The West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club 
Having fun while making a difference!
 
Chartered 1990
Stories
Good turnout at the Copperfield
We had a good morning last Wednesday at the Copperfield in Mendota Heights Village.  Picture taken by Rotarian Traci Leffner:
 
Award Recipient, Isabella Espinoza Hernandez
From John Chandler, President of Two Rivers Dollars for Scholars:  I want to provide you with a photo of your Award Recipient, Isabella Espinoza Hernandez, from our May 20 Senior Awards Ceremony. It was a wonderful evening made possible by your generosity and your presence presenting the scholarship!
Pictured with Isabella is Rotarian Ben Kusch:
June 24 speaker write-up
Thanks to President Cody for writing up the June 24th meeting: 
A big thank you to Christine Bridgeman, Outreach Program Manager with MACV (Military Assistance Council for Veterans), and colleague Chris for joining us and sharing their important work. Their heart-touching and informative presentation highlighted how MACV helps Minnesota veterans find stable housing and access the support they need to thrive. We are grateful for their dedication to serving those who have served our country! 🇺🇸
#SupportVeterans #MACV #ServiceAboveSelf
Pictured with Christine & Chris is Rotarian Terry Davern:
L & F:  We did it!!!! 
We helped serve approximately 340 meals at Loaves and Fishes on Tuesday, June 30.  This time we had lots of help and the operation ran smoothly.  Thanks to all who attended! 
Next board meeting is July 21, 7:30a.m. via zoom
Please let Dave Hanson know if any members would like to attend.
Speaker Assignments from May 2026 to June 2027
2026
May: Traci Leffner & Val Namen
June: Terry Davern & Jennifer Giovinazzo
July: William McNally & Don McCall                    
August: Bob Gullick
Sept: Dave Hanson & Cody Semo
Oct: Ben Kusch & Mark Landy
Nov: Susan Hommes & Rayna Bullock
Dec: Colleen Watson
 
2027
Jan: David Miller and Jeff Holland
Feb: Tim Spitzack & Tom Atmore
March: Alan Ruvelson & Jon Smale
April: Peter Olson-Skog
May: Traci Leffner & Val Namen
June: Terry Davern & Jennifer Giovinazzo
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!
Rotarian Jon is heading up our club's Fundraising Committee.  Please let him know if you have any fundraising ideas and/or would like to join his 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 01, 2026 7:30 AM
Social time at the Copperfield.
Jul 08, 2026
Jon Kvasnik
Importance of healthy pollinators (bees)
Jul 15, 2026
Alissa Bauler
Be Smart for Kids Program Overview
Jul 22, 2026
Officer Melville, WSP Police
Fraud prevention and tips to avoid becoming a victim of scams
Jul 29, 2026
Farfum Ladroma
Peace Corps Alumni Association
Aug 19, 2026
BBQ at Val Namen's house - no morning meeting!
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Upcoming Events
Loaves & Fishes at St. Matt's
Jun. 30, 2026
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Prior Lake Music Festival - July 10-11
Jul. 10, 2026 – Jul. 11, 2026
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