Events

Date: December 12,

Location: Dillons at 21^st and Maize

Number and duration of shifts         

• Need 4 who will do a 2-hour shift covering 11-1 pm and another 4 who can do 1 pm to 3 pm. Total 8
• The Kettles will be there, along with other materials, some instructions, and how people can give using credit cards.
• Wear or bring Rotary-identified clothes.
• We have 2 Rotary aprons that will be there.

Bring a 9-16 yr old grandchild can be an excellent bonding and modeling opportunity, teaching service and helping others.

Our club’s first Soup Luncheon took place on April 25, 2000. Fast forward to 2026 this event has transformed from a simple soup cook-off into a full-fledged soup, chili, and dessert competition with members casting $1 votes for their favorites. The proceeds benefit ShelterBox who is focused on disaster relief.

This year’s Soup Luncheon will be held at the West Heights United Methodist Church, 745 N. Westlink. There is ample parking on the west side and please enter through Door D.

Come help us raise funds for a good cause. Bring one-dollar bills to cast votes for your soups & desserts.

A big thanks to Mindy Wagner & Christy Barnett for organizing this project again this year and to all of our chefs:

• Crockpot of Soup: Meliss Hamilton, Becky Endicott, Stephanie Mouse, Carol Molz, Lesley Hazleton, Dana & Tina Brewer
• Crockpot of Chili: Colby Reynolds, Shannon Bauer
• Dessert: Meliss Hamilton, Mindy Wagner, Lori Taylor, Misty Jack
• Bread, Rolls or Crackers: Bob Beumer, Gregg Greenwood, Marv Fisher 

If you signed up to bring a food item, please arrive by 11:45 a.m. so we can get it all arranged to start the buffet line at noon. Don’t forget to bring a serving utensil.

We could use a few helping hands to get things set up as well. If you are able to help please plan to arrive around 11:30 a.m.

Join us for a Rotary club tradition as we ring in the holiday season with our annual Christmas luncheon, featuring a seasonal menu and a musical performance by the Friends University Concert Choir. This tradition was the brainchild of our late member, Dr. David Weber. Please register and list yourself and your guest as attendees. The deadline to register you and your guest is November 23. The event is free for members. Members will be billed $15 for each guest. If you have already registered with Kim we've got you covered unless you need to add your guest's name

Megan Kice serves as the Executive Director of Simply Hygiene, a nonprofit based in Park City that is transforming lives through access to essential hygiene products. She is passionate about ensuring every child, family, and individual have the hygiene essentials that promote health, dignity, confidence, and hope. Megan is continually inspired by the generosity of the Greater Wichita community and the thousands of volunteers, donors, and partners who have helped make Simply Hygiene's mission possible.

Since its first distribution in 2019, Simply Hygiene has grown into the nonprofit hygiene hub for South Central Kansas. The organization provides essential items including soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper, diapers, and feminine hygiene products that are critical to health and wellbeing but are not covered by government assistance.

Today, Simply Hygiene partners with more than 250 schools and 120 nonprofit organizations across a seven county region, providing access to hygiene essentials for more than 105,000 people each month. Through these partnerships, Simply Hygiene is helping create healthier communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive with dignity.

Outside of work, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, Drew, and their three boys, Caleb, Nate, and Ryan. She also enjoys traveling, reading, and hiking whenever she has the opportunity.