted so many lives with her smile, her happiness and caring ways. You could see and feel her heart through her smile. She will always be part of our daily lives in spirit and love, but the biggest honor of all was being part of her life. Caryn is survived by her husband, G. Todd Sudduth; son, Ryan Sudduth; daughter, Victoria Rose Sudduth, all of Daphne, AL; sisters, Cheryl Perkins of Naples, FL, Anne Marie Carlock of Atlanta, GA; brother, Tom Gump of Edina, MN; father, F. Thomas Gump of Atlanta, GA; dogs, Marvin and Beau, along with Rover the fish; as well as many other loving relatives and friends. Arrangements by https://www.wolfefuneralhomes.com/obituary/caryn-sudduth. |
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ROTARY AT THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADETom and Catherine Gump in Pasadena, and Tom is riding on the Rotary float! The Rotary float was Unit #69 of 80 parade units. The Rotary float won the Princess Award in the 2023 parade! |
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ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE - SERVICE PROJECTROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENT SAM (AUSTRIA) with Boy Scouts at Feed My Starving Children Sam is being hosted by Mike (EMRC) and Juli Seeger.
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ROTARY PODCAST: SEARCHING FOR SERVICEJoin 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. |
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MARK SHOCKEY DISTRICT 5950 DGNDCongratulations to Mark Shockey, former EMRC President! Mark is in line to be District Governor in 2024-25! |
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THANKSGIVING BASKETS 2022Teams are forming NOW and the roster is filling up. This event is organized by Edina Rotary Club. REGISTER HERE AS GUEST WITH EDINA ROTARY CLUB. On Wednesday, November 23rd members of the Rotary Club of Edina, along with members of the Edina Morningside Rotary Club, will pack baskets and deliver Thanksgiving meals to families in need throughout the Twin Cities region. DAY OF EVENT DETAILS: WHAT: Thanksgiving Basket Preparation and Delivery (85 baskets) WHERE: Assembly at the Edina Country Club; home delivery throughout Twin Cities Area WHEN: Wednesday, November 23rd TIME: Family or teams beginning at 11:30 a.m. and go to about 2:00 p.m. WHO: Members and families of the Rotary Club of Edina and the Edina Morningside Rotary Club |
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ROTARY VETERANS DAY LUNCHThursday, November 10th, 11:00 a.m. Minnesota Valley Country Club 6300 Auto Club Road, Bloomington 55438 |
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ROTARY VETERANS DAY LUNCHSAVE THE DATE! Veterans Day Lunch. When: Thursday, November 10, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: Minnesota Valley Country Club, Bloomington This year's program will be centered around veterans court as well as honoring those who have served in all branches of the United States military. Watch for details. |
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ROTARY FLORIDA: REQUEST FOR HELPSARASOTA FLORIDA ROTARY - REQUEST FOR HURRICAN RELIEF Brian Maddox, President of Sarasota FL Rotary Club says: Everything South of Venice is beyond words. He has asked each of you to please have your members: 1) go to www.rotaryfl.org to make a financial donation if they are able. 2) go to rotaryfl.org if you can take in another Rotarian. If you have a spare room, please consider helping. 3) go to rotaryfl.org if you have supplies of any kind. Tables, coolers, gloves, chain saws and more. 4) go to rotaryfl.org if you need help. 5) please share the rotaryfl.org website on your social media as well. |
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BREWTARIANS ARE BACK!Greetings Brewtarians!
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DISTRICT SURVEYDistrict Governor Alexa Rundquist reminds all members to complete the District Survey. Below are some points she would like all members to know. I wanted to highlight three additional items regarding our District Survey.
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VOCATIONAL HAPPY HOUR: BOCAR KANEEMRC member Bocar Kane will be the vocational development speaker on December 1, highlighting his company, AMKA Safety. Bocar is owner and president of AMKA Safety in Edina, a manufacturer/distributor of products specializing in mine and roadway safety equipment, including safety vests, apparel and traffic control signage. The location is CW's Bar and Restaurant, 8302 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN 55437 We will meet at 5:30 for happy half hour and our speaker presentation from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Please join us for the December 2021 Vocational Happy Hour featuring EMRC member Bocar Kane, Have we mentioned that we have fun at these events?
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CONCERT FOR A CAUSEFellow Rotarian, Brian Kimmes, of the Minneapolis Downtown Club, reached out to EMRC to give members a heads up on the Concert for a Cause on Monday, October 25th, 2021, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Edina High School’s Fick Auditorium. Money raised from this concert will go toward The Family Partnership’s mental health therapies programs. People can order tickets at the Edina High School bands website. Brian is the Development Officer for The Family Partnership. |
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OUR NEWEST MEMBER: DR. CHERYL GUNNESSEda Rivers inducted our newest member Dr. Cheryl Gunness with the help of Mary Brindle and Steve May. Cheryl is the Program Coordinator at Edina Community Education. She lives in Edina with her husband and sons. EMRC member Valerie Burke was her sponsor. |
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HOLIDAY WREATH SALE: BOY SCOUT TROOP 68THANK YOU FOR YOUR ORDERS! Proceeds will help Logan Seeger attend Sea Base, a unique Scouting program that offers aquatics programs found nowhere else. Whether your interests lie in sailing, scuba diving, rustic camping on an undeveloped barrier island, fishing or a combination of all, this is the place for your Troop, Crew, Sea Ship or Explorer Post. Sea Base serves around 16,000 participants annually. |
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HIGHWAY CLEAN-UPTHANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED WITH HIGHWAY CLEANUP! And a great big thanks to our leader Bob Schriver for organizing! And of course, thanks to Mark Moore our Director of Cleanliness! |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER MICHAEL BIRDMANWelcome Michael Birdman to Edina Morningside Rotary!! Michael has served as the Chief Executive Officer and President at a number of health technology and sales engagement organizations. In those roles, he has managed large and diverse teams and multi-million dollar budgets. He works through toward a common purpose and the power of collaboration with broad stakeholders. Michael has served on the City of Edina Heritage Preservation Commission. Michael was recently elected to serve on the Edina School Board to a term that will run from 2022-2026.
Michael and his wife, Marissa moved to Edina almost 20 years ago. They have two kids, Alexander (7th grade) and Mackenzie (5th grade), and a dog, Louis. On any given weekend, you’ll find Michael walking to Jerry’s for their famous donuts, cheering his daughter’s basketball game, working towards his black belt in taekwondo, or enjoying outdoor activities year round. Tom Gump proudly sponsors Michael's application for membership in Edina Morningside Rotary Club. For information about Michael's application, please contact Eda Rivers. |
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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. |
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ROTARY 101 TRAININGRotary 101 - Learn what Rotary is all about and more! Retention Russ, District Governor – would like to warmly welcome you to one four identical 2.5 hour workshops. The Rotary 101 training will be offered in four locations throughout District 5950 – Eagan, Chaska, New Ulm, St. Cloud. Rotary 101 has been designed for new members, less than 4 years, or anyone looking for a refresher to learn more about Rotary and the many aspects of Rotary! It is a chance to increase the value of Rotary by increasing members level of knowledge! Attend any of the four identical sessions that works with your schedule: Session #3: New Ulm Wednesday, Oct 2nd - (5:00 – 7:30 PM) New Ulm Country Club, 1 Golf Drive Session #4: St. Cloud Saturday - October 5 - (8:00-10:30 AM) Great River Regional Library, Bremer Room, 1300 W. St. Germain St. Your district dues have paid for your attendance at this event. There is no cost to you or your club. Russ and his talented team look forward to traveling District 5950 to offer this great free training. Retention of Rotarians allows for more connections and opportunities in our communities for “Service Above Self”. If you have questions please contact Alexa Rundquist. Thank you Retention Russ and the District 5950 Training Team |
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CLUB HEALTH CHECK |
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INTERESTED IN ROTARY?Of the 35,000+ clubs across the globe, Rotary International chose only a few clubs to obtain membership tips from - and EMRC was one of them! EMRC Past-President & D5950 Governor Nominee Tom Gump During Tom's year as EMRC president (2016-2017), our club added 31 members and went from a medium-sized club to a large club in D5950 - with only four clubs larger than ours. Truly amazing and a role model for clubs across the globe. If you haven't had a chance to read the article, or just want to see it again, you can find it here - "STEP RIGHT UP". |
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DAYS FOR GIRLS DONATIONSWe are collecting items for the kits at Rotary meetings:
Need more details? Julie Madison – juliemadison@mac.com or Chris Kennedy – ckennedy3@comcast.net For more information on the Days for Girls program - https://www.daysforgirls.org/ |
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100% PAUL HARRIS FELLOW CLUB RECOGNITIONThe Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (TRF). The number of Paul Harris Fellows globally reached the one million mark in 2006. During the 100th Anniversary Year of The Rotary Foundation, District Governor Mark Hegstrom has been encouraging Rotarians to become Paul Harris Society members (committing to contribute $1000 annually). There are now 250 PHS members in Rotary District #5950.
DG Mark's home club is the Rotary Club of Edina Morningside. Under 2016-2017 President, Tom Gump, the club has taken the $365 per member contribution goal seriously. Tom has received commitments from 16 club members to become new PHS members. That brings the total number of PHS members to 24! In addition, on November 15, The Rotary Club of Edina Morningside became a 100% Paul Harris Fellow Club. DG Mark Hegstrom together with Club President, Tom Gump (l) and Jim Warner, Club TRF Chair, (r) proudly display the new recognition flag. Congratulations to all the club members and the District Governor on this honor.
While the Edina Mornginside club has a history of generosity, some of their Multiple PHF members used "points" to add to the cash contributions of newer members to reach the goal of every club member becoming a PHF. The Edina Morningside currently has 79 members. Join something powerful... will you be our 80th member?
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CLUB VISIONING 2015 SUMMARYIn April, President Rob Laughlin conducted an online survey of EMRC members to refresh our findings of the April 2013 Visioning process. Please view the summary below and how this will be used in the 2015-2016 Rotary year to improve our club. Click below to view the survey:
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