Speaker Date Topic
Jim Nelson, Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club Jun 17, 2025 12:15 PM
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects in Honduras
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) projects in Honduras

Jim Nelson is a 25-year Rotarian and a member of Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Club. His classification is Law, Real Estate; he retired in 2015 after 43 years in private practice, the last 32 years with the firm of Briggs and Morgan in downtown Minneapolis. His second career is in volunteer service through Rotary, various volunteer positions with the City of Edina, and as a board member of Onward, a 501(c)(3) company providing transitional housing and supportive services for homeless young adults in the southwest suburbs.

Jim served as his club’s president in 2009-2010 and as District Governor for District 5950 in 2014-2015. After that, he served as District Fundraising Chair and District Rotary Foundation Chair. His international water experience includes five trips to Western Honduras and participating in raising funds for three separate Rotary WASH projects there, totaling at least 3 million dollars in project costs.

Jim is married to Ellen Durkin and has three grown children and six grandchildren. He was born and raised in Breckenridge, Minnesota, and has lived in Edina for 40+ years.

Club Service Project/Club Social Jun 24, 2025
Club Service Project/Club Social
Phillip Gray, Community Liaison Jul 01, 2025 12:15 PM
Robbinsdale Joint Community Police Partnership
Robbinsdale Joint Community Police Partnership

The Joint Community Police Partnership (JCPP) is a collaborative effort between Hennepin County and the cities of Bloomington, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, Hopkins, Edina, Minnetonka, and Richfield. Their mission is to enhance communication and understanding between law enforcement and the multicultural residents of these cities. By building trust and communication between police departments and community members, they aim to improve the safety and livability of their communities.

Club Picnic Jul 08, 2025 5:00 PM
Rotary Summer Family Picnic at Brookview
Rotary Summer Family Picnic at Brookview

Rotary Summer Family Picnic at Brookview

Brookview Park Large Pavilion

(Families/Partners invited!)

200 Brookview Parkway N
Golden Valley, MN

https://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Large-Pavilion-6

RSVP HERE

Club Assembly Jul 15, 2025 12:15 PM
Club Assembly
Club Assembly
Club Service Project/Club Social Jul 22, 2025 12:15 PM
Club Service Project/Club Social
Club Assembly Jul 29, 2025
Club Assembly
Club Assembly
Mark Shockey, District 5950 Governor Aug 05, 2025 12:15 PM
The 2025-2026 Rotary Year
The 2025-2026 Rotary Year
Mark Shockey boldly tells others, "Nothing compares to the way Rotary clubs serve others every day, both locally and globally."
He says that without a doubt, the leadership skills he has gained in his 30 years in Rotary have helped prepare him for several organizational roles and provided experiences that he uses daily in his career.
Mark is:
  • Pastor at St. Peter’s - Edina, a Lutheran Church and Family Education Center for 25-years
  • Passionate about supporting families with children who have intellectual or developmental disabilities
  • A NASCAR chaplain for the Cup Series nationally and for Elko Speedway here in Minnesota
  • Married to Joann for 40 years with three adult daughters with families in the Twin Cities Metro area
  • Blessed with five grandchildren
  • Together, they own a family business, "Memories of Home" a faith and family gift store in Eden Prairie
  • A member of the Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans
  • Privileged to have served in many Rotary roles at the club, district, and zone levels