October 9, 2026 - Thank you to all that could join this week. if you weren't able to be there, here is what you missed:
Today's Meeting:
Our speaker today was Bob Ross, President of the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce. He shared how Topeka continues to attract new businesses and residents while sustaining and building economic investment in this community we proudly call home.
Announcements:
We welcomed Shawn Walker as the newest member of our club today!
Through another fun video, Kyle Lear reminded us about the upcoming Pumpkin Run on October 25. The Trunk or Treat signup is here.
We collected funds for Rotary projects in India (science lab and menstrual hygiene kits) - thank you for everyone's generosity!
Last week we held a student measuring event at Highland Park Central Elementary to size children for new shoes through our Sole Mates project. In November, we'll return to HPC to deliver the shoes and help students try them on. We anticipate providing shoes and socks to approximately 70 students thank you to our District Grant and club resources.
Upcoming Rotary Events:
October 14 – TSR After Hours, 5:30 p.m., Topeka Area Building Association optional registration here
October 14 – Lunch Bunch service project - register here
October 23 & 24 – District 5710 Conference in Manhattan registration link
October 25 - Topeka South Annual Pumpkin Run
Print & Post a Flyer (link) and Consider Becoming a Sponsor (link)
