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TODAY'S MEETING
Oct 20, 2026 12:00 PM
Dana Brewer & Colin McKenney
PolioPlus
PolioPlus

Have you ever stopped to think about what it would take to meaningfully improve (or even save) the lives of significant numbers of our world’s kids? 

Dana Brewer and Colin McKenney will illustrate how we can each make a surprising amount of impact on those lives, for a very reasonable investment in their future.

Rotary District 5680's PolioPlus Society was established in 2024 by then District Governor Gloria Homeier, with assistance from current District Governor Isaac McNary and Dana Brewer.

Those fundraising efforts led to the establishment of more than 100 PolioPlus society memberships in our district. The ongoing donations at $100 per year per member raises more than $10,000 annually.

The current 2-to-1 match from the Gates Foundation multiplies the total raised to more than $30,000 per year. Rotary International tells us that three dollars raised will vaccinate one child, so at least 10,000 of our world’s children would be protected against possibly crippling polio or a fatal case of measles, as well as four other diseases prevalent in children: tuberculosis, diphtheria, whooping cough, and tetanus.
Oct 27, 2026
Adam Barlow-Thompson
HumanKind Ministries
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Additional meetings today

  • 11:30 a.m. - STAR Class in the Par Room. Topic this month is “Club Service.” All are welcome!
  • 1:00 p.m. - Gala Committee Wrap-up Debrief in the Par Room.

JOIN IN CELEBRATING ROTARY 115

We welcome Roz Hutchinson from the Downtown Rotary who will share the exciting details at our meeting on the Rotary 115 celebration.


EXPAND OUR REACH!

Invite a Friend to Rotary This Fall

Rotary District 5680 is encouraging members to bring guests to their local club meetings — and there’s a little extra incentive! Each friend you invite to visit our club between September and December could help generate real cash for our next club project. It’s a simple way to grow Rotary, expand our reach, and support the work we do together. Bring a friend, share Rotary, and help us build an even stronger community.

TAKE PART IN A SERVICE OPPORTUNITY THIS TUESDAY

Join fellow Rotarian Dennis Nguutu this Tuesday evening at Second Light Shelter, 1025 N. Main, for a hands-on service project supporting our neighbors in need.

Volunteers will help distribute shoes and socks to shelter guests — a simple act that makes a meaningful difference. If you’re available, come lend a hand and share some kindness. Dennis will be running a flu shot clinic from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the shelter so volunteers can plan to come by any time after 4:00 p.m. and leave early, if needed.

 

SIGN UP TO HELP GRILL & SERVE FOR FALL FESTIVALS!

  • October 23 - Lawrence Elementary Fall Festival
  • October 30 - Benton Elementary Boo Bash

Sign-up sheets will be at the club meeting or reach out to Meliss Hamilton or Shannon Bauer if you'd like to help.
CLUB INFORMATION
VISITING ROTARIANS: 
Becky Endicott
Satellite Club
Last meeting on October 13:
Attendance: 63% 
Membership: 76 (56 RCWW + 20 Satellite)
Last year:
Attendance: 63% 
Membership: 75 (57 RCWW +18 Satellite) 
HAPPY BASKET: $54
HOLIDAY RAFFLE: Lesley Hazleton won $15 in the raffle on September 29. The raffle this week will be worth $23 if the Ace is drawn. Proceeds from the raffle are used to fund our Monthly & Holiday Grocery project so thank you for supporting this effort!

QUARTERLY DUES ARE DUE - Invoices for quarterly October-December dues were emailed to members. You can now easily pay your dues online! Simply press the “PAY NOW” button from your invoice email. 
 
MANY THANKS! - June Costin sends her thanks for the Rotary birthday greetings and candy!

 SATELLITE MONTHLY EVENTS
  • October 21 - Satellite Meeting at the Big Biscuit West 11:00 a.m. lunch meeting begins at 11:30 a.m.
  • October 21-30 - Donuts with Grownups Wilbur Middle School requests volunteers to be “bonus grown-ups” to attend events for students who don't have a parent/guardian able to participate. SIGN UP HERE: Donuts with Grownups/Wilbur Middle School
  • October 29 - Family Promise Shopping and food delivery 5:30 p.m. Dillons at Douglas and Hillside

Interested in joining in on any of these activities? Reach out to Becky Endicott, Satellite Chair at rendicott@cox.net.

ANNUAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE 5680 & 5710 will be held in Manhattan, KS on October 23-24, 2026. West Wichita Rotary donated $150 towards the Wichita Rotary Clubs basket for the Conference's silent auction.
 
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Member Birthdays
Ryan Dugan
October 1
 
Christy Barnett
October 4
 
June Costin
October 4
 
Paul Blissett
October 8
 
Misty Jack
October 18
 
Diana Fredelake
October 24
 
John McDonald
October 29
 
Tiffany Voran
October 29
 
Vern Klassen
October 30