The West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club 
Having fun while making a difference!
 
Chartered 1990
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Last Weeks Speaker - Amy Hansen
Many thanks to Rotarian Jennifer Giovinazzo for her facebook posts.  From Jennifer:
Amy Hansen joined us this Wednesday. She is the Associate Director of Donor Relations for Nonviolent Peaceforce, Canadian Citizen and mother of two.
Did you know that we have this organization working here in MN to help resolve conflict in non-violent ways? Who would have thought? They also serve Ukraine, Iraq, Philippines, Sudan and the Conga along with many other countries in unrest. What brave people we get to meet through West St. Paul-Mendota Heights Rotary Club!
"Conflict is inevitable - Violence is not"
A big day for me as well. I received my first(I hope of many) Paul Harris Awards. Rotary is an amazing foundation that is doing so much good around the world and here at home.
Paul Harris was the gentleman that started Rotary in Chicago in 1905. This award is given to those who contribute substantially to Rotary financially.
Want to learn how you can contribute? Either your time or talents? Join your local Rotary Club-every city has one.
Pictured above is Amy Hansen (left), and Rotarians Alan Ruvelson and Jennifer Giovinazzo.
Editor goof-up in last week's bulletin
I missed spelled Mary Frances' name last week.  Pictured below are Kae Jae and Rep. Mary Frances Clardy.  Along with Rotarians Don, Dave & Alan.
Ruffo Romero goes handyman!
Our friend from Loaves & Fishes, Ruffo Romero, is now a handyman.  He is qualified to do plumbing, electrical, sheet rocking and more.  Ruffo lives on the West Side.  If you need work done around the house, contact him at 651-202-7907 or email at rufforomero0414@gmail.com.  Pictured with Ruffo is Rotarian Dave Hanson (left).
Rose sale coordinator wanted
The board is looking for someone to coordinate a Fall Rose Sale.  We have the contacts and information.  Please contact David Miller, Don McCall or Dave Hanson if you're interested in coordinating the sale.  Thanks!
January 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Here's some highlights from our January Board meeting:
1 - Treasurer's report:  $5100 cash to spend;  May 22nd $2000 scholarship to Two Rivers High School.
2 - WSP/MH Rotary Foundation is a separate tax deductible entity of our club.  Current balance is $3800.  Board members: Don McCall, Bob Gullick, Terry Davern and Ginger Overbye.  Foundation gives monies to our club and other organizations. 
3 - Community service at Loaves & Fishes on Jan 30 and Feb 1.
4 - Holiday party at David & Vickie Millers on Jan 18, 5:00.
5 - We are sticking with our current Facebook page working on getting administration permission to Jennifer Gio.
6 - Fundraising - Prior Lake Music Fest on July 12 & 13.  (Mark your calendars);  looking for a point person to coordinate fall Rose sale; David Miller & Val Namen will head fund raising committee.
7 - Val will attend President Elect meetings this month.
8 - Next board meeting is February 20th via zoom.  Notify Dave Hanson if you'd like to attend.
Something new to meetings
The board would like to have local businesses present a 3 minute introduction to their company at each meeting.
Please let Dave Hanson know if you have someone and he'll add them to the meeting schedule.
One 3 minute presentation at each meeting would be the goal.
Thanks in advance.
 
Fundraising Committee being formed!
Co Prez David Miller and Prez Elect Val Namen are heading up our club's Fundraising Committee.  Please let them know if you have any fundraising ideas and/or would like to join their committee!
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
Feb 21, 2024
DARTS update
Feb 28, 2024
The mission of the Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services;
Mar 06, 2024
How destructive leaders negatively affect an organization financially
Mar 13, 2024
Sustainability
Mar 20, 2024
South Robert Business Association.
Mar 27, 2024
Friendship Exchange
Apr 03, 2024
Apr 10, 2024
Natural Organic Reduction
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