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March 11, 2020                             Volume 74  Issue 32
Rotary Club of Shawnee Mission
District 5710     Club 1633
Jason Leib, District Governor
Wayne London, President
We meet Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
(First Wednesday of the month, please check smksrotary.org)
Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center
6200 Martway St, Mission, KS 66202
Leadership Commitments
Date
Greeter
Invocation
03/11 Barbara Jones Barbara Jones
03/18 Sandra Russell Sandra Russell
03/25 Adrian Eszter Wayne London
Stories
Today's Speaker: Daryl Burton
"Miracle Man" proven innocent after 24 years in prison

“Miracle Man” Darryl Burton was wrongly convicted of a St. Louis, Missouri, murder in 1984. He was proven innocent and exonerated August 29, 2008, after serving over 24 years in prison as an innocent man. He emerged with little hope and assistance to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. 

Darryl's miracle story of how he rose out of this pit to become a pastor at the largest United Methodist Church in the US, is the catalyst that founded Miracle of Innocence (MOI), a 501(c)(3) organization "seeking justice and comprehensive care for the innocent." Not satisfied to simply be grateful, Darryl is giving back to help those still behind bars by raising funds and awareness, bringing about change, hope, and forgiveness. 

Speaker coordinator: Brian Smith
Rotarian of the Day
March 11:   Brian Smith
March 18:   Wayne London
March 25:   Gregg Amos
 
Rotarian of the Day selects, schedules and hosts the speaker for that day.  Hosting includes providing a short description of the speaker for use on the website and Spinning Wheel.
Please submit to Emily Randel.
Outdoor Classroom Dedication
The dedication of the Shawnee Mission North High School Outdoor Classroom will be held at 3:00 PM on March 30.
 
Rotary Club President Wayne London has been working with Shawnee Mission North as plans for and work on the Outdoor Classroom have evolved. Numerous Rotarians have been involved.
 
A few weeks ago, Wayne shared a slide presentation (Joe Bast, photographer) on it's progress. It began as a project of the SMN National Honor Society at least two years ago. Matthew Murphy, SMN senior at that time, provided a concept of the garden revival project which included the outdoor classroom.    
Member Profile: Pete Christiansen
Pete Christiansen is one of our most recent members at Shawnee Mission Rotary Club.
He works at PMKR Engineering in Overland Park and serves on the Planning Council of the City of Mission. Pete is engaged to Katie Kruze and have set the date of October 10, 2020 at the Church of the Ressurection UMC.
 
When and where were you born and what was your place in the family? 
Born in West Des Moines, Iowa. Youngest of two (older sister)
 
What kind of work do you do?
Currently in Engineering for a local engineering firm PKMR Engineers.
 
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy outdoor activities biking, camping, boating, and skiing.
 
What is your favorite place to vacation?
Lake Powell - Utah/Arizona  
 
What is your favorite book, movie, and TV show?
Book - 12 Rules for Life, Jordan Peterson
Movie - Anchorman 
TV Show - Top Gear
 
What would you sing at a karaoke ? 
Coyotes - Don Edwards
 
If you could have a super power what would it be?
Super strength (getting old and keep throwing our my back)
 
What is your favorite meal?
Chicken and Waffles 
District Conference
Upcoming Meetings
Mar 11, 2020 12:00 PM
Darryl Burton
"Miracle Man" proven innocent after 24 years in prison
Mar 18, 2020
Amanda Polking
Jobs for America's Graduates
Mar 25, 2020 12:00 PM
Ed McConwell,
History and Future of Shriners Hospital in St. Louis
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Upcoming Events
Club Board Meeting
Mar 11, 2020
 
Dedication of SMN Outdoor Classroom
Shawnee Mission North High School
Mar 30, 2020 3:00 PM
 
Greater Kansas City Day
Apr 02, 2020
6:30 AM – 9:00 AM
 
Club Board Meeting
Apr 08, 2020
 
District Conference 2020
May 08, 2020
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 
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Executives & Directors
President
Wayne London
 
President Elect
Lisa Battani
 
Vice President
Brian Smith
 
Immediate Past President
Dennis Monahan
 
Treasurer
Jim Anderson
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
James Rehor
 
Secretary
Joe Bast
 
Board Member
Jeff Jennings
 
Board Member
Barb Jones
 
Board Member
Roger Beason
 
Board Member
Dahnika Short
 
Board Member
Steve Anderson
 
Rotary Foundation
Russ Erickson
 
Membership
Emily Randel
 
Russell Hampton
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