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Welcome to the Shawnee Rotary Club!

For the next year, Rotary International will focus on The Magic of Rotary. Most cultures throughout the world and throughout history have held the concept of magic in some regard. Whether conjuring up feelings of reverence, fear, fascination, or delight, "magic" makes an undeniable impression on those who have witnessed and experienced it.

Modern approaches to explaining magic seem to stem from a practical standpoint. Some cite magic as "science we just don't understand yet" when looking back at what once was mystic through a lens of centuries of acquired knowledge. In its most commercial form, magic and its practitioners perform carefully planned illusions to thrill their audiences, most of whom understand there to be some "trick" behind it while still enjoying the intended effect. Granting a small wish or fulfilling a simple need can also hold a bit of magic for a recipient on the verge of losing hope.

Regardless of its purpose, the implementation of magic requires a little bit of cleverness, a lot of planning, an understanding of the world around you, and intentional application. Those who seek to use its effects to make an impact diligently put in the work in preparation for the action, one that hopefully extends far beyond the time and place of the moment.

As People of Action, Rotary members seek to add some magic to the communities around them and to those whom the clubs serve around the world. For example, the Shawnee Rotary Club supports our local students through scholarships, leadership opportunities, and education projects, but we also have an impact on children overseas still at risk of contracting polio, a debilitating disease nearly eradicated here at home but still very much a concern in pockets of the globe.

We gladly welcome you to contact us here or visit us as guest at an upcoming meeting at noon on Mondays at Paul's Place and find out how you can join us in making magic here and abroad.

David Dinsmore

2nd Annual Dancing with Shawnee Fundraiser

🎉 2nd Annual Dancing with Shawnee 🎉
Hosted by the Shawnee Rotary Club
📅 Thursday, September 4, 2025
📍 Grand Casino Ballroom

Get ready for a sparkling night of entertainment, competition, and community impact at the 2nd Annual Dancing with Shawnee! Six dynamic teams will take the dance floor to compete for bragging rights — and the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy — all while raising funds for the Shawnee Rotary Club’s local service projects.

🕕 Cocktails & Networking | 6:00 PM
🍽️ Dinner & Show | Begins Promptly at 6:30 PM with Show Kicking Off at 7:00 PM
📸 Photo Booth Fun All Evening!

✨ 2025 Dance Teams:

Team Seasoned & Spicy – Jessica Nickerson & Jimmy Gibson – South Central Industries
Melissa Dennis (Pottawatomie County Commissioner) & Adam Panter (District Attorney)
Team Bald & the Beautiful – Rachael Melot (Sovereign Bank) & her Mystery Partner
Team Kindred Arts – Returning from last year with new dancers and a vow to WIN!
Team Payn - Dr. Chad & Dena Payn – Bringing the energy and charm from Oklahoma Baptist University
Team Spark & Vibe – Cama Watts (Gordon Cooper Technology Center) & Bobby Licklider (Shawnee Public Schools)
To be named ... Dr. Dirk Engles (Urologist) and his wife Cami Engles (Theopolis Social Club)

🏆 Your Vote Decides the Winner!
The audience will vote to determine who takes home the Mirror Ball Trophy — currently held by Tina Hanna and Kevin Hanna and soon to be passed on to our 2025 champions! Even better: a portion of the winner’s votes will be donated to a charity of their choice, making your vote count even more this year.

🎟️ Tickets and Tables Available Now!
Reserve your seat for an evening of incredible performances, fun photo ops, networking, and community celebration.

All proceeds benefit the impactful programs and outreach efforts of the Shawnee Rotary Club. Let’s dance for a cause — and crown a new champion!

Buy Tickets Here!

Come dance the night away and vote for your favorite local couple as they compete for the title of the first-ever champion of Shawnee Rotary Club's Dancing with Shawnee competition. Click the poster above for your ticket to a night of food and fun or contact our president David Dinsmore at (405) 878-1956.

Our Club is hosting an ONLINE Holiday Gift Auction as a fundraiser this season. The funds go directly back into our community through service projects. Most recently, our local Rotary Club has given back by restoring Airport Track Exercise Park and placing bike racks around town. Find our online auction here: https://www.32auctions.com/HolidayGiftAuction

Bidding starts at 8:00 a.m. on December 4 and ends December 8, 2023. We have amazing items up for grabs. If you aren't into bidding, we are also open to accepting donations. You can do that on the site or contact Rotary Club.

Annual Winter Gathering

Shawnee Rotary Club Members: please plan for a night of fellowship and dining on Monday, December 11 at 6pm in the First United Bank and Trust Community Room

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Pioneer Library (Shawnee) hosted a collection drop off location.

Jim Smith and Sherry Lankford hosted a drop off location.

Natalie Arnett State Farm Agency hosted a drop off location.

The Clinic Pharmacy hosted a drop off location.

We delivered an overwhelming number of diapers.

Our membership purchased diapers through South Central Industries for Legacy Parenting.

What is Rotary

Posted by BLB

Welcome to our Rotary Club!

Our mission

We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.

Vision statement

Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.

November 2025

Service Above Self

Our mission

Vision statement