The West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club 
Having fun while making a difference!
 
Chartered 1990
Stories
Last week's meeting
From President Jennifer's Facebook post to our club's Facebook page:
Could it be a "skill" to get along and learn to understand our political differences? Is there a way - with the ability to recognize and appreciate differences instead of likenesses? Let me introduce, Braver Angels! A grassroots organization working to depolarize America! What an amazing mission if you ask me. Meet Ed Marek, Democrat and Bruce Morlan, Republican=Friends.
Their goal is to teach the skills needed for us to live amongst our difference with grace and understanding. They are the perfect example of this. Very interesting and much needed.
Check out their website.
There is a better way!!! Thanks gentleman for your insight, humor and mission.
Pictured below (left to right):  President Jennifer, Bruce, Ed, and Past Prez Val.
Transition complete
From our 2025-2026 Club President's FB post:
I was given the "gavel" and inducted as the new president, 2025/2026, of the West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary. I am honored and I should probably not use the gavel as a microphone. 🙂 Thank you past president Val Namen-love your smile.
If you ever want to come see what Rotary is all about-you will be welcomed! Join us any time.
#loverotary  Pictured below is our new president Jennifer Giovinazo accepting the gavel from Past Prez Val Namen.  Thanks to both of you for serving!
June 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Here are some highlights from our June 17, 2025 Board meeting:
1 - $4800 available for donations.
2 - Our district fees per member is going up $5.00.  Board voted to pass this on to the membership.  
3 - Next Loaves & Fishes is July 31st at St. Matt's.  (3:30 to 6:00)
4 - A donation for $500 was approved for Jim Plucker's Poultry for Nicaragua international project.
5 - July 2nd meeting moved to a social at the Copperfield.
6 - Scheduling assignments for the Prior Lake Music Fest for training and the event will be sent out by Dave H.
7 - President Elect Jennifer Giovinazzo will provide a list of 2025-2026 board members to Bob & Dave H.
8 - Next board meeting is via zoom on July 15 at 7:30a.m.
We now have full access to our club's Facebook page!
We now have the ability to update our Facebook page.  Please take pictures or videos and text them to Jennifer Giovinazzo at 651-249-4789.
Fundraising Committee needs ideas!
Prez Val Namen and David Miller 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!
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.
 
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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.  On even number months, we meet at 7:30a at the Copperfield restaurant in Mendota Heights.  (e.g. first Wed in Aug)
Speakers
Jul 02, 2025
Since the 4th is on Friday
Jul 09, 2025
State of Dakota County - providing the special session is done!
Jul 16, 2025
Clean Energy Resource Teams
Jul 23, 2025
Court stories
Jul 30, 2025
Mendota Heights Update
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Upcoming Events
Prior Lake Rotary Music Festival
Prior Lake
Jul. 11, 2025 – Jul. 12, 2025
 
Loaves & Fishes
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Jul. 29, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
 
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