Rachel Banning, Orpheum Performing Arts Centre’s Executive Director. She is also an entrepreneur and collaborator who is passionate about finding new and innovative ways to grow projects and people. She is a Wichita native, Wichita State University graduate and together with her husband owns a small durable medical company.
Stacee Olden, Orpheum Performing Arts Centre’s Development Director. Stacee is by nature a genuine relationship builder, with cultivation and collaboration at the core of her development efforts. She feels all paths have led her to the Orpheum where her passion lives and she is thrilled to be here to bring this grand theatre to her restored glory and continue showcasing first class performing arts in ICT.
Today's presentation: For 100 years the Orpheum has been a cornerstone in the heart of Wichita, providing lively entertainment and elevating the SOUL of our downtown. Olden will reflect on the grandeur and impact this iconic landmark has had on our community and Banning will share how the theatre is using technology to further restoration.
It's coming up quick, so we need members to sign up to bring a large crockpot of soup or chili, a dessert, or bread/crackers.
Members will cast votes for their favorite soup, chili & desserts for one dollar per vote to raise funds for an organization (to be determined) who provide help to those in need. Sign up at the meeting or e-mail me (Diane) if you can bring something.
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World Polio Day is annually observed on October 24. This day commemorates global efforts toward a polio-free future, as well as the selfless sacrifices of those working on the frontline of the battle to eradicate polio from every corner of the world. Polio is contagious due to the ease with which the poliovirus spreads. It has no recognized therapy and can only be avoided through vaccination.
Taken from rotary.org
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Our goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.
As a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, we've reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent since our first project to vaccinate children in the Philippines in 1979.
Rotary members have contributed more than $2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from this paralyzing disease. Rotary’s advocacy efforts have played a role in decisions by governments to contribute more than $10 billion to the effort.
Today, polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan. But it’s crucial to continue working to keep other countries polio-free. If all eradication efforts stopped today, within 10 years, polio could paralyze as many as 200,000 children each year.
NOTE: Polio is a debilitating and life-threatening disease. A virus that can affect the brain and spinal cord, polio can cause paralysis or even death. Just this summer, a young man from New York State was the first polio case diagnosed in the United States since 2013.
LAWRENCE FAMILY FEST
Jodi Besthorn, Community Service Chair, reported: "We had a great night participating in the Family Fest at Lawrence Elementary. 140 kids came thru our booth to spin the wheel! It was great to see so many parents out with their children. Maurice Linnens and Bob Brockelman helped to make it a successful night".
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Member Birthdays
Christy Barnett
October 4
June Costin
October 4
Joe Terick
October 21
Diana Fredelake
October 24
Nancy Chadick
October 24
Vern Klassen
October 30
MEETING INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE
Last week: 58%
Membership: 62
Last year: 63%
Membership: 60
HAPPY BASKET: $39
HOLIDAY RAFFLE: Phil Michel
drew a Jack and won $15. The pot this week will be worth over $69 if an Ace is drawn this week. The proceeds from the raffle are used for our Holiday grocery fund.
There will be a follow up Wine Dinner Event committee meeting after our club meeting on October 25.
ROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE
October 21-22, Liberal, KS
DILLONS REWARDS PROGRAM
Organized by Dave Abbott
Quarterly Report for
July – September 2022
Households Participating: 16
Total Donations: $80.84
Our numbers are up again this quarter!
Our Rotary Club is a part of the Dillons Community Rewards program, and you can help just by shopping at Dillons. As a Dillons Plus Card holder, you can register your card with community rewards and then choose "West Wichita Charitable Foundation" as your reward recipient. Then every time you use your Plus Card, Dillons will reward our foundation by donating a portion of your purchase. The more you shop at Dillons, the more opportunity we have to earn even bigger rewards. It’s that easy and it doesn't take away from your personal Dillons rewards!
Our thanks to Jamie Wise who created a simple video that walks you through the set up. It can be viewed by going to this link:
