NXTUS, Inc is a catalyst for the region’s startup ecosystem. At our essence, we serve as a nexus for entrepreneurs, investors, corporate partners, and the community at-large. Our primary aim is to achieve the ‘next us’ by growing startups, strengthening innovation culture and building support systems. Based out of Wichita, we collaborate with other entrepreneur support organizations, government agencies, economic development groups, corporate innovators, and, most of all, founders and investors to positively impact and advance the economy, culture and vitality in our Midwest region.
Mary Beth Jarvis joined in August 2019 to launch the NXTSTAGE Pilot Competition, which challenges global startups to bring innovative solutions to Kansas businesses and communities.Previously, she was President and CEO of Wichita Festivals, Inc. which produces diverse community celebrations, including Riverfest, one of the 40 largest outdoor events in the world. For 15 years prior to that, she was at Koch Industries, Inc., with roles that included Director of Public & International Affairs and Vice President of the Public Affairs Division. Before that, she was a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. Mary Beth is an active community volunteer and director for organizations including the Greater Wichita YMCA, Visit Wichita and the University of Notre Dame’s Class of 1990. Ingram’s recognized her as one of 50 Kansans You Should Know, and the Wichita Business Journal named her a Women in Business, Newsmaker, Innovator and 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame honoree.
Quinn Robertson is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with his Master’s of Accountancy. He began his career at Koch Industries in a Strategy and Innovation capability and then spent 3 years creating and growing a digital transformation capability. While at Koch, he got first-hand experience in working with and evaluating startups for enterprise use and investment as well as how to build a product and service from the ground floor. Quinn joined the NXTUS team in late 2019 focused on continuing to grow and develop Accelerate Venture Partners as well as the continuing to grow NXTUS’ Capital focused programming.
Make reservations to attend! $85 per person or $450 for a Table of 6 Contact Diane Walker for reservationsNOTE: a Table of 8 for $600 can also be arranged
Bring a bottle of wine to a club meeting to donate for our Wine Pull
There's still time to donate an auction item ~ the deadline is October 1st. Contact Randy Bowles or Colin McKenney
IMPORTANT! Please send me the names of each person attending. Let me know if you need blank nametags for any last minute names you that need to be written in.
Interact Club of West Wichita
Tuesday, September 20, 7:00 p.m.
Pizza Ranch
If you know of any high school students on the west side who would be interested in joining a service-based club (modeled after our Rotary club), please encourage them to attend this meeting.
ROTARY DISTRICT CONFERENCE
October 21-22 ~ Liberal, Kansas
The 4-Way Test of the things we think, say or do:
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
MONTHLY GROCERY PROJECT
Doesn't this just say it all!
Rod Brown and I had the pleasure of delivering groceries last Tuesday to a single mom and her daughter from Lawrence Elementary who were in much need of help. Upon delivering the groceries, the mom said her daughter wrote out the note above that she wanted us to give to the club to express their appreciation.
If you would like to help with our MONTHLY GROCERY PROJECT, please sign up at the meeting or send me an e-mail indicating the month you prefer: September(we need another pair of shoppers for a family from Benton Elementary),October(one more person needed), January, February, March, May. We will also need volunteers for our HOLIDAY GROCERY PROJECT
for November, December & April.
The purpose of the Open World Program, operated by the Open World Leadership Center, an arm of the U.S. Congress, is to give emerging Eurasian or Baltic leaders a firsthand look at the U.S. political system, business environment, and community life. The program aims to forge bonds of friendship and promote understanding by opening up new avenues of dialogue between U.S. political and civic leaders and a new generation of Eurasian/Baltic leaders.
According to my records, our club has been participating in this program every few years since 2004 and have hosted delegates from Russia and Ukraine. Mark Hansen, International Service Chair submitted an application for a team this year and our club was accepted. The delegation from Ukraine arrives Friday, November 4 and leaves Saturday, November 12. We need a total of 7 host families and right now we have 4 confirmed. The theme is Management of Healthcare Institutions, so activities will be planned throughout the week to reflect that theme. Please contact Brian Goudie if you are willing to host or would like additional information.
Last week's meeting...
District Governor Ivanhoe Love, Jr. met with our board and was the speaker
for our club meeting.
PAUL HARRIS FELLOW PRESENTATIONS
John Mosley made the following presentations: a NEW Paul Harris Fellow certificate and a PHF+1 pin to Brent Groves (left) and a PHF+3 to John Oswald (right).
Our congratulations and thanks to these two men for their contributions in furthering Rotary International's mission to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.
MEETING INFORMATION
GUESTS
Rex Custer & Jim Sullivan
guests of Sharon West
ATTENDANCE
Last week: 60%
Membership: 63
Last year: 56%
Membership: 59
HAPPY BASKET: $49
HOLIDAY RAFFLE:Dave Abbott drew a King and won $15 in our raffle last week. The pot this week will be worth over $60 if an Ace is drawn this week. The proceeds from the raffle are used for our Holiday grocery fund.
