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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 & EVENTS

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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January 15 

Building Bridges Through Rotary: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Samba Fall

Samba Fall, originally from Senegal and a University of Minnesota graduate, is District 5950 Chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for Rotary International. He also leads international service for the Maple Grove Rotary Club and serves as Executive Director of the Multicultural Kids Network. Through his professional and civic leadership, Samba advances equity and belonging locally and globally.  More…

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January 22 

The State of Public Safety in Eden Prairie

Chief of the Eden Prairie Police Dept., Matt Sackett

Police Chief Matt Sackett was hired by the EPPD in 2002 after serving as an officer for the City of Hopkins for five years. During his tenure in Eden Prairie, Chief Sackett has worked as an officer, patrol sergeant, investigations sergeant, support lieutenant and patrol lieutenant. Chief Sackett earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in public safety administration from St. Mary’s University. The state of Eden Prairie’s police department and our community safety will be the focus of his presentation. 

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January 28 - Service Project: PROP Shop Furniture Build

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January 29

Pong Fest Prep & State of the Club Update & Discussion 

Larry & Amanda

You are invited to join us for an important meeting where we will prepare for Pong Fest and share a State of the Club update and discussion.

This gathering will give us the chance to connect, collaborate, and ensure our club continues to thrive.

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February 1 - Pong Fest & Silent Auction

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February 5

Make a Wish Minnesota

Sierra Lyon

Sierra Lyon is the Manager of Corporate Partnerships at Make-A-Wish Minnesota, where she connects companies with opportunities to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. A former member of the Rotary After Hours Club of La Crosse, Sierra is passionate about community engagement and continues to live out the Rotary value of “Service Above Self” through her work.

Sierra will share how the organization fulfills life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across the state. She will highlight the lasting impact of a wish on children, families, and communities, as well as opportunities for Rotary members to support Make-A-Wish through volunteer engagement and community partnerships.

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February 12

A World Without Genocide

Ellen Kennedy

Ellen is a Rotarian with the Edina Rotary club and since 2006 has been the Executive Director for World Without Genocide. The organization is a human rights organization headquartered at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. World Without Genocide promotes education and action to protect innocent people, prevent genocide, prosecute perpetrators, and remember those whose lives and cultures have been destroyed by genocide.

 

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19 - Honoring Heritage: The Hmong Community’s Impact in Minnesota, Paja Xiong

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26 - No Meeting

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March 5, Manufacturing in the State of Minnesota, Bob Kill

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March 12

Advancing Child Healthcare in Africa

The Institute for Child Healthcare Africa (ICHA)

Experience how local leadership is transforming child healthcare across Africa.
Martin and Kim Rathjen will share insights from their recent visit to Tanzania, where they witnessed ICHA’s life‑changing work in neonatal and pediatric care.

At the center of this impact is the inspiring journey of Dr. Steve and Jodi Swanson, whose decades of service continue to empower local practitioners and strengthen healthcare systems from within.

Be inspired by the people, progress, and vision driving ICHA’s mission forward.

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March 19, New Member Spotlights

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March 26, No Meeting

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