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TODAY'S MEETING
May 13, 2025 12:00 PM
ICT SOS

Jennifer is the founder and executive director of ICT SOS. In 2011, she became aware of the needs in the community regarding the issues of human trafficking and set out to find solutions that partnered the professionals with volunteers and community members. Since that time, the organization has grown to include multiple programs and amazing staff as well as yearly practicum placements. Jennifer is a lifelong Wichitan, lover of tacos, and Mister Rogers and mom to two amazing kids.

A note about Rotary's involvement with ICT SOS:  Coming out of Rotary District Conference 2022, where Rotarians were educated on the evils of Human Trafficking, Rotarians had a desire to make a difference.  This led to Rotarians forming the Rotarians Against Human Trafficking (RAHT) Committee, and ultimately partnering with ICT SOS.  The RAHT Committee, chaired by Joey Timmer, includes Rotarians across Wichita Metro Area Clubs and meets monthly at ICT SOS.  The RAHT Committee, in partnership with ICT SOS and the ICT SOS Board, have goals that include helping ICT SOS move into a new building (accomplished January 2026), increase awareness, and through volunteering and fundraising help ICT SOS create a safe space for victims and expand services in our Community.

ICT SOS will host a Come & Go information meeting on May 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for anyone interested in volunteering or serving on a committee.

May 20, 2025 12:00 PM
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 A Wine Dinner Committee Meeting will be held immediately following today's club meeting.
TOGETHER, WE SEE A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE UNITE AND TAKE ACTION TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE ACROSS THE GLOBE, IN OUR COMMUNITIES, AND IN OURSELVES
Rotary Vision Statement
 
Sign up to attend these upcoming events:
Rotary Club of West Wichita
 Wind Surge Baseball Outing
 Thursday, June 12
 Organized by John Oswald
 
Our club members + 1 guest: No charge
Additional guests: $10 each
Reservation deadline: May 27
Sign up at the meeting or email Diane with your reservation count.
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We are taking a field trip to the Westlink Branch Library to tour their newly remodeled facility and see the Wonderbooks our club donated. This meeting will be in place of our regular club meeting on Tuesday, June 3! Make a reservation to attend. Box lunches will be provided.
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Last week's meeting...
We were honored to celebrate
Armida Hight's 90th birthday!
Armida with daughter, Karen Reardon
Armida has been an Honorary Member of our club since August 2015. She and her late husband, Ralph Hight—a longtime member of our club and Past District Governor—were both deeply involved in Rotary and made significant contributions to our District. Together, they launched our RITE (Rotary Intercountry Teacher Exchange) program in 1996. This program has since created lasting international connections and positively impacted the professional growth of countless educators.
 
CLUB INFORMATION
GUEST
Karen Reardon
Armida Hight's daughter
CLUB MEETING:
Attendance: 64% 
Membership: 75 (58 RCWW + 17 Satellite)
Last year:
Attendance: 73%
Membership: 63                                  
HAPPY BASKET: $152.00
HOLIDAY RAFFLE: Randy Bowles won $7 at last week's meeting. The raffle this week will be worth over $55 if an Ace is drawn. Proceeds from the raffle are used to fund our Monthly & Holiday grocery projects.
JOINT BOARD MEETING
Monday, June 9, 5:30pm
For current & incoming Board members
MAY BIRTHDAYS
Member Birthdays
Brent Groves
May 1
 
Heidi Bowen
May 6
 
Bob Beumer
May 12
 
Dave Abbott
May 20
 
Mark Chamberlin
May 21
 
Becky Endicott
May 22
 
Mary Gerant
May 24
 
Randy Bowles
May 28