Welcome to Topeka South Rotary

KBS Constructors - Building Wild

Please join us this Friday, September 11th for breakfast and a presentation on the Sumatran Tiger Exhibit at the World Famous Topeka Zoo by KBS Constructors. Our presenters are Willie Brooks and Dakota Foster. 

Willie Brooks serves as Preconstruction Services Manager at KBS Constructors, bringing more than 15 years of experience in project management, estimating and preconstruction. A Kansas State University graduate with a degree in Construction Science and Management, he works closely with owners and design teams to develop thoughtful solutions that support each project’s goals. Willie is also deeply invested in the Topeka community, where he and his wife are raising their five children.
 
Dakota Foster serves as a Project Manager at KBS Constructors, bringing more than 14 years of construction experience to his role. He works closely with owners, design partners and field teams, using a practical, solutions-focused approach to guide projects from planning through completion. Outside of work, Dakota enjoys life on the farm with his wife and their two daughters.

This week's meeting will be held in person at the Brewster Place Cultural Arts Building, located at 1205 SW 29th Terrace, Topeka, KS 66611.  Click here for Google Map directions.

2026 Pumpkin Run

This year's Pumpkin Run will be held Sunday, October 25th. Here's how you can help make this year's event successful:

If you are willing and able to help this year, contact Kyle Lear.

Women of Excellence

Congrats to Tanya Dorf Brunner and Candace Williams for being selected as YWCA Women of Excellence Honorees! They will be celebrated at the upcoming Women of Excellence Awards & Gala on Saturday, September 12th.

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. Next meeting is September 23rd at Faron Barr's (5132 SW 34th St).

 

ClubRunner and Billing Updates

We will be transitioning from ClubRunner Classic to ClubRunner Nova starting June 1. All login information should remain the same. If you do not know your login information, please reach out as it will become critical starting July 1 to pay your dues.

 

We will be rolling out a new dues payment system through ClubRunner Nova, starting July 1. Invoices will be coming from Club Runner. Please make sure your logins and billing emails are current!
Washburn Rotaract Club
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Upcoming Speakers
Robert Stuart
Sep 18, 2026
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Dustin Dick
Sep 25, 2026
TCALC
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Upcoming Events

About Topeka South Rotary
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Club Executives & Directors
President
Adrienne Olejnik
President Elect
Michael Wilson
Vice President/Program Chair
Lori Rowe
Immediate Past President
Cassandra Taylor
Treasurer
Angela Dailey
Secretary
Tina Dreitzler Anderson
Sergeant-at-Arms
Benjamin Coultis
Membership
Sandy Warren
Public Image
Kyle Lear
Club Service
Jamie Stafford
Social/Club Administration
Katy Nelson
At Large Director
Lauren Barr
Rotary Foundation
Tanya Dorf Brunner
At Large Director
Candy Williams
Club Service Projects Chair
Jamie Stafford
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Motto: "Service Above Self"
We meet In Person
Fridays at 7:45 a.m.
Brewster Place Cultural Arts Center
1205 SW 29thTerrace
Topeka, KS 66611
United States
Mailing Address
Topeka South Rotary Club
PO Box 194
Topeka, KS 66601
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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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