As President and CEO of HumanKind; the largest provider of permanent supportive housing in Sedgwick County, Kansas; Adam leads efforts to create stability, opportunity, and belonging for individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity.
He previously co-founded and served as Executive Director of The Neighboring Movement, an organization dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and improving quality of life within neighborhoods.
Across his career, Adam has championed a simple but powerful idea: thriving communities are built through connection, compassion, and collective action.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE ATTENDEES PREPARED HEALTH KITS TO BENEFIT MANHATTAN COMMUNITY
Rick Oglesby helped build Suspenders of Hope mental health kits at the recent District Conference. All attendees participated in this exercise. Over 100 kits were built and distributed in the Manhattan community.
Colby Reynolds, Lesley and Mark Hazleton, Dana Brewer, Pimnara (Faye) Ruangprom, DeAnn Sullivan, Ed Frey and Rick Oglesby attended the District Conference in Manhattan. Thanks for giving your time!
GRILLIN' FOR FALL FESTIVAL AT LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY - A big thanks to Sarah Dugan, Zach from East Rotary, Vern Klassen, Ryan Dugan and Randy Bowles for helping last Friday to serve up Fall Festival eats.
ROTARIANS DELIVER WARMTH AND WELLNESS AT SECOND LIGHT SHELTER
West Wichita Rotarians Dana Brewer and Rick Oglesby joined fellow Rotarian Dennis Nguutu at Second Light Shelter to help distribute shoes and socks to shelter guests. Dennis provided a flu shot clinic at the shelter.
EXPAND OUR REACH!
Invite a Friend to Rotary This Fall
We've had several friends join us, so keep inviting Rotary Club of West Wichita & Satellite!
SIGN UP NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANNUAL SOUP LUNCHEON
Plans are underway for our Annual Soup Luncheon on Tuesday, November 17, beginning at noon. This year, we’re excited to host the event at a new location — West Heights United Methodist Church, located at 745 N. Westlink.
A sign‑up sheet will be available at upcoming club meetings, or you may contact Mindy Wagner or Christy Barnett if you’d like to participate to help make this year’s luncheon a warm and delicious success.
CLUB INFORMATION
VISITING ROTARIANS:
Roz Hutchinson
Downtown Club
GUESTS:
Angel Rozo
Guest of Paul Blissett
Last meeting on October 20:
Attendance: 55%
Membership: 76 (56 RCWW + 20 Satellite)
Last year:
Attendance: 70%
Membership: 75 (57 RCWW +18 Satellite)
HAPPY BASKET: $52
HOLIDAY RAFFLE:DeAnn Sullivan won $5 in the raffle on October 20. The raffle this week will be worth $41 if the Ace is drawn. Proceeds from the raffle are used to fund our Monthly & Holiday Grocery project so thank you for supporting this effort!
STAR CLASS attendance on October 20: Randy Bowles, Chloe Graham, Ed Frey, Jamie Wise, Lori Taylor, Wade West and Mark Hansen. NEXT STAR CLASS:November 10 with the topic of “Rotary Foundation.”
DON'T FORGET YOUR DUES BY 10/31 - Invoices for quarterly October-December dues were emailed to members and are due by the end of October. You can now easily pay your dues online! Simply press the “PAY NOW” button from your invoice email.
SHARE GREETINGS FOR CHARTER ROTARY MEMBER LEON LUNGWITZ
Maurice Linnens shares that on Saturday Leon Lungwitz, charter, and long-time member. had been placed under hospice care in the last few days. Maurice just spoke with Leon’s son, Stu. Leon has been receiving visitors all weekend. Afternoons are best. His address is 3818 N. Salano, Wichita, KS 67205, for those that might like to send greetings.
SATELLITE MONTHLY EVENTS
Oct. 29 - Family Promise Shopping and food delivery 5:30 p.m. Dillons at Douglas and Hillside
Oct. 21-30 - Donuts with Grownups Wilbur Middle School requests volunteers to be “bonus grown-ups” to attend events for students who don't have a parent/guardian able to participate. SIGN UP HERE: Donuts with Grownups/Wilbur Middle School
Nov. 5 -Laundry Project, Aqua Blast 4:15 p.m.
Nov. 9 -Monday Marbles@Via Christi Ridge 1:45 p.m.
Nov. 9 -Interact Club Cleanup at Sunrise Playground in Sedgwick County Park at 6:00 p.m.
