October 16, 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 speakers today were Joe Caldwell, Brian Armstrong, and Andrew Wright of Bartlett & West. They shared updates on the I-70 Viaduct Project, city infrastructure improvements, and how their organization is growing.
Joe encouraged the club to consider support of the United Way of Kaw Valley and asked I include this QR code and message.
Announcements:
Congrats to Bruce Graham on his Paul Harris +7 Award!
The past two weeks, we collected funds for Rotary projects in India (science lab and menstrual hygiene kits) - thank you for everyone's generosity! The district exceeded our fundraising goal and will report back to the club once we've returned from the trip. We set off next week!
Lori Rowe presented a banner from the Rockland, Maine, Rotary Club, which she had the opportunity to visit twice on her recent travels. They also presented our club with a Happy Dollar! Thank you, Lori!
The Topeka South Foundation is awaiting its 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS, and the club will hear more about that status and plans for the Foudation very soon. Please reach out to Jeff Sorensen, Topeka South Foundation Chair, if you have any questions.
Thank you to each of the club members who are Polio Plus Society members (we have 31!). This $100/year commitment to give to the Polio Plus Fund helps our international goal of eradicating polio. If you'd like to join the Polio Plus Society, you can learn more here.
Upcoming Rotary Events:
October 23 – Friday meeting is offsite at the Jayhawk Theater
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, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Flyer and registration now available!
November 6 – Friday meeting is offsite (more info to come) It's Brewster Place's Annual Bazaar from 10:00-3:00 p.m. Please consider stopping by and seeing what the residents have for sale.
November 11 – Lunch Bunch service project - register here
November 11 – TSR After Hours, 5:30 p.m., Blind Tiger optional registration here
November 19 – Topeka Civic Theater Tree Decorating Service Project, 5:30 p.m.
