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 The Wm Baker Festival Singers practice at Countryside Christian Church, 6101 Nall Ave, Mission, KS. Each year the congregation and community are invited to a concert held at the church. A free-will offering will be collected to support The One Stop Shop at Shawnee Mission North High School. Mark your calendar now for Friday, November 22, at 7:00 pm. |
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 November's Rotary on the Road is a tour of some of the sustainability projects at Johnson County Community College. Dr. Jay Antle eads the sustainability program and is Executive Director of the college's Center for Sustainability. The tour will be Wednesday, November 6 at noon. The meeting location is the lobby of Galileo's Pavilion (GP on the map) and the best parking would be Galileo's Garden Garage or the Galileo surface lot on the south side of campus. Depending on time and weather, among the sites toured will be:
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I was born in Salina, KS and have never LEFT the State of Kansas. My father worked for Lipton Tea for 42 years starting as a salesman on the road in the 40’s and received promotions along the way. Well… we were “Movin’ On UP”. First to Topeka, KS and then to Overland Park, KS. At age 12 and having a brand-new Jr. High to attend in Johnson County, this middle-income boy thought he was super rich. I was the first born with 3 other siblings in my family. I am married to a wonderful wife, Sharon for the last 35 years. We have 3 children, 7 grandchildren and 2 cats named Abbey Cat and Callie Girl. I retired 4 years ago after 40 years managing physician offices and hospitals my entire career. My undergraduate degree was a Fine Arts degree in Theatre and Voice from KU. To legitimize my business career in medicine, I needed a couple of Master Degrees in business and healthcare administration. I received my residential real estate license in 2016 and am having the most fun I’ve ever had working with Reece Nichols. I don’t have many hobbies other than singing for weddings, funerals and church choir. My favorite place to vacation is on the beach or cruising. My favorite TV shows are Chicago PD, FIRE, MED and Bluebloods. My favorite food would be a big ol’ Ribeye from Longhorn Steak House. How about some karaoke Christmas Tunes?  |
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 You know a service project is going to be a success when you bring in outside help from out of state! Honorary club member Dwight Teeter planned to join us at the Sylvester Powell Center during his Kansas City visit from his current home in North Carolina. Instead, he rolled with the plans for Rotary on the Road and joined for a pizza picnic and work day at Growing Futures! As we did last year, we cleaned out the containers to tidy up for winter. There are some plans brewing for "adopting" these planters going forward, so that Rotary can help with the planting as well as the cleaning next time! If you're interested in helping with this project, please contact Jeff Jennings. Thanks to everyone who came out today! |
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We are excited to welcome Mr. Dennis Patton, Horticulture Agent with the Johnson County K-State Research and Extension to our club. He will talk about how he arrived in his current position, being *the* go-to guy for questions about lawn and garden care for the metro area. Mr. Patton is a frequent columnist in the Kansas City Star. How does he choose his column topics? Does he ever give advice he regrets? How have questions asked of him changed over time? We will make time for your own lawn and garden questions as well! |
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Jeff was born at the Independence Sanitarium and grew up in Independence, Missouri. Jeff is an IT Scrummaster and is raising two grandsons, Elijah and Jacob. His favorite hobbies include hunting, fishing, and camping. Jeff's chosen super-hero power would be the ability to fly so that he could dash off to this favorite vacation spot, the mountains. His favorite movie is It's a Wonderful Life. At Karaoke Night, Jeff would sing Aerosmith's I Don't Want to Miss a Thing. His favorite meal is steak and potatoes with creme bruelee for dessert.  Thanks Jeff! |
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Our Cub Scout Pack 3269 will be out at the Shawnee Indian Mission for Cub Scout Day Camp this week 6/17 - 6/21 MTThF 9am-3:30pm. Wednesday 6/19 is Family Night from 5pm-7pm. If you have time and want to come out and see your Pack's Den Home, shoot a BB gun (Jeff Jennings is one of the BB gun range directors), sling shot or a bow and arrow, and see first hand how your Service Above Self and Chartering of a Cub Scout Pack is impacting our community and bringing families together. .jpeg) |
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Jean Phillips will visit us on Wednesday, May 29 to discuss her work with Project for Innocence (http://law.ku.edu/project-innocence). Jean is the director of the Paul E. Wilson Project for Innocence at the University of Kansas Law School as well as a Clinical Professor of Law. The Project for Innocence was founded at KU in 1965 to "help prisoners who otherwise might not receive legal representation. Students represent state and federal prisoners in appellate and post-conviction litigation in state and federal courts. Since 2009, students in the Project have won at least 28 conviction reversals. The project gets more than 200 letters a year from inmates seeking assistance." Studies estimate that between 2% and 7% of all prisoners in the U.S. are innocent and that 1 in 25 death row inmates is innocent. For context, if just 1% of all prisoners are innocent, that would mean that more than 20,000 innocent people are in prison. Some of the goals of The Innocence Project are to exonerate the innocent through DNA testing and to reform the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice. More information about the Midwest Innocence Project: https://themip.org/
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Deadline to RSVP is Friday, June 14 Join us at this year's Installation Dinner: Monday, July 1 from 5:30 - 9 pm at Transport Brewery- 11113 Johnson Dr Shawnee, KS 66203. To RSVP, please visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b094aabad2ea6fb6-officers |
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 Join us Friday, May 17 at the Mission HyVee, 6655 Martway St. The Shaween Mission Rotary Club is presenting the HyVee store with an AED to use in case a staff member or customer has a heart event in the store. Members of Consolidated Fire District No. 2 will be there to talk about how to use an AED. The Mission Police Department will also be there for their regular "Coffee with a Cop" event. It's a great chance to talk with our first responders and learn something at the same time! Meet in the cafe area at 8 a.m. Free coffee and donuts, too! The purchase of the AED was made with Rotary District Grant Funds - money that is made available to local Rotary clubs by the Rotary district in proportion to the donations made by individual members of a particular club. The purchase was inspired by the heart event our own club member Brian Smith (photo above left) experienced in June 2018. We are happy to report that Brian's life was saved and that he is still with us today. A testament to the good training of those around him and medical care he received. We would like everyone to be that well trained! Please join us! |
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ROTARY ON THE ROAD CORRECTION: Please meet today (May 1) at noon 100 Richmond Ave Kansas City, KS 66101 for a tour of Juniper Gardens. Rotary on the Road at Juniper Gardens: Cultivate KC is a nonprofit that began in 2005. They work to grow food, farms, and community in support of a sustainable and healthy local food system for all. One arm of Cultivate KC manages three urban food-growing sites in the Kansas City metro area. Juniper Gardens is one of these sites. It is a 9-acre Training Farm just minutes from downtown Kansas City, KS. In partnership with Catholic Charities of NE Kansas, Juniper Gardens co-manages a 4-year farm business incubation program, helping refugees start and operate independent vegetable farms that supply healthy produce to feed Kansas City. |
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Tickets are now available! Contact any Shawnee Mission Rotarian for details. |
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The February 20, 2019 meeting at the Powell Center has been cancelled due to weather. Please join us next week, February 27, at the Powell Center. |
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February's Rotary on the Road is club visits! Each member of our club will be asked to visit a different Rotary club. You pick the day, the time, and add your name! Here is the online sign-up. Grab a friend and go with a buddy if you like! |
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Dear SMKS Rotarian, There are three chances coming soon for you to attend RLI. First up is Leavenworth! Not sure what RLI is? Click here to learn more about why every Rotarian should attend! All meetings are 8am - 5pm Cost is $55.00. If your club pays for two enrollments through 2018/2019 the District will provide a third enrollment free.
Mandy Sheldon Lieutenant Governor/District Executive District 5710 Eastern Kansas Rotary P.O. Box 394 Gardner, KS 66030 Mandy@Rotary5710.org (913) 244-7548 |
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Rotary Service in Action is a Rotary blog to help our members and supporters plan effective and inspired service projects. We offer resources, best practices, success stories and lessons learned to keep you informed and introduce you to new ideas. As members of the Rotary family, we are 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and community leaders who come together to create positive, lasting changes in our communities and around the world. Our diverse occupations, cultures, and backgrounds give us a unique perspective. Our shared passion for service drives us to take on the world’s most challenging problems. Topics include: Fellowship Activities, Service Activities and Resources, Rotary Areas of Focus, Ethical Dilemna, Member Engagement, Online Tools, Presidential Themes, Service and Project Partners. Learn more about Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. |
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This weeks's meeting will be the Annual Meeting. We will elect officers and discuss items upcoming plans for the club. |
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 Its Holiday Party time! Please see the link below to sign up for the annual Holiday party. This year we be having our party at Barley's Kitchen in Shawnee. It is located at 16649 Midland Dr. Shawnee, KS. We will be beginning our festivities at 6:30 and will be having appetizers, followed by dinner and dessert. We will also be having our annual white elephant gift exchange. It will be a great time for all. Here is the link.   |
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Dear SM Rotarians, it looks like we still have a lot of spots to fill for our Salvation Army Bell ringing this year. If you could find the time to donate a couple of hours on a Saturday between now and Christmas. I know a lot of folks in need would appreciate it. Below is the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/  |
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 It's our last weekend for Bell Ringing. Only one slot is filled. If your schedule allows, please sign up for one of the shifts coming up this week or next so we make sure to have those filled. And, think of who you know who might like to ring with you. Kids, friends, neighbors, etc. All are welcome. Thank you in advance for carrying on this great club tradition! |
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Black Friday Blood Drive Consolidated Fire District No. 2 Friday, November 23rd 8am – 2pm CFD2 Station 21 6400 Martway St, Mission, KS All presenting donors will receive a Chiefs Tee Shirt! |
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 Last week, our club's meeting and service day at Growing Futures Early Education Center was pretty much perfect. A beautiful fall day, cute kids, (and a bonus fire drill!), quick and visible work, and plenty of pizza! The Rotarians met with Kathy McLellan, Growing Futures' Volunteer and Development Associate, who spoke briefly about the programs offered to Johnson County children and families. Then we headed outside. We cleared the raised garden beds and the decorative planters along the parking lot. Special thanks to Jeff for taking the bulk of the yard waste bags in his truck, to Dennis for picking up the pizza, and to everyone for coming out! If you'd like to see a video from our day, click here. |
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.jpg) World Polio Day is Wednesday, October 24. Remember to wear your "End Polio Now" pin. We'll take a group photo at our meeting showing that we're "just this close" to eradicating polio forever. |
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 Pints for Polio - Martin City Brewery - 410 E. 135th Street Kansas City, MO 64145 Wednesday, November 7th, 5:00 - 8:00 PM on their heated patio. Donations accepted, and $1 will be added to each each beer sold will contribute to the Polio Plus fund. Online registration. |
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 Rotarian Wayne London provided a little extra service last week. Coach Dre at Shawnee Mission North High School made an emergency request for six dozen doughnuts for their staff meeting. Wayne jumped to it, and made sure that the doughnuts were labeled with Shawnee Mission Rotary (Public Image never stops!) and delivered the doughnuts at 7:30 a.m. last Friday. Safe to say they were well-appreciated! It's great to have these relationships where the help can come in many forms! |
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Board Meeting Wednesday 10/10 immediately following Rotary, at the SYLVESTER POWELL CENTER.
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For Rotary on the Road this month, the club is heading to the Johnson County Museum. The club will cover the admission cost for the tour. Those that can stay can go to lunch as a group after the museum tour. Please note: the tour of the museum will begin at 11 a.m. instead of our usual noon. Johnson County Museum Address: 8788 Metcalf Avenue |
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.jpg) Shawnee Mission Rotary was well represented on Saturday at the District T.E.A.M. training in Lawrence. There was great information shared, Wayne and Joe completed district grant training, and the fun, food and drink was in good supply! We'll be working on a lot of what was discussed this Rotary year. Consider attending next year - it is a great boost for your Rotary membership. |
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 This Thursday, August 16, Shawnee Mission Rotary will be out and about at the Mission Market! The market, at 5635 Johnson Drive, is open each Thursday from 4:30-8:00 p.m. The Rotary club will have a tent this week - sharing information about the club, Rotary International, and about the pancake breakfast at the Sunflower Festival on Saturday, August 25. Please stop by, even if you haven't signed up for a shift to help. It will be a fun evening. The pancake trailer and grill will be making a test run at the market on August 16 as a warm-up for the Sunflower Festival. New this year as a test: pancakes and sausage on a stick! We're going to see how they go over, and if they're a hit, offer them at the festival as well. The Sign-up for the Sunflower Festival on August 25 still has some openings. Check it out and sign up here. |
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The Shawnee Mission Post covered Mission's new Adopt-a-Street program in an online story. The Shawnee Mission Rotary Club is mentioned as the first group to sign up! Thanks to everyone in supporting this effort in looking after just a bit of our community! |
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Mark your calendars! The club's installation picnic is coming up! Monday, June 18, 2018 6:30 p.m. Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park Near 87th and Lackman Road in Lenexa This picnic will replace the normal installation banquet at Milburn Country Club. Please join us to celebrate another successful year of Rotary, and kick-off the 2018-2019 year with Incoming Club President Dennis Monahan! Please share this event with your families and bring them along! It will be a great evening of fellowship. The club will provide the primary entree (like bbq) and members are invited to bring a side dish or a dessert potluck. Here's the link to the park home page: https://www.lenexa.com/government/departments___divisions/parks___recreation/outdoor_recreation/parks/sar-_ko-_par_trails_park/ |
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Dear Rotarians: District 5710 Rotarians are awesome! In March 2018, we announced a fundraiser in the celebration of “30 Years of Women in Rotary” as part of the 2018 Rotary District Conference/Assembly. Our goal was to raise $5710 for District 5710 to provide hygiene kits to women in disaster and under-served areas. Contributions were to made to Heart to Heart International. Thanks to Rotarians in District 5710, we surpassed our goal and successfully raised $7941.10. This is huge!! Thank you to everyone who contributed to the fundraising drive. Your generosity is appreciated! Our kits will be sent to Malawi, SE Africa. At the District Conference/Assembly, we were honored to have Jim Mitchum, CEO, and two founders from Heart to Heart accept a symbolic check for our district contributions. The final campaign results would not have been possible without the support of all Rotarians in the entire district. Together we can do great things!! In honor and in celebration of the 30 Years of Women in Rotary fundraising campaign, all contributions are greatly appreciated. The following clubs sent in “group” contributions of $50 or more from fundraisers and “pass the hat” events. Yours in Rotary, Blanche Parks, DGE 30 Years of Women in Rotary Final Report June 2018
Mandy Sheldon Lieutenant Governor/District Executive District 5710 Eastern Kansas Rotary P.O. Box 394 Gardner, KS 66030 (913) 244-7548 |
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President Ian Riseley visits District 5710 in Atchison  President Ian Riseley  President Ian Riseley and Jim Mattes of SMKS Rotary Club. |
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Thanks to everyone who signed up to attend the Classics Uncorked concert on June 7! Please bring your payment, cash, or check made out to the Shawnee Mission Rotary Club to an upcoming meeting. The cost is $25/person. Thank you! |
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   If you have not tried the Mobile App yet, it's amazing. The Member Directory alone is worth it! The app is complete with map links and auto-dial options. Check out what it includes: Member Directory Immediately view the most up to date member directory, upon login. You can browse your member profiles which give you the necessary contact information you need to connect with just one click. Make a call or text, email them directly from your device, or even add them to your contacts list. Club & District Executives and Directors View and contact your club/district executives and directors from current, past and future years. You can browse their profiles and connect with one click. View Posts on Your Website View the latest feed of home page stories that are on your own website and your district's site, directly on your phone, so you never miss any information! Learn more about upcoming events and speakers Access all of your upcoming events and calendar items, and view event details, including associated links, download files and venue map. View who the latest speakers are and learn more about their presentation topic - both for your club and district. Club Details View your meeting day, time and venue, complete with a Google map for directions through the new Club Info page right from your phone. Even get quick access to contact your club President, Area Governor and District Governor. Keep track of your attendance Keep track of your attendance stats and banked makeups. Easily view which meetings you attended, missed and made up and get a quick glance at your attendance percentage for the year. Switch to the Makeups tab and view a list of your banked makeups. |
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 Good luck to Sarah, Charlie, Rachel, and everyone else at The Mission Project on the Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Gala this Saturday! Check out all the great raffle prizes on their website! |
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Please let Emily know if you plan to attend Rotary on the Road, Wednesday, April 4. Please note the earlier start time: 11:15 a.m. We will be visiting Horizons High School at Johnson Drive and Lamar. We'll get a tour and school update from high school principal Paul Colwell, then we'll be having some school lunch! The lunch is pre-paid with our club dues, but we need to let the kitchen staff know how many to expect in advance. If you did NOT sign the sheet at our club meeting last week, please email Emily by Wednesday, March 21 to let her know you'll be coming. emily.j.randel@gmail.com |
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 Rotary District 5710 Conference is Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28! Registration is now open. You can pick and choose from what you do over the two days. Friday is great information on Rotary, and this year, there will be a special presentation celebrating 30 years of women in Rotary and key note speaker Frank White. There is a banquet Friday evening with some mystery entertainment! There's also a service project each day. Saturday is a celebration of the past year out at the Community America Ballpark with a service project and Rotary Olympics! The Shawnee Mission Rotary Club board has decided to reimburse the conference registration for any member who has never attended a conference. We want to show you how meaningful Rotary outside the walls of our own club can be! Please consider attending part of the conference. Registration is available online. |
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DID YOU KNOW? ... That smksrotary.org has a tab called Calendar? ... That one click will let you add our calendar to your calendar? ... OR ... That your profile on www.rotary.org syncs with our Club database? ... That you can establish ongoing giving to RI Foundation without writing checks? ... OR ... That you can register online for the Rotary 5710 District Conference online? ... OR ... That the Grocery Grab flyer for this year can be downloaded on our site? |
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While surfing the web, I found a description of Rotary that is something I could use to describe Rotary International. Also, directing people to the international website is easy: www.rotary.org. The following is the text from rotary.org/about-rotary/ (I'd embed it except that mobile versions cant read it): Who We Are
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end. Learn more about our structure and our foundation and our strategic vision. What we do Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. Our 35,000+ clubs work together to:
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 Add a little fun to your day with a tour and presentation from Chip's Chocolate Factory at Crown Center! Meet at the shop noon, for a tour explaining the history of chocolate, where it is grown, how it is harvested, and walk through the entire process of how fudge is made. The club will pay the tour fee per person, and everyone will get a goodie bag filled with fudge, chocolate, and more. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Noon-1 p.m. Chip's Chocolate Factory - Crown Center Shops, 2nd floor, 2450 Grand Blvd. Suite 239, KCMO |
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 Thanks to everyone who have been selling their Grocery Grab tickets! We have just over two weeks to sell them all! There are still a couple spots for selling at HyVee the next two weekends. Please check out the SignUp Genius online and sign up for a shift! |
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The SMKS Rotary Club's Board approved a scholarship in the amount of $500 to assist a Boy Scout in Shawnee Trails District of the Heart of America Boy Scout Council.  |
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Building For Universal Design  (Credit: Linkedin Profile) Brian McMillian is an ADA Design Consultant who's attitude is that "we're all in this together" (www.theaccessiblelife.com). As part of a web-based consortium of professionals, Brian has designed and built a model home known as "MicMillian House". Houzz.com states "The Accessible Life provides a forum for people to share their solutions with those who’ve yet to discover the possibilities. Whether from injury or old age, as our bodies begin to fail us, we need to make adaptations to our built environments." |
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New Club Text Message Reminders In an effort to stay more connected with our members, we'll be starting a new text message service. Club members will receive a text message reminder about the club meeting each week, along with any special information. Members can opt out of the service, and those without texting capabilities can receive a voice call. The hope is that this will be an easy way to reach everyone using a method of communication that is increasingly viewed as the most convenient - texting! The Spinning Wheel and other email communication will still be sent, as usual. We'll test it for the first time on Wednesday and then can discuss at the club meeting. Please let me know if you have any questions in the meantime. |
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 BikeWalkKC is a nonprofit helping biking and pedestrian stakeholders connect across greater Kansas City. Karen Campbell, Director of Development and Communications and Maggie Priesmeyer Green, Director of Education will speak to the club about programs at BikeWalkKC. The organization is involved with efforts around the region in the areas of advocacy for public/private partnerships and policy, community education, prioritizing and creating safe routes to school, planning and consulting for the community, supporting Women Bike KC, and Kansas City B-cycle Bike Share. Visit their website www.bikewalkkc.org for more information. |
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 The Shawnee Mission North Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) just qualified for its 13th consecutive appearance in a national competition. The team qualified by winning the Area 9 Regional Championship in Oklahoma City. The SM North Indians finished first in eight of the 11 events and second in three other events. They are now preparing to compete in the national competition which takes place this April in Florida. The Shawnee Mission Rotary Club has a long history of awarding a scholarship to a member of the NJROTC. We'll be cheering them on again this year! |
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  You see it every week, but when was the last time you really looked? It's our club's welcome sign, faithfully greeting club members and visitors week in and week out. The sign was showing its age, and last week, Wayne London took it upon himself to put his skills to work and show the sign a little T.L.C. Thank you, Wayne! Now we're all spruced up for the years ahead! Someone proving once again that Rotarians are People of Action! |
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** Weather Alert ** A Note Will Be Sent Wednesday Morning IF ROTARY IS CANCELLED Rotary on the Road will take us to VitaCraft in Shawnee on Feb 7th. Our tour is from 12 - 1 pm and does not include lunch. Please wear closed toe shoes. https://vitacraftcommercialcookware.com/p/video |
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This week's program is a panel consisting of Adrian Eszter, Wayne London and Mark Lieb (alpha order). As architects, they each have several experiences in common and yet practice in an overarching profession with unique contributions. Adrian Eszter Mark Lieb Wayne London    Service above self a value they share through Rotary and in each of their life experiences. Most recently Mark served as our Club President, Wayne leads the way with the One Stop Shop, and Adrian was a GSE participant in Missouri which led to a pivotal job from a KC Rotarian. All have been or continue to serve the club and district. International expertise is another value they share. Adrian studied architecture in Buenos Aires, worked in a small firm there and participated in GSE which brought him to Kansas City as a professional. Though he oversees work in Canada and Puerto Rico, he has had extensive design and project oversight for international projects for BRR. Mark works with standardization and reciprocity through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. As one who focuses on the big picture and team building with relationships between clients, governance boards and regulatory criteria, his international focus comes through soccer. A lifelong fan and athlete, he has coached all three of his children's soccer teams and enjoys the growing culture of soccer in Kansas City. Wayne has had the most diverse international experience of building sporting facilities in many locations around the world. However, he was in charge of placing the roof on the Rozzelle Courtyard at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art and also renovated the Atkins auditorium and two galleries. Adrian has worked on schools, parks, fountains, large retailers and infrastructure. Mark has worked with residences and real estate, project management, and guiding the political process of professionals from various perspectives achieving common goals. Wayne has worked with multi-family housing, art gallery projects, sporting arenas and the Church of the Resurrection sanctuary. Between them, people are protected, interact with the arts, sports, worship, education and commerce. Click here for more details on each. Thanks, Adrian, Mark, and Wayne for your many contributions! |
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Did you receive your February copy of the Rotarian? Jimmy Carter is on the front, which caught my eye. Recently I listened to two of his books as I drove, via Audible.com. The feature story of The Rotarian is a conversation with our former President about peace, free elections and lessons learned from a life devoted to service. I have had an affinity to Mr. Carter since my days at Emory, where he occasionally dropped in as a lecturer in our classes on Social Ethics, Professional Ethics, and the role of persons of faith within politics. That was 40 years ago... and I've taken groups to Plains, GA, to visit Habitat for Humanity where we've had personal exchanges with him. Other articles in this month's magazine are Waging Peace, Service above Selfies and the Peace Dividend. Looks like a well done issue, as usual! |
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We enjoyed our first week at the Down Syndrome Guild building last week! It is our new meeting location, and it is located at 5960 Dearborn Street. This is just one block east of the Sylvester Powell, Jr. Community Center on Dearborn, between Johnson Drive and Martway. Parking: Please park in the overflow lot off of Beverly if you are able. For those who prefer closer parking, there are spaces available adjacent to the building, and street parking on Dearborn as well. We will have greeters in the lobby the building to help you know you've come to the right place. The change of location allows us to pay a lower weekly room charge than we were paying at the Sylvester Powell, Jr. Community Center, and that payment will support the programs of the Down Syndrome Guild. Amy Allison, the Executive Director of the Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City, is our program speaker on Wednesday, and we are looking forward to building a stronger relationship with this local organization. https://goo.gl/maps/6h6UBwENS5z |
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2018 International Educational Experiences Auction Shawnee Mission Rotary Club is invited to participate in this Friday's fundraising dinner and silent auction. Daisy and Tyler, the two students who visited our club meeting this fall and discussed their work in Guatemala, have sent information about 1) Special VIP Sponsorship Package, and 2) General Admission and participation in silent and live auction, Contact kconnelly@kumc.edu for tickets and to offer items for auction. A sponsorship package is available for $100 and includes reserved seating, specialty beverage, entry to both live and silent auctions, and food & dring throughout the evening. This includes entrance for 4 people. The general admission is $10 and allows you to attend both live and silent auctions and access to food and dring through the evening. |
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Amy Allison, Down Syndrome Guild of GKC  Amy Allison, Executive Director of The Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City (DSG) will speak to the club. The meeting will be the Shawnee Mission's Rotary Club's first meeting in the Down Syndrome Guild's space at 5960 Dearborn St. DSG is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide support and resources for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the professionals who serve them. DSG seeks to provide the entire community with information and education to broaden awareness and foster positive attitudes regarding people with Down syndrome. |
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Stephen Koranda, Kansas Public Radio State of Kansas Legislative Session Preview Kansas Public Radio's Statehouse reporter Stephen Koranda will share a preview of the 2018 Kansas legislative session that will begin January 8, 2018. To read his latest article, 12/5/17, click here! |
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 The bell ringing has been going so well! Thanks to everyone who has volunteered so far. We have one more Saturday - this week, December 16. Ed Coulter could use some company 9-11, and Brian Smith could as well, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. If either of those slots work for you, please join in and have some fun this weekend! An online sign-up is available here. Please add your name to the shift(s) you desire and include your cell phone number in the comments. Questions? Contact Mark Lieb |
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 https://www.facebook.com/kumcinternationaloutreach/ KUMC International Outreach is a student organization that coordinates an annual trip to Central America for future physicians who have an interest in medicine at a global level. The group will share information about their trip - sending a group of 20 future physicians to San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. |
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 It's all about the food this week at Rotary! Chef Rachel Ciordas will be our speaker and will share about her evolution as a chef, her experience cooking on TV and her thoughts on the Kansas City food scene and trends About Rachel: Rachel was born the same year the word “foodie” was officially added to the English language, and boy, did that turn out to be appropriate. Rachel has been a cooking instructor in the Kansas City area since 2010. She frequently contributes culinary articles and recipes to local publications and does televised cooking demonstrations. She also shares fresh recipes and kitchen adventures at ThisOneBite.com. Rachel is a lifelong learner and has several degrees, a wellness certification from the Mayo Clinic and has studied cooking around the world including Le Cordon Bleu Paris. She loves to travel, and brings experiences from over 30 countries to her culinary creations. She also has a tall, dark and handsome husband and a couple of adorable kids who never mind licking the bowl. |
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We had a special visitor yesterday, Julio Kompatski from Rotary club ancud, Chile, where we are assured we are welcome any time! The world of Rotary, right here in Mission, Kansas. Julio will be speaking at Rotary District 6110's District Conference in Rogers, Arkansas this weekend. He is staying with SMKS Rotary friend Past District Governor Ellis Potter.
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Our own President, Emily Randel will celebrate her wedding on October 14.  Congratulations can be sent to her privately, usingthe clubrunner membership app! Download it from IOS App Store or Google Play. Congratulations, Emily and Andy! |
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 Saturday was a great work day - clearing vines and volunteer shoots from around the trees along Shawnee Mission Parkway. Two big piles of brush and done by 11! A little poison ivy, but it was quick work, in the shade and great fellowship as always! Thanks to everyone who participated! |
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 Spread the word! The Programming Committee has created a Facebook event for our program on October 11. Joel Goldberg, host of the Royals Live pregame and postgame shows on FOX Sports Kansas City will be our guest. A great chance to show the sports fans in your life what Rotary is all about! Let's wear either Rotary or Royals attire if possible! |
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 Did you know you can subscribe to a variety of e-newsletters from Rotary International? Just visit the Newsletters page at My Rotary.org and sign up for the newsletter of your preferences. They have categories such as End Polio Now, Peace in Action, Rotary Youth Exchange, Membership Minute, etc. |
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 This week at Rotary, we'll hear from one of our very favorite visiting Rotarians, Wayne Byrd, and Vicki Lilly from the Arts & Recreation Foundation. They will be talking about plans to grow the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Founded to keep the city at the forefront of environmental and ecological issues, The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a year-round destination with a wide variety of experiences, seasonal programs and events for all ages. The “Growing to Inspire” campaign is underway to help the city grow the Arboretum. Also, we'll have two special presentations - we will hold a pinning ceremony for Dahnika Short, our newest club member, and members from the Shawnee Mission North High School Class of 1962 will join us to present their check supporting the One Stop Shop renovation project. Good things are going on at Rotary. See you Wednesday! |
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Parking may be tight at the Community Center for the next several weeks. The entire parking lot will be resurfaced in phases, starting on the south side of the building this week. There is overflow parking available in the parking lot on the east side of Beverly Street. |
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The Programming Committee is busy at work, scheduling speakers for upcoming club meetings. Be sure to look ahead on the website at smksrotary.org and take note of the programs that are coming up in the next few weeks. Make an effort to invite a guest to a program that you think might particularly interest him or her. If you have an idea for a compelling speaker program, please reach out to a member of the committee: Dennis Monahan Kent Fulton Brad Telker Wally Melte |
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 Following Hurricane Harvey, our Rotary district leadership put out a call to the clubs to raise $5 per Rotarian, which the district would match up to $11,725. The Shawnee Mission Rotary club raised $642 in just two days, which is more than $14 per member. The Lenexa Rotary Club also organized a volunteer event at Heart to Heart International, preparing hygiene kits for those displaced by the hurricane. Working together with Rotarians and friends from around the district gave us a chance to feel useful while the very first phases of response to the disaster were still unfolding in Texas. Thanks to everyone to contributed to this quick and impressive response! |
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Barb Jones submitted an article on our club's activities with Shawnee Mission North to the District newsletter. Thank you for spreading the news about our good work, Barb!
Rotary International has six areas of focus for global service, and the Shawnee Mission Rotary Club accomplishes several through their partnership with Shawnee Mission North High School (SMN), located near Club’s meeting space. A number of club members attended “Shawnee Mission High School” prior to the rapid growth of NE Johnson County evolving into a district with 6 high schools, renaming it to Shawnee Mission North High School. SME, SMW, SMS, SMNW and the Heritage school followed. Club members attended other SMSD high schools, but teenage rivalries mean nothing when it comes to serving the needs of students! Every other week Wayne London take supplies to fill the stock Coach Dre` maintains and Wayne provides a viable witness to serving the at-risk students attending SMN. Coach Andre` Carnegie is the District’s Student Success Liaison, touching base with all feeder schools for SMN, learning the needs behind the scenes of a usual school day. SM Rotary Club has worked over the past two years to support the One Stop Shop that Coach Dre` created; first from a closet and now in a room dedicated to its purpose. Groceries were provided as a donation from ticket sales for the “Grocery Store Grab” fundraiser in cooperation with Hy-Vee on Martway. Coach Dre` created the “One Stop Shop” at SMN to be a safe place to provide what a student might need to have a good day. With no questions asked, a student can stop by to get a snack from the refrigerator, a bottle of water to drink or an encouraging word. If clothes or hygiene cause ridicule, or a student not prepared for the day can stop in and find something else to change into and keep on going through with higher self-esteem.
Ed Coulter masterminded the “Grocery Grab” which was a great success. The weekend before school opened, club members met to paint, lay carpet, and provide furniture arranged to make it a friendly, safe place for anyone to drop by during the day for a bit of motivation. Corky Nason made a generous donation toward the project’s expenses and club members donated 4-6 hours each.
Shawnee Mission North was the elite public school of NE Johnson County 50+ years ago, and is now one of 6 SMSD high schools serving a very different set of demographic realities. More than forty-five % of the students at SMN receive free or reduced lunch. The school embraces the creativity and diversity of its student population while maintaining an excellent educational experience. Another program Shawnee Mission Rotary provides is the ROTC Scholarship, awarded to an outstanding member of the group. As Coach Dre` encourages and advocates for students all day, usually behind the scenes, Shawnee Mission Rotary club encourages him through their dedication and volunteer efforts. |
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 Saturday, great things were happening at Shawnee Mission North! The transformation of the One Stop Shop is nearly complete! Special thanks to Wayne London for his careful planning and organization of the project, and to Corky Nason for his generous contribution to the project's expenses. And, thanks to the volunteers for your great, quick work on Saturday! All that's left now is the installation of the new furniture, and the students will be coming back to a welcoming and functional space! |
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Dave Boone has invited all club members to participate in bowling this year as team members or as substitutes. If you cannot commit to a team, you can most likely substitute every time you come. They play at Ward Parkway Lanes, at 4:30 pm on Wednesdays. $15.00 a week pays the fee for games, shoes and ball rental.  |
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 Club member Wayne London shared plans with the club last week for a service project at Shawnee Mission North High School's One Stop Shop. The club is continuing its support of the food pantry at the One Stop Shop, but we, along with Coach Dre, the Student Success Liaison at SMN, have identified the need for some improvements in the physical space. The club is proposing a work day or two to paint the walls, replace the carpet and some of the furniture, and to add a small meeting area to make the space more functional and inviting. At last week's meeting, Corky Nason kicked off fundraising for the estimated $1,800 project costs with an incredible pledge of $1,000, and the club hopes to collaborate with Elaine Copp's graduating class from North for an additional contribution. If anyone has questions about the project, please contact Wayne London. |
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 It's a new Rotary year at the district level, too! District Governor Adam Ehlert hosted the District 5710 Leadership Team at the CommunityAmerica Ballpark for some extra fun along with the first business meeting of the year. (Not sure that Sizzle is an official Rotarian just yet!) Shawnee Mission Rotarians Past District Governor Jim Mattes (District Foundation Chair) and Nate Ourada (Assistant Governor) attended. |
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 It was an honor for our club to begin the year with the presentation of FOUR Paul Harris recognitions. Thank you to Das Hardin, Nate Ourada and Corky Nason for your continued and impressive support of the Rotary Foundation. Congratulations, Lisa Battani, on joining the esteemed list of Paul Harris Fellows, for your contributions to this club and your community and for embodying the values of Rotary International! Click here for the history of the Paul Harris Fellow recognition. |
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We'd like to make sure our directory is updated for the new year! You should have received an email from me, asking for you to review, and update if necessary, your online member profile. I used the preformatted request form, so I hope it makes sense! If it left you unclear, go to www.smksrotary.org, and on the top right corner check "Login". If you have forgotten your information, follow the instructions and Tom Talkington will send it to you. Once you log in, click "member area" in the top right, then click "edit profile" to make changes. If you don't recognize your picture, I "snagged it" from a photo taken at a Rotary meeting last year. Feel free to update it! Something we just learned was how to use the JOINED ROTARY field and the JOINED THIS CLUB field. You might want to check those dates. Thanks for your help! ~Barb |
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 The club's Installation Banquet was a special chance for fellowship and appreciation for another great year of Rotary. The night included recognition of Brian Martin's leadership as Club President. The club celebrated the highlights of the year including a renewed dedication to local service projects, especially with the launch of the program supporting the Shawnee Mission North High School One Stop Shop. Brian Martin recognized those club members with perfect attendance, and presented the John Hollyman Service Above Self Award to Wayne London for his contributions to the club in 2016-2017. David Wolfe also received a special award of recognition for his ongoing dedication to the club and outstanding service as Club Secretary. And how often does a Past District officer have the opportunity to install her daughter as the President of a Rotary Club in the same District? Probably not very often, but our Shawnee Mission Rotary Club experienced a touching moment Tuesday night when Emily Randel was installed by her mother, Vickie. Emily's comments reflected the power of being around Rotary as a child and tagging along as her mother attended service events or held meetings in their home. Many of us have had the experience of sharing Rotary within our own family. Shaping the values of Service Above Self, the Four Way Test, and making a difference within the community. Vickie Randel also installed the club's Board of Directors for 2017-2018 and we kicked off another year of Rotary! |
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The pancake breakfast is coming up! After you've signed up for a volunteer shift, make sure to spread the word about the event to your friends, family and colleagues. An event page has been created on the club's Facebook account here, which makes it easy to share. Share the event post to your own personal page along with a note letting people know they can purchase tickets in advance. You can just suggest that they direct message you, or leave a comment on your post, and you'll coordinate getting the tickets to them. Sell! Sell! Flip! (the pancakes, that is.)  |
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Dr. Geraghty is Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Medical Aid of Children of Latin America. The organization has been operating for 33 years. A group of 44 medical professionals has just returned from a service trip to the Dominican Republic. |
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 Once again, Greater Kansas City Day was a fantastic chance for KC Metro area Rotarians to show up for kids. We had a clear and crisp spring morning for selling on Monday, and we think we did quite well raising funds for the Rotary Youth Camp Association and The Mission Project. Now, all that's left to do is celebrate the hometown team this Thursday, April 13 out at the ballpark. Let's go, Royals! |
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 The Shawnee Mission Rotary Club Grocery Grab Saturday, April 8 was a huge success! The six finalists were all winners, earning HyVee gift cards in varying amounts. Thanks to the generosity of those buying tickets this year, several of the gift cards will be buying things for other good causes including an animal welfare organization, the Santa Fe Waystation, The Mission Project, and the Shawnee Mission North High School One Stop Shop. The win-win-win aspect of the grab this year definitely boosted spirits and touched hearts on Saturday. The grand prize winner, Emmanuel Baptist Church, made out with two carts overflowing with diapers, baby formula, meat, frozen pizzas, coffee and peanut butter that will go to families within the church who can use a little help. Congratulations to Rain who ran for Emmanuel Baptist. He did great under pressure! A sincere thank you to everyone who participated this year, selling or buying tickets, volunteering at the event, or helping to spread the word. A special thanks to our host, Mission HyVee who got in on the fun with us on Saturday and allowed us to sell tickets at the store on many weekends leading up to the event. And, a huge shout out goes to the event coordinator, club member Ed Coulter for pouring himself into this important fundraiser. His organization and enthusiasm for the Grab transferred to a real win-win-win for our club.  |
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  (Picture and logo used by permission) Who do you know who is starting a business, or is ready to take their business to the next level? Invite him or her to our club meeting this week! America’s SBDC Kansas provides resources, training and confidential business advising to entrepreneurs in Kansas. The program will address how KSBDC assists business owners in starting businesses, creating strategic growth plans for existing businesses, and increasing revenue through exporting and government procurement. Speaker: Elisa Waldman Elisa brings her past experiences as an attorney, retail store owner and small business consultant to her current position as the Regional Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC). Prior to joining the KSDBC, Elisa practiced law in the Kansas City area and worked as an adjunct professor at DePaul University Law School in Chicago. Elisa opened her small business, a contemporary ceramic studio, with the assistance of the KSBDC. Upon selling her studio in 2005, Elisa joined the KSBDC as a Consultant. Elisa enjoys working with entrepreneurs to develop profitable and meaningful businesses. Elisa is also an Adjunct Instructor of Business Law at JCCC. Elisa earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Theory from Harvard University and her J.D. from George Washington University. When Elisa is not working, she enjoys traveling with her husband and their two sons. Elisa can be reached at 913-469-4435 or ewaldman@jccc.edu. |
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 Each year, all of District 5710's Club President Elects (PEs) attend President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) to get ready for the upcoming Rotary year. Our district's PEs attended Heartland PETS along with those from District 5690, southern Kansas and the Oklahoma panhandle, and District 5670, central and western Kansas. Emily Randel attended PETS last week. It was a very well done training with inspirational guest speakers and lots of brainstorming for the year ahead with District Governor Elect Adam Ehlert and discussion around Rotary International President Elect Ian Riseley's chosen theme for 2017-2018, "Making a Difference." You can read more about what the theme means to him online.  |
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 Seven volunteers worked for three hard-hitting hours Saturday morning to show Rock Creek in Downtown Mission some much needed attention. The group trimmed volunteer trees, removed vegetation and trash and covered graffiti. They worked in the area of the creek just to the west of the Capitol Federal bank at Nall Ave. and Johnson Drive. It was a great day and definitely one of those "you can see where you've been" kind of projects! The group also spread wildflower seeds inside the fence. We'll see if they grow! Thanks to everyone who came out to help! |
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 What motivates everyday women to do extraordinary things? Three Rotary members answered that question at a celebration of International Women’s Day hosted by the World Bank at its Washington, D.C., headquarters on 8 March. |
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 Grocery Grab Ticket Sales
Just 2 more weeks to sell your tickets. All ticket stubs and monies must be given to Ed Coulter by Wednesday's meeting on March 29th We will pick our 6 winners on Friday March 31st at 5:30pm - Location to be announced later. If you are having difficulty selling all your tickets....let Ed know immediately.
 Ed Coulter, Real Estate Consultant
ReeceNichols Real Estate-A Berkshire
Hathaway Affiliate 11901 W. 119th Street Overland Park, KS. 66213
Cell: 913-488-1581 Off: 913-339-6800 Fax: 913-905-4958
Email: Ed@ReeceNichols.com
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 Congratulations and welcome to the club's newest member, Christy Humerickhouse! Christy is Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Mission and is returning to Rotary after many years. She was once a member of the Lee's Summit Sunrise Club.
Just in time for Christy joining, the club is relaunching its orientation program for new members. Now, when a new member joins the club, he or she will be encouraged to complete the New Member Orientation Program. The program is a checklist of activities meant to help the member become more quickly familiar with more aspects of the club and its members. The checklist includes activities like participating in a service project, attending an orientation coffee with two existing members, and volunteering to be the greeter at a club meeting. The club president will give special recognition to the member when he or she completes the program. For more details, open this link in a new tab and you can download the orientation program sheet.
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 Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday for another great day with Special Olympics Kansas! The bocce tournament at Pinstripes was another fantastic day full of fun and great sportsmanship!
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We joined Rotary for different reasons. Some liked the business connections. Some liked the fellowship. Some liked the projects that Rotarians do in the Community and in the World. Others just wanted a place to have a meal with a bunch of strangers who would become friends. So why Rotary? Why not a Lions Club or ToastMasters or Odd Fellows? After all, most of us would qualify for the latter.
I think it is the Rotary Foundation. The fact is that Rotarians around the world have a lot of things in common through the Foundation. We can work with Rotarians from England or Japan to do Good in a place like Honduras or Guatemala. We can contribute to the Foundation to rid the world of Polio. We can match our dollars with other Rotarians and do a project in a land Far Far Away. The Foundation funds Peace Fellows and Vocational Training Teams to make the world smaller and safer for our children. Rotarians like you and I know that through the Rotary Foundation our Giving makes the world a better place.
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The Topeka Rotary Peace Committee is comprised of members from all four Topeka Rotary Clubs. Its mission is to foster understanding, tolerance and mutual respect among diverse peoples.
The Committee has traveled to Rotary Clubs in District 5710 to spread Rotary’s message of the importance of a focus on peace in our communities through education and collaboration, and to encourage clubs to search for candidates to nominate for Rotary International’s Peace Fellowship programs. They have also hosted three educational forums in Topeka including: Community Policing, Understanding Islam, and “Shoot, Don’t Shoot,” a firearms simulation that helped attendees experience the split-second decisions law enforcement must make.
District Peace Chair Patti Mellard was quoted, “The goal of Rotary worldwide is to promote peace. We really came to the conclusion early on that the best way to promote peace is to first educate ourselves about the differences in our own community. We believe that is the most important. If you understand the other person, then you’re more likely to communicate and collaborate with that person and the differences go away.”
Presenting at the Shawnee Mission Rotary Club are Zach Ahrens, Committee Chair and member of Topeka Downtown Rotary, Kathleen Hickert, Topeka West Rotary, and Pat O’Donnell, North Topeka Rotary.
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Location: Pinstripes 13500 Nall Avenue Overland Park, KS 66223 Date: Sunday, February 26, 2016 Time: Five 2nd shift volunteers needed, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (First shift, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FILLED! Thank you!) Anticipated activity: There will be five bocce courts in play. We'll need one referee for each of the five courts. There will be two sets of matches, and two shifts. Clint with Special Olympics will attend our club meeting February 22nd to go over the game rules and any special instructions. If children are interested in participating, they can be a great help in measuring, timekeeping and scorekeeping! |
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Ed Coulter will host David Hale, former NFL player as our program speaker this week. Ed shares the following about Mr. Hale: Dave graduated from Ottawa University in 1969 with a BA Chemistry. In 1969 he was a 12th round draft pick for the Chicago Bears. He played defensive tackle and was on special teams. He played with Dick Butkus, Gayle Sayers and Bobby Douglas, to name a few. He played against and chased the likes of OJ Simpson and many others during the early 70’s. He’s told me that he couldn’t catch OJ either. David was Army Airborne qualified. He started the Hale Agency in 1985 marketing annuities for IRAs and 401K rollovers. He is married to Nori with 5 children and loves to be a grandfather to his 13 grandchildren. David is a poet, a musician, devout Christian and a Gideon. He loves to jog, play the piano, sings a mean bass and teaches Sunday school. He is quite the entertainer with his poetry, his piano playing and telling stories about his years with the NFL. |
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 New Roots for Refugees is 4 year farm business training program for refugees living in the Kansas City area. Coordinated by Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Cultivate Kansas City, the program works with experienced refugee farmers and their families to overcome barriers to farming and business ownership so that they can enjoy a familiar livelihood that provides healthy food for their families, extra income, and a way to engage and contribute to their new communities. Over four years in the New Roots program, farmers attend workshops teaching new skills or adaptation of existing skills and receive English tutoring to enhance their ability to communicate. Upon graduation, farmers are assisted in buying or leasing land off the of the training site and continuing their farm business at whatever scale they desire, independent of New roots staff. New Roots produce is available at farmers markets all over Kansas City, through a CSA subscription program, and through wholesale channels.
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 Roger Beason, Senior Minister of Countryside Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), joined our club in the fall, and calendars finally aligned for his official Induction by his Sponsor, Ed McConwell, Sr. A native of South Carolina, Dr. Beason has served congregations in Alabama and Kansas after receiving both his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Divinity Degrees from Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also has a background in construction management and continues to serve as an Umpire for schools and sporting organizations. He is also a golfer, musician, and claims he is not a cousin of Kenny Rogers! Welcome, Roger!
  Two remarkable contributions to the Rotary Foundation were made at the last club meeting. David Boone was honored for his Paul Harris +3 and Tom Talkington was honored for his Paul Harris +8. Each Paul Harris designation recognizes a $1,000 contribution to the Foundation, truly the life blood of Rotary's work at home and around the world. Thank you to Dave and Tom for representing our club so well with your generous and ongoing support.
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 The Rotary 5710 District Conference will be held May 5th and 6th at the Sheraton Overland Park Convention Center. During the conference there will be an opportunity to participate in a large scale service project by packaging meals with the assistance of the organization, Stop Hunger Now. About 795 million people around the globe are chronically malnourished. Club member Ed Coulter is coordinating the project and will be soliciting funds from each of the district clubs. The Shawnee Mission Rotary Club board voted at the January meeting to contribute $250 to the effort which will pay for 862 meals.
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Thank you for your help in updating the Membership Database. 56 individual changes were made! Please check your information on the directory and send additional changes to Barb (revbejkcmo@gmail.com). We are syncing data with the Rotary International database, thus your information is updated in their records as well. If you want a different photo, just attach one to an email and Barb can update it or even crop you out of an existing picture where your headshot is clear. Don't forget that you can make updates anytime by logging into the Member area of the smksrotary.org website.
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 Milburn Country Club Clubhouse (used by permission)
"Thank you" to everyone who joined us for the annual Christmas party last week. Special thanks to Ed McConwell, Sr. for hosting us once again at the Milburn Country Club. It is always nice to celebrate the spirit of the this holiday season with our fellow Rotarians and their families.
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It was a great day for everyone at the Park Lanes on Saturday for the Special Olympics KS Fall Classic bowling tournament. The Shawnee Mission Rotary club was well represented with 16 volunteers including club members, friends and family. The volunteers cheered on the athletes, noted scores and made conversation. Everyone went home feeling good about the event: athletes and Rotarians. We'll be reaching out to reserve our spots for next year's event!
Thank you to all who participated!
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Did you know?
by Russ Erickson
At the 1928 Rotary Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Rotary Foundation was named and a Board of Trustees created. (Before that the RI Board of Directors had oversight of the funds.)
In 1930, the Foundation awarded $500 to the International Society of Crippled Children, which later became known as Easter Seals. (The International Society of Crippled Children was founded by Rotarian Edgar Allen, who worked closely with Paul Harris and other Rotarians to aid children with disabilities.)
In 1936, Institutes for International Understanding were formed to illuminate global issues and to inform communities of global issues of the day.
In 1947, Rotary members contributed 1.3 million dollars in memory of Paul Harris.
In 1957, Paul Harris Fellow recognition began – the first form of donor recognition, expressing appreciation of eligible contributions of $1000. (In 2006, the number of Paul Harris Fellows reached 1 million.)
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Dr. Jim Hinson, Superintendent of Shawnee Mission School District Accomplished professional with a record of improving educational and system performance through vision, leadership and team-building. Experience spans urban and rural school districts and includes 26 years of administrative experience (20 years as Superintendent and 6 years as Principal) complemented by six years of classroom teaching and 7 years as an adjunct University Professor.
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Shawnee Mission School District, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Superintendent of Schools
2013 – Present The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and Affiliated Trusts
2009 – Present Board Vice President 2012 – Present Heart of America Boy Scouts – Board of Directors
2009 – Present Northeast Johnson County Chamber – Board of Directors 2013 – Present Shawnee Chamber – Board of Directors
2013 – Present Overland Park Chamber – Board of Directors 2013 – Present |
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Now that our new Rotary year is well underway, the club's Board of Directors felt like it was time for an in-depth look at the club's finances. Club Treasurer Jim Anderson has prepared a presentation to review our club's expenses and revenues, so that we can start to develop a more comprehensive strategy for our club giving.
Club President Brian Martin will host the discussion.
Please plan to attend, as this presentation will be the start of an ongoing conversation about the club's direction in 2016-17 and beyond!
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 Thanks to club members Wayne London and Mike Lee, the club has a new banner to display the Rotary message! We'll display the club banner at service projects and other times when the club is out and about. We're proud Rotarians and now everyone will know it! Thanks to all those who arranged for the printing of the banner.
(Nate doesn't necessarily guarantee this pose every time the banner is displayed, but the odds are good!)
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 Rachelle Gardner-Roe, a visual artist shared her latest work at the club meeting on Wednesday. Rachelle is such a local artist, she actually lives across the street from the Sylvester Powell, Jr. Community Center! She works with lace and fiber-inspired work combined with the very man-made material of resin. She recently participated in the Art in the Loop program, with an installation "I See You" at one of the streetcar stations. She is planning another public art piece, location to be determined, that incorporates portraits into a collage that resembles a traditional fabric design. Very impressive work!
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This year, as in years past, the Shawnee Mission Rotary club rings bells to collect donations for the Salvation Army. It's a holiday tradition that means a lot to our club, and is one of our favorite service projects of the year. In 2015, over the four Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas, approximately 32 club members and their friends and family will spend some time greeting shoppers and thanking them for stopping for a minute to to think of others and make a donation. It's what the season is all about, and a natural fit with Rotary's mission of Service Above Self.
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 So pleased to be joined by Lene-Louise Steenfat from the Aarhus International Rotary Club in Denmark today! She is a human resources professional, and is traveling in the States with her job. She used the Club Finder tool at rotary.org and found a club in the area that worked with her schedule - ours! This simple trick traveling Rotarians can use to feel welcome to stop by any club meeting wherever they are is one of the gifts of Rotary. Building goodwill and better friendships across oceans, on a regular Wednesday at noon!
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 Rotarian Russ Erickson brought a guest with him to the club meeting this week: His "son" Bastian! Bastian stayed with Russ' family several years ago as a Rotary exchange student. Bastian was back for a visit and made time for a club meeting. Russ made clear that Bastian is a part of his family now, and seeing this familiar face after several years really demonstrates how meaningful the exchange program is to extending international friendships and expanding our definition of family overseas!
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 Rotary sponsored Grocery Grab bags win for everyone involved
MISSION, Kan. (July 1, 2015) - It was a win-win-win for everyone involved in the Rotary Club of Shawnee Mission's first-ever Grocery Grab Fundraiser on May 23, benefiting the Mission Project.
Participants purchased raffle tickets for a chance to become one of 10 finalists. Nine finalists received a $50 Hy-Vee gift card and the winner- Dwight Teeter - received a 5-minute shopping spree at the Mission Hy-Vee. Teeter loaded up most of his cart space with dog food, which he generously donated to a pet cause of his, the Love 4 Paws animal rescue. Proceeds from the Grab were split among the Rotary Club of Shawnee Mission and the Mission Project, which supports programs that enable capable adults with developmental or cognitive disabilities to live independently and safely in community with minimal support.
"The Mission Project is a special organization and its mission is a perfect fit with Rotary's goals to stay involved in local communities," said then Club President Nate Ourada. "We were thrilled to partner with them on the grab and look forward to building on that connection."
"We can't thank the Rotary Club of Shawnee Mission enough for their support. Their donation will go a long way toward supporting the Mission Project's health programs," said Mission Project Executive Director Sarah Mai. "We're lucky to be part of such a caring and generous community."
About The Mission Project
The Mission Project enables capable adults with developmental or cognitive disabilities to live independently and safely in community with minimal support. The Mission Project Inc. is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit corporation based in Mission, Kan. Visit www.themissionproject.org for more information.
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 .JPG) The Grocery Grab Fundraiser hit its high point Saturday, May 23rd at the Mission HyVee store. All the winners gathered and Club President Nate and Store Manager Dan drew the first nine tickets. Each of those winners received a HyVee gift card. The final winner received the five minute shopping spree and happened to be Shawnee Mission Rotarian Dwight Teeter. Dwight had a great time shopping during his five minutes. (With Dan counting down the minutes over the store's loudspeaker!) Dwight took it easy on picking items for himself, and gave most of his cart space over to dog food, which he donated on the spot to Love 4 Paws animal rescue. The ticket proceeds will be split between the Shawnee Mission Rotary Club and The Mission Project. It was a win, win, win! Thanks to everyone who participated, and especially to the Mission HyVee!
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 The Kansas City Star did a wonderful story on the 70th anniversary of VE day. The story featured area World War II Veterans, including Shawnee Mission Rotarian Taylor Hess. The club thanks Taylor for his service and all our veterans. To read the story, click here.
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 .jpg) The women of our club hosted a fun and inspirational evening April 28. Lt. Kelli Bailiff from the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Department was our featured guest. Lt. Bailiff shared about her work with KC Child Search, and the work she has done recovering abducted children. Former KSHB-41 news anchor and Rotarian Elizabeth Alex visited from the Olathe club to share her own Rotary story and how it has helped with her cause working with orphans in Romania. The event was a chance for women in the community who are less familiar with Rotary to share in some of what the club and Rotary International has to offer. District Governor Debra Rodenbaugh-Schaub from Manhattan and Past District Governor Vickie Randel from Lawrence joined the group as well. Thanks to everyone who came!
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Gage Brummer from the Kansas University Medical Center Rotaract shares stories from their February trip to Chepo, Panama. The group traveled to Panama with Woodland Charities Guatemala and brought supplies and medicine provided by the Shawnee Mission Rotary Club. This is the third year that they have returned to the same area - and the impact of their continued commitment is evident. The temporary clinics provide basic medical care that is normally not available in the area. The students also provide and check water filtration systems that make an incredible different for families there. The Rotary club is so proud of this work, and so glad to be able to provide support. |
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Recently, club members took an impromptu survey and answered the question: "What is the #1 reason you would recommend Rotary to a friend?" Their answers were compiled and generated the word cloud below. The size of the word indicates the frequency of the response. Clearly, there are some great themes in the forefront of our members' minds. Please join us at a meeting soon to experience these benefits for yourself!
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Jim and Elaine Mattes are recognized for becoming members of the Bequest Society, Level 1, for their estate commitment to the Rotary Foundation. Representative Kevin Yoder reflects on current challenges in Washington D.C. Johnson County Library Communications Director Kasey Riley shares about new programs and resources.
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Dr. John Hollyman Award for "Service Above Self." The award is meant to honor exceptional commitment and action toward the goals of Rotary. The first recipient of the award is Past District Governor Jim Mattes. Dr. Hollyman presented the award to Jim at the club meeting held June 25, 2014. |
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The Shawnee Mission Rotary Club had two tables at District 5710's Foundation Banquet, November 9, 2013 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel. A fun night celebrating lots of support of the Rotary Foundation, doing good works around the world! |
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Shawnee Mission Rotarians came out on a sparkling November Saturday ready for some volunteering. The group helped clean litter from Turkey Creek which runs along Foxridge Drive in Mission. The volunteers also helped clear the Community Garden plots for the coming winter season, clearing old plants and weeds including some surprisingly stubborn sunflower plants! More than 14 bags of trash were brought up from the creek in just two short hours. Thank you to all the volunteers!
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Jim Mattes Installed as District Governor of District 5710 for 2009 - 2010
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We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world.
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An optimist is the human personification of spring.
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Another graduation season brings another chance to support an impressive young person in our community. Shawnee Mission Rotarian Ronnie Metsker presented the Robert Rowland's Jr. Distinguished Service Scholarship to NJROTC Cadet Devin Duanne at Shawnee Mission North High School. After the awards ceremony the Cadets put on an amazing drill team demonstration in the field house with a reception to follow. Our best wishes to you, Devin!
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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Shawnee Mission. Our service organization has been a part of the Shawnee Mission Community since November, 1946. Through the years, hundreds of dedicated Rotarians have worked together to help countless people in our community and around the world. We will continue to do so this Rotary year, as we strive to put our motto into action: Service Above Self.
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We still need five volunteers for the Special Olympics KS bocce tournament
