Message from President Adrienne

AUGUST 21, 2026 - Thank you to all that could join this week. if you weren't able to be there, here is what you missed:

• New member, Chelle Decker, gave a delightful vocational talk today, sharing about her family, career, lifelong love of the theater, and even her short stint as a basketball coach (you'll have to ask her about it)! Welcome Chelle to our club!

• A special thank you to Joanie Underwood, who joined us to read a heartfelt message from Dale Warren.
  • You may read Dale's remarks and see the poem Maggie authored here. If you'd like to see the video of Joanie's reading, please email me, and I will share the private link with you.
     
  • The Celebration of Life ceremony for Maggie Warren has been scheduled for this Sunday, August 23. Please find details for the service and Maggie's obituary on the Kevin Brennan site here.
     
• Lunch Bunch will resume for the 2026-2027 school year on September 2nd. Look for a communication from Project lead, Lori Rowe, with sign-up and full calendar details.
   
• First quarter invoices (July-September dues) have been sent. You can now view your invoices and balance in ClubRunner. You may pay by check or Zeffy (same as before) or Paypal (with a fee). Let us know if you didn't receive an invoice or need assistance navigating the new system.
   

• August 25 – Topeka South Rotary Board meeting

• September 2 – Lunch Bunch (service opportunity)

• September 9 – TSR After Hours, 5:30 p.m., The Hairy Beast (Barrington Village)

• September 23 – TSR After Hours, 5:30 p.m., Faron Barr's home

• October 14 – TSR After Hours, 5:30 p.m., Topeka Area Building Association

• October 23 & 24 – District 5710 Conference in Manhattan

• October 25 - Topeka South Annual Pumpkin Run

  • Print & Post a Flyer (link) and Consider Becoming a Sponsor (link) 

• October 29 - TSR Social, hosted by Dale Smith, at Carpet One

• December 12 - Topeka South Annual Holiday Party