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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.