The West St. Paul/Mendota Heights Rotary Club 
Having fun while making a difference!
 
Chartered 1990
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Special Message from President Cody
President Cody, his wife Kristy and their daughter Ella, have a new member of their household.  Introducing Cooper Allen Semo.  Arrived Sunday, July 19 at 3:32 and weighing 7.3lbs and 19.5" long.  I think this may be a first for our club.  The president having a baby!  Congratulations Cody and family!
 
Last week's speaker
From Rotarian Jon Smale's post to our club's Facebook page:
Officer Melville from the West Saint Paul Police Department stopped by to talk about Fraud prevention and tips to avoid becoming a victim of scams.
Fraud prevention starts with staying informed and cautious when sharing personal or financial information. Be skeptical of unsolicited phone calls, emails, text messages, or social media requests that create urgency or ask for passwords, account numbers, or payment. Verify the identity of anyone requesting sensitive information by contacting the organization directly using a trusted phone number or website. Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication on important accounts. Regularly monitor bank and credit card statements for suspicious activity, and review your credit reports for unauthorized accounts. Avoid clicking on unfamiliar links or downloading attachments from unknown senders. Keep your devices and software updated to protect against security threats. Never send money or gift cards to someone you have not verified, especially if pressured to act quickly. When something feels suspicious, pause, verify the facts, and seek advice from a trusted friend, family member, or financial institution before taking action.
Thank you Officer Melville, for sharing and keeping us safe. For more information follow this link.
Pictured with officer Melville is Rotarian Don McCall.
From Past Prez Jennifer to Past Prez Val
Past President Val Namen gets her Presidential Plaque from last year's president, Jennifer Giovinazzo.  Val (right) was our president from 2024-2025.  
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 29, 2026
Peace Corps Alumni Association
Aug 05, 2026
Aug 12, 2026
The Redemption Project
Aug 19, 2026
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