Welcome to Topeka South Rotary
Sandy Warren - Capper Foundation
Please join us this Friday, March 6th for breakfast, fellowship and our speaker Sandy Warren.  Sandy's presentation is Capper Foundation - Building Abilities Together.
 
Sandy Warren is Executive Vice President and CFO at Capper Foundation. She is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelors in Business Administration – Accounting.  Prior to joining Capper Foundation, her professional career included public accounting and corporate accounting roles with manufacturing and distribution companies. She has enjoyed volunteer service in the community, church and with Topeka South Rotary.
 
Sandy and her husband, Jim, have been married 42 years. They have two grown children and two young grandchildren. Their greatest joys are found in traveling together and time spent with their family.
 
This week's meeting will be held in person at the Brewster Place Cultural Arts Building, located at 900-B SW 31st Terrace, Topeka, KS 66611.  Click here for Google Map directions.
New Member Spotlight - Sarah Dunekack
Sarah Dunekack joined Junior Achievement of Kansas a year ago as President & CEO after nearly eight years with Mars, where she developed a passion for manufacturing, the skilled trades, and creating opportunities for people to thrive. Deeply committed to community, Sarah is a 2021 Leadership Greater Topeka graduate—an experience that strengthened her love for Topeka and the work of so many like-minded leaders. She is thrilled to be part of JA and now Topeka South Rotary, where she looks forward to growing relationships and working alongside others to give back. Sarah is a member of Christ the King Church, the Junior League of Topeka, and CTK PTO, and has yet to master the art of saying “no.” She is a busy mom to her 12-year-old son, Jager, and will celebrate 20 years of marriage with her husband, Will (who has the patience of a saint), this April. To eliminate any chance of free time, Sarah enjoys gardening, rescuing animals, trying new recipes, shopping, and turning absolutely anything into an event.
 
 
2026 TopCity Pickleball Tourney
🏓 It’s Back! TopCity Pickleball Tournament 🏓
Mark your calendars! The TopCity Pickleball Tournament is returning May 30–31 at Hughes Park in Topeka.
Join us for two days of competitive play, community fun, and pickleball excitement—all hosted by Topeka South Rotary. Whether you’re playing or cheering from the sidelines, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
📍 Hughes Park
📅 May 30–31
More details coming soon—start practicing now! 💥
 
 
Tell your friends.
TSR Scholarship
The Topeka South Rotary Service and Educational Scholarship application window is now open!
 
Three $500 scholarships are awarded to graduating Shawnee County seniors pursuing post-secondary education.  Categories include:
  • Topeka High Interact
  • Shawnee County Interact
  • Shawnee County
Application deadline is March 27th @ 5 pm. 
 
RYLA - Applications Due 3/31
If you know an incoming sophomore, junior, or senior (or a school administrator) please tell them about RYLA. Applications are due March 31st. We need at least 60 attendees for the program to happen this year. Information and applications can be found through the link below.
After Hours
Join us for our upcoming After Hours to socialize and connect with fellow members. Whether you're a regular attendee or haven’t been able to join us lately, this is a great opportunity to share your ideas for service projects through open dialogue and catch up with the club’s activities. The agenda begins at 5:30 and is very brief. 

Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at a rotating location. 

TSR 3 Year Strategic Plan
As an active club with a robust 40-year history, Topeka South Rotary Club (TSR) is committed to the goals and areas of focus of Rotary. To guide our efforts in the coming years, we commit to these three-year goals to maintain and improve upon what has made us successful over the past several decades. Learn more by clicking here.
Upcoming Speakers
Sandy Warren
Mar 06, 2026
Cappers/Dialogue Cafe
Jarrod, Pam and Jeff
Mar 13, 2026
Mental Health Initiative/TSR Foundation
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Upcoming Events
About Topeka South Rotary
Rotary International Links
 
Club Executives & Directors
President
Cassandra Taylor
President Elect
Adrienne Olejnik
Vice President/Program Chair
Michael Wilson
Treasurer
Angela Dailey
Secretary
Jeff Hiestand
Membership
Tina Dreitzler Anderson
Public Image
Kyle Lear
Immediate Past President
Murray Moore
Club Service
Jamie Stafford
Social/Club Administration
Dale Smith
At large director
Candy Williams
At Large Director
Bruce Graham
After Hours Coordinator
Holly Simpson
Rotary Foundation
Lori Rowe
Executive Secretary / Director
Jeff Hiestand
Sergeant-at-Arms
Patrick O'Kane
District Link
 
Motto: "Service Above Self"
We meet In Person
Fridays at 7:45 a.m.
Brewster Place Cultural Arts Center
900-B SW 31st Terrace
Topeka, KS 66611
United States of America
Missed a Meeting?
Do an easy, 30-minute makeup online at eRotary.org.

Your Attendance Matters!

Posted 
on Dec 17, 2014
 
Missed a meeting? Do a makeup! As a participatory organization, Rotary highly values regular attendance at the weekly club meetings. In fact, attending the meetings is one of the basic obligations that a member accepts upon joining Rotary.
 
If you must occasionally miss a weekly meeting, however, you can easily do a “makeup” if you:
 
  • Complete a 30-minute online session at Rotary eClub One watching videos or reading articles on everything from personal growth and community service to international literacy projects.
  • Participate in a TSR service project, such as serving a meal at Let’s Help or helping a child choose new sneakers at a Sole Mates event.
  • Attend a regular meeting of another Rotary club, a District Conference, or other approved District or RI meeting.
Please do your part to keep our attendance numbers up – and help our club stay strong and active!
 
For questions about membership, contact Jeff Sorensen. To report a meeting makeup, contact Club Secretary Angela Dailey.
- See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/4261/Stories/your-attendance-matters-1#sthash.yyncKehA.dpuf

Your Attendance Matters!

Posted 
on Dec 17, 2014
 
Missed a meeting? Do a makeup! As a participatory organization, Rotary highly values regular attendance at the weekly club meetings. In fact, attending the meetings is one of the basic obligations that a member accepts upon joining Rotary.
 
If you must occasionally miss a weekly meeting, however, you can easily do a “makeup” if you:
 
  • Complete a 30-minute online session at Rotary eClub One watching videos or reading articles on everything from personal growth and community service to international literacy projects.
  • Participate in a TSR service project, such as serving a meal at Let’s Help or helping a child choose new sneakers at a Sole Mates event.
  • Attend a regular meeting of another Rotary club, a District Conference, or other approved District or RI meeting.
Please do your part to keep our attendance numbers up – and help our club stay strong and active!
 
For questions about membership, contact Jeff Sorensen. To report a meeting makeup, contact Club Secretary Angela Dailey.
- See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/4261/Stories/your-attendance-matters-1#sthash.yyncKehA.dpuf
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