The Rotary Foundation (TRF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that transforms donations into life-changing projects around the world. All contributions made to TRF are tracked and accumulated by Rotary International. Members can write a check made payable to The Rotary Foundation and Cindy Hand, our Foundation Chair, will mail it in. Or, if you prefer an easier, more direct way to donate, go online at rotary.org or and enroll in Rotary Direct https://my.rotary.org/en/rotary-direct, our Foundation's recurring giving program. Rotary Direct makes giving easy, fast, and secure. You can schedule a monthly, quarterly, or annual donation that empowers Rotarians to change lives in communities around the world.
Anyone who contributes $100 or more per year to The Rotary Foundation is recognized as a Sustaining Member. As an added incentive for our club members, anyone who contributes $100 or more during the Rotary year (July 1–June 30) will be entered into a drawing to win a week’s stay at the Bowles’ Colorado house! Members who contribute $1,000 or more (cumulative) to The Rotary Foundation become Paul Harris Fellows and receive a Paul Harris Fellow pin. Additional $1,000 levels are recognized with corresponding PHF pins.
The Foundation also leads major Rotary efforts such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Contributions can go into the Annual Fund or be earmarked for PolioPlus.
Today, Cindy will share information about The Rotary Foundation.
Another way to support meaningful projects is through our club’s West Wichita Charitable Foundation (WWCF). This 501(c)(3) non-profit helps fund our club’s local service activities and community projects, as well as, several international projects. Contributions made payable to West Wichita Charitable Foundation can be made in any amount, at any time. These gifts are not tracked for Rotary International recognition and are not included in the Bowles’ cabin drawing.
The Nominating Committee, chaired by Ed Frey, has submitted the following proposed 2026-27 slate of officers. Members will have the opportunity to vote to approve the slate at our November 11th club meeting.
President - Rick Oglesby
President-Elect - Bruce Pearson
Secretary - Misty Jack
Treasurer - Scott Hinderliter
Club Service - Jamie Wise
Community Service - Jodi Barnwell & Meliss Hamilton
International Service - Mark Hazleton
Vocational Service - Randy Bowles
Foundation - John Oswald
Membership & Public Relations - Colby Reynolds
Immediate Past President - Mindy Wagner
Annual Soup Luncheon
Tuesday, November 18, 12:00 noon
Starkey, 144 S. Young St.
This takes the place of our regular
club meeting that day and is a FUNdraiser for ShelterBox.
We have volunteers for all the food EXCEPT we need one more soup.
SAVE THE DATE!
Our Salvation Army Bell Ringing will be on Saturday, December 13.
SATELLITE CLUB SERVICE
Submitted by Paige Koeppen, Chair
The Satellite Club volunteered at the Salvation Army Warm Coats Drive. We had members at both the downtown location and the Orchard Park location. A great day helping people stay warm this winter.
The Satellite Club also participated with a carnival at Sandpiper Bay Nursing Home. It was a wonderful time helping the residents play Halloween games.
HOLIDAY RAFFLE:Randy Bowles' ticket was drawn and he won $9 in the raffle last week. The pot this week will be worth over $180 if the Ace is drawn. Proceeds from the raffle help fund our Monthly and Holiday grocery projects so thank you for supporting this effort!
THANKSGIVING GROCERIES will be purchased and delivered on Saturday, November 22.
NO STAR CLASS IN NOVEMBER
Today's Rotary Foundation presentation will take the place of this month's meeting. The next STAR class will be held January 20.
