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

GUEST SPEAKERS

We welcome informative speakers to our lunch meetings, and you are welcome to join us.
 
Come as our guest and your first three lunches are on us!   Learn more...
 

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Developing Skilled STEM Educators in India

Sandhya Gupta

July 17

Sandhya Gupta is the founder of Aavishkaar: Center for Science, Art & Technology.  Sandhya, a former member of our club, will join us for an update on her projects in India, including the grant our club last supported for a program to provide job training skills for women, allowing them to gain economic independence.

Sandhya’s project will work with 50 Middle and High School Women STEM mentor educators working with women community teachers in Education Centers/Schools of rural and urban marginalized communities in the state of Chhattisgarh in India. These mentors will:

  • be upskilled through a yearlong teacher support program to become excellent STEM educators. 
  • work with 250 women educators of Learning Centers/Schools to reach 7500 students of grades 6 through 10 in the first year of the program. 

The program aims to remove the fear of Math and Science, and replace it with understanding and insight, resulting in making these subjects accessible.  

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July 24 & July 31 -  No Noon Meeting

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Spotlight on Strategy: John Steinlicht’s Insight into Market Research Trends

August 7

Fresh off the heels of selling his business, John will take us on a candid journey through his dynamic career in market research—unpacking the industry’s evolving trends, revealing behind-the-scenes challenges of running a research firm, and reflecting on the pivotal moments that shaped his professional life.

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US Immigration Law and Equal Justice Works

Attorney Brenda Pfahni

August 14

As the proud granddaughter of immigrants, Brenda’s deep-rooted passion for justice has found expression through her My Equal Justice Works Fellowship. This platform has empowered her to channel her expertise in Community Development Funding and her unwavering belief in the power of partnerships to advocate for the legal needs of Minnesota’s Latinx community. Her presentation promises to shed light on the challenges, triumphs, and lasting impact of immigration law at the community level.

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Leading with Purpose: Chairing the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Adam Hjerpe

August 21

From the heart of Savage, Minnesota to the national stage, Adam Hjerpe leads with purpose as the Board Chair of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. A proud father to Special Olympics athlete Steven, a passionate coach, and a Unified partner, Adam doesn’t just champion inclusion—he lives it. Backed by nearly two decades of executive leadership at UnitedHealth Group and now serving as Chief Operating Officer at Medica, Adam brings a powerful blend of professional expertise and personal dedication to ensure the 2026 Games reach new heights of excellence and impact.

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