Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Weekly Reminder November 12, 2009
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Meeting Reminder - August 13, 2009
LOCATION: Jefferson Hall (Lower Level Right)
PROGRAM: “Hey, Mister, Your Alligator is Loose!” by Gary Clarke, former Director of the World Famous Topeka Zoo
INVOCATION: Greg Hill
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Roy Browning
GREETERS: Dan Welch, Mike Welch, John Wendling, Dana Wethington, Carol Wheeler, Barbara Wiggins
CUP MONEY August – YWCA Race Committee – Adopt-A-School Program
RECEPTION TABLE: Stan Martindell
MENU: Unavailable
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Dick Crawford, Jennifer Haller, 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
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.
Kansas City Royals Game – “Strike Out Polio” on August 23. Hold the date on your calendar.
More information will be coming. Contact either Henry McClure or Larry Dimmitt
New Member Announcement (10-Day Waiting Period 1st Time): Nancy Johnson, Executive Director, Community Resources Council
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 or 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.
Want to help the club save money and get your Rotopeka faster and free? Check out The Editors Blog on page 2 this month and let us know if you want to receive your monthly Rotary newsletter electronically, immediately when it is published. Just respond to this email and let us know.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Meeting Reminder - August 6, 2009
We've gotten a great response the past few weeks with our live video streams, so we will begin video streaming meetings again. If you can't make the meeting, just visit the club website and we'll broadcast the meeting live. Once the meeting is over, it is automatically archived for later viewing.
REMINDER INFO August 6
LOCATION: Grand Ballroom
PROGRAM: “Meet Your Rotary District Governor” by Jim Mattes
INVOCATION: Joy Moser
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Jim Blackburn
GREETERS: Tom Valentine, Roger Viola, Joan Wagnon, John Wall, Lance Weeks
CUP MONEY: August – YWCA Race Committee – Adopt-A-School Program
RECEPTION TABLE: Joyce Martin
MENU: Unavailable
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Stan Teeter, Fred Gatlin, 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
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.
District Foundation/Membership/Leadership Seminar, August 8, Washburn University
Kansas City Royals Game – “Strike Out Polio” on August 23. Hold the date on your calendar. More information will be coming. Contact either Henry McClure or Larry Dimmitt
New Member Introduction: Jim Caplinger, Attorney, James M. Caplinger, Chartered
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.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Rotary Reminder for July 30, 2009
PROGRAM: “Every Passion Has Its Destiny” by Billie Mills – A documentary created for National History Day by Trenton Miller and Troy Horton
INVOCATION: Bob Clawson
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: David Beck
GREETERS: Scott Teeter, Stan Teeter, Bob thorn, Dick Thornburg, Bob Tomlinson, Joan Underwood
CUP MONEY: July - Chesney Park NIA Summer Youth Camp
RECEPTION TABLE: Staci Williams
MENU: Unavailable
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Phil Coolidge, Glenda DuBoise, 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
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.
District Foundation/Membership/Leadership Seminar, August 8, Washburn University
Kansas City Royals Game – “Strike Out Polio” on August 23. Hold the date on your calendar. More information will be coming. Contact either Henry McClure or Larry Dimmitt
New Member Introduction: Roxanne Kelly, Dean, Washburn Institute of Technology
Want to help the club save money and get your Rotopeka faster and free? Check out The Editors Blog on page 2 this month and let us know if you want to receive your monthly Rotary newsletter electronically, immediately when it is published. Just respond to this email and let us know.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Rotary Reminder July 16, 2009
LOCATION: Jefferson Hall, Ramada
PROGRAM: “The Amazing Business of Art” by Gary Blitsch, Entrepreneur, Arts Promoter, and Owner of Framewoods & SouthWind Gallery
INVOCATION: Ray Gerstenkorn
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Phil Baker
GREETERS: Bill Roy, Spike Santee, Janet Schlansky, Don Schepker, Doug Scott, Jim Seltsam
CUP MONEY: July - Chesney Park NIA Summer Youth Camp
RECEPTION TABLE: Jennifer Haller
MENU: Unavailable
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Roy Browning, David Beck, Doug Scott
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2009-10 Meeting Cancellations
November 26, Thanksgiving,
December 24,
Christmas Eve,
December 31,
New Years Eve, and July 1,
Annual Meeting/Banquet
Holiday Party – December 17
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. There will be handouts on the tables for you to submit your suggestions. 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.
Kansas City Royals Game – “Strike Out Polio” on August 23. Hold the date on your calendar. More information will be coming. Contact either Henry McClure or Larry Dimmitt
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Meeting Reminder - July 9, 2009
We're still getting adjusted to the new year with new club officers, so there are a lot of blanks in the announcement today. We'll get those filled in as soon as possible.
LOCATION: SHAWNEE COUNTRY CLUB
PROGRAM: “Rotary International Convention Report” by Terry Wages, 2009-10 Club President
INVOCATION: Joy Moser
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Phil Andress
GREETERS: Rehan Reza, Dick Ridley, Carole Ries, Brady Robb, Merrill Ross, Richard Ross
CUP MONEY: July - Chesney Park NIA Summer Youth Camp
RECEPTION TABLE:
MENU: Italian Buffet
NEW MEMBER TABLE:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
2009-10 Meeting Cancellations
November 26, Thanksgiving,
December 24, Christmas Eve,
December 31, New Years Eve, and
July 1, Annual Meeting/Banquet
Holiday Party – December 17
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Rotary Reminder - June 18, 2009
LOCATION: Jefferson Ballroom (Lower Level Right)
PROGRAM: “Highlights of GSE Experience” by Brad Allen, GSE Team Member
INVOCATION: Dale Anderson
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Gary Shofner
GREETERS: Phil Oliver, Elizabeth Page, Ann Palmer, Jeff Parker, Blanche Parks, Dean Patel
CUP MONEY: Antioch Family Life Center’s Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School Program – The program provides critical summer and after-school enrichment through a model curriculum that supports children and families. Classroom activities center on the reading curriculum and include health and nutrition, music, arts and social action. They also enjoy field trips. The cup money donated will be used to help fund the field trips.
RECEPTION TABLE: Joyce Martin
MENU: Unavailable
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Bill Latimer, Alvin Dvorak, John Wall
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Rotary International Foundation Contributions. We still need $600 to reach our goal of $100 per member for this Rotary year. Please think about making a contribution.
New Member Announcements: (10-day waiting period, 1st Time)
Jim Caplinger, Attorney, James M. Caplinger Chartered
Roxanne Kelly, Dean, Kaw Area Technical School/Washburn Universit
Annual Banquet, July 2, Topeka Country Club (Invitations will be mailed soon.) No noon meeting that day.
July 9 Noon Meeting will be at the Shawnee Country Club
Heartland Works is looking for businesses to place teenagers for summer jobs. A representative from Heartland Works will make an announcement at the meeting and give specifics as to what kind of work they are looking for.
Upcoming Programs
June 18—Brad Allen, GSE Team Member—Highlights of GSE Experience
June 25—Janet Hamberg, University of Kansas—Motivating Moves® for Healthy Living
July 2—Annual Banquet at TCC, No Noon Meeting
July 9—Terry Wages, Rotary President - Rotary International Convention Report
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Meeting Reminder - June 11, 2009
LOCATION: Grand Ballroom - Ramada
PROGRAM: “Kansas Audio-Reader Network” by Peggy Sampson, University of Kansas
INVOCATION: Brady Robb
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: John Wall
GREETERS: Asel Mukeyeva, William Neiswanger, Mark Nelson, Nick Nickum, Ned Nusbaum, Jim Ogle
CUP MONEY: Antioch Family Life Center’s Children’s Defense Fund Freedom School Program – The program provides critical summer and after-school enrichment through a model curriculum that supports children and families. Classroom activities center on the reading curriculum and include health and nutrition, music, arts and social action. They also enjoy field trips. The cup money donated will be used to help fund the field trips.
RECEPTION TABLE: Staci Williams
MENU: Unavailable
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Phil Elwood, Fred Gatlin, Al Williams
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Rotary International Foundation Contributions. We still need $1,165 to reach our goal of $100 per member for this Rotary year. Please think about making a contribution.
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, May 13, 2009
Meeting Reminder, May 14th
LOCATION: Holiday Holidome, 6th & Fairlawn
PROGRAM: “Finding Meaning in Life” by Mike Ryan, Author & Editor
INVOCATION: Mark LeNeave
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Mark Marling
GREETERS: Mike Locke, Dave Long, Cindy Luxem, Jane Mackey, Mark Marling
CUP MONEY: Quinton Heights Elementary Reading is Fundamental Program
RECEPTION TABLE: Joyce Martin
MENU: Roast Beef, Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable, Hot Rolls & Butter, Beverage
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Carol Wheeler, Joy Moser, Jennifer Haller
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
New Member Announcement (10-day waiting period 1st time): Marilu Balista, Executive Director, Philippine American Caregivers Association
Memorial for Charles Marling
Thank You to all who helped with the Golf Tournament
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, May 7, 2009
REMINDER INFO May 7
PROGRAM: Golf Tournament
INVOCATION: Karen Weichert
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Steve Knoll
GREETERS: William Latimer, Jim Leiker, Onis Lemon, Jan Leuenberger, Gail Litfin, Mike Locke
CUP MONEY: Unavailable
RECEPTION TABLE: Unavailable
MENU: Hamburgers and Hot Dogs Prepared on the Charcoal Grill, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, American, and Swiss Cheeses, Fresh Clubhouse Chips, Coleslaw, Assorted Cookies - All you can eat.
This also includes tea, water, coffee
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Will not have a table reserved at this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Youth Exchange: We now have 3 host families for our Youth Exchange Student. Thanks to those that helped in this recruiting effort.
RYLA: Applications are closed. Our club is sponsoring 8 students.
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.
Upcoming Programs
May 14—Mike Ryan, Author & Editor, Finding Meaning in Life
May 21—Jason Opat, Kansas Film Commission
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Meeting Reminder, April 30, 2009
LOCATION: Grand Ballroom
PROGRAM: “Polio Plus” by Mike Lehnherr, President Elect, Leavenworth Rotary Club
INVOCATION: Vicki Peterson
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Phil Oliver
GREETERS: Carl Koupal, Don Kready, Les Krull, J. Fred Kubik, J. D. Lakhani, Gordon Lansford
CUP MONEY: Highland Park Booster Club
RECEPTION TABLE: Jane Mackey
MENU: Unavailable
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Jerry Holley, David Beck, Todd Payne
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Youth Exchange: We have two host families for Pauline Vidal, the foreign exchange student from France our club is hosting for the school year 2009-2010, and now just need one more. Pauline will be attending Shawnee Heights High School so the host family should live in Shawnee Heights school district or be able to transport her to school there. The commitment would be for a 3 month period during the school year. Six more students have applied for the youth exchange program and are seeking placement in district 5710. Two girls and a boy from Spain - Sara, Jaime, and Bastian --Sarah from Belgium -Girorgio from Italy -Thibault from France. Much more information is available about all of these students. If you have any interest in hosting please contact David Beck
RYLA is May 31-June 4, 2009 at the University of Kansas Memorial Union, Applications can be downloaded from the district website. Contact is Susan Mauch
Golf Tournament, May 7, Shawnee Country Club, 29th & Adams. The Club Meeting will be held there as well prior to the tournament. Contact is Henry McClure
District Conference, May 1-3, Overland Park Marriott at I-435 & Metcalf. Conference Information and Registrations Forms will be available on the back table at the meeting.
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.
Upcoming Programs
April 30—Mike Lehnherr, Rotarian, Polio Plus
May 7—Rotary Golf Tournament, Shawnee Country Club—Brings clubs and a gues
May 14—Mike Ryan, Author & Editor, Finding Meaning in Life
May 21—Jason Opat, Kansas Film Commission
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
REMINDER INFO April 23
LOCATION: Grand Ballroom
PROGRAM: “Leadership in WWII” by Roger Aeschliman
INVOCATION: Staci Williams
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Jeff Parker
GREETERS: Bob Jacoby, Charles Jeffress, John Johnston, Gary Knoll, Dick Knoll, Steve Knoll
CUP MONEY: Highland Park Booster Club
RECEPTION TABLE: Jennifer Haller
MENU: Unavailable
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Tom Gorrell, Fred Gatlin, Alvin Dvorak
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Youth Exchange: We have two host families for Pauline Vidal, the foreign exchange student from France our club is hosting for the school year 2009-2010, and now just need one more. Pauline will be attending Shawnee Heights High School so the host family should live in Shawnee Heights school district or be able to transport her to school there. The commitment would be for a 3 month period during the school year. Six more students have applied for the youth exchange program and are seeking placement in district 5710. Two girls and a boy from Spain - Sara, Jaime, and Bastian --Sarah from Belgium -Girorgio from Italy -Thibault from France. Much more information is available about all of these students. If you have any interest in hosting please contact David Beck
RYLA is May 31-June 4, 2009 at the University of Kansas Memorial Union, Applications can be downloaded from the district website. Contact is Susan Mauch
Golf Tournament, May 7, Shawnee Country Club, 29th & Adams. The Club Meeting will be held there as well prior to the tournament. Contact is Henry McClure
New Member Introduction: Connie Oppitz, Sales Manager, Hyatt Place Hotel
District Conference, May 1-3, Overland Park Marriott at I-435 & Metcalf. Conference Information and Registrations Forms will be available on the back table at the meeting.
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.
New Member Announcement – Scott Gales, Owner, Architect One, PA
Upcoming Programs
April 30—Mike Lehnherr, Rotarian, Polio Plus
May 7—Rotary Golf Tournament, Shawnee Country Club—Brings clubs and a gues
May 14—Mike Ryan, Author & Editor, Finding Meaning in Life
May 21—Jason Opat, Kansas Film Commission
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Meeting Reminder - April 16, 2009
REMINDER INFO April 16
LOCATION: Jefferson Ballroom (Lower Level Right)
PROGRAM: “Consumer Protection – What You Can Do” by Angela Wilson, Kansas Deputy Attorney General
INVOCATION: Gary Knoll
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Spike Santee
GREETERS: Jerry Holley, Don Horttor, Johnny Huffman, John Hutton, Terry Iles
CUP MONEY: Highland Park Booster Club
RECEPTION TABLES: Stan Martindell
MENU: Unavailable
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Lucky Defries, Bob Clawson, Alvin Dvorak
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Youth Exchange: We have two host families for Pauline Vidal, the foreign exchange student from France our club is hosting for the school year 2009-2010, and now just need one more. Pauline will be attending Shawnee Heights High School, so the host family should live in Shawnee Heights School District or be able to transport her to school there. The commitment would be for a 3-month period during the school year. Six more students have applied for the Youth Exchange Program and are seeking placement in District 5710: Two girls and a boy from Spain - Sara, Jaime, and Bastian -Sarah from Belgium -Girorgio from Italy -Thibault from France. Much more information is available about all of these students. If you have any interest in hosting please contact David Beck.
RYLA is May 31-June 4, 2009 at the University of Kansas Memorial Union, Applications can be downloaded from the district website. Contact is Susan Mauch
Golf Tournament, May 7, Shawnee Country Club, 29th & Adams. The Club Meeting will be held there as well prior to the tournament. Contact is Henry McClure
District Conference, May 1-3, Overland Park Marriott at I-435 & Metcalf. Conference Information and Registrations Forms will be available on the back table at the meeting.
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, April 1, 2009
April 2, 2009 Meeting Reminder
REMINDER INFO April 2
LOCATION: Jefferson Ballroom (Lower Level Right)
PROGRAM: “This n’ That About Alzheimer’s” by Cindy Miller, Alzheimer Association
INVOCATION: Roger Viola
GUEST INTRODUCTIONS: Unavailable
GREETERS: Pete Gierer, Grant Glenn, Tom Gorrell, Scott Griffith, Kim Gronninger, Mike Hall
CUP MONEY: The April Cup Money Recipient is the Highland Park Booster Club.
RECEPTION TABLE: Staci Williams
MENU: Unavailable
NEW MEMBER TABLE: Lucky Defries, Fred Gatlin, Chris McGee
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Youth Exchange: We have one host family for a foreign exchange student from France for the school year 2009-2010 and need one or two more. The student’s name is Pauline Vidal, and she is 16 years old. In addition to French she speaks English and Spanish and she is studying Russian. She plays the saxophone and has many other interests including drama, photography, reading, and art history. Host families do not have to be Rotarians but should live in Shawnee Heights school district or be able to transport Pauline to school there. The commitment would be for a 3 – 5 month period, depending on how many host families we can recruit. For more information see David Beck.
GSE Team is coming to Topeka on April 8-12. The team will visit our club on April 9. Volunteers are needed for host families and drivers. Sign-up sheets for the various functions will be on the tables. Contact is Staci Williams
RYLA is May 31-June 4, 2009 at the University of Kansas Memorial Union, Applications can be downloaded from the district website. Deadline has been extended to April 10. Contact is Susan Mauch
Golf Tournament, May 7, Shawnee Country Club, 29th & Adams. The Club Meeting will be held there as well prior to the tournament. Contact is Henry McClure
New Member Announcement (10-Day Waiting Period): Connie Oppitz, Sales Manager, Hyatt Place Hotel
New Member Introduction: Nancy Daniels, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters
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.
District Conference, May 1-3, Overland Park Marriott at I-435 & Metcalf. Conference Information and Registrations Forms will be available on the back table at the meeting.
Speakers and Programs
April 2—Cindy Miller, Alzheimer’s Association—”This n’ That” about Alzheimers
April 9—Suzanne MacDonald—Topeka Correctional Facility Running Club