The West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club 
Having fun while making a difference!
 
Chartered 1990
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Last week's speakers were super!
From our club's very own Jennifer Giovinazzo's Facebook page:
Three Master Gardeners all together on Wednesday morning at West St. Paul-Mendota Heights Rotary Club! Do you know what it takes to be a Master Gardener? 50 hours of training and 50 hours of volunteer education. Meet Janet Poore, Janice Gestner and Sally MacNamara.
We learned about trees-the best to plant in MN and the Oak Tree wins the number one spot supporting 897 caterpillar species in the US.
River Birch, Northern Catalpa, Shagbark Hickory, Blue Beech and Service Berry to name a few.
Want to know more-check out U of M Extension and Gertens in Inver Grove Heights!
Guest Brian Frandrup(fellow Rotarian) joined us from Bank Cherokee, serving our community for 116 years.
Pictured below are Sally, Janet & Janice!
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.
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!
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
Mar 20, 2024
South Robert Business Association.
Mar 27, 2024
Friendship Exchange
Apr 03, 2024
Apr 10, 2024
Natural Organic Reduction
Apr 17, 2024
Moreland Elementary Mural Project
Apr 24, 2024
Annual update of ISD197 school district
May 01, 2024
Play for All - Inclusive playground at Somerset Elementary School in Mendota Heights
May 08, 2024
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