Rotarian Ginger and Jack Overbye hosted a fun dinner at their house last Tuesday.  Those who attended had a wonderful time!  Thanks Ginger and Jack.  Pictured are a couple of Hawaiian guys who showed up at the event.

Fundraiser opportunity with the Prior Lake Rotary's Lakefront Music Fest:  We (WSP/MH) rotary are seeking members to work this event for a shift either on Friday, July 8 or Saturday, July 9. If you volunteer for a 4 hour shift, we could earn $120 for our club coffers.  Please notify Colleen Watson or David Miller of your availability.  Thank you!  And you get into the Music Fest free!!!

Our speaker last week was Heidi Swank, Ph.D. and executive director for Rethos: Places Reimagined.  Rethos was formed in 1981 and has several main program areas.  As a statewide coordinating agency for Minnesota Main Streets, they work with local communities across Minnesota to revitalize downtown business districts.  They also offer continuing ed credits for realtors.  Their Historic Rehabilitation Loan Program assists developers in financing their historic building rehabilitation projects.  For more information go to www.rethos.org.  Pictured below is Dr. Swank.  Thanks doctor for the interesting presentation!

 

A quick three question survey of our active members has been sent to determine our club's interest in merging with the South St. Paul/Inver Grove Heights club.  Please take a minute to do the survey and email your response to Dave Hanson at dhanson1333@comcast.net.  Thanks!  From Don and Dave H.

Do you enjoy our weekly meetings?  Share them with others.  Be on the lookout for prospective members!

Here's some of the stuff we did:

1 - Surpassed Rotary Foundation goal of $2,000

2 - Bob Gullick reported the Club made approximately $3100 from the rose sale

3 - We have approximately $6100 to spend and should have $12,000 when rose monies and dues are collected.

4 - We approved $500 donation to the Northern Dakota County Yellow Ribbon effort.

5 - We regretfully approved the resignation of Marv Karth

6 - We are researching meeting permanently at Copperfield in Mendota Heights

7 - Investigating doing Ethics Day again this year

8 - Approved $250 for dinner at Jack and Ginger's house on June 14th.  RSVP to Dave Hanson please.