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NO IN-PERSON MEETING JANUARY 29
Mesa West Rotary does not meet in person on the 5th Thursday of any month with five Thursdays.
Post-Holiday Party was a Blast!
The January 17th Annual Post-Holiday, Holiday Party was well attended and many gifts were opened, stolen and traded!
 

 
HOW THE ROTARY FOUNDATION AFFECTED ONE PERSON
 
"The Rotary Peace Fellowship program came at a point in my life where I wanted to validate my work. Some of the skills I took back from the fellowship include better communication in the nonviolent space. I feel supported by this community and can reach out to any peace fellow in the world." - Elsa Marie D'Silva, CEO, Red Dot Foundation  https://www.rotary.org/en/rotary-peace-fellow-fights-street-harassment-and-violence
 
Hear from more Rotary Peace Fellows about what they learned and the work they're doing now.
 

Highlights of the January 22 Meeting
 
President Kayla Mudge opened the meeting, Blaise Vitale led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Dick Myren gave an invocation.
 
Guests were introduced, including a friend of the Bunyards, Melodie Jackson’s niece, a PDG from Alaska, and Dale Gray via Zoom.
 
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Rotary Exchange Student Fundraiser Dinner
2nd Annual Sleep In Heavenly Peace GIRL POWER bed build
LogoHello from Sleep in Heavenly Peace!
 
We would be honored by your presence at the second annual "Girl Power" bed build at the SHP workshop, the morning of Saturday, March 7, 2026. 
 
Because our inaugural event last year was such a great success, we have decided to hold it every year as we advance our mission and help more kids with a bed of their own. 
 
This year, our event is in close proximity to International Women's Day as we celebrate the power of women around the world, throughout history, and especially in our local community.
 
The bed build is 100% attended by women, and women only. This year's event will welcome women leaders in business, faith, service clubs, politics, entertainment, sports, education and other fields. We also welcome your suggestions regarding other potential attendees.
 
We are excited to announce that this year's Masters of Ceremony are the hosts of ABC15's Sonoran Living morning lifestyle TV show  - Heidi Goitia & Terri Ouellette. Heidi & Terri have done a wonderful job of highlighting meaningful events all throughout the state of Arizona, including local businesses, health & wellness, community events, and more. Here's a sampling of their show: https://www.abc15.com/sonoranliving
 
Another option for you to think about is holding a bedding drive with your group leading up to March 7th. Our greatest need is for twin-size blankets, quilts, comforters, sheet sets, pillows and stuffed animals. 
 
Lastly, our chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is now recognized by the state as a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) and your donations prior to April 15th may qualify for a state tax credit. 
 
Please RSVP to Ginny Alexander and me, and help us ensure that No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!
 
 
 
Thank you!
Joe Genovese
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE

The Big Four - Ways to Support Rotary in Mesa West
As Rotarians, we are regularly exposed to opportunities to support various causes with our time, talent and treasure.  Sometimes it is hard to sift through all the information and decide where we are going to use our available financial resources. 
 
It would be wonderful if every Mesa West Rotarian would make the following BIG FOUR their Rotary charities of choice and support every one of them every year, we could make a bigger difference than we are making today.
 
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What is the best way to criticize your boss?    Very quietly....
 
 
Club Information
Welcome to the Rotary Club of Mesa West!
Mesa West
Transforming Communities, 
Creating Opportunities, 
Impacting Youth
Thursdays at 12:00 p.m.
Via Zoom or in-person
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85900479873
Doubletree, 1011 W Holmes
Mesa, AZ 85210
United States of America
Our hybrid meetings are held weekly on the 1st thru 4th Thursdays of each month. The meetings are broadcast via Zoom to include all, whether attending virtually or in person. NOTE: The meeting location is accessible.
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Upcoming Events
Exchange Student Fundraiser Dinner
Bert Millet's house
Jan. 31, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
 
Mesa West Rotary Board Meeting
Via Zoom
Feb. 17, 2026 5:30 p.m.
 
PETS
Feb. 20, 2026 - Feb. 22, 2026
 
Interact District Conference
Feb. 28, 2026
 
CLA
Paradise Valley Community College
Mar. 07, 2026
 
RLI, Session 1 only (at CLA)
Paradise Valley Community College
Mar. 07, 2026
 
Mesa West Rotary Board Meeting
Via Zoom
Mar. 17, 2026 5:30 p.m.
 
Anthem Days
Mar. 20, 2026 - Mar. 21, 2026
 
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Speakers
Feb 05, 2026
CBD
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
Peacebuilders
Feb 26, 2026
Mar 05, 2026
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Gaby Cutlip
January 2
 
Ted Williams
January 3
 
Geoff White
January 4
 
Lizzy Barron
January 6
 
Steve Ross
January 10
 
Sharon Spane
January 19
 
Colleen Coons
January 25
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Debbie Harris
January 6
 
Kevin Fleege
January 25
 
Anniversaries
Liz Paulus
Gerry Paulus
January 26
 
Join Date
Bryan Goetzenberger
January 1, 2017
9 years
 
Donna Goetzenberger
January 1, 2017
9 years
 
Machel Considine
January 1, 2007
19 years
 
Pam Cohen
January 1, 1992
34 years
 
Robin Harris
January 1, 2007
19 years
 
Warren Williamson
January 1, 1990
36 years
 
Daniel Becker
January 18, 2022
4 years
 
Executives & Directors
Executive Secretary/Director
 
President
 
President Elect
 
Secretary
 
Treasurer
 
Director '26
 
Director '26
 
Director '27
 
Director '27
 
Director '27
 
Club Service Chair
 
Membership Chair
 
Programs Chair
 
Public Image Chair
 
Public Image
 
Rotary Foundation Chair
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Vocational Service Chair
 
Youth Services Chair
 
Mesa West Foundation President
 
Mesa West Foundation Vice Pres.
 
Mesa West Foundation Secretary
 
Mesa West Foundation Treasurer
 
Mesa West Foundation Trustee
 
Mesa West Foundation Trustee
 
Mesa West Foundation Trustee
 
Mesa West Foundation Trustee
 
Mesa West Foundation Trustee