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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Weekly Meeting Update - October 9, 2008

Meeting Update

This week, we will return to the usual meeting notice.  I was out of town the past two weeks and unable to send this notice. 

Hope you will join us Thursday for the weekly meeting of the Topeka Rotary Club.  We will meet in the Grand Ballroom.  Our speaker is Dr. Jerry Farley, President of Washburn University.  His presentation is titled "Washburn/KAW: Building on Two Great Traditions."

Other announcements:

Greeters - Asel Mukeyeva, William Neiswanger, Mark Nelson, Nick Nickum, Ned Nusbaum, Jim Ogle

Invocation - Curtis Sneden

Guest Introductions -
Travis Maurath

Reception Table
- Jennifer Haller

Menu - Ramada House Salad, Baked Pork Loin with Brandy Barbeque Sauce, Barbequed Beef Brisket, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Rice Pilaf, Warm Rolls and Butter, Chef's Dessert Display

New Member Table - Jerry Holley, Glenda DuBoise, Staci Williams

October Cup Money - RSVP Program.   RSVP is a program that mobilizes volunteers age 55 and over to deliver creative solutions to community needs.  Volunteers are encouraged to use their skills and experience in service to public and nonprofit agencies.  RSVP offers limited mileage reimbursement for volunteers who request it and that has become the biggest program expense.  Funds will be used to reimburse the approximately 100 volunteers requesting mileage reimbursement.

New Member Introduction -
Nick Nickum, Retired from Farmland Industries in Kansas City
Kim Gronniger, Administrative Director of Marketing & Communications, St. Francis Health Center

Memorial - Don Hogue Memorial to be given by Les Krull

Remember, if you cannot make the meeting, you can watch it live on the Topeka Rotary Club website at www.downtowntopekarotary.org.

The September Rotopeka is online, read it here.

Join the District Foundation on  Nov. 8, 2008 at the Overland Park Sheraton for the 3rd Annual Foundation Banquet. This fabulous event brings together Rotarians from throughout the District and beyond to celebrate the good work of The Rotary Foundation and raise funds for its mission. Complimentary wine bar service begins at 6:00 followed by dinner and program starting at 7. We are excited to welcome our keynote speaker, Rotary Foundation Trustee Ron Burton. Ron retired as President of the University of OK Foundation in 2007 and has served countless functions in Rotary. An attorney, Ron is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court Bar and has been the recipient of the RI's Service Above Self Award, Citation for Meritorious Service, and Distinguished Service Award. He and his wife Jetta are members of the Arch Klumph Society.

Visit http://rotary5710.org/ for more information

Upcoming Speakers
October 16 - Kylie Stupka, Executive Director Your Entrepreneurs of Kansas
October 23 - Jeremy Kappel, KSNT, Wide Wonderful World of Weather

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