Monday night meetings feature informative and entertaining speakers.
The PUBLIC is INVITED
January 6th -- Our speakers for our January 6th membership meeting will be Jane Hansen, Youth Services Coordinator at Champlin Park High School. School advisor for Lions Leo program. Joining Jane will be Leo Club youth leader and Leo 5M5 President Eleanor Martenson. With strong interest demonstrated by our club. Jane and Eleanor will share information regarding the Lions Leo Club initiative. The growth and success models of a Leo clubs. Challenges and successes of the Champlin Park High School Leo Club. With several 5M5 Lion Clubs successfully supporting a Leo club through their high school. Champlin Park and their noted successes serve as a success role model.
February 6th -- Mark your calendars as the Eden Prairie Lioness Lions Club will host a joint meeting with the Eden Prairie Lions on Thursday February 6th. We will receive updates from the Eden Prairie Lions Clubs Foundation, Inc. The speaker will be Dennis Rusinko of the Viking Age Club and The sons of Norway. Great topic as we honor our Minnesota guys in purple enjoying a winning season. Dennis speaks about and does Viking battle reenactments. His presentation will be about tools, weapons, battle techniques, way of life and women’s role in the village and home (about 700 Ad – 1200 AD.)
March 3rd -- Eden Prairie city manager Rick Getschow will be our March 3rd membership meeting speaker. Always a fun filled presentation on what is happening in Eden Prairie. Rick will give his “state of the city” address. Rick has a Bachelor Degree in Political Science from Mami University (Ohio.) A Masters Degree in Public Administration from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
April 7th -- Here is a speaker you do not want to miss. Our speaker will be CEO and Executive Chairman of Canterbury Park Randy Sampson. Randy will share information on the past, present and future of the park. He will bring us behind the curtain to look at the many challenges of running a successful race track. Canterbury Park was founded by Randy’s father Curtis in 1994. Known today as a premier horse racing track and events center in Minnesota.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
November 4th .. Our featured speakers at our next Eden Prairie Lions membership meeting will be founder of the Hamel professional rodeo Rowdy Dorweiler and our own Lion Gary Stevens. The Hamel rodeo is over 40 years old. The rodeo started by a few Hamel community leaders in the parking lot of the Medina Ballroom. Today is well recognized as a premier rodeo event in the Midwest. PRA sanctioned and serving as a 501 3 C entity in support of Lions. Eden Prairie Lion Gary Stevens serves as vice chair of the Minnesota Childhood Cancer Foundation and serves in a leadership capacity to coordinate event volunteers. Come hear about the success of the rodeo and the partnership with Minnesota Lions Childhood Cancer. Below is a link representing a 3-minute overview on Rowdy. Childhood cancer serves as one of our Lions Global causes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGCYT-HyiOs
Sept 9th -- We start the membership meeting year with a great speaker event and venue. Many Lions have asked about Camp Eden Wood and what is up the hill from the dining room. What have Lions efforts helped accomplish over the years in support of the Camp. Our own Eden Prairie Lions member and True Friends executive John LeBlance will lead a guided tour of the camp on the hill. We ask that Lions come early to the 5:30 PM social. Lion John will gather Lions interested in the walking tour around 5:40 PM for a 30-minute walk. Our speakers for the evening represent two families that use the Eden Wood respite camp to share with you their real time experiences. Cassiday Dorr and her son Tristan. Kelly Polk and her son Charlie. Both participate in weekday respite program at Eden Wood.
July 15th - Guest speaker will be Lion past international president Brian Sheehan. How big of a deal is this? I'll start with showing you a photo of Brian and wife Lori with someone who most of us recognize regardless of your religious beliefs. Just 1 of the many international leaders he met with during his tenure.
This is an extraordinary occasion for our club, and I wanted to take a moment to share how significant his presence will be for all of us. Brian Sheehan's dedication and service to Lions Clubs International has left an indelible mark on our organization. His leadership, vision, and commitment have inspired countless Lions worldwide. His attendance at our meeting is not only a great honor but also a unique opportunity for each of us to engage with a truly remarkable leader. I would certainly encourage all our members to attend this meeting and make the most of this incredible opportunity.
Tuesday May 21st - Speaker is Gary Smith. Trainer for the 1980 Olympic Mircle on Ice team. Beat Russia as underdog for Gold Medal. Herb Brooks right hand man.
(Note: Tuesday meeting) Special meeting night change due to Edenwood dining hall availability.
Monday May 6th - Steak Fry. --
Monday April 15th - EP Lions Club awards and recognition. Planned visit by 5M5 District Governor Dick Kentzelman. Dick will share several updates and project success stories at the district level. He will award some well-earned 5M5 District Lion recognition awards to EP Lions Club members. The club honors this year’s Lion of the Year, New Lion of the Year. Melvin Jones recipients and other notable recognition.
April 9, 2024 - Mystery Night: MOA/Rainforest cafe/Sea Life
