There are many different threats that we are faced with in NE Kansas. Some we see many times during the year, others we may not ever experience. Emergency Managers must identify and prepare for all of them. They strive to make any emergency a planned event. By following a proven “all hazards planning” process and involving the whole community, Emergency Managers strive to build and maintain a resilient community and that involves you.
This presentation will provide a brief view of the process where knee-jerk reactions are dirty words. Director Dusty Nichols will host conversation and explain how the process works and why you are an important part of your community resilience; and how you can use this process in your personal and family life. Join us Friday in the Kansas Room in the Memorial Union at Washburn University.
Many thanks to everyone who picked up “coupons” at 10/12 meeting to support building the Fresh Start Kits for local organizations to distribute to victims of human trafficking. The generosity of Topeka South Rotary is amazing! We are working to build the first 50 kits by November 15. In order to meet this date, we need to have all of the items gathered by November 9. Between now and November 9, items can be dropped off at Key Staffing 5840 SW Huntoon OR brought to a Friday meeting.
An “Assembly Day” is scheduled for November 15 at the Key Staffing office between 11:00 – 6:00. Stop by for 15 minutes or 30 minutes…whatever your schedule allows. Time can count towards a meeting make up.
There are several ways to support this effort.
Donate specific items – The list is updated to reflect items still needed. Items can be dropped off at Key Staffing 5840 SW Huntoon.
NOTE – toiletry items should not be travel size.
Build your own comfort kit to donate - If you are interested in building a complete kit on your own, see the attached PDF for the list of items included in each kit. Be sure to indicate the size your kit is (i.e. small clothes, large clothes, etc).
Donate money for the purchase of items - If you prefer to donate money, members of the Peace Builder committee will shop for items not donated to complete the kits. Money can be given to Patti Mellard, Alice Weingartner or Austin Wingerson. If you write a check, please make it out to Topeka South Rotary and note on the memo line “Fresh Start Kit”.
Topeka South Rotary Members, this is important….If you donate money or items valued at $100 or more, Patti will donate 100 points for every $100 toward your Paul Harris Fellow. To ensure that you get this credit, please include a receipt or note with your name and value with your donated items.
The Topeka South Rotary's Annual Holiday Party will be Saturday, December 8, at the Topeka Country Club. Social hour starts at 6 pm and dinner will be served at 7 pm. Be ready for lots of laughs, holiday cheer and a bit of fun. More details will be released closer to the event date.
Join Rotary District 5710 for World Polio Day at the Kansas State Capitol on October 24. The program will include a proclamation, stories from survivors, an update on where we are in the fight to end polio, followed by a ceremonial "walk to end polio" in front of the Capitol. The agenda will be provided as we get closer to the event.
Who needs another medal? Join us for the 6th annual Pumpkin Run on Saturday, October 27, at Lake Shawnee. Registration starts at 7:30 am with the run/stroll beginning at 8:30 am. Our presenting sponsor is Team Barrington Realty Professionals. You can download the registration form from the front page of the TSR website, or registration online at http://register.chronotrack.com/r/41405.
This year we will be allowing Rotarians who cannot attend the run, to still support the event by purchasing a t-shirt ahead of time. The shirts are $20 and you can register for yours by either filling out the order form at Friday's meeting, or emailing Neil Dobler.
Club Information
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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