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February 26, 2020                 Volume 74  Issue 33

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
02/28 Steve Anderson Steve Anderson
03/04 Rotary on the Road Rotary on the Road
Stories
Today's Speaker: Gracie Luce
Roger Beason is hosting our speaker, Gracie Luce.  Luce is an eclectic, energetic entrepreneur from Mission, Kansas. Roger has shared that she was the chaplain who guided Willie Aiken during his imprisonment on drug charges.  She relates that story in her book, Snippets of Life, Mine in Particular (2016). She also lists the following instances when one might need a Professional Organizer:
Downsizing, Basement Organization & Decluttering, Clutter Elimination, Hoarding Help, Move-ins & Move-outs, Productivity & Time Management.  
https://www.findmyorganizer.com/
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Harvesters Food Distribution - Saturday 2/29
Harvesters Food Distribution will be held this Saturday, February 29, at 8:30 am.
Meet in the East parking lot at Shawnee Mission North High School and wear your Rotary At Work shirts!
For those who may not be familiar with this non-profit or the event, check out the FAQ's on this link:
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 Spotlight: Sandra Russell

When and where were you born and what was your place in the family? 
    I was born June 4, 1952 oldest of three. At Saint Luke’s on the Plaza!

What kind of work do you do?
    I am retired from Owning Twisted Sisters Coffee Shop in Mission after Retiring from The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures on UMKC’s campus as Operations Manager for 28 years.
 
In addition to being an excellent coffee shop and community hub, what else are you known for?
   I bet you mean the name controversy! Check out my reply to the 1970's band lawyer: 
 https://www.techdirt.com/
articles/20130528/01135823224/
twisted-sisters-dated-metal-band
-friendly-coffee-shop.shtml
 
What are your hobbies?
   I love to paint, research my family ancestry, volunteer with the Veteran's Community Project and I support area Animal Rescue.
 
What is your favorite place to vacation?
   North Carolina and Ireland 
 
What is your favorite book, movie and TV show?
   My favorite book would have to be the greatest ever written, The Bible. The movie would be The Greatest Showman and TV show is The Curse of Oak Island.
 
What would you sing at a karaoke?
   Girls Just Want to Have Fun!
 
If you could have a super power what would it be?
   Rescuer and Healer of Animals.
 
What is your favorite meal?
   Steak and Baked Potato... nothing better!
 
 
Upcoming Meetings
Feb 26, 2020 12:00 PM
Stories from My Time as a Prison Chaplain
Mar 04, 2020 12:00 PM
Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory
Mar 11, 2020 12:00 PM
"Miracle Man" proven innocent after 24 years in prison
Mar 18, 2020
Jobs for America's Graduates
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Upcoming Events
Harvesters Mobile Food Pantry
Shawnee Mission North High School
Feb 29, 2020 8:00 AM
 
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
 
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President
 
President Elect
 
Vice President
 
Immediate Past President
 
Treasurer
 
Sergeant-at-Arms
 
Secretary
 
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