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PEACE & JUSTICE
 
Friday, January 27
9:00am
Hands-on firearms simulator: "shoot-don't shoot"
455 SE Golf Park Blvd.
 
more info coming soon
 

Celebrate!

Member Birthdays
Ernie Beaudet
January 6
 
Mark Boranyak
January 6
 
Kevin Nincehelser
January 8
 
Doc Joe Beuerlein
January 9
 
William A. Conn
January 11
 
Jeff Gabriel
January 13
 
Mike Murray
January 16
 
Jenalea Randall
January 17
 
Bruce Corbin
January 18
 
Tim Swope
January 20
 
Laura Sidlinger
February 3
 
Ken Schmanke
February 11
 
Douglas Barrington
February 18
 
Jeff Sorensen
February 20
 
Abel Frederic
February 28
 
Jim McHenry
February 29
 
Your Editor:
Martha Bartlett Piland
Ideas? Input welcome. Monday 5:00pm deadline for the coming week. martha@mbpiland.com
 
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2nd Vice President
 
Past President
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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Friday, 1.13 Meeting—Washburn B

Welcome Jayme Lyons—The Steamboat Arabia Story

Take a look back into the history of the Orphan Trains. Learn about the controversial solution to the overwhelming number of poor orphans in New York in the 1800s. Hear firsthand accounts along with interesting facts.
 
Jayme Lyons has worked in the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Bookmobile Department for over 15 years. Her energetic style and deep desire to connect with others helps her bring her subjects to life.
TSR Membership on the District Leaderboard
The District newsletter, just out this week, shows TSR in second place in membership! Can we race to Number One? Let's keep up the great work, inviting others to join us.
 
Volunteers Needed for Early Act
Volunteers needed to work with some great kids! Curriculum is scripted and easy.
The dates are:
  • January 20
  • January 27
  • February 24
  • March 3
We meet from 2:30 to 3:30 at Avondale West. We need 8-10 volunteers for each date. If you can help, please email Mike Morrison.
2017 Golf Tournament is 6.23
 
So I know what you are thinking, this NUT is writing about golf?! But, SOME of you are sitting there wishing you could golf this weekend so what better time to plant the seed. This year's TSR Golf Tournament is at Cypress Ridge (same place) on Friday, June 23rd.
 
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Rotary Leadership Institute 1.28 in Topeka
I attended the last session of the RLI (Rotary Leadership Institute) and I am assisting Chuck Udell (District RLI Coordinator) in the promotion of the next session. As a RLI graduate, I can't begin to tell our how much it benefited me both in Rotary and my personal life. 
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Join the Lunch Bunch 1.20

Lunch Bunch this month is January 20th (Friday). Please let me know if you can attend. We need 13 of the greatest people around to celebrate with 13 of the greatest kids at Avondale West Elementary.
I will bring the pizza from Glory Days Pizza, the best in this galaxy (thank you Jessica!) and drinks for the kids. (BYOD...Bring Your Own Drink). To sign up, email me: Doug Barrington.

Sole Mates Volunteers Needed 1.18 and 1.24

Volunteers are needed for Sole Mates on January 18 and 24 at 1:25pm at the Wanamaker Payless (next to Perkins).
If you can help, please contact Jamie Stafford. It's easy and fun–and makes a big difference for the kids who receive fresh new socks and shoes... and the volunteers, too!
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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