I live in a world that allows me to see new places, experience different cultures, make my community better and meet new friends. That world is Rotary for me.
My family is 4 generations of Rotarians. My Dad was in Rotary over 50 years, my daughter is a Rotarian and my grandchildren are Interactors. The moment that defined me as a Rotarian happened as I was trudging up mountains in the Pantanatic community of Guatemala putting in water filtration systems. I realized then how many lives Rotary changes. I knew then I was a Rotarian for life.
I joined Rotary in 2001 in Beloit and later transferred to the Russell Club. There I have served as Secretary, President and Interact Leader. I have been fortunate to serve the District in the past as New Generations Chairperson and served as the District Anti Human Trafficking Chair. I was awarded our Clubs 2019 Outstanding Rotarian Award. In the Russell Community I have served as Chairperson for Russell Main Street, served on the Russell Chamber of Commerce Board and Russell Pride. I have received the Russell Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Community Service Award.
I am an entrepreneur and a general contractor. I have rental properties in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska and work on flip houses in Kansas. I also own a True Value Store in Lexington, NE. In 2007, I was named Kansas Small Business of the year. In 2012, I received the Kansas Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Award for Women in Business. I have served on the National Board of the Association of progressive Rental Dealers. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management and in Organizational Development.
My husband Jim Schwien is a farmer/stockman who works hard to feed others. We have seven children who amaze me every day of what they have accomplished in life and 13 truly wonderful grandchildren. In life, I have always followed the path less trodden. I embrace change and love to open new doors but have a genuine respect for those that have paved a path for us. As your District Governor, I am excited to move forward with Rotary’s emphasis on mental health, growing our clubs, ending polo and getting to know more Rotarians in our District.
We have added a NEW Bourbon Tasting station! For $25, you will get to sample three high-end Bourbon Whiskeys with a food pairing. Must be reserved in advance and is open to the first 25.
A delicious Italian-themed meal
$20 Wine Pull
Our very own Sommelier, Ed Frey, will share his wine knowledge
Fabulous Live Auction items
Lots of fun provided by our very own Dr. Mike Ludlow who will be emceeing the event
A surprise ending to the evening!
You won't want to miss it!
HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED?
~ Bring a bottle of wine and/or an auction item to one of our upcoming club meetings to use at the event.
~ Make reservations to attend (turn in the form and check to Diane)
~ Be a Silver or Gold Sponsor (see John Mosley)
~Gather friends and family and reserve at Table of 6
NOTE: The only reserved seats at the dinner this year will be purchased Tables of 6.
UpcomingWine Dinner Committee meetings:
August 29, September 19 & October 3.
Sharon West needs books for our neighborhood Library box. Please bring donations to the meeting.
MEET NEW MEMBER:
Suzy Chapman
I was born in St Joseph, Missouri and raised in Missouri most of my childhood. I moved around to a few different cities but my parents settled in Kansas City, Missouri from my 4th grade year until 11th grade. Then we moved to Wichita my Senior year where I graduated from Goddard High in 1999. I met my husband Lorenzo my senior year and we were married in July of 2000. We had our first daughter Aly in 2002 and our second daughter Carly in 2005. We raised our girls on the West side of Wichita living in Goddard and West Wichita for the last 20 plus years. I had a personal goal to have my daughters attend the same school district from K – 12 and my youngest graduated from Eisenhower High in May of 2023! While raising our girls I was working in the Banking industry. My hobbies include, boating, listening to music and books, spending time with family and friends. My favorite quote is “The best things in life are free” Coco Chanel
Last week's meeting...
Our speaker joined us via zoom. Our thanks to Randy Bowles, Mark Chamberlin & DeAnn Sullivan for getting us set up!
Wade West, Membership & Public Relations Chair, encouraged members to bring prospects to our meetings this year. Try to focus on our Open Classifications.
CLUB INFORMATION
Last meeting:
Attendance: 60%
Membership: 60
Last year:
Attendance: 63%
Membership: 63
HAPPY BASKET:$9
HOLIDAY RAFFLE:Suzy Chapman drew a King and won $15 in our raffle last week. This week, the pot will be worth half of the meeting's ticket sales if the Ace is drawn. Proceeds are used to buy groceries for families in need during the holidays.
August STAR Class Attendance: Roger Bowles, Bob Goebel, Wade West, Paul Blissett, Mark Hansen, Suzy Chapman.
Plan to attend next month's STAR Class on September 19, 11:30 a.m. before our club meeting. The topic will be Vocation Service.
Sharon West needs books for our neighborhood Library box. Please bring donations to the meeting.
