Announcements
We will resume in person meetings in October if Covid remains under control.
The End of the Rotary Year Party is Wednesday, July 28 at 4:30 at the Tony Schmidt Pavilion on Lake Johanna in Arden Hills. Food and drink will be provided. Donations will be to support cataract surgeries in San Felipe Mexico where the need continues, and the global grant has ended. Also bring used prescription and sunglasses, readers and brimmed hats or caps to help protect local San Felipe residents.
Bob M introduced and welcomed new member Rick Berkley. Rick came to Minnesota from Liberia at the age of 4. He attended college in Jamestown, ND. He is employed at Freedom Works and is interested in volunteer efforts in the food insecurity area.
Carol S reminded us we can support the virtual food drive through the Food Group by donating via our MURC website. The club made the 3rd quarter donation of $400 this week. We are invited to volunteer at Simpson House on a Friday morning from 9 to noon every other month. Our task will be to sort and load food shelves, break down boxes, etc. The specific Friday will be determined shortly.
Carole P announced this:
Reimagining Public Safety in Cities Across America. A virtual meeting featuring special guest, Anthony Smith of Cities United. This will be a discussion so come and share your perspective and ideas. Thursday June 24th, 2021 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm ET (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm CST) Please RSVP at EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rotary-cubed-event-tickets-156955547267 Hosted jointly by the Rotary Clubs of Minneapolis, Harlem, and Topeka
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A Member Moment With....
Ellen Kennedy
Ellen began her talk by highlighting her father who was a life-long Rotarian and got her interested to join Edina Rotary in 2002.
Ellen has two children, Louisa in Washington DC and Jonathan in Montana. She also has two adorable grandchildren. She is married to Leigh who teaches graduate level statistics. Ellen was a professor at St Thomas for 20 years and continues to be an adjunct professor. Sixteen years ago, she founded World Without Genocide and hosts an annual Summer Institute for young students which Minneapolis University Rotary club supports.
Ellen shared her active involvement with Rotary including President and Board member of Edina and Minneapolis University Rotary clubs. She is active on the Rotary District level also. She has been the Peace Fellows Committee Chair for 10 years, the Global Grant Scholarship Chair for 7 years, member of the Global Grant Committee for 10 years, as well as leading 3 global grants. She appreciates the global network that Rotary provides.
Her quote is: In the beginning you get into Rotary, then Rotary gets into you
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Brag-a-Bucks
Ellen said it was good to see Carol CH and Bruce. She commented that Carol has been missed.
Bob said he wanted to say the same thing Ellen said. Wonderful to see Carol and Bruce! He complimented Ellen on her member moment.
Sandy said her birthday was yesterday. She did not plan much since the legislature was back in special session. She did get to have a nice dinner on the St Croix.
Erik commented that the Ann Frank house in Amsterdam is the top tourist spot there. You need to make a reservation to get in.
Carole P bragged that her younger son is here from California and they celebrated his birthday yesterday.
Carol CH said it was good to be back at Rotary and she hopes to make more meetings now.