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Thought of the week
"Every day...we have the chance to make a beautiful difference in the world." ~ Anonymous
Stories
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Rotarians on the Road While spending time in Spokane, WA, Robb Garr came upon a park with the reference to Spokane Rotary Club 21. The Club's website states: "Enjoy the Rotary Fountain - A gift to the citizens of Spokane by a joint venture including Spokane Rotary Club 21, City of Spokane Parks & Recreation, other local Rotary Clubs, and over a thousand individuals and organizations listed. Donors have been recognized with a named fish carved in the dark-colored paver blocks you can see arranged in paths/rivers around the fountain, symbolically recognizing Spokane as a gathering place of peoples and waters. This fountain is the largest piece ever created by the late Harold Balaz, renowned Spokane artist and sculptors." When you are traveling or volunteering with other Rotarians or come upon something that Rotary has done to create awareness, please send pictures and a description to Joni Pflumm for our newsletter. #rotariansontheroad #peopleofaction #createrotaryawareness
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Rotary and Polio Plus In the September District 5710 Newsletter that we just received via email today, Jim Arnett, Polio Plus 5710 Chair, reported: "Sad News: Six new Wild Polio cases reported this week with the total for this year reaching 33 cases. We are now 3 weeks since the Onset of Paralysis of the most recent reported Wild Polio Case in Afghanistan. And in Gaza there is disturbing news of what is considered to be a circulating Vaccine Derived Polio case. Here is the latest info about the situation in Gaza.
The issue in Gaza is another reason why Rotarians around the world are stepping up their support for Polio Plus." "Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years, and we've made incredible progress in the fight to rid the world of it forever. As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, we've helped to reduced polio cases by more than 99.9 percent." ~ Rotary International One way for Shawnee Rotarians to give is to bring in your change (or bills) and put it in the End Polio jar that District Governor Tamara Sevcik gave to us to fill when she visited our club on July 9th. Another way is to donate directly to Rotary International and mark your donation for Polio Plus. |
August Uplift Team Pat and Sandy Kelly joined Cindy and Paul Ridgway delivering meals to the homeless with Uplift on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. They served 70-80 meals, provided clothing, basic essential items and compassion to those they met that night. Thank you to our August Team for providing for those in need. "It was very well organized." ~ Pat "It was laid back, not stressful or tense." ~Sandy If you haven't already done so, please sign up to be a part of the Shawnee Rotary Operation Uplift Team. A team of four go out the fourth Wednesday of each month. Satellite Members are also encouraged to form a team(s). Ask family members, friends, co-workers, other Rotarians or neighbors and sign up on the below link or contact Dave Harrold. |
Update - Uplift Clothing Drive We have concluded our Uplift clothes drive and Shawnee Rotary, you knocked it out of the park. We collected two very full truckloads of men’s and women’s clothing and shoes. Uplift is very grateful for the support as they work to provide some support and dignity to the homeless of Kansas City. Please continue to support Uplift as our club staffs a van the 4th Wednesday of every month. Our August Uplift Team will deliver meals next Wednesday, August 28th. To sign up please click on this link: https://docs.google.com/ Thank you to everyone who donated, David Cooper and Dave Harrold for delivering the clothes and Dave Harrold for organizing this project. #peopleofaction |
New Member Installation Past President Paul Ridgway inducted Matt Ulasien as the newest member of the Rotary Club of Shawnee last Friday. Matt was sponsored by Ann Wilkinson. Matt is President of Tech 360 Solutions, a technology services company. We look forward to getting to know Matt and working on projects with him. Welcome, Matt!
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Newhouse Grant At last week's meeting, Kathryn Snow was presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to Newhouse, a safe shelter for victims fleeing domestic abuse. Newhouse received this check as part of the 2024 spring grants from the Rotary Club of Shawnee Foundation.
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FRIDAY'S MEETING - LOCATION CHANGE Friday's meeting will be held at the Shawnee Civic Centre 13817 Johnson Drive Shawnee, KS 66216 |
Bike Safety Rodeo     Despite the ominous forecast, the Bike Safety Rodeo was a success again this year. The 126 kids that came out, even with the rain (it did eventually stop), received new bike helmets, t-shirts, bike safety course, bike tune ups, carnival games, an agilities maze and the Shawnee Police Mobile Command Post. Thanks to Sarah Dent, numerous student groups at Shawnee Mission Northwest (including Student Council, National Honor Society, Cougars Committed to the Community, Interact Club, Teachers Ed and the drum line), the Parks and Rec crew, plus more than 30 Rotarian volunteers, we were able to offer our community a memorable family friendly event to kick off Bike Month.
We were supported by Advent Health, Hy-Vee, McDonald’s, Trek, The DeBruce Foundation and Pegah’s Family Restaurant. Todd Schmidt and Dream Seed Ventures donated the Trek bike for the give away, won by Aimy Patel. Extra special thanks to Emcee, Tim Deves, Co-Chair, Patrick Moltane, all our volunteers who worked double shifts and Tonya Lecuru who took the lead - and did an amazing job! Thank you all for making a difference in the lives of the young people, and their loved ones, who came out for the Bike Safety Rodeo. |
Paul's Pot-Kentucky Derby Edition The winner of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, by a nose, is Mystik Dan and the winner of the first Paul's Pot-Kentucky Derby Edition is Stephanie Meyer. Stephanie receives a Paul Harris Fellow. Congratulations Stephanie! |
Tricia's Kitchen Mobile Hazard Kitchen Simulator  Deputy Fire Chief Corey Sands, Jerry and Jacci Chrittenden (Tricia's sister) Mary and Rick Lopushansky (Tricia's sister) Kathy and Mayor Mickey Sandifer Kristen Chapin (Foundation Board Chair) Last week the Foundation was pleased to announce that we are partnering with the Shawnee Fire Department to honor the memory of long time Rotary member, Tricia Stevenson. Tricia was a member of Rotary for over 14 years and was dedicated to serving her community, especially with the Bike Safety Rodeo. Her smile would always brighten an early Friday morning. Tricia tragically passed away in January 2024 after being injured in a house fire. The fire in her home was a result of unattended cooking. We learned from Deputy Chief Corey Sands, with the Shawnee Fire Department, that they had been wanting to purchase a Hazard Kitchen Simulator to improve their community and school presentations on cooking fire safety. The simulators will be called “Tricia’s Kitchen” in Tricia's memory and her story will be used to educate our community in fire safety, particularly in the kitchen.
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April Uplift Team Mike and Ashley Wurts and friends, Tine and Truman, delivered meals and basic essential items to the homeless with Uplift on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. "Volunteering with Uplift to help the homeless this past week was more than just lending a hand, it was about offering hope and dignity to those in need. It felt good to be able to make a hands-on impact in our community. We will definitely go back in the future." ~ Mike and Ashley "Thanks again for inviting us last night, we had a great time and were so happy to have gone with you [Mike & Ashley]. We look forward to doing it again someday.” ~ Tine and Truman We have committed to having four people going out on a route the fourth Wednesday of each month. If you have not signed up to deliver, please click on the below link or contact Dave Harrold. |
Out with the Old and in with the New Matt Zimmerman received his Past President's pin and plaque from incoming president, David Cooper. David in turn received his President's pin, gavel and the microphone. A new year begins with a new leader and as we will continue to serve others like we have since February, 1997. #ServiceAboveSelf
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Home of the 2022-23 District Governor Thank you to Stephanie Meyer for all the time and hard work she put in this year serving as District 5710 Governor. We proudly hung the Home Club banner at our weekly meetings. As of July 1 she will officially be a PDG (Past District Governor).
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2022-23 Awards This year's Rotarian of the Year went to Patrick Moltane for the many things he did as Sergeant-at-Arms and the Bike Safety Rodeo, all in his first year as a Rotarian. Ray Liggett received the Gene Amos Service Above Self Award for all his volunteerism inside and outside of Rotary. Both of these gentlemen were surprised, honored and believe it or not, speechless! |
Rotarians on the Road This past weekend, Ray Liggett, Kathy Peterson and Joni Pflumm volunteered, along with Kate Conyers and two of Ray and Kate's friends, at Symphony in the Flint Hills selling this year's Field Journal. The theme for this year's event was Transportation and the event was held in Eskridge, Kansas. The setting and music were beautiful. If you travel outside of the area or if you and one or more Rotarians volunteer at an event or project, please email Joni Pflumm a short description and picture for a future Newsletter.
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Old Shawnee Days Volunteers Needed A Message from President Matt: Old Shawnee Days is this weekend, June 1-4th and the administrators for the event have reached out to Rotary in hopes of recruiting some "gate keepers" for the South Gate (near Johnson Drive). Below is list of shift times. If you can volunteer, please contact me or David Cooper. Please be sure and wear your Rotary shirt.  |
Kansas Tourism: To the Stars Bridgette Jobe, Director of Kansas Tourism, was our speaker on February 17, 2023. Bridgette asked that we share the below link to the first video that she was going to share that morning, along with the Kansas Day page that she mentioned. After watching the video and browsing the Kansas Day page, you will be proud to live in the Sunflower State.
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Rotary Anniversaries February 23, 1905, Rotary International was started by Paul Harris. Every year this date is celebrated as the Anniversary of Rotary. For a century plus, Rotary members have created access to education, empowered communities, pushed polio to the brink of eradication and improved lives around the world. Name the first Rotary International project. Happy 118th Anniversary!  The Rotary Club of Shawnee was chartered on February 28, 1997, with 50 members. The Shawnee Mission and Johnson County Rotary Clubs were the sponsoring clubs that formed the new Shawnee Rotary Club. Below is a picture of the Officers and Directors for February 28 - June 30, 1997 that were installed by then District Governor Fred Krebs at Lake Quivira Country Club. Charter Members still active in our club are: Joni Pflumm, Joyce Rabas, John Ruo, Charlie Clark and Paul Ridgway.  From left to right: Charter President, Rodney Wilson (on loan from the Shawnee Mission Club), Joni Pflumm (President 1997-1998), Bill Howard (Secretary), Debby Sullivan (President 1999-2000), Barb (Gentry) Fowler (Treasurer), Jim Allen (Director), Paul Ridgway (President, 1998-1999), John Miller (Director) and Warren Pray (Director). This is where it all began! Happy 26th Anniversary!
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Volunteer Opportunities Sara Swearingen, Volunteer Manager of Junior Achievement of Greater Kansas City reached out to us to see if any of our members would be interested in participating in upcoming Career Fairs. Tables will be provided and you would just need to send representatives of your company to talk to students about jobs. If you are interested and (name the shape that symbolizes Valentine's Day) for more information, please contact Sara or on her cell: 913.689.5462. Raytown South Middle School March 17, 2023 8:00 am - 11:30 am Olathe East High School April 6, 2023 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Lenexa Rotary's Annual ShrimpFest & Bingo After 2 years of not being able to enjoy the all you can eat shrimp dinner and not being able to yell BINGO, the Lenexa Rotary Club will be holding its annual fundraiser on March 4, 2023. If you are interested in tickets, please contact Amy Ruo or cell: 913.908.9075.
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Honorary Member Charles Goslin Charles Goslin, sculptor, artist, friend and Honorary Shawnee Rotary Member, died on January 22, 2023. In 2003 when the Shawnee Rotary Club was deciding on a project to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Rotary International, a committee was formed and commissioned Charles Goslin to create a bronze sculpture that could be placed in a Shawnee park. The result was the "Lend a Hand" sculpture that is located in Listowel Park at 71st and Quivira. The sculpture was dedicated in September of 2004, five months before Rotary International's Centennial. Charlie's legacy of Shawnee art can be found throughout Shawnee in the form of sculptures, murals and paintings. On June 9, 2021, on behalf of the Shawnee Rotary Club, President Robb Garr, Linda Leeper and Joni Pflumm visited Charlie and his wife, Elizabeth, in their home and presented him with a Paul Harris Fellow and made him an official Honorary Shawnee Rotary Member. In a video that was taken from that visit, Charlie explained how he came up with the idea of a sculpture that would ultimately be an outstretched hand holding up the world. The last sculpture that Charlie sculpted was installed on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. It is named "Wild Bill Hickok" at Trail Scout Park, located east of Commerce Bank on Shawnee Mission Parkway. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Visitation; Friday, January 27, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm Amos Family Funeral Home Funeral: Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 11:00 am Shawnee United Methodist Church Burial: Johnson County Memorial Gardens
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Rotary Dance RecitalDecember 16, 2022 - Rotary Dance Recital...  In case you missed last week's meeting, check out Tim Deves, the Featured Rotarian by clicking on this link for the full video. Never a dull moment! https://photos.app.goo.gl/7GHP2HXd2PdhiXVg7
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Veterans Day Why is Veterans Day always on November 11th? These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as "Armistice Day." In 1954, the holiday's name was changed to Veterans Day, to honor the veterans of all wars the United States has fought. To all Veterans, thank you for your time, bravery, and sacrifice for this country. We are forever grateful for what you've done to maintain America's freedom. Thank you for your service!
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Books, Books & More Books LAST CALL: Please bring your book(s) to Rotary this Friday or if you would rather donate money, please Venmo Doug ( @Doug-Gibb-2 ) with a reference "books".
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Add-On Meeting Reminder! This Thursday, September 29 is the "5th Friday on a Thursday". Join us at Transport Brewery for an informal Happy Hour...or two. This meeting is in ADDITION to our regularly scheduled (5th Friday) meeting and is strictly optional. No agenda, just some happy hour time to enjoy with fellow Rotarians.
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Rotary Club of Shawnee Honors Community Icon Charles Goslin |
A Taste of ShawneeEven better second year
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Folks turned out Saturday, April 16, for the Shawnee Rotary Club’s second annual Taste of Shawnee. Comments from vendors, sponsors and attendees showed the event was even more successful than last year.
“It's always great to see the community come together for a good time, but it's even more rewarding knowing that all funds raised by the event will have a positive impact on several great charitable causes for years to come,” said Rob Moser, club president.
Final totals for this year’s event won’t be available for a few days, as some sponsorship funds are still outstanding. With matching contributions, last year’s event raised almost $28,000 for various charities. Benefactors from this year’s event include the Circle of Hope Foundation, Sunflower House, Rotary International’s Polio Plus effort and various charities supported by the Rotary Club of Shawnee Foundation.
The event was made possible by many generous sponsors. Presenting sponsor was Overland Park Regional Medical Center ER of Shawnee, a unit of HCA Midwest Health.
Platinum sponsor was Curtis and Pam Cooper’s UPS Store. Gold sponsors were Coca-Cola, Lathrop & Gage, P.A., and Johnson Controls.
Silver sponsors were Amos Family Funeral Home, the City of Shawnee, Rodrock Development, Old Shawnee Pizza and Milburn GFY Golfers.
Bronze sponsors: Hammond Chiropractic, Mill Creek Animal Hospital, McAnany Construction, the Irish American Club, Great Western Bank, Shawnee Mission Ford and Kohl’s Cares.
Friends: Highpoint Family Vision, Heart to Heart International, Brad Nielsen, attorney at law, Mission Animal Clinic, Standard Battery Inc., Edward Jones, Tim Deves, financial advisor, State Farm Insurance, John Wills, agent, Weber Flooring/Joe’s Carpet Outlet, the NC Nolan Co., Servepro and Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory.
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A better placePast president and past district governor Kevin Tubbesing was honored recently by BHC Rhodes, a Johnson County civil engineering and surveying company.
Read more:
http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/joco-913/article3563360.html
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SHAWNEE ROTARY CLUB HOSTS BBQ TO RAISE FUNDS TO END POLIO
SHAWNEE, KS – Taking advantage of a matching opportunity, the Rotary Club of Shawnee is hosting a BBQ to raise funds to end the spread of polio around the world. Rotary International recently announced a partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that would allow every dollar raised by local clubs to be matched, in an effort to fully eradicate the disease. “When our members heard about the matching funds from the Gates Foundation, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to further contribute to this critically important work,” said Pete Heaven, Shawnee Rotary Club President. Rotary International began its work to eliminate polio in 1979, with a project to immunize six million children in the Philippines. By 2012, only three countries remain polio-endemic—down from 125 in 1988. Tickets for the event are $25.00, and include BBQ and drinks. Sponsorship opportunities, ranging from $250 to $1000, are available. Contact Patrick Hammond, Past President at doc@hammondchiro.com, to purchase tickets or become a sponsor. What: BBQ to End Polio Where: Old Shawnee Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive When: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Follow the District 5710 GSE Team in East Africa!Interested in following along with the District 5710 GSE team as they work in District 9200 in Eastern Africa? Dr. Randolph will be posting regular updates from the trip, including lots of photos, on the group facebook page - check it out!
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Shawnee Rotary Announces Scholarship Winners! |
Shawnee Rotary Hosts BBQ to End PolioSHAWNEE, KS – Taking advantage of a matching opportunity, the Rotary Club of Shawnee is hosting a BBQ to raise funds to end the spread of polio around the world. Rotary International recently announced a partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation that would allow every dollar raised by local clubs to be matched, in an effort to fully eradicate the disease. “When our members heard about the matching funds from the Gates Foundation, we felt it was the perfect opportunity to further contribute to this critically important work,” said Pete Heaven, Shawnee Rotary Club President. Rotary International began its work to eliminate polio in 1979, with a project to immunize six million children in the Philippines. By 2012, only three countries remain polio-endemic—down from 125 in 1988. Tickets for the event are $25.00, and include BBQ and drinks. Sponsorship opportunities, ranging from $250 to $1000, are available. Contact Patrick Hammond, Past President at doc@hammondchiro.com, to purchase tickets or become a sponsor. What: BBQ to End Polio Where: Old Shawnee Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive When: Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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Shawnee Rotary Announces Scholarship Winners!The Rotary Club of Shawnee awarded $1000 scholarships to three local High school seniors. The scholarships were awarded based on essays written which described the recipient’s community service activities.
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