The West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club 
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Last week's speaker
Lauren Queen was our speaker last week.  She talked about her new career as a "Death Dulah".  Maybe you have heard of a "Birth Dulah"?  Lauren helps with the end of life experience.  This was a very moving presentation.  Death Dulahs will help you be prepared when the end of life is near.  Thanks Lauren!  Pictured below with Lauren is Rotarian Jennifer Giovinazzo (left).
Rita Davern - June 28th speaker
To get advance notice of Rita's June 28th talk, check out https://vimeo.com/472793474?share=copy  Password: JU23 
May 31st speaker - Peg Reagan
Our May 31st speaker was Peg Schneeman Reagan.  Peg told us about her son Jimmy who has autism and is a world trained painter.  Follow Peg's presentation at https://onedrive.live.com/edit.aspx?resid=54CAE591B9035031!2923&ithint=file%2cpptx&authkey=!Amoz75XfhvpmM9c 
For more information on Jimmy's paintings and products visit https://www.throughjimmyseyes.com/
Pictured below are Sue Hanson & Peg.  Sue is holding a billfold which is one of Jimmy's products.
 
Something new to meetings
The board would like to have a local businesses present a 3 minute introduction to their company at each meeting.
Please let Dave Hanson know if you get someone and he'll add to the schedule.
One 3 minute presentation at each meeting would be the goal.
Thanks in advance.
 
May's Board Meeting
Prez Don McCall called us together at 7:30a.m. on May 23rd and here are some of the highlights:
1 - Bob reported after the next invoice we should have about $8K in the bank & 4th qtr invoices have been sent
2 - Loaves & Fishes are coming up May 30th and June 1st at St. Matt's Church
3 - Alan will draft a plan to use club Paul Harris points to help recruit new members.
4 - Next Meet & Greet is Wednesday June 7th at the Copperfield Restaurant
5 - Volunteers are set for the the Prior Lake Music Fest on July 14 & 15
6 - Approved a $2500 donation to 360 Communities to their general fund.
7- Approved getting a local business to give a 3 minute talk about their company each week if possible.
8 - Dave H will distribute a list of 2023-2024 speaker assignments in the near future.
Board is looking for donation requests
If there is an organization which you are involved with and it needs financial help, please mention to a board member for consideration.  Board members:  Prez Don McCall, Alan Ruvelson, Bob Gullick, Dave Hanson, David Miller, Mark Landy, Susan Hommes, and Val Namen.
Fundraising Ideas
The board is looking for creative fundraising ideas and a team to coordinate activities.  Maybe we'll see a pickleball tournament next summer?  Please contact any board member if you have some ideas.  Thank you!  Board members:  Don McCall, David Miller, Susan Hommes, Valarie Namen, Alan Ruvelson, Mark Landy or Bob Gullick.
New Members Wanted
Do you enjoy our weekly meetings?  Share them with others.  Be on the lookout for prospective members!
Club meetings
We meet at 7:30 Wednesday mornings at Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church located at 2035 Charlton Road, Sunfish Lake, MN 55118. Join us for a continental breakfast with good coffee followed by an engaging program.
Speakers
Jun 21, 2023
Minneapolis Veteran Hospital
Jun 28, 2023
History of the Davern family as they migrated from Ireland and settled in Minnesota
Aug 09, 2023
Hope Dental Clinic
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Upcoming Events
No July 5th Rotary Meeting for 4th of July Holiday
Jul 05, 2023
 
Prior Lake Music Festival - July 14th & 15th
Prior Lake
Jul 14, 2023 – Jul 15, 2023
 
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