Welcome!

Who We Are

The Eden Prairie Noon Rotary Club is a group of committed, community-minded individuals who are dedicated to:

  • Making a difference in our community and beyond.
  • Empowering local youth through scholarships, mentorship, and literacy programs.
  • Fighting hunger and homelessness by partnering with food banks and shelters.
  • Fostering global connections through international service projects and cultural exchanges.

All are welcome!  

We meet over lunch:

Questions

If you have questions, would like to come and check us out, are interested in joining the club, or if you would you like to speak to our club, please contact:  
 
   John Urbanski
   952-949-0744
 

Coming up...

 

RIB FEST, DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT

& MINNESOTA FESTIVAL OF JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE

Ribs - Beer - Jazz

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Noon - 7pm, or until sold out
 
Rib Fest is the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary's annual fundraiser featuring delicious smoked rib meals, pulled chicken sandwich dinner, hot dog kids meal, Boom Island Beer and Classic Disc Golf Tournament.
 
The Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie accompanies Rib Fest with the delightful jazz of area bands curated by the City of Eden Prairie.  
 
When you support this event you are supporting a wide range of local and global impact projects: supporting literacy with My Book Day, the Onward House as it provides safe/affordable/transitional housing, Polio Eradication, Eagles Homework Help, Bravo Zulu House for Veterans, and more...
 

GUEST SPEAKERS

Guests are welcome and eat free!  Learn more...

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April 24 - No Noon Meeting

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Everest Base Camp Trek, Martin Rathjen

 
Thursday, May 1, Noon
 
One of our club members, Martin Rathjen, trekked the 80 miles round trip to Everest Base Camp at 17,600’ in the Himalayas of Nepal.  He’ll share trip stories including: the sound a glacier makes, helicopter flights due to inclement weather, pulmonary edema, Khumbu Cough, the Yak Super Highway, Lukla – the "world’s most dangerous airport," and more.

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Bravo Zulu House, Holly Callen

Thursday, May 8, Noon
 
Bravo Zulu House is the first all-Veteran sober living facility in the United States for vets suffering from PTSD and addiction.  The first house is being built in Winnebago, MN. 
 
Our own Holly Callen is a Founding Board Member of Bravo Zulu and our club is the lead – along with 5 other clubs and District 5950 - on a $40,000 Rotary Grant to fund the purchase and installation of a Wheelchair Lift. 
 
Holly will tell us all about Bravo Zulu and how we can participate in the Grand Opening Ceremonies on May 28th.
 

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Natural Ethics, Paul Kautz
Thursday, June 12, Noon
 
Paul Kautz grew up fishing and hiking in the mountains of Idaho as a child living on tiny United States Forest Service ranger stations. After an exciting career in computers, he pivoted to a 10 year stint teaching "Wilderness First Aid and Leave No Trace" to people preparing for outdoor adventures. His contributions now take the form of writing books about hiking, based on the many long trails he has traveled. He is currently working on a young readers' series promoting outdoor ethics.
 

He will tell a few stories from his long distance hiking treks, explain the principles of Leave No Trace, and share how making ethical decisions is impactful on nature.

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COMING UP...

May 15 - Eagle Express Mobile Classroom

May 22 - No Noon Meeting

May 29 - No Noon Meeting

June 5 - Rib Fest Planning

June 12 - Natural Ethics, Paul Kautz
 

 

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