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"The Hillcrest"
Nov 14, 2023 12:00 PM
It is this desire in each of us to research, educate, and just learn how things operate or were made. This has been the way I approach learning. My name is Eileen Kludt and I moved to Wichita in the summer of 2011 after the passing of my husband, Francis, in 2005. I grew up in Roanoke, Virginia, graduated high school and entered Nursing school. Nursing was a profession I enjoyed but always felt someday I would go back to school. I was accepted to Texas A&M University after my younger daughter graduated from A&M and graduated in 2005 with a Business Degree and a minor in Horticulture. I am the proud mother of three beautiful children, all of whom are Aggies and six grandchildren. My oldest granddaughter is a junior at Kansas State and a proud member of the KState Wildcat Band. 4-H was a big part of our family and as a result I was appointed to the State 4-H Clothing Board and received the Award for Gray County 4-H Volunteer of the Year. Eileen is a member of East Wichita Rotary, two-time Paul Harris Fellow and received Rotarian of the Year in 2013-2014. Eileen has spent the last two years learning everything there is to know about The Hillcrest. |
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Nov 14, 2023 12:00 PM
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Nov 20, 2023 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Nov 21, 2023 12:00 PM
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The Rotary Foundation
Nov 21, 2023 12:00 PM
The Rotary Foundation (TRF) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians who share its vision of a better world.
Contributions made to TRF are tracked and accumulated by Rotary International. You can register at rotary.org to make on-line contributions or give a check to Monty Allen, our club’s Foundation Chair, and she will mail it in.
Anyone who contributes $100 or more per year to the Annual Programs Fund will be recognized as a Sustaining Member. As an incentive to our members: Any member who contributes $100 or more to The Rotary Foundation during a Rotary year (July 1 - June 30) will be eligible for a drawing to win a week’s stay at the Bowles’ Colorado house.
Anyone who contributes $1,000 or more (can be cumulative) to the Annual Programs Fund may become a Paul Harris Fellow. Each new Paul Harris Fellow receives a commemorative certificate and a Paul Harris Fellow pin. Subsequent $1,000 levels receive a corresponding PHF pin as a recognition.
Contributions will go into the Annual Fund or can be earmarked for Polio Plus.
The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects in our communtiy and around the world.
What impact can one donation have?
For as little as 60 cents, a child can be protected from polio.
$50 can provide clean water to help fight waterborne illness.
$500 can launch an antibullying campaign and create a safe environment for children.
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"Rotary's Work In Ukraine"
Nov 28, 2023 12:00 PM
Dr. Arlen K. Honts enjoyed a 28-year career as an academician. He held the title of Professor of Business Administration and taught a variety of management courses including Human Resources, Management, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior, International Business, and Strategic Management. For 23 years, Dr. Honts was tapped to lead the Business programs at two different universities – serving as a Program Director for undergraduate Business, as Chair for undergraduate Business, and as Dean of the School of Business.
Dr. Honts is active in several community organizations. He is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Wichita where he has served a variety of roles including being the President in 2014-2015. He serves Rotary International at the District level as the District 5680 Learning Facilitator. Previously he served as an Assistant District Governor and as the Inbound Coordinator of the Group Study Exchange program. He is active in the Friends of McConnell (Air Force Base) group where he has been an Honorary Commander to the 350th Air Refueling Squadron and the 22nd Maintenance Group. In 2019, Dr. Honts was made McConnell Air Force Base’s ninth Golden Eagle (McConnell’s highest honor for civilian partners). From 2017 – 2021, he represented McConnell at the United States Air Force level, serving on the Air Mobility Command Civic Leaders Council. He served on the founding Board of Wichita BizFest – an initiative of the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to promote entrepreneurship and education to minority high school students. He has served on several advisory boards for the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Honts has served on the Board of Directors for a variety of organizations, including the Rotary Club of Wichita, the Cleveland County (North Carolina) Chamber of Commerce and the Cleveland County Economic Development Commission. He served on the Executive Committee of the Shelby, North Carolina Relay For Life (a volunteer function of the American Cancer Society) and on the Cleveland County Job Development Task Force. Dr. Honts attends River Community Church in Wichita, Kansas.
Dr. Honts is a graduate of both the University of Oklahoma and Vanderbilt University. He received his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Honts earned his Ph.D. in Organization Studies at Vanderbilt University.
A native of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Arlen is married to Stacy Honts (nee Harris) of Wichita, Kansas. They have two daughters, one son, one son-in-law, one grandson, and one granddaughter – Anna Laura Honts, Emma Honts Baumgartner, Colin Honts, Mitchell Baumgartner, Thaddeaus Baumgartner, and Hadassah Baumgartner.
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Nov 28, 2023 12:00 PM
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Dec 05, 2023 11:45 AM
The Friends Concert Choir, under the direction of Rolaine Hetherington, will perform songs to usher in the holiday season! Our buffet line opens at 11:45 today. The Christmas Wish List for four Lawrence Elementary families was emailed to our members over the weekend. To sign up to purchase a gift, go to: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BIEcBH6Zj1n-y2g-h1-3TGUlkbRjcsj2dcZPUj3y2NU/edit?usp=sharing Choose the gift(s) you would like to purchase and type your name on the line in the "Rotarian" column. Once you've typed in your name, close the browser tab and the information will be saved automatically so we will have a running record of what gifts are left to purchase. Be sure to write down the gift information so you will have it for shopping. INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFTER YOU'VE PURCHASED THE GIFT: 1. Wrap your gift(s) without a bow 2. Securely attach a gift tag with the recipient's name and the Gift # on the package. 3. Bring the gift to our meeting at RHCC on December 12 or 19 and mark it off the list. |
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Dec 05, 2023 12:00 PM
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President and CEO, WSU Foundation
Dec 12, 2023 12:00 PM
With more than 45 years of experience in higher education, Elizabeth has served as CEO of the Wichita State University Foundation since 1991, becoming president and CEO in 2006. Between 1991 and 2006, Elizabeth also held the title of vice president for university advancement, responsible for the Foundation as well as University Communications and Marketing, the Ulrich Museum of Art and the Board of Trustees. She is the youngest vice president ever named at Wichita State and the second female vice president. Since her arrival, the WSU Foundation’s assets have grown from $54 million to over $420 million. Most recently, she led the Foundation’s Shock the World Campaign, raising nearly $308 million on a goal of $250 million.
Active in her community, Elizabeth is past chair of the Salvation Army Advisory Board and past president of the Downtown Rotary Club, from which she received the club’s Service-Above-Self award. She also serves on the board of the Kansas Society for Children with Challenges. At the state level, Elizabeth is a member of the board of directors for the University of Kansas Hospital Authority. In addition, she served for six years on the Investment Advisory Committee for Rotary International (Evanston, IL). She is a member of the Association of Governing Boards, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Elizabeth has been recognized professionally by receiving the CASE Commonfund Institutionally-Related Foundation Award (2009) for executive leadership. She was named one of the “50 Kansans You Should Know” in 2012 by Ingram’s, Kansas City’s business magazine. In 2018, Elizabeth was inducted into the Wichita Women in Business Hall of Fame, having been named to the inaugural class in 2003. She is especially grateful to have received the Wichita State University Alumni Association Recognition Award in 2006.
Elizabeth earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wheaton College and a Masters of Education and Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of North Texas.
She is married to Don and they have two adult sons, Lance (married to Paula) and Brandon.
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Dec 12, 2023 12:00 PM
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Dec 18, 2023 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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"Holiday Memories"
Dec 19, 2023 12:00 PM
Shelli Kadel enjoyed her years as a member of this club and is a past president. She treasures many memorable moments and continued friendships gained through Rotary. She currently serves this club by coordinating hosts for the RITE teachers.
Presently, Shelli is a substitute teacher, most often for long-term maternity leave jobs. She also works part-time for Hein Lawn Service, who has the contract for caring for the “Flowers on Douglas” project. Her husband, Craig, is retired and together they care for Shelli’s mother who lives nearby. Their two married daughters live out of town but they love connecting with their two grandsons through video chats. Shelli is honored to be asked to be the program today and looks forward to being among dear friends.
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