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TODAY'S MEETING
Sep 09, 2025 12:00 PM
Breakthrough Club

Rev. Andy Houltberg has served as CEO of Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services in Wichita since March 14, 2022. Ordained in the Episcopal Church in 2021, he holds a BA in Pastoral Ministry and training in trauma-informed spiritual care. Formerly Executive Director of Ashby House in Salina—where he implemented strategic planning, partnership-building, and operational stabilization—Andy has also served as pastor of Emmanuel Foursquare Church and Field Director for Prison Fellowship in Kansas City.

At Breakthrough, he promotes the Clubhouse model, encouraging member-centered recovery and community integration. As Chair of the Coalition to End Homelessness, Andy plays a key role in coordinating regional efforts to provide housing stability and supportive services for individuals in need in Wichita and Sedgwick County.

Sep 16, 2025 12:00 PM
Education & Literacy
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MINDY'S MEMBERSHIP MINUTE
To help promote Rotary awareness and spark conversations in the community, we’re introducing a new incentive!
 
If you're wearing your Rotary pin or apparel and your ticket is drawn as the winner of our Weekly Holiday Raffle, you will receive five bonus tickets for the next week’s drawing!
 
It’s a simple way to show your Rotary pride and increase your chances to win—while spreading the word about the great work we do. Wear it proudly!
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Wine Dinner Committee Meeting 
immediately following today's meeting
Coming up this Saturday!
It's not too late! Bring a bottle of wine to our  meeting to donate to the event
THANK YOU for your support which directly benefits the West Wichita Charitable Foundation, allowing us to continue making a meaningful impact both in our local community and around the world. 
Join us for an evening event...
Michael Phipps Scholarship ceremony & tour of
Redler Culinary Institute
(Butler Community College)
622 Cloud Avenue, Andover
September 30th
5:30 - 7:30pm
Michael Phipps was a Charter Member of our Rotary Club whose dedication and service had a lasting impact on our organization. Through his role as General Manager at the Airport Hilton, Michael contributed generously to the success and growth of our club over many years. In recognition of his outstanding contributions and in honor of his memory, the Board has established the Michael Phipps Memorial Scholarship to benefit students at the Redler Culinary Institute. This scholarship is funded through memorial contributions made to our West Wichita Charitable Fund, along with support from our general funds. We are proud to honor Michael’s legacy by supporting aspiring culinary professionals in their educational journey. Details for the event are being finalized. 
NOTE: No club meeting on Tuesday, September 30, since it is a “5th Tuesday”. 
CLUB INFORMATION
GUESTS
Ronda Bowles
Guest of Randy Bowles
Alissa Basabe
Guest of Paul Blissett
Sondra Steiber
Guest of Diana Fredelake
CLUB MEETING
Attendance: 67% 
Membership: 71 (54 RCWW + 17 Satellite)
Last year:
Attendance: 63%
Membership: 75 (62 RCWW + 13 Satellite)       HAPPY BASKET: $79.00
HOLIDAY RAFFLE: Marv Fisher won $10 in our raffle last week. The pot this week will be worth over $200 if an Ace is drawn Proceeds from the raffle are used to fund our Monthly & Holiday grocery projects.
SEPTEMBER STAR CLASS
Tuesday, September 16, 11:30 a.m. @ RHCC. The topic will be "Vocational Service".
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Member Birthdays
Mark Day
September 20
 
Paige Koeppen
September 28