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MESSENGER October 27 2026
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No Lunch Meeting This Week

There is no lunch meeting this week since it is a 5th Thursday. Instead, you can socialize at the Valley Remodeling Harvest Social. Contact President Connie for details.


 

WHAT IS ROTARY’S POLIO FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE?

Rotary is committed to raising US$50 million every year for polio eradication. Through our partnership with the Gates Foundation, every $1 of that is matched 2-to-1.

Raising both funds and awareness and mobilizing volunteers are among Rotary’s primary roles as a partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. With our members, we’ve contributed more than $2.6 billion to fight polio, including matching funds from the Gates Foundation, and Rotary volunteers have dedicated countless hours to protecting children everywhere.

You can take action and raise awareness on World Polio Day, 24 October, and throughout the year.


Help end polio by making a gift to the PolioPlus Fund at endpolio.org.


 

Get to Know MWRC Board- Andy Bradford
 
Hey Rotary family! My name is Andy Bradford. I joined Rotary in 2024. I was drawn to the ideals of the 4 Way Test, service above self, and the smiling faces I have met at every Rotary service project, meeting, and social. As Sargent at Arms, I had the opportunity to know you all on a deeper level which as been a huge blessing in my life. 
 
Professionally, I am the team leader of a group of realtors out of the Realty One office in Gilbert. We call ourselves Be the Good Group. We have a mission to serve our communities in and through real estate by putting our clients needs at the forefront of everything we say and do. 
 
Away from all this, my wife and 6 kids love to travel, hike, and spend time together watching movies and playing games of all kinds. In my free time, I love to play disc golf and happy to teach anyone wanting to learn!
 
Note: Andy is currently Mesa West's President Elect, meaning he will be club President next Rotary Year.
 

 

Mesa West members Aster and Volunteering!

Several MRWC members attended Aster Aging's annual fundraiser breakfast last Thursday. Additionally, MRWC members met up at the First United Methodist Church of Mesa to make bed rolls for people experiencing homelessness.

 

 


 

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.
 
To continue, click on the blue "Read More" to the right below!!

 

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How do you fix a damaged jack-o-lantern? 

Use a pumpkin patch!

Mummy First Aid nurse Pumpkin

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
The meetings are also via Zoom to include all, whether attending virtually or in person. NOTE: The meeting location is accessible. We only meet the first three Thursday's each month and the 4th Thursday is a Service Project - TBD
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Upcoming Events
Mesa West Rotary Board Meeting
Nov. 17, 2026 5:30 p.m.
Mesa West Rotary Board Meeting
Dec. 15, 2026 5:30 p.m.
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Speakers
Oct 29, 2026
Celebrating Valley Remodeling 15 yr anniversary
Nov 05, 2026
Victory Foundation for Kids
Nov 12, 2026
Rotary Peace Fellowships
Nov 19, 2026 12:00 PM
Reading tutors for 1st-3rd graders
Dec 03, 2026 12:00 PM
Rotary Foundation
Dec 10, 2026 12:00 PM
Veterans
Dec 17, 2026 12:00 PM
East Valley Partnership
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Birthdays & Anniversaries

Member Birthdays
Barbara Glenn
October 2
 
Don LaBarge
October 12
 
Jim Schmidt
October 15
 
Logan Harper
October 15
 
Warren Williamson
October 15
 
Pam Cohen
October 29
 
Spouse/Partner Birthdays
Jim Schmidt
October 15
 
Suzanne Vitale
October 18
 
Jeff Long
October 19
 
Sandy Myren
October 20
 
Scott Williams
October 25
 
Vickie Smith
October 29
 
Dara Silverberg
October 31
 
Anniversaries
Dick Myren
Sandy Myren
October 5
 
Jay Paulus
Gerald Paulus
October 6
 
Join Date
Sharon Spane
October 1, 1988
38 years
 
Melodie Jackson
October 4, 2007
19 years
 
Jay Paulus
October 7, 2009
17 years
 
Chad Reid
October 17, 2024
2 years
 
Brian Harvey
October 20, 2010
16 years
 
Susan Might
October 21, 2025
1 year
 
Gaby Cutlip
October 23, 2024
2 years
 
Ed Koeneman
October 28, 2010
16 years
 
Carla Krcmarik
October 29, 2020
6 years
 

  

 

Executives & Directors

President
 
Executive Secretary/Director
 
President Elect
 
Vice President (RI)
 
Secretary
 
Public Image
 
Treasurer
 
Director '28
 
Director '28
 
Director '27
 
Director '27
 
Director '27
 
Club Service Chair
 
Community Service Chair
 
Membership Chair
 
Programs Chair
 
Public Image Chair
 
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