Shelli Kadel enjoyed her years as a member of this club and is a past president. She treasures many memorable moments and continued friendships gained through Rotary. She currently serves this club by coordinating hosts for the RITE teachers.
Presently, Shelli is a substitute teacher, most often for long-term maternity leave jobs. She also works part-time for Hein Lawn Service, who has the contract for caring for the “Flowers on Douglas” project. Her husband, Craig, is retired and together they care for Shelli’s mother who lives nearby. Their two married daughters live out of town but they love connecting with their two grandsons through video chats. Shelli is honored to be asked to be the program today and looks forward to being among dear friends.
There will be a vote at today's club meeting to approve the following nominations for our 2024-25 Board of Directors.
(positions bring filled are in bold)
President - Ed Frey
President-Elect - Mindy Wagner
Secretary - Suzy Chapman
Treasurer - Scott Hinderliter
Club Service - Annie Pfeifer
Community Service - Jacob Beckman
International Service - Brian Goudie
Vocational Service - Stephanie Flaming
Foundation - Cindy Hand
Membership & Public Relations - Wade West
Immediate Past President - Colby Reynolds
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
Dec. 26 - NO MEETING (due to holidays)
Jan. 2 - NO MEETING (RHCC closed)
Jan. 8 - All District Club meeting at Botanica, 11:30 a.m.
Reservations due today!
Jan. 9 - NO MEETING (RHCC closed)
Jan. 16 - Semi-Annual Committee Meetings @ RHCC
Jan. 23 - Speakers: RITE teachers from Argentina & Panama
CHRISTMAS GROCERY SHOPPING & DELIVERIES
Saturday, December 23, 9:00am
Dillons, Central & West
Shoppers: Mark Hansen (project lead) Randy Bowles, Monty Allen, Ed Frey, Heidi Bowen, Terry Gardner, Vern Klassen, Scott Hinderliter
Due to rising grocery prices, our Board of Directors approved an increase for our Monthly & Holiday grocery purchases from $175 to $225 per family.
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DUES STATEMENTS will be emailed the end of December. Please pay promptly. If anyone else would like to pay dues annually, let Diane know by today's meeting.
WELCOME NEW MEMBER:
Mark Hazleton
Mark was inducted as a new member at our meeting last week. He is a Senior Software Developer for Baylor Scott & White Healthcare and is sponsored by DeAnn Sullivan.
TODAY'S CHECKLIST
Bring a donation to help purchase sonogram units for Ukraine. Make check payable to: West Wichita Charitable Foundation.
Bring your Christmas family gifts,wrapped without a bow. Attach a gift tag with the person's name and the # of the gift.
Sign up to help with our Bookshelf Building project on Saturday, January 6, 9:00 a.m., 1354 S. Ridge Rd. (East entrance)
Sign up by today's meeting to attend the All District Rotary Club Meeting at Botanica on Monday, January 8. Lunch line opens at 11:30 a.m. Your lunch cost is $10 (actual $25 per person but our club will pay $15 of that for our members attending)
The $10 lunch fee will be added to your dues statement unless you pay at today's meeting. NOTE: Cancelled or "no show" reservations will be charged since our club will have to pay for all reservations in advance.
Sign up to host a RITE teacher from Argentina or Panama:
Week 1: January 13-20 (guests may arrive earlier than Jan. 13)
Week 2: January 20-27 - Filled!
Week 3: January 27-February 3
Week 4: February 3-February 11 (or departure date)
CLUB INFORMATION
Last week:
Attendance: 65%
Membership: 62
Last year:
Attendance: 58%
Membership: 62
Visiting Rotarians
Geri Appel - Downtown Rotary
Lesley Hazelton - Downtown Rotary
Teresa Veazey - Downtown Rotary
Elizabeth King (speaker) DT Rotary
Emily Mullins - Speaker's assistant
No STAR CLASS in December
2023 Salvation Army Bell Ringing: Bruce Pearson announced that weraised $373.
Bob Goebel was festively "lit up" at our meeting last week with his Elf sweatshirt.