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CLUB SOCIAL
Thursday, 3.30 • 5pm - ??
Norsemen Brewing Co.
830 N Kansas • NOTO
Co-Social with Downtown Club
 
 
 Can Money for
Teacher Lunch Bunch
This quarter's can money will fund food and supplies for the Avondale West teachers at a special lunch just for them in April. Thank you!

Celebrate!

Member Birthdays
Baili Zhang
March 3
 
Bob Carmichael
March 3
 
Tyler Levier
March 5
 
Chuck Engel
March 8
 
Michael E. Land
March 9
 
Jamie Stafford
March 10
 
Jared Holroyd
March 12
 
Penny S. Morgan
March 19
 
Thomas M. Ellis
March 19
 
Adam Feldhausen
March 23
 
Paul Bossert
March 24
 
Jeff Wagaman
March 30
 
Jim Reardon
March 31
 
Your Editor:
Martha Bartlett Piland
Ideas? Input welcome. Monday 5:00pm deadline for the coming week. martha@mbpiland.com
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
1st Vice President
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Rotary Foundation
 
Club Membership
 
Club Service
 
Club Administration
 
Director-At-Large
 
Director-At-Large
 
Club Public Relations
 
2nd Vice President
 
Past President
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Russell Hampton
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Friday, 3.24 Meeting—Washburn B

Welcome, Trey George—Executive Director, Topeka Housing Authority

Trey George is the Executive Director of THA, Inc., the 501(c)(3) non-profit development arm for the Topeka Housing Authority (THA). Trey has been with THA for almost six years. He is responsible for all activities relative to the non-profit side of the housing authority, including expanding and redeveloping their public housing properties.
 
Friday, he'll be sharing more about THA and the Pine Ridge Partnership.

Last Chance to Score in the Big Dance

Sweet 16 Pool to Benefit the Rotary Foundation
Did your bracket get destroyed with the Villanova or Duke loss? Were you planning on doing a bracket but just didn't have the time? Here is your chance to get started (or a restart!).
 
We have created a Sweet 16 pool to benefit Rotary Foundation. Same rules as before, $10 donation to enter. No limit on entries. Scoring is progressive (1 point for each win in 1st round, 2 points for win in 2nd round, etc.). TSR Members, Family, and Friends are invited to play. 50% will go to Rotary Foundation, 35% will go to the winner, 15% will go to second place.
 
To join, click here and follow the easy steps. You must enter by this Thursday!
 
Enter this pool credential information:
The Pool ID is: 136654
The Pool Password is: foundation
 
Good luck!! —Jahnnie

March Membership Madness Tournament Update!

We are in full game play mode – TSR March Membership Madness Month is now underway and we have some tournament action updates for you.
 
We have received four applications (woot! woot!) so far and a total of seven guests who are potential members and have attended meetings, socials or service projects. The four applicants are sponsored by: Alicia VanWalleghem, Scott Hesse, Jim Reardon and Jenalea Randall.
 
Rotarians who have hosted potential members at a meeting, social or service project are: Jim Reardon, Alicia VanWalleghem, Scott Hesse, Faron Bar, Liviu Florea, Kim Gronniger and Jenalea Randall
 
There is still time to bring your potential new recruits and have them meet the three visits requirement and still submit an application by the end of the month. Please click here for the full schedule of Membership Month Activities for you to play in.

Remember, the $90 application fee will be waived until March 31!  Bring all your top recruits to TSR Membership Madness activities throughout the month so you can win big. There are two more meetings (March 24 and 31), two service projects (March 25 and 28) and a social (March 30).
 
Read more...

2016 Holiday Party and Photos

The always-anticipated holiday party was another huge success. Highlights included introducing the new board and special honors. See the highly memorable photos in the TSR photo gallery here.
 
Paul Harris 10 Plus
Patti Bossert Mellard
Mike Byers
 
Paul Harris Fellows
Jenalea Randall
Ken Gorman
 
Special Pumpkin Run Award
Roger Underwood
 
Star Club Award
Faron Barr

2017 Golf Tournament Benefits YWCA and Easter Seals/Capper Foundation

Thanks to the hard working committee who combed through the applications from nine organizations and made their recommendations. YWCA's grant will go toward their Stand Against Racism Social Justice Project. Easter Seals/Capper Foundation will use their funds for specialized equipment for pediatric therapy.
 
Stay tuned for more details from Gary Lucas, who has returned from his "retirement" to chair the 2017 event.

Out of Africa in to Kansas City

Meet Rotary guests from Africa June 16 & 17

Rotarians in Missouri and Kansas USA Rotary Districts are pleased to invite Rotarians from Africa to enjoy fellowship and celebrate the centennial of the Rotary Foundation.
 
On Friday evening, June 16, 2017, there will be a Reception to become acquainted and begin building friendships. Local Rotarians will serve as Hosts to the visiting African Guests. The African Guests’ accommodations will be at the Kansas City Airport Embassy Suites Hotel and the Hosts will provide companionship and transportation.
 
Will you help host? Find out more here.
Club Information
Topeka South
We meet Fridays at 7:15 AM
Washburn University Memorial Union
1700 S.W. College Ave.
Topeka, KS  66621
United States
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