Make a difference for people in communities around the world.
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!
- Come as our guest and your first three lunches are on us! More…
- Let us know if you'd like to come and visit. You can submit the I'm Interested form.
- Learn more about us...
We meet over lunch:
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays, Noon - 1pm.
- At Tavern 4 & 5 in Eden Prairie.
- Upcoming meeting schedule and guest speaker information.
Questions
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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February 19
Being Rotary International President
Barry Rassin - 2018-2019 President of Rotary International
Being Rotary International President, the organization's chief elected leader, is one of Rotary's greatest honors. Setting global priorities and vision, they represent Rotary publicly, guide strategy with the Board, and inspire members worldwide to advance service initiatives.
Rassin retired after 37 years as president of Doctors Hospital Health System and continues to serve as an adviser. A Rotarian since 1980, Rassin has served as an RI director, vice chair of The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees, RI training leader, and aide to 2015–16 RI President K.R. Ravindran. He received Rotary's Service Above Self Award for leading relief efforts in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. He and his wife, Esther, are Major Donors and Benefactors of The Rotary Foundation.

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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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