Raymond F. Geoffroy was a member of the Senior Executive Service and the former Assistant Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations and the Director, Security Division at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. He was responsible for providing direction, supervising development, and articulating emerging concepts, and advocating Marine Corps capabilities for all issues pertaining to anti-terrorism and force protection, embassy security, law enforcement and criminal investigations, Marine Corps Security Forces, and military support to civil authorities during complex catastrophes.
Mr. Geoffroy served the Marine Corps for 44 years, over 20 years as an infantry officer in a variety of command and staff positions. As a Senior Executive, Mr. Geoffroy was awarded the Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award and the Department of the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award.
Mr. Geoffroy’s education includes a BA in Political Science; a MS in Education; a MS in National Security Strategy from the National War College; and a graduate of the FBI National Executive Institute.
Mr. Geoffroy retired from federal service in October 2014. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Homeland Security Solutions, Inc and is the President of the Wichita Metro Crime Commission. He resides in Wichita, KS.
It's great for area Rotary clubs to support each other's events. Here are a few events coming up in our District, if anyone is interested:
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?
Rotary Club of West Wichita
WINTER SOCIAL
WSU Men's
Basketball Game
Saturday, March 5
2:00 p.m.
MONTHLY GROCERY PROJECT
MARCH VOLUNTEERS
Scott Hinderliter & Christy Barnett
Jodi Besthorn & Stephanie Flaming
BLUE BADGE PRESENTATION
Congrats to Joe Terick for completing the Red Badge Program to earn his Blue Badge which was presented to him last week by his sponsor, Wade West.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Mindy Wagner, Membership/PR Chair, kicked off her committee's "Member Spotlight" at our meeting last week starting with Mark Hansen. She will call on a different member several meetings each month to ask a few questions in order for the club to get to know them better. BE READY - you may be next!
MEETING INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE
Last week: 56%
Membership: 63
Last year: 67%
Membership: 59
HAPPY BASKET: $47.00
HOLIDAY RAFFLE:Bob Goebel drew a Queen and won $15 last week. The pot will be worth over $62 if an Ace is drawn. The proceeds from the raffle are used for our Holiday grocery fund.
JANUARY BIRTHDAY DRAWING DONATION: Jon Roper, Club Secretary, took up a collection from members last week of $66, he
donated $25 (as he does each month) and $25 from the birthday fund for a total of $116 to send to the IRC.
Refugee Project UPDATE Saturday, Feb.26
From Kathy Sexton,
Rotary Project Coordinator
Picture submitted by Bob Nelson
Bob Nelson &
Ed Frey
This morning’s delivery of several truckloads of kits plus a couple dozen boxes of toys, home decor, lamps, etc. went great! Lots of vehicles, Rotarians, Derby firefighters and high school kids…we were done at 11:15 and got EVERYTHING out of the BRG warehouse. Rotary has provided 160 kits, 2 big trucks of furniture, and more, including 50 dictionaries from the downtown Wichita Rotary Club.
If any clubs still have items to deliver, please coordinate with Laura Fillette at IRC (Laura.Fillette@Rescue.org 351-5496) and take them directly to the new IRC office during their normal office hours at:
420 S. Emporia
Suite 220
Monday-Friday, 9 am-4:30 pm
This completes Rotary's involvement with the BRG. Thank you all for your efforts and smiles.
MONTHLY GROCERY PROJECT
