We are 10 days away from this year's Bike Safety Rodeo. If you have not had an opportunity to sign up to help the day of the event, please contact Tonya Lecuru or Patrick Moltane. This is a project where we would like to have 100% club participation in some capacity. We have been providing this services to children from ages 5 - 12 for over 15 years. The children will receive free bike helmets, t-shirts, bike inspections and much more. This is another opportunity to show that Shawnee Rotarians care about the safety of the youth in our community.
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Bike Safety Rodeo - May 4, 2024
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2024-04-26 05:00:00Z |
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"Success is to wake up each morning and consciously decide that today will be the best day of your life." ~ Ken Poirot
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Thought of the week
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2024-04-26 05:00:00Z |
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Matt Zimmerman received his Past President's pin and plaque from incoming president, David Cooper. David in turn received his President's pin, gavel and the microphone. A new year begins with a new leader and as we will continue to serve others like we have since February, 1997. #ServiceAboveSelf
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Out with the Old and in with the New
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2023-06-30 05:00:00Z |
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Thank you to Stephanie Meyer for all the time and hard work she put in this year serving as District 5710 Governor. We proudly hung the Home Club banner at our weekly meetings. As of July 1 she will officially be a PDG (Past District Governor).
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Home of the 2022-23 District Governor
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2023-06-30 05:00:00Z |
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This year's Rotarian of the Year went to Patrick Moltane for the many things he did as Sergeant-at-Arms and the Bike Safety Rodeo, all in his first year as a Rotarian. Ray Liggett received the Gene Amos Service Above Self Award for all his volunteerism inside and outside of Rotary. Both of these gentlemen were surprised, honored and believe it or not, speechless!
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2022-23 Awards
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2023-06-30 05:00:00Z |
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This past weekend, Ray Liggett, Kathy Peterson and Joni Pflumm volunteered, along with Kate Conyers and two of Ray and Kate's friends, at Symphony in the Flint Hills selling this year's Field Journal. The theme for this year's event was Transportation and the event was held in Eskridge, Kansas. The setting and music were beautiful. If you travel outside of the area or if you and one or more Rotarians volunteer at an event or project, please email Joni Pflumm a short description and picture for a future Newsletter.
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Rotarians on the Road
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2023-06-16 05:00:00Z |
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A Message from President Matt: Old Shawnee Days is this weekend, June 1-4th and the administrators for the event have reached out to Rotary in hopes of recruiting some "gate keepers" for the South Gate (near Johnson Drive). Below is list of shift times. If you can volunteer, please contact me or David Cooper. Please be sure and wear your Rotary shirt.
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Old Shawnee Days Volunteers Needed
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2023-06-02 05:00:00Z |
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Bridgette Jobe, Director of Kansas Tourism, was our speaker on February 17, 2023. Bridgette asked that we share the below link to the first video that she was going to share that morning, along with the Kansas Day page that she mentioned. After watching the video and browsing the Kansas Day page, you will be proud to live in the Sunflower State.
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Kansas Tourism: To the Stars
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2023-03-10 06:00:00Z |
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February 23, 1905, Rotary International was started by Paul Harris. Every year this date is celebrated as the Anniversary of Rotary. For a century plus, Rotary members have created access to education, empowered communities, pushed polio to the brink of eradication and improved lives around the world. Name the first Rotary International project. Happy 118th Anniversary! The Rotary Club of Shawnee was chartered on February 28, 1997, with 50 members. The Shawnee Mission and Johnson County Rotary Clubs were the sponsoring clubs that formed the new Shawnee Rotary Club. Below is a picture of the Officers and Directors for February 28 - June 30, 1997 that were installed by then District Governor Fred Krebs at Lake Quivira Country Club. Charter Members still active in our club are: Joni Pflumm, Joyce Rabas, John Ruo, Charlie Clark and Paul Ridgway. From left to right: Charter President, Rodney Wilson (on loan from the Shawnee Mission Club), Joni Pflumm (President 1997-1998), Bill Howard (Secretary), Debby Sullivan (President 1999-2000), Barb (Gentry) Fowler (Treasurer), Jim Allen (Director), Paul Ridgway (President, 1998-1999), John Miller (Director) and Warren Pray (Director). This is where it all began! Happy 26th Anniversary!
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Rotary Anniversaries
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2023-02-24 06:00:00Z |
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Super Bowl LVII
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2023-02-17 06:00:00Z |
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Posted on Feb 10, 2023
Sara Swearingen, Volunteer Manager of Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City reached out to us to see if any of our members would be interested in participating in upcoming Career Fairs. Tables will be provided and you would just need to send representatives of your company to talk to students about jobs. If you are interested and (name the shape that symbolizes Valentine's Day) for more information, please contact Sara or on her cell: 913.689.5462. Raytown South Middle School March 17, 2023 8:00 am - 11:30 am Olathe East High School April 6, 2023 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Volunteer Opportunities
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2023-02-10 06:00:00Z |
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After 2 years of not being able to enjoy the all you can eat shrimp dinner and not being able to yell BINGO, the Lenexa Rotary Club will be holding its annual fundraiser on March 4, 2023. If you are interested in tickets, please contact Amy Ruo or cell: 913.908.9075.
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Lenexa Rotary's Annual ShrimpFest & Bingo
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2023-02-03 06:00:00Z |
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Charles Goslin, sculptor, artist, friend and Honorary Shawnee Rotary Member, died on January 22, 2023. In 2003 when the Shawnee Rotary Club was deciding on a project to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Rotary International, a committee was formed and commissioned Charles Goslin to create a bronze sculpture that could be placed in a Shawnee park. The result was the "Lend a Hand" sculpture that is located in Listowel Park at 71st and Quivira. The sculpture was dedicated in September of 2004, five months before Rotary International's Centennial. Charlie's legacy of Shawnee art can be found throughout Shawnee in the form of sculptures, murals and paintings. On June 9, 2021, on behalf of the Shawnee Rotary Club, President Robb Garr, Linda Leeper and Joni Pflumm visited Charlie and his wife, Elizabeth, in their home and presented him with a Paul Harris Fellow and made him an official Honorary Shawnee Rotary Member. In a video that was taken from that visit, Charlie explained how he came up with the idea of a sculpture that would ultimately be an outstretched hand holding up the world. The last sculpture that Charlie sculpted was installed on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. It is named "Wild Bill Hickok" at Trail Scout Park, located east of Commerce Bank on Shawnee Mission Parkway. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Visitation; Friday, January 27, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm Amos Family Funeral Home Funeral: Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 11:00 am Shawnee United Methodist Church Burial: Johnson County Memorial Gardens
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Honorary Member Charles Goslin
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2023-01-27 06:00:00Z |
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December 16, 2022 - Rotary Dance Recital... In case you missed last week's meeting, check out Tim Deves, the Featured Rotarian by clicking on this link for the full video. Never a dull moment! https://photos.app.goo.gl/7GHP2HXd2PdhiXVg7
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Rotary Dance Recital
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2022-12-23 06:00:00Z |
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Why is Veterans Day always on November 11th? These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as "Armistice Day." In 1954, the holiday's name was changed to Veterans Day, to honor the veterans of all wars the United States has fought. To all Veterans, thank you for your time, bravery, and sacrifice for this country. We are forever grateful for what you've done to maintain America's freedom. Thank you for your service!
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Veterans Day
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2022-11-07 06:00:00Z |
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LAST CALL: Please bring your book(s) to Rotary this Friday or if you would rather donate money, please Venmo Doug ( @Doug-Gibb-2 ) with a reference "books".
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Books, Books & More Books
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2022-10-07 05:00:00Z |
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Reminder! This Thursday, September 29 is the "5th Friday on a Thursday". Join us at Transport Brewery for an informal Happy Hour...or two. This meeting is in ADDITION to our regularly scheduled (5th Friday) meeting and is strictly optional. No agenda, just some happy hour time to enjoy with fellow Rotarians.
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Add-On Meeting
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2022-09-29 05:00:00Z |
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Nieman Road and Johnson Drive
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Mural
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2022-09-23 05:00:00Z |
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Thursday, September 29th Transport Brewery
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Thursday "add-on" Meeting
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2022-09-20 05:00:00Z |
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Service Project
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2022-09-01 05:00:00Z |
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Rotary Club of Shawnee Honors Community Icon Charles Goslin
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2021-06-28 05:00:00Z |
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Even better second year
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The crowds came out Saturday, April 16, for the Shawnee Rotary Club's second annual Taste of Shawnee.
Folks turned out Saturday, April 16, for the Shawnee Rotary Club’s second annual Taste of Shawnee. Comments from vendors, sponsors and attendees showed the event was even more successful than last year.
“It's always great to see the community come together for a good time, but it's even more rewarding knowing that all funds raised by the event will have a positive impact on several great charitable causes for years to come,” said Rob Moser, club president.
Final totals for this year’s event won’t be available for a few days, as some sponsorship funds are still outstanding. With matching contributions, last year’s event raised almost $28,000 for various charities. Benefactors from this year’s event include the Circle of Hope Foundation, Sunflower House, Rotary International’s Polio Plus effort and various charities supported by the Rotary Club of Shawnee Foundation.
The event was made possible by many generous sponsors. Presenting sponsor was Overland Park Regional Medical Center ER of Shawnee, a unit of HCA Midwest Health.
Platinum sponsor was Curtis and Pam Cooper’s UPS Store. Gold sponsors were Coca-Cola, Lathrop & Gage, P.A., and Johnson Controls.
Silver sponsors were Amos Family Funeral Home, the City of Shawnee, Rodrock Development, Old Shawnee Pizza and Milburn GFY Golfers.
Bronze sponsors: Hammond Chiropractic, Mill Creek Animal Hospital, McAnany Construction, the Irish American Club, Great Western Bank, Shawnee Mission Ford and Kohl’s Cares.
Friends: Highpoint Family Vision, Heart to Heart International, Brad Nielsen, attorney at law, Mission Animal Clinic, Standard Battery Inc., Edward Jones, Tim Deves, financial advisor, State Farm Insurance, John Wills, agent, Weber Flooring/Joe’s Carpet Outlet, the NC Nolan Co., Servepro and Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory.
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A Taste of Shawnee
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John Beal
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2016-04-20 00:00:00Z |
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Youngsters and their families turned out Saturday,ave Aug. 29, for the Shawnee Rotary Club's annual Bike Safety Rodeo.
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Annual bike rodeo a popular event
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2015-09-11 00:00:00Z |
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Posted on Nov 09, 2014
Past president and past district governor Kevin Tubbesing was honored recently by BHC Rhodes, a Johnson County civil engineering and surveying company.
Read more:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/joco-913/article3563360.html
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A better place
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2014-11-10 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Stephanie Meyer on Feb 09, 2014
SHAWNEE, KS – Taking advantage of a matching opportunity, the Rotary Club of Shawnee is hosting a BBQ to raise funds to end the spread of polio around the world.
Rotary International recently announced a partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that would allow every dollar raised by local clubs to be matched, in an effort to fully eradicate the disease.
“When our members heard about the matching funds from the Gates Foundation, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to further contribute to this critically important work,” said Pete Heaven, Shawnee Rotary Club President.
Rotary International began its work to eliminate polio in 1979, with a project to immunize six million children in the Philippines. By 2012, only three countries remain polio-endemic—down from 125 in 1988.
Tickets for the event are $25.00, and include BBQ and drinks. Sponsorship opportunities, ranging from $250 to $1000, are available. Contact Patrick Hammond, Past President at doc@hammondchiro.com, to purchase tickets or become a sponsor.
What: BBQ to End Polio
Where: Old Shawnee Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive
When: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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SHAWNEE ROTARY CLUB HOSTS BBQ TO RAISE FUNDS TO END POLIO
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Stephanie Meyer
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2014-02-10 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Stephanie Meyer on May 02, 2013
Interested in following along with the District 5710 GSE team as they work in District 9200 in Eastern Africa? Dr. Randolph will be posting regular updates from the trip, including lots of photos, on the group facebook page - check it out!
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Follow the District 5710 GSE Team in East Africa!
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Stephanie Meyer
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2013-05-03 00:00:00Z |
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Posted by Stephanie Meyer on May 01, 2013
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Shawnee Rotary Announces Scholarship Winners!
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Stephanie Meyer
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2013-05-01 14:46:06Z |
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Posted by Stephanie Meyer
SHAWNEE, KS – Taking advantage of a matching opportunity, the Rotary Club of Shawnee is hosting a BBQ to raise funds to end the spread of polio around the world.
Rotary International recently announced a partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that would allow every dollar raised by local clubs to be matched, in an effort to fully eradicate the disease.
“When our members heard about the matching funds from the Gates Foundation, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to further contribute to this critically important work,” said Pete Heaven, Shawnee Rotary Club President.
Rotary International began its work to eliminate polio in 1979, with a project to immunize six million children in the Philippines. By 2012, only three countries remain polio-endemic—down from 125 in 1988.
Tickets for the event are $25.00, and include BBQ and drinks. Sponsorship opportunities, ranging from $250 to $1000, are available. Contact Patrick Hammond, Past President at doc@hammondchiro.com, to purchase tickets or become a sponsor.
What: BBQ to End Polio
Where: Old Shawnee Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive
When: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Shawnee Rotary Hosts BBQ to End Polio
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Stephanie Meyer
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Posted by Stephanie Meyer
The Rotary Club of Shawnee awarded $1000 scholarships to three local High school seniors. The scholarships were awarded based on essays written which described the recipient’s community service activities.
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Shawnee Rotary Announces Scholarship Winners!
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Stephanie Meyer
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