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Thursday, January 15, 2009

Weekly Reminder - January 15, 2009

REMINDER INFO

Hope you will join us for today's meeting of the Topeka Rotary Club. Today's speaker is our own Bob Clawson who will be speaking on the Topeka Rotary Foundation.

LOCATION: Jefferson Ballroom (Lower Level Right)

INVOCATION: Ted Bryan

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: David Long

GREETERS: Barbara Wiggins, Eugene Williams, Kathleen Williams, Staci Williams, Al Williams, Anita Wolgast

CUP MONEY: Ross Elementary School

RECEPTION TABLE: Jane Mackey

MENU: Not Available

NEW MEMBER TABLE: Hurst Coffman, Blanche Parks, Tom Gorrell

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

New Member Announcement (10-day waiting period): Eileen Caspers, Kaw Area Technical School

Fireside Chat Surveys will be on the tables for each member to complete.

Career Day will be held on March 13. Please mark your calendars.

Holiday Pictures are here. There are two left. They will be on the back tables at the meeting.

The Rotary District Youth Exchange Officer is beginning to receive applications from foreign students interested in spending the 2009-2010 school year in Northeast Kansas. We have applications from Spain, France, and Italy and will probably get applications from Denmark, Chile, Romania and Switzerland. If you have an interest in hosting a high school student for part of the next school year (2 or 3 host families per student) or just want more information please contact David Beck davidbeck@cox.net or 274-3382.

2008-09 Club Rosters are available. If you have not picked yours up at a Thursday meeting, stop by the office and pick one up.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Heart to Heart International

Jon North of Heart to Heart International presented our program today. His presenation was titled, "Connecting you to a World in Need". Both the video of his presenation along with his Powerpoint presentation are available to view. The presenation begins about 9:00 into the video.



Rotary Presentation 2009


Rotary Reminder

REMINDER INFO

Sorry this did not get out yesterday.   Today's speaker is Jon North - Heart to Heart International - Creating a Healthier World

REMINDER INFO

LOCATION: Grand Ballroom

INVOCATION: Jamie Dultmeier

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Stan Martindell

GREETERS: Karen Weichert, Dan Welch, Michael Welch, John Wendling, Dana Wethington, Carol Wheeler

CUP MONEY: Ross Elementary School

RECEPTION TABLE: Jennifer Haller

MENU: Tossed Green Salad, Chicken Breast w/Chardonnay Sauce, Wild Rice Pilaf, Glazed Baby Carrots, Chocolate Mousse Tart

NEW MEMBER TABLE: Carol Wheeler, Joy Moser, Andy Chandler

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Holiday Pictures are here. They will be on the back tables at the meeting.

The Rotary District Youth Exchange Officer is beginning to receive applications from foreign students interested in spending the 2009-2010 school year in Northeast Kansas.  We have applications from Spain, France, and Italy and will  probably get applications from Denmark, Chile, Romania and Switzerland. If you have an interest in hosting a high school student for part of the next school year (2 or 3 host families per student) or just want more information please contact David Beck davidbeck@cox.net or 274-3382.

2008-09 Club Rosters are available. If you have not picked yours up at a Thursday meeting, stop by the office and pick one up.

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Countryside United Methodist Church Bell Choir


Today's Countryside United Methodist Church Bell Choir program was outstanding.

Meeting Reminder - December 11, 2008

REMINDER INFO

Sorry this did not get out yesterday. Time simply got away from me. Today, our program features the CUMC Handbell Choir. We are meeting in the Regency East Room

INVOCATION: Roger Aeschliman

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Mark Marling

GREETERS: Bob Thorn, Dick Thornburg, Bob Tomlinson, Joan Underwood, Tom Valentine, Roger Viola

CUP MONEY: Scott Computer Technology Magnet School (Christmas Gifts for Students)

RECEPTION TABLE: Joyce Martin

MENU: Not Available

NEW MEMBER TABLE: Robert Miller, Gary Knoll, Staci Williams

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Holiday Party, December 18. Cost is $11 for Adult Guests and Rotarians (Those on Exempt Status) and $5 for Children 3-12 Yrs. Under 3 are free. There will be two entree choices for adults (Chicken w/Lobster Sauce and Petite Chateau Roast Beef). Children will have their usual buffet (Chicken Strips & Hamburgers).
Sign-up Sheets will be on the tables. Please mark your number of guests and entre choices for adults.
Meetings Canceled on December 25 and January 1.
2008-09 Club Rosters are available. If you have not picked yours up at a Thursday meeting, stop by the office and pick one up.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Meeting Remidner - November 4, 2008

REMINDER INFO

LOCATION: Regency West

Program: Gary LaGrange, Help us Learn, Give us Hope
INVOCATION: Mike Hall

GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Blanche Parks

GREETERS: Curtis Sneden, Wendell Snodgrass, Ash Sufi, Bill Neiswanger, Scott Teeter, Stan Teeter

CUP MONEY: Scott Computer Technology Magnet School (Christmas Gifts for Students)

RECEPTION TABLE: Staci Williams

MENU: Not availalble

NEW MEMBER TABLE: Mark Marling, Susan Mauch, Jennifer Haller

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

2009-10 Club and Foundation Election Results
President – Terry Wages
President-Elect – Gordon Lansford
Vice-President – Anita Wolgast
Secretary – Blanche parks
Treasurer – Alisa Snavely
Sgt at Arms - Mike Locke

New Club Board Members:
Henry McClure (Re-elected to a full term), Doug Scott, and Asel Mukeyev
New Foundation Trustees:
Roger Aeschliman, John Arnold, Terry Diebolt, and Scott Teeter (Re-elected for a 2nd term)

Nominating Committee:
Kirk Johnson, Chair
Terry Wages
Gordon Lansford
Dick Knoll
Joan Wagnon

Holiday Party, December 18. Cost is $11 for Adult Guests and Rotarians (Those on Exempt Status) and $5 for Children 3-12 Yrs. Under 3 are free. There will be two entre choices for adults (Chicken w/Lobster Sauce and Petite Chateau Roast Beef). Children will have their usual buffet (Chicken Strips & Hamburgers).

Sign-up Sheets will be on the tables. Please mark your number of guests and entre choices for adults.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Brady Robb - New Member

Brady is President of The Robb Company which owns and manages three shopping centers in Topeka. He previously worked for Cohen Esrey Real Estate Services of Kansas City in the Topeka regional office prior to rejoining The Robb Company in 2004.

Brady is a graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Business Finance.
He was a charter member and charter secretary for Topeka South Rotary. He is also past president and current board member of Topeka Area Association of Realtors. He serves on the Topeka Community Foundation Board of Directors.

Brady is married to Suzanne and they have two children, Parker 15 and Piper 12.
Brady enjoys spending time with his family and playing tennis, golf and a little cycling. Welcome Brady!