Good morning, James, This Week's Program - OPS Innovation Campus Onsite Visit (450 N Rogers Road)Our thanks to Stacey Yurkovich for arranging for Scott Kreshel to provide us a tour of the Olathe Public Schools Innovation Campus this week. As with any OPS facility it is a secure location and photo ID is required for entrance. Please arrive by 7:45 a.m. so there is adequate time to have everyone check-in appropriately. Attached to this email are further details you may need to make our visit successful. |
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Principal Motto: "Service Above Self"
Secondary Motto: "One Profits Most Who Serves Best"
Save the Date: Annual Omelet Fest
When: October 10 | 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Where: Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
Tickets: $10 at the door
Proceeds support the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm as well as the Club's scholarship fund, which awards three $1,000 scholarships to local Olathe high school graduates.
 Olathe Fire DepartmentWe are pleased to have Olathe Fire Chief, Jeff Degraffenreid, as our speaker/program. Jeff has been with us several times over the years and we look forward to receiving an update. Our Fire Department is one of just over 100 agencies in the world who are both accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and designated as an Insurance Services Office Class 1 community. |
The University of Kansas Health System
Join us this Thursday, September 24, as we feature a program on The University of Kansas Health System. We are honored to host Mike Jensen, VP of Strategic Alignment, who served as an executive with Olathe Health for nearly 18 years before it joined the University of Kansas Health System in 2023. He will discuss his current role working with markets and service lines across the entire organization. We look forward to seeing you there!.
At our meeting on September 17, members of the Santa Fe Trail Rotary Club had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Tony Miksa, President of Johnson County Community College. Dr. Miksa shared valuable insights regarding current operations at JCCC, as well as the institution's strategic vision for future growth, student success, and regional workforce alignment,
The club was also privileged to welcome fellow Rotarian U.S. Senator Jerry Moran as a guest for the morning.
Meetings like this highlight the strength of our community partnerships and our shared commitment to education and service in Johnson County. Thank you to both Dr. Miksa and Senator Moran for spending time with our club!
The club was also privileged to welcome fellow Rotarian U.S. Senator Jerry Moran as a guest for the morning.
Meetings like this highlight the strength of our community partnerships and our shared commitment to education and service in Johnson County. Thank you to both Dr. Miksa and Senator Moran for spending time with our club!
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This Week's Program - Johnson County Community CollegeOlathe Conventions and Visitors Bureau (a division of the Olathe Chamber)
This week, Kelly Peetoom, will be presenting an overview of the recent World Cup's impact in Olathe along with updates on some other key topics. Kelly serves as Vice President for the Olathe CVB and has been with the Chamber for 10 years.
September 3rd Program - Johnson County Christmas Bureau
This week we are pleased to hear from the Johnson County Christmas Bureau, whose mission is to:
Provide warmth and support during the winter holiday season to low-income Johnson County, Kansas families.
Increase awareness and understanding of poverty in Johnson County, Kansas.
Give neighbors an outlet to help neighbors.
Sep 3 - Jo Co Christmas Bureau
10 - Olathe Chamber of Commerce
17 - JCCC President, Dr. Tony Miksa
24 - Ks Univ Medical Ctr of Olathe, Mike Jensen
Oct 1 - Olathe Fire Chief, Jeff DeGraffenreid
8 - Site visit to Olathe Public Schools Innovation Campus
15 - Olathe Public Schools Athletic Director, Jay Novacek
29 - 5th Thursday Social (tbd)
Nov 12 - Garmin - Krista Klaus
19 - Site visit to Olathe Police Dept - Chief Mike Butaud (OPD Community Room)
(provide future program/speaker leads to Wayne Janner)
Center of Grace August 12 Community Dinner Service Crew
On August 12, 12 members of the Santa Fe Trail Rotary Club gathered at Center of Grace to serve the weekly Community Dinner. Volunteers waited tables and cleaned up the dining room following the meal.
The Center of Grace Community Dinners are held weekly and are open to anyone in need of a hot meal, helping address food insecurity within our local community. The Santa Fe Trail Rotary Club supports these Wednesday and Thursday night dinners through both volunteer service and financial support.
Members at work distributing meals at Center of Grace on June 18
Howard Cripe, Steve Hougland, Wayne Janner and Jim Lammle distributing meals for the Thursday night Center of Grace Community Dinner program. This is another example of the ongoing community service of the Santa Fe Trail Rotary Club! The Center of Grace Community Dinner program is a vital lifeline in Olathe, and volunteers stepping up week after week make a direct difference for local families and individuals experiencing food insecurity.
Santa Fe Trail Rotary Club Members in Action at the Mahaffie House Wickets Tournament
Steve Hougland and Wayne Janner represented our Club at the annual Mahaffie House Wickets Tournament. The Sunflower Wickets Croquet Tournament and the annual Omelet Fest are fantastic examples of community involvement! Supporting the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site directly helps preserve local history, enhance educational exhibits, and maintain public programming in Olathe. Having dedicated members step up for events like the croquet tournament and cooking for the fall breakfast showcase true service above self.
In ongoing honor of our dear friend and member, Dr. Earl Martin, our website features this entry which is dedicated to sharing Dr. Martin's life and legacy. As you read, consider a financial contribution to The Martin Family Education Scholarship. This scholarship supports future educators of America in their quest for higher education.
During the weekend of 01-10-2026 at Earl's Celebration of Life services, in honor of Earl's distinguished life and legacy, our Rotary club generously donated $500 to support this scholarship. Additional information is detailed and linked to the scholarship requirements.
Join us next Thursday 06-19 as we host Dr. Jon D. North who, in July, will be MidAmerica Nazarene University's 6th President. Each week, we meet in Garrett Chapen at College Church of The Nazarene from 8:00 - 9:00AM. As we look forward to June 19th, read more about Dr. North:
Ready to level up your Thursday morning routine? 😀 Join us on Thursday mornings & learn how you can get involved. Our club meets from 8:00 - 9:00AM at College Church of the Nazarene just behind the baseball fields located at 143rd and Mur-Len. Several outstanding guest speakers are planning to visit with our club during the next few months so be sure to join us!
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