The West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club 
Having fun while making a difference!
 
Chartered 1990
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Last Week's Speaker
Rotarian Jennifer Giovianzzo's FB post scores again:
Another great Wednesday morning with Exodus Lending, Anne Leland Clark, came and spoke to us about predatory lending. Did I know such a thing exists in today's world? It does on a much bigger scale than you might think.
Exodus Lending helps all kinds of people get out of predatory debt. Check it out for more information. You might just be surprised how prevalent it is.
ALSO, Welcome back Tom Altmore!! He has rejoined his friends at West St Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary.
Check him out as well
Have a great day everyone and if you are ever curious what Rotary is all about. Just reach out. There is a club in every community!
Pictured, Anne, Rotarian Cody Semo and new member Tom Atmore:
We cleaned the highway last Saturday
We had a super team clean up Delaware Ave last Saturday.  David Miller coordinated the crew of Jeff Holland, Val Namen, Tom Atmore, Mark Landy, Alan Ruvelson, Dave Hanson and William McNally.  William also brought his son and father-in-law.  Pictured below are new member Tom Atmore and Prez Elect Val.
Val & David:   
Alan & Dave's thumb:
April Board Meeting Highlights
Prez Don McCall called us together at 7:30a.m. on April 25th and here are some of the highlights:
1 - Bob reported after the next invoice we should have about $10K in the bank.
2 - Loaves & Fishes are coming up May 30th and June 1st.
3 - Tom Atmore has rejoined our club (YEAH!!!)
4 - Next Meet & Greet is Wednesday June 7th
5 - We have a super fundraising event with the Prior Lake Music Fest on July 14 & 15 - Sign up with David Miller.
6 - Highway clean up is Saturday, April 29th
7 - Rose sale has been moved to the fall for better pricing.
8 - Val Namen will take the president role for 2023 and 2024!  Thanks Val!
9 - We sent an ALMAS student from Two Rivers high school to Camp RYLA
10 - Approved a $1,000 donation to Thompson Park Activity Foundation
 
Prior Lake Music Fest fundraiser
Mark your calendars for July 14th and July 15th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.  We have a fundraising activity at the Prior Lake Music Fest.  Last year, working one night, our club earned $960.00.
Fundraising Ideas
The board is looking for creative fundraising ideas and a team to coordinate activities.  Maybe we'll see a pickleball tournament next summer?  Please contact any board member if you have some ideas.  Thank you!  Board members:  Don McCall, David Miller, Susan Hommes, Valarie Namen, Alan Ruvelson, Mark Landy or Bob Gullick.
Board is looking for donation requests
If there is an organization which you are involved with and it needs financial help, please mention to a board member for consideration.  Board members:  Prez Don McCall, Alan Ruvelson, Bob Gullick, Dave Hanson, David Miller, Mark Landy, Susan Hommes, and Val Namen.
New Members Wanted
Do you enjoy our weekly meetings?  Share them with others.  Be on the lookout for prospective members!
Future club meetings
We will be meeting at St. Anne's Episcopal Church.  The church is located at 2035 Charlton Road, Sunfish Lake, MN 55118. We will have an assortment of pastries available, as well as coffee. We have wonderful speakers so please plan on attending!  Masks are now optional. 
Speakers
May 03, 2023
We have some MATTERBox to pack before they expire!
May 10, 2023
Auto industry and what’s going on with prices, shortages, what dealerships do to market to you, etc.
May 24, 2023
Thompson Park Activity Center
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Upcoming Events
Loaves & Fishes May 30th @ St. Matt's Church
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
May 30, 2023
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
Loaves & Fishes June 1st @ St. Matt's Church
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Jun 01, 2023
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
 
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