The West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club 
Having fun while making a difference!
 
Chartered 1990
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Last week's speakers from DARTS
From Rotarian Jennifer Giovinazzo's FB post:
Every Wednesday is Wonderful when you get to wake up and go be around people who are doing good in this world! Our guests were Levi Yang and Lindy Engelken(fellow Rotarian) from Darts "Creating Connections" They are more than just a bus around town. They offer caregiver support, home repairs, outdoor chores, education and resources and provide community engagement. Info@darts1.org
Celebrating 50 Years-Congratulations!
AND, let me introduce you to two new members of the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights Rotary Club
KaeJae(Kimetha Johnson) and Jon Smale, with Heartland Credit Union. WELCOME! So glad you could join us.
Rose sale coordinator found!
Rotarian Tom Atmore will coordinate our Rose Sale Fundraiser this Fall.  Move information to follow!  Thanks Tom!  You are one of the best!
Share the love giving opportunity
From our district Rotarians Patricia McCleese, Margie Horning, and Peggy Strom about this February's giving opportunity: 
We are one week away from wrapping up the 2023-24 SHARE THE LOVE campaign on February 29th.  If we work together, we can make this year’s campaign giving one of the best ever!
As we talk about The Rotary Foundation, it’s important to understand how our clubs are using Foundation funds to impact lives in our communities and around the world. This year, clubs in our district were awarded $117,450 for district grants and $97,250 for global grants.
You can help us continue our IMPACT in communities around the world with your donation this February. For certain levels of giving, we are offering matching point incentives for Paul Harris Fellow awards:
 
  • $100 - $364 = 1 to 1 Recognition Point Match
  • $365 = 635 Points Match To Paul Harris Fellow
  • Sign up for Rotary Direct @ $30+/month = Receive 500 points

Below is a link that will take you directly to the RI website’s donation page.  If you have not already set up a “My Rotary” account, please do that first.  Instructions are attached.  Going through “My Rotary” ensures that you and your club will be properly credited for your contribution.  Contributions of any size will help us reach our goal!

https://www.rotary.org/en/donate
February 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Here's some highlights from our February Board meeting held on Dave Hanson's birthday:
1 - Treasurer's report:  $4500 cash to spend;  Paid Two Rivers scholarships and Polio Plus.
2 - Board would like to send someone to Camp RYLA in April 19th to 23rd.
3 - Highway cleanup tentatively scheduled for Saturday, April 27
4 - Approved $1500-$2000 social event with Harvest Pack somewhere, sometime.
5 - We are sticking with our current Facebook page working on getting administration permission to Jennifer Gio.
6 - Fundraising - Looking to Rotarian Ben to put us in touch with fundraising opportunities with Two Rivers.  Checking food serving opportunities with Culvers & Applebees.  Tom Atmore will coordinate Rose Sale this Fall.
7 - Val will attend President Elect meetings this month.
8 - Tom Atmore has agreed to be on our club's foundation board.\
9 - David & Leslie Metzen will be getting Paul Harris awards thanks to Alan Ruvelson's points!
10- Next board meeting is March 26th 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 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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