The West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club 
Having fun while making a difference!
 
Chartered 1990
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Last Wednesday's meeting
From President Jennifer's Facebook post to our club's site: 
What a fun day! Our guest speaker was the one and only, well known, Joe Atkins-Dakota County Commissioner! He is everywhere because he loves this community and has a heart to serve! His involvement is unwavering!
He spoke of change(taxation) and how change creates opportunity when you are open to seeing it!
He has 36 years of experience and Dakota County-combining all of the boards experience is at 200 years!
Yet, they still think with fresh ideas and clear vision!
So much was discussed about what a fine county Dakota County is-join us or check out their website! It is a great place to live!!
I continue to learn so much from the people of Rotary!
Thank you Don McCall for bringing Joe in to speak!
Pictured with Joe are President Jennifer Giovinazzo and Rotarian Don McCall (right):
 
 
Prior Lake Music Festival this Friday & Saturday
Thanks to all those attending this weekend's Music Festival fundraiser:
Texas Disaster Relief
Email from our District Governor Glenn Bowers:
I know that all of you have seen images of the destruction and read stories about the tragic loss of life in Kerr County, Texas. Kerr County and Kerrville are in Rotary District 5850. I have been in constant contact with their District Governor, Craig Hardy. This event has impacted countless lives. It has also impacted our Rotary family. Kerrville is home to two Rotary clubs. Even with some members suffering loss, they are working hard to assess needs and see where Rotary can have an impact. In addition to the loss of life, over 800 homes have been destroyed or damaged.
Tragedy has hit our larger Rotary family. This morning I heard that the president-elect of the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County in District 5910 (east Texas) was vacationing along the river. His body was recovered, his daughter rescued, but his wife and sons are still missing.
People have immediate needs to be met. To help meet those needs, District 5840 has activated its 501(c)(3) foundation to begin collecting tax-deductible donations to assist with disaster relief and long-term recovery. 
For ways to donate contact Dave Hanson.
 
Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers.

Yours in Rotary,
Glenn

District Governor 2025-26

 
Interested in attending the July 15 board meeting
Join us via a 7:30a.m. CDT zoom meeting hosted by our new President Jennifer Giovinazzo!
June 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Posted on Jun 24, 2025
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!
New Members Wanted
Do you enjoy our weekly meetings?  Share them with others.  Be on the lookout for prospective members!
Club meetings
Posted on May 29, 2023
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 16, 2025
Kelly Rau from CERTS
Clean Energy Resource Teams
Jul 23, 2025
Judge Vicki Taylor
Court stories
Jul 30, 2025
Kelly McCarthy, Police Chief
Mendota Heights Update
Aug 27, 2025
Steve Schultz, Government Relations Director
Toxic Mining in the BWCA
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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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