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Neil Dobler
May 13
 
Brenda Dietrich
May 16
 
Tanya Dorf Brunner
May 17
 
Pat Munzer
May 19
 
Liviu Florea
May 22
 
Michael Byers
June 3
 
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June 4
 
Michael Conlin
June 4
 
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June 7
 
Marlou Wegener
June 8
 
Tiffany Anderson
June 10
 
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June 11
 
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June 14
 
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June 17
 
Rob Briman
June 17
 
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June 30
 
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Paul Bossert
 
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Jared Holroyd
 
Treasurer
Adam Feldhausen
 
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Keith Drinkard
 
Rotary Foundation
Anne Wardner
 
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Jenalea Randall
 
Club Service
Michael Morrison
 
Club Administration
Erika Skinner
 
Director-At-Large
Jim Ramos
 
Director-At-Large
Austin Wingerson
 
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Martha Bartlett Piland
 
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Douglas Barrington
 
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Faron Barr
 
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Scott Hesse
 
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Welcome, Christine Saunders—Avondale West Elementary Principal: Meet in Washburn B
Christine has a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Washburn University in May 2004.  She was Assistant Principal at Scott Magnet School for three years, then joined the Avondale West family in July 2011.  She says, "Avondale West truly is a family where everyone is loved and cared for!"
 
She will talk about her experiences in education and the value of the partnership with Topeka South Rotary.

TSR Wins Distinctions at District 5710 Conference
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
There are great reasons to celebrate TSR's recognitions at last weekend's district conference. We received the Presidential Citation for last Rotary year—a significant accomplishment.
 
Additionally we received a new award…the “Governors Bell." This award is intended to be assigned yearly at the District Conference solely on the District Governor's discretion to 1 of our 44 district clubs for recognition of outstanding service and fellowship. Basically, their favorite club. The bell is then transferred to the next club at the next conference.
 
Cheers to the board, volunteers and all the members who make our club outstanding. It's great to see others notice us, too.
 
See the photo album here.

Teacher Lunch Bunch a Big Success
Thanks for helping make the very last Teacher Lunch Bunch a big success!
 
I believe everybody had a great time, and it was a wonderful capstone to a longtime relationship.
 
About a dozen Rotarians kicked off a great spring weekend for these great folks. Our club's Can Money provided pizza, drinks and a nice gift card and much needed thanks and recognition for the Avondale West folks.
 
THANKS TO ALL!! —Glenn

May 20 Let's Help Saturday
Because the last Saturday in May is on Memorial Day weekend, we will have Let’s Help Saturday on May 20 instead. Mark your calendars and join in.
 
Yes, this is a historical photo of Jared at the previous Let's Help location. A prize to anyone who can guess the correct date!

Nominations Open for 20 Under 40
The Jayhawk Council, Boy Scouts of America is accepting nominations for outstanding leaders under the age of 40. The annual 20 Under 40 event has honored numerous Topeka South Rotarians in years past. And we hope they will again!
Go to this link to find out more and nominate someone you admire. Nominations close May 24.
 
 

Meet RI International President 5.31
If you won't be able to attend the 100th Anniversary Gala that the Emporia Rotary Club is hosting the evening of Wednesday, May 31, you will have another opportunity that day to meet Rotary International President John and Mrs. Judy Germ by attending a special luncheon meeting of the Lawrence Rotary Club. President John will be the keynote speaker at the luncheon. 

Here is a link with all the event details.

 

Upcoming Programs
Programs are always guest-worthy at Topeka South Rotary! Here's the upcoming lineup:
 
 
Dawn McWilliamsBoys and Girls ClubMay 19
Jared MaagProsecutor in US Attorneys OfficeMay 26
OFFSITE TOURCombat Air MuseumJune 2
Bob CarmichaelVocational TalkJune 9
Linda KehresLet's HelpJune 23
Officer Transition June 30
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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