Excelsior Morning Rotary Club

09/01/2026

Charitable Gaming: play local, give back local! 💙 Did you know that when you play pull-tabs or e-tabs at our partner locations, 100% of the proceeds directly support local non-profits?

As a registered 501(c)(3) licensed by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board, Excelsior Morning Rotary is proud to turn everyday fun at Maynards, Narrows Saloon, and North Coop into real community impact, promoting integrity, goodwill and service in our neighborhoods, with Maynards benefitting the Lake Minnetonka area, The Narrows bar and grill benefitting the Mound Westonka area, and The North Coop benefitting the Chanhassen and Chaska communities.

In the past 12 months, more than $300,000 was distributed to our charitable gaming options, supporting local non-profits!

👉 Curious about what our Rotary supports? Check out the full list of local non-profits on our homepage: excelsiormorningrotary.org

08/28/2026

Join us at our Excelsior Morning Rotary meeting on Wednesday, September 2 to hear from our 2026-27 Rotary District 5950 Governor, Leif Hagan. 💛⚙

Raised in Stevens Point, Leif graduated from St. Olaf College with degrees in German and French before launching an international teaching career in Switzerland and Japan. Transitioning to financial services in 1992, he eventually founded Achievement Financial in Eagan, Minnesota, where he provides financial planning and Medicare insurance services.

A deeply dedicated Rotarian, Leif has held numerous leadership roles, including serving two terms as President of the Eagan Rotary Club and acting as charter president for the MN Pride Rotary Club. His extensive involvement spans international exchanges to India, hosting global visitors, and serving as Assistant Governor, alongside his recognition as a Paul Harris Society member and Major Donor. As District Governor, he now channels his lifelong passion for global connection and community into his official theme, “The Art of Rotary.”

🗓 Our weekly meetings are hosted at Maynards in Excelsior (6:45 a.m.). Bringing a friend? Both members and guests are welcome to join!

🔗 Find more upcoming Rotary guests and topics online at excelsiormorningrotary.org/speakers

08/25/2026

See you tomorrow for the last concert of the summer! 💛⚙🌊

See you tomorrow! 💛

Details:
🎸 Music will begin at 5 PM with opener and headliner Rumours & Dreams at 6:30 PM, proudly sponsored by Oppidan Investment Company.

🌮 Food Trucks:
* Bad Rooster
* Benny's Big Foot BBQ
* Boba Tonka Tea
* Cane and Cotton
* D&D Goodies
* Fire Cream
* Hibachi Daruma
* KCM Egg Rolls
* Kenny's Meatball Wagon
* Mama's Taco Truck
* Nothing Bundt Cakes
* Pharaoh's Gyros
* Sandy's Grill & Italian Ice
* The Pork Chop Guys
* Zoe's Banana Bread

🚌 Shuttles will run from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM between Excelsior Public Library (337 Water St.) and Excelsior Commons. ​Extra parking is available in the Excelsior Elementary lot.

🍻 Sip & Support: Cold beverages (beer, wine, soda, water and gatorade) available starting at 5 PM. Purchasing on-site helps support Rotary’s fundraising efforts—thank you!

🚫 Reminder: No outside alcohol allowed per city ordinance. Valid ID required for ALL alcohol purchases—no exceptions.

🔗 Find all your details at excelsiorconcerts.com

08/21/2026

Join us at our Excelsior Morning Rotary meeting on Wednesday, August 26 to hear from Ty Bricker of the sunshine stop. Laura Hotvet will introduce. 💛⚙

🗓 Our weekly meetings are hosted at Maynards in Excelsior (6:45 a.m.). Bringing a friend? Both members and guests are welcome to join!

🔗 Find more upcoming Rotary guests and topics online at excelsiormorningrotary.org/speakers

08/21/2026

Thank you for joining us on Wednesday, Ashley Hawks Patterson! 💛⚙

08/14/2026

Join us at our Excelsior Morning Rotary meeting on Wednesday, August 19 to hear from Ashley Hawks of SOAR Leadership Group. Brian Tholen will introduce. 💛⚙

🗓 Our weekly meetings are hosted at Maynards in Excelsior (6:45 a.m.). Bringing a friend? Both members and guests are welcome to join!

🔗 Find more upcoming Rotary guests and topics online at excelsiormorningrotary.org/speakers

08/08/2026

Join us at our Excelsior Morning Rotary meeting on Wednesday, August 12 when our guest speakers are Minnesota Music Hall of Famers Pamela NcNeill and Mary Jane Alm. These two amazing musicians are lead vocalists with Rumours and Dreams (Fleetwood Mac Tribute band) for our last Excelsior Concerts in The Commons on August 26. 💛⚙

🗓 Our weekly meetings are hosted at Maynards in Excelsior (6:45 a.m.). Bringing a friend? Both members and guests are welcome to join!

🔗 Find more upcoming Rotary guests and topics online at excelsiormorningrotary.org/speakers

08/02/2026

Our upcoming Rotary meeting on Wednesday, August 5 will feature a vocational from Jane Heiland. 💛⚙

🗓 Our weekly meetings are hosted at Maynards in Excelsior (6:45 a.m.). Bringing a friend? Both members and guests are welcome to join!

🔗 Find more upcoming Rotary guests and topics online at excelsiormorningrotary.org/speakers

08/01/2026

Thanks to all who joined us for a spectacular evening! 💜

07/26/2026

Our upcoming Rotary meeting on Wednesday, July 29 will feature updates from some of our grant recipients. 💛⚙

🗓 Our weekly meetings are hosted at Maynards in Excelsior (6:45 a.m.). Bringing a friend? Both members and guests are welcome to join!

🔗 Find more upcoming Rotary guests and topics online at excelsiormorningrotary.org/speakers