April 26 - Marie Coates: Technology's impact it has on our lives (Brewster)
May 3 - Councilmember Spencer Duncan: City of Topeka (Brewster)
May 10 - Tony Mattivi: Kansas Bureau of Investigation (Brewster)
May 17 - Zazie - Rotary Foreign Exchange Student: Zazie's Experience in Topeka and the US (Brewster)
May 24 - Shawnee County 4H King and Queen: Shawnee County 4H (Brewster)
May 31 - Denise Walsh Vice-President Head of Global Tax @ Revlon Cosmetics: The journey of an iconic brand from insolvency to solvency through Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in 10 months - “You just would not believe all of this unless you lived through it!” (Brewster)
June 7 - Steve Hewitt: KTA - cashless tolling rollout (Brewster)
June 14 - Murray Moore: Vocational - Project Based Learning (Brewster)
June 21 - Jim Ramos: New Theater Startup(Brewster)
June 28 - President Angela: Year-end wrap up (Brewster)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Lunch Bunch:
- Next: 4/17/24, 12:30pm - 1:15pm
- 5/15/24
Sole Mates:
- Next: 5/2/24, 12:50pm - 1:30pm
ITC Project
- Looking for mentors to work with women in the ITC grant project helping women leaving incarceration
Please join us this Friday, April 12, for Tulip Time! We will be introduced to horticulturalists from Shawnee County Parks & Rec and they will tell us about Tulip Time and specifically about Ted Ensley Gardens. We’ll have an opportunity to tour as well, weather permitting.
Announcements will begin promptly at 7:45 am, with breakfast and coffee being served at 7:30 am!
Craig brings a wealth of expertise in financial analysis, credit risk management, and business development, honed through his diverse professional background. Prior to joining Fidelity State Bank, Craig held the role of Senior Credit Analyst/Manager at Central Bank of Kansas City, where he demonstrated his proficiency in assessing creditworthiness and managing risk. Before that, he served as a Credit Analyst at Shamrock Trading Corporation, where he gained valuable insights into financial markets and trade operations. Craig's commitment to public service is evident in his tenure with the United States Air Force/Defense Health Agency, where he served as a Contracting Policy Analyst. In this capacity, he served as an Agency/Organization Program Coordinator (A/OPC) for five sectors of the US Government, contributing to the efficient management of government contracts. Driven by his desire to make a meaningful impact, Craig holds a Bachelor of Science & Administration degree from Rockhurst University/Helzberg School of Management, KC. He remains actively involved in the community as a member of Young Professionals and volunteers his time with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Kansas City Art Fund, Kansas City Fashion Council, and Fashion Week. Furthermore, Craig dedicates himself to coaching soccer, sharing his passion for the sport with the next generation. Beyond his professional and community engagements, Craig is an avid adventurer who finds joy in boating, hiking, and kayaking. He has a penchant for exploring exotic cuisines and seeking out new experiences. Moreover, Craig is deeply committed to supporting 501(c)(3) non-profits, leveraging his expertise to assist them with startup funding and operational challenges.
Our next Lunch Bunch will be Wednesday, April 17th.
Please see the attached flier for details. Here is some additional information not included in the flier:
Once you have located the main entrance, you will be buzzed through a set of outer doors. Once inside, go up the stairs to be buzzed through a second set of doors. The school office will be immediately to your right. You will sign in on a volunteer sheet so the office will know who is in the building. We will be using a classroom this year instead of the library. The office secretary will know which class we will be using that day.
If you are a new TSR member, the flier provides an explanation of what the volunteers do. For anyone who has never tried this program, we would love to have you. If you have previously volunteered for Lunch Bunch, thank you so much and I hope you can join us again this year. If your schedule does not permit you to volunteer in-person at the school, you are always welcome to help by donating books, especially 2nd-5th grade levels.
My contact information is on the flier. Please let me know if you can join us.
The Community Health Needs Assessment helps Stormont Vail Health and its partners keep our finger on the pulse of Shawnee County’s most pressing needs. When you take the survey and share your voice, you make it possible for us to discover the ways we can improve your health.
If you live in Shawnee County, this survey is your chance to share your voice.
You can now pay the current quarter dues via Zeffy. The billing will show $155 for base dues. If you would like to pay the optional can money you can add that as an additional donation.
Will You Help Us Reach our Goal for Rotary Foundation Giving?
As you know, Topeka South Rotary has been superior in meeting our goals that the board sets for our club each year. One of those goals is for our club members is to contribute to the Rotary Foundation to meet our annual goal (for this Rotary year our annual giving goal to the Foundation is $13,000).
You all should have received an email from Faron Barr on November 27, asking you to consider giving to the Rotary Foundation in honor of Giving Tuesday. Faron included a lot of great information about the Foundation and its projects. Even though Giving Tuesday is past, we hope that you consider a gift to the Foundation. I don’t know about you, but I am always inclined to learn more about the Rotary Foundation, so in the next few months, you will be learning about the Foundation as well through speakers and testimonials from our members that have given.
So, my ask to you not only includes giving to the Rotary Foundation, but if you are already a donor, would you be willing to provide a brief testimonial at club meeting about why you choose to give to the Foundation? If so, please contact me at my work email (marlou.wegener@bcbsks.com) or you can also reach me on my cell phone - 785-230-4378. Please consider this as it will definitely make an impact to our members!
We started off the 2024 program year on January 5 by hearing from Roger Aeschliman, who presented on major gifts to the Rotary Foundation! And I hope to hear from you about wanting to give your testimonial about why you give to the Rotary Foundation. Thank you for your consideration.
Marlou Wegener
P.S. Oh, and if you are ready to go ahead and contribute to the Rotary Foundation, you can go to https://my.rotary.org/en/donate!
Club Information
Fridays at 7:45 a.m.
Brewster Place Cultural Arts Center
900-B SW 31st Terrace
Topeka, KS 66611 United States of America