The West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club 
Having fun while making a difference!
 
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Last Week's Speaker
From Rotarian Jennifer's FB post:  What a great looking crew for an early Wednesday morning. Meet President Don McCall and Dave Hanson of West St Paul/Mendota Hts Rotary AND Jodie Miller, Executive Director of TownSquare TV with Deb Short, Board Member-fundraising and sponsorships.
Did you know that the Twin Cities has a Professional Women's Tackle Football Team call the Minnesota Vixen? Me neither until today.
TownSquare TV is the media connection in local happenings and the community. They cover the St. Paul Saints-GO SAINTS, local high school graduations, State of the City addresses and so much more. I learn so much from Rotary.
https://townsquare.tv/
Visiting last week was Jeff Holland.
THE WALL THAT HEALS
 
Colonel Neil Hetherington, Commandant of Cadets at St. Thomas Academy, shared a public service announcement with us at our May 7th meeting.  The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Replica will be at St. Thomas Academy this Memorial Day weekend.  See the Facebook post from Rotarian Susan Hommes below for information.  This promises to be a very special time!
April Board Meeting Highlights
Prez Don McCall called us together at 7:30a.m. on April 25th and here are some of the highlights:
1 - Bob reported after the next invoice we should have about $10K in the bank.
2 - Loaves & Fishes are coming up May 30th and June 1st.
3 - Tom Atmore has rejoined our club (YEAH!!!)
4 - Next Meet & Greet is Wednesday June 7th
5 - We have a super fundraising event with the Prior Lake Music Fest on July 14 & 15 - Sign up with David Miller.
6 - Highway clean up is Saturday, April 29th
7 - Rose sale has been moved to the fall for better pricing.
8 - Val Namen will take the president role for 2023 and 2024!  Thanks Val!
9 - We sent an ALMAS student from Two Rivers high school to Camp RYLA
10 - Approved a $1,000 donation to Thompson Park Activity Foundation
 
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!
Future club meetings
We will be meeting at St. Anne's Episcopal Church.  The church is located at 2035 Charlton Road, Sunfish Lake, MN 55118. We will have an assortment of pastries available, as well as coffee. We have wonderful speakers so please plan on attending!  Masks are now optional. 
Speakers
May 24, 2023
Thompson Park Activity Center
May 31, 2023
Through Jimmy's Eyes (Jimmy Regan - artist)
Jun 07, 2023
Jun 14, 2023
Certified Death Dulah - a new concept and business
Jun 21, 2023
Minneapolis Veteran Hospital
Jun 28, 2023
History of the Davern family as they migrated from Ireland and settled in Minnesota
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Upcoming Events
Loaves & Fishes May 30th @ St. Matt's Church
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
May 30, 2023
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Loaves & Fishes June 1st @ St. Matt's Church
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Jun 01, 2023
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
West St. Paul Open House - Root beer floats
West St. Paul Fire Station
Jun 08, 2023
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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