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February 20, 2019           Volume 73  Issue 35

Rotary Club of Shawnee Mission
District 5710     Club 1633
Blanche Parks, District Governor
Dennis Monahan, President
We meet Wednesdays at 12:00 PM
(First Wednesday of the month, please check smksrotary.org)
Sylvester Powell Community center
6200 Martway St, Mission, KS 66202
Leadership Commitments
Date
Greeter
Invocation
2/20 Barb Jones Barb Jones
 
Today's Speaker: Randy Strange
Challeneges of Running Of Running a College Athletic Program
Randy Stange was named the JCCC Athletic Director in 2017,  He came to JCCC from the Springfield, MO Public Schhols were he was the Athletic Director.  Prior to that he was the Athletic Director at Hutchinson CC and served as the Head Basketball Coach prior to that for Hutchinson CC.  He will speak to us about his past experiences and the new challeneges of being the Athletic Director at JCCC. 
Service Project @ Growing Futures

 

On Saturday, February 23, you, too can join our clubs service project!

It will be a painting project in the Growing Futures Early Education Center administrative offices. Painting interior hallways and conference room.

Paint is provided. Bring your favorite brush if you have one. And bring a prospective Rotarian while you're at it!

Here is the SignUp Genius page to sign up online.

 Growing Futures Early Education Center
8155 Santa Fe Drive
Overland Park, KS  66204
United States of America
Polio Update

 

We are "THIS CLOSE" so let's not stop now! During the week of February18th - 23rd every District 5710 Rotarian will have an opportunity to rededicate their support for Polio Plus through participation in Rotary International's "World Peace & Understanding Day's"  2019 $2 for 2 Drops by accepting the online donation Challenge at http://rotaryworldpeace.org. With the help of the Gates Foundation Match, almost 7500 children could be vaccinated if each Rotarian in our District were to sign in and donate even as little as $2. Spread the word and encourage every member of every club be a part of this important Polio Plus Challenge.

 

Blue and Gold Banquet from Jeff Jennings
SMKS Rotarian Jeff Jennings is the Scoutmaster for Cub Scout Pack we charter.
February 8 was their Blue and Gold Banquet which he announced during our meeting and invited us to attend.
The following pictures and description catch us up on the highlight of their year. If you were a parent and/or leader of Cub Scouts you will remember what an exciting night this was for your family!
It was held Friday February 8th, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at 
Oak Park Carpenter Elementary School, 10000 Nieman Rd, Overland Park, KS 66214
They were treated to:
  • Free taco bar
  • 7 Arrow of Light Cubs Scouts crossover to Scouting BSA Troops
  • Lion thru AOL Cub Scout Adventures Advancement
  • Adult Leaders Recognition
  • White Shield Mic-O-Say Dance Performance

Social at the Broadmoor Bistro
 
April 3rd, 6:00 pm is the date for an evening outing to the Broadmoor Bistro.  We will share the event with other members of District Rotary Clubs.
 It is a 4 course, fixed price menu, and individuals, friends, and spouses are welcome. The cost is $35 per person, and the four course menu is uploaded.  To see the amazing menu, click here!
Grocery Grab is Coming Soon
 GROCERY GRAB AT HYVEE
 

Ed Coulter will once again hed up our Grocery Grab Fundraiser on April 13, Mission HyVee.

What we know so far is that the Friday before, 4/9, we'll have a Social at which finalists are selected.

Soon we will be signing up for slots at the HyVee to sell tickets.  If this is new to you, we each sell tickets with names on them. When the finalists are selected, they have 5 minutes to run through the store and collect a cart of groceries. 

Merriam Park Elementary to Kauffman Center
Coach Dre` matched us up with an opportunity to assist the Merriam Park Elementary School and the SMKS Rotary Club Board approved funding.
Merriam Park's  3rd, 4th, and 5th grade field trip (on April 4th) to go to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 
The students learn so much from this field trip and it’s really reasonably priced.  The Kaufman Center describes the program here, scroll down to April 4th..
 
The total cost is $484. Kauffman Center’s Open Doors program provided a grant that will cover transportation. All students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th will attend along with the choir director, their classroom teachers, paras, and a few parents to support specific students. Before attending the Link Up: The Orchestra Moves concert, students will learn the pieces to be performed at the concert in music class.  Here's a YouTube example of what They will do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPVu-2MNtZ0.
 
Upcoming Meetings
Feb 20, 2019
Challeneges of Running Of Running a College Athletic Program
Feb 27, 2019 12:00 PM
New York Times Best-Selling Author
Mar 06, 2019
Tour of Ronald McDonald House- 2525 Cherry St, KC, MO
View entire list
Upcoming Events
Service Day - Growing Futures Early Edu. Center
Growing Futures Early Education Center
Feb 23, 2019
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Club Board Meeting
Sylvester Powell Community Center
Mar 13, 2019
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
KC Day
Mar 28, 2019
6:30 AM – 9:00 AM
 
Rotary on the Road at the Broadmoor Bistro
8200 W 71st St
Apr 03, 2019
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
 
Club Board Meeting
Sylvester Powell Community Center
Apr 10, 2019
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
Executives & Directors
President
 
President Elect
 
Past President
 
Treasurer
 
Secretary
 
Sergeant-At-Arms
 
Director
 
Director
 
Director
 
Rotary Foundation Chairperson
 
Russell Hampton
National Awards Services Inc.
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