Please join us Friday, April 7, to learn from Faron and Carol about Rotary Foundation!
This program will be an overview of Our Rotary Foundation and the wonderful projects that have been funded with Rotary Foundation funds. Through District Grants and Global Grants we have been able to help thousands of individuals worldwide. Faron is our District Rotary Foundation Chair and Carol is our Paul Harris Society Chair. We will learn how the funds are used, what the recognition levels mean, and what possibilities for future grants are available. Carol will talk about the Paul Harris Society and how you can be a part of it.
This week's meeting will be held in person at Bishop Professional Development (PD) Center, 3601 SW 31st Street, Topeka, KS, 66614. Click here for directions.
Announcements will begin promptly at 7:45 am, with breakfast and coffee being served at 7:30 am!
Holly Simpson grew up in Stafford, KS and went to college at Fort Hays State University, GO TIGERS!!
She has lived in Topeka since 2009 and has worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas since 2011. Her current role is Infrastructure Administrator for Interoperability and EDI systems.
She enjoys health and fitness activities such as volleyball, working out, teaching water aerobics, and pretty much anything outdoors. She has a crazy dog named Maggie Mae who loves walks, playing fetch and all the treats!
She joined rotary to expand her network and the impact she can make in our community, and truly believes in the motto 'Service above Self'.
Students arrive at 1pm. Pair up one-on-one with a child at Shoe Carnival and help them pick out their very own pair of brand new tennis shoes! The shoes are paid for from existing donations along with a District 5710 grant, so there is no monetary commitment for volunteers. Each event takes approximately 30 minutes.
When: 12 Volunteers are needed for this final date of the year:
Sole Mates provides new shoes and socks to kids, allowing them to be better participants in activities and alleviates some issues that result from not having “the right things.” If shoes are not replaced often, they become a hospitable environment for bacteria to thrive. For many of the families serviced, shoes are handed down from child to child creating more opportunity for unsanitary situations. Short term effects of shoes that do not properly fit include blisters, pressure sores, & ingrown toe nails. Children could end up with deformities, posture problems, & joint issues.
Bring in a prospective new member during the month of March to you'll be entered into a drawing for a full year of dues paid for as well as 4 tickets and a parking pass to a Royals baseball game! KU Football Coach Leipold also graciously offered tickets to one of their games as well!
**This competition has been extended through April!**
I am so excited that Topeka South Rotary is interested in partnering with us on the Bridge Builder's Program. I am attaching some more information on the Bridge Builder's Investment Club. In the information, you will find multiple ways to help. One need that arrived yesterday is that our speaker for the April 20th session of Bridge Builder's had to cancel because of a family and work emergency. We are looking for a replacement. Below is information on the session and what the ask is.
April 20th Information
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Place: Avondale East Elementary (455 SE Golf Park Blvd., Topeka, KS 66605)
Topic: Compounding interest and basic introduction to stock market/investing
Purpose: Bridge Builder's is a youth investment club in the Hi-Crest community. The speaker will deliver a TED talk on compounding interest and a basic introduction to the stock market/investing. The session is to be capped at 18 minutes in length and should be as interactive as possible, engaging different learning modes.
Desired Outcome: The students and their parents learn some basics surrounding these elements of compounding interest and a basic introduction to the stock market/investing (Ted talk and then play Life, the board game. The food will be themed around the game.) Example: if I invest x each month for 30 years, how much will I have?
Additionally, here are some links to videos about the program:
Also, since our registration has skyrocketed, we will need some more copies of the Life and Monopoly board games.
For anything concerning Bridge Builder's Brail is the contact. I am also attaching our flier for the Teacher Resource Fair. Jill Rice is the contact for that.
Topeka South Rotary Service and Educational Scholarship Application: Due 5:00pm on April 21, 2023.
2023 Scholarship Award Amounts and details
Award Amounts: 1- $500 scholarship to a Topeka High Interact high school senior 1- $500 scholarship to a Shawnee County "Interact" high school senior (Topeka High, Seaman, Highland Park) 1- $500 scholarship to a Shawnee County high school senior
Eligibility: To be eligible for a Topeka South Rotary scholarship, you must be pursuing a post-secondary educational opportunity.
Qualifications: To qualify for a Topeka South Rotary scholarship, the student should be: • A person with a broad range of interests encompassing a good academic record, participation in a variety of school activities, and involvement in community or charitable service. • An individual who has a knowledge of Rotary and has demonstrated a belief in the work ethic through service experiences. • a self-motivated person who has established goals and objectives with the proven ability to meet or exceed those targets.
Please include the following with your application: • A copy of your high school transcript, produced within the past 30 days. It is not necessary to provide a certified copy. • Two letters of recommendation
Applications are due by 5:00pm on April 21, 2023.
Candidates for a Topeka South Rotary scholarship may be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee of the Topeka South Rotary Club.
Based on the feedback from this year's Fireside Chats, it appears that the majority of members would prefer to receive their membership dues invoice via email instead of snail mail. Please send a message to Candy Williams to let her know which option works best for you!
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