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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Weekly Reminder November 12, 2009

REMINDER INFO November 12

LOCATION: Grand Ballroom

PROGRAM: “Club 50: 50 Point Single Game Scorers in Kansas High School Boys Basketball History” by Steve Farney, Author

INVOCATION: Phil Oliver

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Blanche Parks

GREETERS: Mike Hall, Jennifer Haller, Max Halley, Kathleen Hein, Jeff Hiestand

CUP MONEY: November – Holiday Gifts for Scott Computer Technology Magnet School Students

RECEPTION TABLE: Staci Williams

MENU: Chicken Marsala, Pasta Primavera, Long Bean Blend, Salad, and Dessert

NEW MEMBER TABLE: Kirk Johnson, Jennifer Haller, Chris McGee

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2009-10 Meeting Cancellations – November 26, Thanksgiving, December 24, Christmas Eve, December 31, New Years Eve, and July 1, 2010 Annual Meeting/Banquet
Holiday Party – December 17
Need your Suggestions for Programs: Contact is Anita Wolgast.
Bring in a New Member. Applications are always available at the meeting on the back table. Membership Contact is Doug Scott.
Opportunity to Bring a Guest Free of Charge to the December 3 and 10 Meetings since the December 24 and 31 will be canceled. We will need reservations for guests by November 18, in order to get a head count for these two dates.

2010-11 Youth Exchange Outbound Student Applications are now being accepted. Students age 15 ½ to 18 ½ are eligible. Children and relatives of Rotarians are eligible. District Deadline is December 1. Contact David Beck for more details.
Fourth Annual District Foundation Banquet, November 14. Overland Park Sheraton Hotel–Contact Henry McClure or Larry Dimmitt
New Member Announcement (10-day Waiting Period 2nd Time) – Miriam Krehbiel, President/CEO, United Way of Grater Topeka
Election for 2009-10 Club Board and Foundation Trustees
New Member Introductions:
(1) Melissa Masoner, Community Volunteer and Doctoral Student
(2) Janlyn Nesbett-Tucker, CEO, Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority
KU-K-State Game Predictions
2009-10 Directories are available. You can pick one up at the meeting or stop by the office.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Weekly Reminder - Wear your team colors

REMINDER INFO November 5

LOCATION: Grand Ballroom

PROGRAM: “The KU-K-State Game from My Perspective and Other Thoughts” by JB Bauersfeld, Channel 13 Sports Director

INVOCATION: Don Chubb

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Mark Nelson

GREETERS: Fred Gatlin, Ray Gerstenkorn, Pete Gierer, Grant Glenn, Tom Gorrell, Scott Griffith

CUP MONEY: November – Holiday Gifts for Scott Computer Technology Magnet School Students

RECEPTION TABLE: Jane Mackey

MENU: Unavailable

NEW MEMBER TABLE: Joan Wagnon, Fred Gatlin, Alvin Dvorak

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2009-10 Meeting Cancellations – November 26, Thanksgiving, December 24, Christmas Eve, December 31, New Years Eve, and July 1, 2010 Annual Meeting/Banquet
Holiday Party – December 17
Need your Suggestions for Programs: Contact is Anita Wolgast.
Bring in a New Member. Applications are always available at the meeting on the back table. Membership Contact is Doug Scott.
Opportunity to Bring a Guest Free of Charge to the December 3 and 10 Meetings since the December 24 and 31 will be canceled. We will need reservations for guests by November 18, in order to get a head count for these two dates.

2010-11 Youth Exchange Outbound Student Applications are now being accepted. Students age 15 ½ to 18 ½ are eligible. Children and relatives of Rotarians are eligible. District Deadline is December 1. Contact David Beck for more details.
Fourth Annual District Foundation Banquet, November 14. Overland Park Sheraton Hotel–Contact Henry McClure or Larry Dimmitt
New Member Announcement (10-day Waiting Period 1st Time) – Miriam Krehbiel, President/CEO, United Way of Grater Topeka
Nominations from the Floor for 2009-10 Club Board and Foundation Trustees
Francine Hines Scholarship Presentations

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Weekly Reminder - October 22, 2009

Read the October issue of the Rotopeka.

LOCATION: Grand Ballroom - Ramada

PROGRAM: “Melding Art and Engineering in Public Space Designs” by Joel Marquardt, AIA, LEED AP

INVOCATION: Kirk Johnson

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Scott McKenzie

GREETERS: Larry Dimmitt, Richard Drinon, Glenda DuBoise, Sharon Durrell, Alvin Dvorak

CUP MONEY: October – Avondale East Elementary (Coats, Hats, & Gloves)

RECEPTION TABL: Stan Martindell

MENU: Unavailable

NEW MEMBER TABLE: Dick Knoll, Bob Clawson, Kathleen Williams

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2009-10 Meeting Cancellations – November 26, Thanksgiving, December 24, Christmas Eve, December 31, New Years Eve, and July 1, 2010 Annual Meeting/Banquet
Holiday Party – December 17
Need your suggestions for programs: Contact is Anita Wolgast.
Bring in a new member. Applications are always available at the meeting on the back table. Membership Contact is Doug Scott.
Opportunity to Bring a Guest Free of Charge to the December 3 and 10 Meetings since the December 24 and 31 will be canceled. We will need reservations for guests by November 18, in order to get a head count for these two dates.

2010-11 Youth Exchange Outbound Student Applications are now being accepted. Students age 15 ½ to 18 ½ are eligible. Children and relatives of Rotarians are eligible. District Deadline is December 1. Contact David Beck for more details.
Fourth Annual District Foundation Banquet, November 14. Overland Park Sheraton Hotel–Contact Henry McClure or Larry Dimmitt
Aid to Philippines has been requested by the district to assist people in the Philippines whose homes have been heavily damaged by typhoons, flooding, and mudslides. One hundred dollars will be donated by the club. A box will be provided at the meeting on October 22 and 29 to give members an opportunity to make a personal donation.
Memorial for Bob Miller

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Rotary Reminder - September 24, 2009

REMINDER INFO September 24

LOCATION: Ramada Inn – Jefferson Hall (Lower Level Right)

PROGRAM: “The Ritchie House and Rotary Partnership: by Robin Shimplin, KSHS Project Director

INVOCATION: Jeff Moe

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Onis Lemon

GREETERS: Roy Browning, Larry Brubaker, Ted Bryan, Jim Caplinger, Sam Carkhuff, Anderson Chandler

CUP MONEY: September – Children’s Discovery Center

RECEPTION TABLE: Jennifer Haller

MENU: Unavailable

NEW MEMBER TABLE: Larry Dimmitt, Joy Moser, Jim Ogle

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2009-10 Meeting Cancellations – November 26, Thanksgiving, December 24, Christmas Eve, December 31, New Years Eve, and July 1, 2010 Annual Meeting/Banquet Holiday Party – December 17

Meeting Location Change – October 15, Topeka Country Club

Need your suggestions for programs: Contact is Anita Wolgast.

Bring in a new member. Applications are always available at the meeting on the back table. Membership Contact is Doug Scott.

2009-10 Membership Directory: We will be printing a new directory soon. Ann Palmer will be taking pictures Sept. 24 – last time --for those whose pictures are not in last year’s directory or if you want a retake. If you cannot be at any of the meetings in September call Ann, she will come to your office. Our goal is to get everyone’s picture in the directory.

New Member Announcements (10-day waiting period – 2nd Time) Janlyn Nesbett-Tucker, CEO, Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority
An Optional Donation of $14 for Polio Plus will be included on the October Dues Invoice Only.

Opportunity to Bring a Guest Free of Charge to the December 3 and 10 Meetings since the December 24 and 31 will be canceled. We will need reservations for guests by November 18, in order to get a head count for these two dates.

Nominating Committee will be meeting on October 2. If anyone is interested in running for an office or the board, has someone to nominate, or wishes to resign from their position, please contact Kirk Johnson before that date.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Meeting Reminder - September 17, 2009

REMINDER INFO September 17
 
LOCATION: SHAWNEE COUNTRY CLUB
 
PROGRAM: “Amtrack Expansion Possibilities” by Ron Kaufman, Chief of the Bureau of Public Involvement, KDOT
 
INVOCATION: John Wall
 
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Don Kready
 
GREETERS: Mike Berry, Jim Blackburn, Cindy Luxem, Harry Briscoe, Lawrence Brock
 
CUP MONEY: September – Children’s Discovery Center
 
RECEPTION TABLE: Stan Martindell
 
MENU: Italian Buffet
 
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Roger Aeschliman, Greg Hill, Kathleen Williams
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:  
2009-10 Meeting Cancellations – November 26, Thanksgiving, December 24, Christmas Eve, December 31, New Years Eve, and July 1, 2010 Annual Meeting/Banquet
Holiday Party – December 17

September 17, Shawnee Country Club has agreed to extend to our members and spouses or guests the opportunity to have dinner tonight at the club to be paid by credit card or cash. This will enable you to view the facilities and see what the club has to offer for members.
Meeting Location Change – October 15, Topeka Country Club
Rotary Cups for the 2008-09 New Members: For those of you who have not received yours, they will be in the office. Please pick yours up.
Need your suggestions for programs:  Contact is Anita Wolgast.
Bring in a new member. Applications are always available at the meeting on the back table. Membership Contact is Doug Scott.
2009-10 Membership Directory: We will be printing a new directory soon. Ann Palmer will be taking pictures Sept. 17 and Sept. 24 for those whose pictures are not in last year’s directory or if you want a retake. If you cannot be at any of the meetings in September call Ann, she will come to your office. Our goal is to get everyone’s picture in the directory.
New Member Announcements (10-day waiting period)
(2nd Time)
(1) Laureen Pfannenstiel, Vice President, Resource Development, United Way
(2) Brenda Price, Sales Representative, Quick Print
(1st Time)
(3) Janlyn Nesbett-Tucker, CEO, Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority
An Optional Donation of $14 for Polio Plus will be included on the October Dues Invoice Only.
Opportunity to Bring a Guest Free of Charge to the December 3 and 10 Meetings since the December 24 and 31 will be canceled. We will need reservations for guests by November 18, in order to get a head count for these two dates.
Greg Hill was Appointed by the Board at its September 9 Meeting to fill Asel Mukeyeva’s Vacancy on the Board. Asel will be going Back to School to Complete a Law Degree.
Volunteers needed to work at the Annual Topeka Water Festival on September 17 at Garfield Park. Contact is Glenda DuBoise

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Rotary Reminder - Sept 3, 2009

LOCATION: Grand Ballroom

PROGRAM: “How to Spot Lies Like the FBI” by Mark Bouton, Retired FBI Agent

INVOCATION: Steve Knoll

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Ray Gerstenkorn

GREETERS: Wayne Probasco, Marie Pyko, Suresh Ramamurthi, Jim Rankin

CUP MONEY: September - Unavailable

RECEPTION TABLE: Staci Williams

MENU: Unavailable

NEW MEMBER TABLE: Mark Marling, Henry McClure, Chris McGee

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2009-10 Meeting Cancellations –
November 26, Thanksgiving, December 24, Christmas Eve, December 31, New Years Eve, and
July 1, 2010 Annual Meeting/Banquet
Holiday Party – December 17
Meeting Location Changes – September 17, Shawnee Country Club; The Shawnee Country Club has agreed to extend to our members and spouses or guests the opportunity to have dinner that night at the club to be paid by credit card or cash. This will enable you to view the facilities and see what the club has to offer for members
October 15, Topeka Country Club
Rotary Cups for the 2008-09 New Members: For those of you who have not received yours, they will be on the back table with your name in it. Please pick yours up.
Need your suggestions for programs: Contact is Anita Wolgast.
Bring in a new member. Applications are always available at the meeting on the back table. Membership Contact is Doug Scott.
2009-10 Membership Directory: We will be printing a new directory soon. Your information sheets will be on the back tables. Please look at the information and make necessary revisions and initial. Please initial your sheet if the information is correct so we will know you looked at it. Ann Palmer will be taking pictures starting next Thursday, Sept. 10 and continuing through Sept. 24.for those whose pictures are not in last year’s directory or if you want a retake. If you cannot be at any of the meetings in September call Ann, she will come to your office. Our goal is to get everyone’s picture in the directory.
Annual Meeting/Banquet Survey will be on the tables. Be prepared to give your comments and suggestions. Contact is Jennifer Haller.
Topeka Foundation Grant Awards will be presented.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Meeting Reminder August 27, 2009


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REMINDER INFO August 27

LOCATION: Grand Ballroom

PROGRAM: “AHS in OZ: the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center Update” by Joanne Morrell, Executive Director

INVOCATION: Bob Clawson

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Webb Garlinghouse

GREETERS: Mike Worswick, Rudy Wrenick, Charlotte Adair, Roger Aeschliman, Greg Allen, Ron Anderson

CUP MONEY: August – YWCA Race Committee – Adopt-A-School Program

RECEPTION TABLE: Jane Mackey

MENU: Unavailable

NEW MEMBER TABLE: Hurst Coffman, Susan Mauch, Alvin Dvorak

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

2009-10 Meeting Cancellations – November 26, Thanksgiving, December 24, Christmas Eve, December 31, New Years Eve, and July 1, 2010 Annual Meeting/Banquet

Holiday Party – December 17

Meeting Location Changes – September 17, Shawnee Country Club; October 15, Topeka Country Club

Rotary Cups for the 2008-09 New Members: For those of you who have not received yours, they will be on the back table with your name in it. Please pick yours up.
Need your suggestions for programs: Contact is Anita Wolgast.
Bring in a new member. Applications are always available at the meeting on the back table. Membership Contact is Doug Scott.
2009-10 Membership Directory: We are starting the process for printing a new directory. Your information sheets will be on the back tables. Please look at the information and make necessary revisions and initial. Please initial your sheet if the information is correct so we will know you looked at it. Ann Palmer will be taking pictures for the first three weeks in September for those whose pictures are not in last year’s directory or if you want a retake. If you cannot be at any of the meetings in September call Ann, she will come to your office. Our goal is to get everyone’s picture in the directory.
Annual Meeting/Banquet Survey will be on the tables. Be prepared to give your comments and suggestions. Contact is Jennifer Haller.