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Sunday, July 13, 2008

Thorne Receives Second Paul Harris

Topeka Rotary Club member Bob Thorn received his second Paul Harris Award for his continued support of the Rotary International Foundation. Thorne received the award, along with a standing ovation from the club at the July 10, 2008 meeting.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Meeting Update for July 10, 2008

Meeting Update

Hope you will join us Thursday for the weekly meeting of the Topeka Rotary Club. We are in the Jefferson Ballroom (Lower Level Right). Bill Moore, President & CEO of Westar will speak on "Westar Energy and Alternative Energy."

Other Announcements:

Greeters - John Dicus, Terry Diebolt, Larry Dimmit, Shared Doshi, Richard Drinon, Glenda DuBoise.

Reception Table - Staci Williams

Invocations - Rev. Dick Taylor

Guest Introductions - Jose Davis

Menu - Northern Bean Soup, Caeser Salad, Tuscan Pasta Bake, Bolognese, Garlic Bread, Chef's Dessert

New Member Table - Al Williams, John Wall, Chris McGee

New Member Announcement (10 day waiting period, 1st time) -
1. Kathleen Hein, Executive Recruiter/Search Consultant, Premier Executive Recruiting (2nd time)
2. Fred Kubik, Judge, Kansas Court of Tax Appeals (1st Time)
3. Nick Nickum, formerly employed as Systems Support for Farmland Industries, Kansas City. Now retired. 1st Time
Glenda DuBois's Retirement Reception, July 10, Mansion Room, Ramada Inn, 4:30-6:30P All are invited. Congratulations Glenda!
Seeking applications for Group Study Exchange Team to tour the area near Manila in the Philippines from March 4-April 4, 2009. Contact is David Beck
Cup Money: Salvation Army's Disaster Relief Fund

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

RI president-elect’s theme speech

Meeting Update for July 3, 2008

Hope you will join us Thursday for the weekly meeting of the Topeka Rotary Club.

President Kirk Johnson
will be the presenter. We are meeting in the Grand Ballroom.

Other announcements:

Greeters - Richard Crawford, Sam Crow, Jose Davis, Jamie Dean, S. Lucky DeFries and Brent DeShazer.

Reception Table - Jane Mackey

Menu - Italian Soup, Traditional Salad, Red Fish Cubion, Roasted Sirloan Orleans, Dirty Rice, Curried Vegetable Medley, Rolls and butterballs, Chef's Dessert Display

New Member Table - Roger Aeschliman, Terry Wages, Pat Michaelis, Alvin Dvorak.

New Member Announcement (10 day waiting period, 1st time) -
Kathleen Hein, Executive Recruiter/Search Consultant, Premier Executive Recruiting.

Lloyd "Ted" Scott passed away on June 30th. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., July 12th at the First Congregations Church, 1701 SW Collins Ave., Topeka.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Vickie Randel Named District Governor

Vickie Randel, member of the Lawrence, KS club, has been named District 5710 Governor for 2008-09. (more)

Greeters for this Week

July 3:
Richard Crawford
Sam Crow
Jose Davis
Jamie Dean
S. Lucky DeFries
Brent DeShazer

July 10:
John Dicus
Terry Diebolt
Lawrence A. Dimmitt
Sharad Doshi
Richard Drinon
Glenda DuBoise