The West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club 
Having fun while making a difference!
 
Chartered 1990
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Last week's speaker
From Rotarian Jon Smale's post to our club's Facebook page:
Alissa Bauler stopped by this last Wed to discuss Be SMART. The Be SMART campaign was launched in 2015 to promote responsible gun ownership in order to reduce child gun deaths. Whether you’re a gun owner, or you know someone who owns a gun, there is a role for everyone in the conversation around secure gun storage. Be SMART is a framework that parents, caretakers, and community leaders can follow to help keep their communities safe. Ultimately, you can help prevent kids from accessing firearms by storing them securely, and encouraging others to do the same. Because children deserve to feel safe, no matter where they are.
Thank you Alissa, for the wonderful work you do.
If you would like to learn more about the Be SMART program, follow the link below.
Thank you Jon. Pictured with Alissa is Rotarian William McNally.
Presidential Service Plaque was presented
Last Wednesday, President Cody Semo presented Past President Jennifer Giovinazzo with her presidential service plaque.  Thanks for serving as our president last year, Jennifer.  Val, your plaque is coming soon.  
July 21 Board meeting postponed
Several board members were unable 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: Alan Ruvelson & 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: Dave Hanson & 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
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 22, 2026
Fraud prevention and tips to avoid becoming a victim of scams
Jul 29, 2026
Peace Corps Alumni Association
Aug 05, 2026
Aug 12, 2026
The Redemption Project
Aug 19, 2026
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