Lt Col Stuart T. Meyers is a Senior Developmental Education Student at the United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Penn. In this capacity, he studies a rigorous graduate-level program of study focused on strategic landpower. Additionally, as one of the nation’s Senior Service Colleges, the Army War College expands students’ critical thinking and leadership skills to prepare for challenging senior and strategic leadership roles.
Lt Col Meyers was born in Sanford, Fla. He entered the Air Force in December 2006 as a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s ROTC program. Prior to his current assignment, he served as Commander, 350th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell AFB, Kan and deployed as Commander, 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Udeid AB, Qatar. Additionally, Lt Col Meyers served several years as a Financial Management officer and commanded a Comptroller Squadron.
Lt Col Meyers is a command pilot with more than 2,300 flying hours in the KC-135R/T aircraft and has deployed multiple times in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN, and INHERENT RESOLVE. His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and Afghanistan Campaign Medal, reflecting his exceptional service and leadership.
Thursday, June 12 - Wind Surge Family Baseball outing
Saturday, September 13 - Annual Wine Dinner Event
RESIGNED LONG-TIME MEMBER PRESENTATIONS
As part of our club's "Resigned Long-Time Member" program, established in November 2022, we honor members who have resigned after 20 or more years of membership. In recognition of their service and dedication to our club, these members are presented with a Rotary marble paperweight.
DAN KREIS
President Ed presented a Rotary marble paperweight to Dan Kreis at our meeting last week in recognition of his service to our club throughout his membership. Dan joined March 1993 and had to resign December 2024 due to business demands.
BOB BUNDY
Ed visited Bob Bundy in March to make the presentation. Due to health issues, Bob also had to resign in December 2024. He had been a member of our club since December 1997.
CLUB INFORMATION
GUEST
Dan Kreis, Former club member
CLUB MEETING:
Attendance: 67%
Membership: 75 (58 RCWW + 17 Satellite)
Last year:
Attendance: 69%
Membership: 64
HAPPY BASKET: $20.00
HOLIDAY RAFFLE:Marv Fisher won $6 in the raffle last week. This week the raffle will be worth over $44 if an Ace is drawn. Proceeds from the raffle are used to fund our Monthly & Holiday grocery projects.
EASTER GROCERY SHOPPING: April 19
QUARTERLY DUES
ARE DUE
Bring your check to our meeting or mail to: PO Box 12064, Wichita, KS 67277
TODAY'S Member Spotlight
Roger Bowles
Next week's Spotlight
April 15 - Bob Goebel
If you haven't done your spotlight yet, sign up to do it in May or June!
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Member Birthdays
Bob Goebel
April 9
Nancy Peters
April 10
Julie Butler
April 24
Robert Nelson
April 26
Fe Vorderlandwehr
April 28
Bruce Pearson
April 29
Strom Sloan
April 29
ALL AREA ROTARY CLUB SOCIAL
Wednesday, April 30
Hopping Gnome Brewing Company
1719 E Victor St.
This is a great cross-club networking opportunity at a fun venue, which features indoor and outdoor seating, unique craft brews, a food truck & patio games. Sign up at the meeting by April 22 if you are interested in attending.