


- Colleen Coons introduced Assistant Governor Dan Coons who has served as our AG for three years. Dan introduced Jackie Wasik who will be serving as our AG starting July 1. She is a member of the Kyrene Rotary Club and has most recently served as Chief of Staff for District Governor Michelle Holcomb.
- Trent Ward who was a participant in the Ignite Innovation competition introduced himself.
- Frank Rosenberg introduced his daughter, Sam Rosenberg.
- Those who were attending via Zoom were acknowledged: Jim Erickson who was recovering from shoulder surgery, Pai Bethea, and Kate Packer from Rio Salado Community College. Kate is working with the community-based Rotaract club which has recently begun meeting at the college.



- John Pennypacker said that his DG classmate Larry Skaggs is on the Rose Parade Committee. If anyone is interested in going, or donating to support the Rotary Float, John has information he'll be glad to share.
- Kayla Mudge gave a shout out to Harry Grossman who, along with herself, helped with logistical details at the Rotary Leadership Institute held in Anthem May 31. She said Polly Cady deserves a round of applause for the outstanding job she does of coordinating the institute each time it is held.
- Sam Rosenberg thanked everyone who helped her celebrate her high school graduation. She also celebrated the fact that she has been accepted into an ASU study-abroad program in Italy.
- Colleen Coons celebrated the fact that the current AG is vacating his position and said she adores his replacement.
- Eric Silverberg had a shout out for Connie Bunyard for coordinating the Alcor tour. He wanted to make sure that everyone who went to the tour checked out after the tour../
- Wayne General celebrated the fact that he and Lu were both in attendance in person at the meeting on the same day and time.
- Ed Koeneman was happy Kate was attending on line.
- President Jay contributed $2. His twin granddaughters were baptized by the new pope in Italy.
- Jackie Wasik said she looked forward to seeing everyone at Jim Schmidt's installation as DG on June 14.
- Warren Williamson quoted a couple of famous female entertainers:]
- Betty White said "All women should get eight hours of beauty rest each night - nine if they're ugly."
- May West, was known for being risque and spent eight days in jail after her first appearance on Broadway. In responding to someone who said "my goodness, that's a beautiful diamond necklace you are wearing!," Mae responded, "Goodness had nothing to do with it."


Over the course of several months, more than 30 dedicated volunteers rolled up their sleeves to restore and enhance key features of the garden. The project was supported by a $5,000 grant written together by Mesa West Rotary and the Tempe South Rotary Clubs, which funded much-needed improvements to preserve and uplift the garden’s aesthetic and structural integrity.

Our group was treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the facility and learned about the intricate process involved in body recovery and preservation. The tour was filled with eye-opening facts and sparked meaningful conversations about science, technology, and the future of life extension.
A special thank you to James and Amaya for their time, hospitality, and willingness to share such groundbreaking work with our club - and to Pam for providing lunch for us all. Your generosity helped make the day even more enjoyable!


There are many different nonprofit organizations that AZ recognizes as authorized recipients of these tax funds. Mesa West sponsors the Interact Club at Westwood High School, and they are a qualified recipient of these tax credit funds in the Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) category. Here's how you can donate up to $200 as an individual or $400 as a couple filing jointly and deduct that amount from your state tax burden.

If you have children currently enrolled in Mesa Public Schools, you can use your existing login information. Otherwise, it's easy to setup a guest account.
Once you are logged in, select 'Items At All Schools' under the 'Shop/Donate' list on the Home page.
On the next page select 'High Schools', then select 'Westwood High'
Select the link for 'ECA Tax Credit', and then 'Programs G-K' on the following page.
Interact - ECA is under code 8646. Enter a dollar amount in the box, and click the Add button. That dollar amount should then appear in your cart (highlighted in green at the top of the page).
You can then proceed to the Checkout process and pay with a credit card. You will receive a receipt that you can print out and save for when you do your taxes.
Thank you for supporting Westwood Interact and all of our youth programs.
The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Annual Fund - The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world." Giving a small amount each month adds up. CLICK HERE to download a form you can use to sign up for Rotary Direct, electing "Annual Fund - Share" for your recurring donation.
- The Rotary Foundation (TRF) Polio Plus - Rotary's commitment to eradicate polio is so well known and respected that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation matches donations $2 for $1. To take advantage of this opportunity to multiply the effect of your giving, CLICK HERE and download a second Rotary Direct form, this time electing electing "Polio Eradication" for your recurring donations. Those who donate $100 or more annually to Polio Plus qualify in District 5495 as Polio Plus Society Members. If you would like to make that commitment, CLICK HERE to download the commitment form.
The Rotary Vocational Fund of Arizona (TRVFA) provides vocational education grants to Arizona Residents who meet specific low-income guidelines. The grants enable the recipients to lift themselves out of poverty, benefitting themselves, their families and the economy of our state. TRVFA is a 501(c)(3) charity. They also are a Qualifying Charitable Organization for Arizona Tax Credit Donations. Their QCO Code is 20698. Many Arizona Rotarians say giving to TRVFA is a "no brainer." If you can help someone lift themselves out of poverty and it won't end up costing you anything why would you not do it? Mesa West Rotary has the highest number of members who have signed up for automated monthly recurring donations by electing that option on the "Donate Now" button on the TRVFA website. Click the image to learn more or CLICK HERE to DONATE NOW.
Mesa West Rotary Foundation, Inc. is the funding and fundraising arm of our own Mesa West Rotary Club. It is a 501(c)(3) charity. We have had successful sponsorship campaigns the last few years enabling us to spend our energy on service rather than on holding fundraising events. Charitable grants that we get involved with are funded through our charitable foundation, Our signature Gift of Hearing Project in Guaymas Mexico is funded through this foundation. Scholarships are awarded annually to Westwood High School Students (the high school where Mesa West Rotary sponsors an Interact Club). Funds are used to support a variety of activities in four of the Rotary Avenues of Service:
- Community Service
- International Service
- Vocational Service
- Youth Service
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Interact Ambassadors to Mexico
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