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TODAY'S MEETING
Aug 16, 2022 12:00 PM
Victory Pyrotechnics

A dynamic duo, Cody Hanna and Kennady King, are the masterminds behind Victory Pyrotechnics and Special Effects. Although they both wear many hats, they serve Victory in unique ways that have contributed to its success today.

From Clearwater, Kansas, Cody Hanna founded Victory Pyrotechnics in the winter of 2017. It fulfilled one of his life-long dreams to bring extravagant and immersive fireworks displays to the Midwest. Victory Pyrotechnics sets itself apart by creating shows that combine pyrotechnics effects, special effects, music, and lighting to create an experience and tell a story. Cody, a graduate of Kansas State University, serves as the visionary for all that we do. He is seated as the Director of Business Development, where he walks clients through our Ultimate Client Experience and leads the design and operations teams to execute top-notch shows across the state of Kansas.

After a class in college and an immediate friendship (or alliance, depends on how you look at it), Kennady King joined Cody’s efforts to create a brand and a customer experience in the entertainment and, specifically, the pyrotechnics space.

After graduating from Kansas State University, Kennady joined Victory as the lead integrator. She works as the Marketing and Events Coordinator, where she maintains Victory’s strong brand position, plays a hand in all marketing efforts, and assists with people operations.

We are so excited to be speaking with all of you and introducing you to our unique business and the ways we strive to innovate in our space!

Aug 23, 2022 12:00 PM
Club Survey Discussion
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
Jodi Besthorn, Chair
  
Jodi Besthorn presented a $500 check (total of $1,500) to the Library teachers at Lawrence, Benton and McCollom elementary schools to support reading.
Randy Bowles delivered DECA checks @ $250/school (total of $2,000) to Northwest, Bishop Carroll, Maize High, Maize South, Maize Career Academy, Goddard High, Goddard Eisenhower, Goddard Academy.
Annual Wine Dinner Fundraising Event
Saturday, October 8, 2022   
Newman University: Dugan-Gorges Conference Center
Project Chair: Randy Bowles
Project Management: DeAnn Sullivan
  • Make reservations to attend!                       $85 per person or $450 for a Table of 6         Contact Diane Walker for reservations
  • Bring a bottle of wine to a club meeting to donate for our Wine Pull.
  • Be a Sponsorship of the Event  So far, we have: 7 Gold Sponsors + 3 Silver Sponsors     Contact Vern Klassen, Maurice Linnens or Monty Allen
  • Donate an auction item ~ the deadline for donated items is October 1st.                          Contact Randy Bowles or Colin McKenney
You can pick up a reservation form, sponsorship form or an auction donation form at the meeting today
OR print your own from the e-mail Diane sent to you. 
The event will be here before you know it, so don't put it off! 
 
There will be a Wine Dinner Event committee meeting immediately following our club meeting today.
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT: Silja Fahnestock
       
Scott Hinderliter, Vocational Service Chair, presented a certificate to Silja Fahnestock, at last week's meeting, as a recipient of our $1,000 High School Scholarship. Silja is a graduate of Goddard High School. She will be attending WSU Tech and pursuing Aviation Maintenance as her planned field of study.
FIRESIDE MEETINGS
September 6, 2022
We had a great first day of signups last week for our Fireside meetings. If you missed signing up, be sure and do that today or e-mail Diane so we can finalized the arrangements.
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
Hosted by Joe Terick
2330 N. Hoover Rd.
JP WEIGAND & SONS
Hosted by: Annie Pfeifer
4050 N. Ridge Rd.
RHODEN ROOFING
Hosted by Jacob Beckman
320 S. Laura
Fireside meetings are held during our regular meeting time and includes lunch. It's a great opportunity to meet with a small group of your fellow Rotarians and to hear about your host's business. 
MEETING INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE
Last week: 56%
Membership: 62
Last year: 56%
Membership: 59
GUESTS
Jenna Bowen
brought by Heidi Bowen
Paul Blissett
former member
Silja Fahenstock
High School Scholarship Winner
HAPPY BASKET: $12.00
HOLIDAY RAFFLE: Maurice Linnens won $3 in our raffle last week. The pot will be worth over $23 if an Ace is drawn this week. The proceeds from the raffle are used for our Holiday grocery fund. 
STAR Class: TODAY!
The topic will be "Membership & Public Relations: led by Mindy Wagner, Chair.
 
Rotary Club T-Shirts: We have a few left. If you didn't get one and want one, please pick it up at the meeting. First come, first serve now!
CLUB ASSEMBLY: August 23
Make an effort to attend this meeting. We will have several presentations, the PHF cabin drawing and discussion of the Survey results! 
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 
Member Birthdays
Roger Bowles
August 2
 
Tony Morrow
August 2
 
Brian Turney
August 5
 
Jonathan Roper
August 5
 
Terry Gardner
August 17
 
Jack Flesher
August 29
 
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?