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Today's Club Meeting
Mar 03, 2020 12:00 PM
Emerging Leaders: Youth-led Social Change
Emerging Leaders: Youth-led Social Change

This year, the Rotary Club of East Wichita is hosting the Open World delegation from Armenia; with a program emphasis of Emerging Leaders: Youth-led Social Change.  This emphasis played a key role in galvanizing the political transition in Armenia in May 2018, and during the past year, this sense of empowerment to change "business as usual" has matured. Young people wish to remain engaged and have their say in decision-making, both at the local and national levels. A customized Open World program benefits these emerging voices by providing first-hand exposure to local politics in the United States, how strategies/plans of action are developed, and how networks are formed. The program provides insight as to strengthening institutional capacity, incorporating issue-based planning, and how to increase exposure for increased influence and impact. The delegation benefits from exposure to grassroots issues started at the local level that have gained traction at the state and national level.  Rotary plays a significant learning opportunity for the delegates and an opportunity to see grassroot action.

The Open World Leadership Center awards grants to a wide range of U.S.-based nonprofit and governmental organizations to host Open World delegations. The Center selects its host organizations annually through a competitive grants process conducted according to federal guidelines. All successful candidates have expertise in implementing professionally oriented foreign exchange programs. Some grantees carry out Open World visits themselves or through their local affiliates; others develop and oversee a network of local organizations to provide this hosting. These local organizations include civic associations, academic institutions and centers, and nonprofit international training providers.  Rotary is one of the partner host organizations.

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CLUB NEWS
SPRING SOCIAL at CROWN UPTOWN THEATER
"DALE KENNY'S ROCK & ROLL REVIEW"
3207 E. DOUGLAS AVE.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00)
Our club members + 1 guest: No charge
Reservations due by March 6 - Sign up at the meeting or e-mail Diane
REMINDER: Reservations made and not kept will be charged
 
WEST WICHITA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION: Grant Request Applications being accepted
Due to the success of the Rotary Club of West Wichita’s fundraising efforts for our West Wichita Charitable Foundation (WWCF), we occasionally have a limited amount of funds available for additional charitable or educational initiatives. This year, a total of up to $7,500.00 will be used from our club’s Foundation fund;  $5,000.00 will be spent on gift cards for Lawrence & Benton Elementary teachers to help them buy supplies at the beginning of the school year and up to $2,500.00 will be available for additional scholarships to fund worthy projects in support of an educational initiative.  If a member of the Rotary Club of West Wichita would like to sponsor a project eligible to receive funding, that member should complete and submit the Grant Request form.  A project must be sponsored by a member in good standing of the Rotary Club of West Wichita.The WWCF is under no obligation to disburse these funds if no eligible projects are deemed worthy of funding.  All grant requests should be submitted to Diane by April 30, 2020. 
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WIND SURGE BASEBALL OUTINGS
ROTARY NIGHT WITH THE WIND SURGE (an event initiated by the Wind Surge)
Come bring the entire family for an evening of baseball, good, fellowship and fun as we celebrate the 1st Annual Rotary Night here with the Wind Surge on Monday, May 18th. Rotarians are encouraged to come early and participate on the field during our pre-game recognition ceremony as we celebrate and honor all the work done by Rotarians for our communities!
For more details, contact: Nick Schriever at 281-904-8620 or email at nschriever@windsurge.com
 
OUR WEST WICHITA ROTARY CLUB OUTING is scheduled for Friday, June 12, in the picnic area at the new stadium. No charge for our club members + 1 guest for the game and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Additional guests are $35 each. John Oswald is organizing this event.
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
This year our Vocational Service Committee decided to target students who will be attending a Kansas Trade school to receive our $1,000 High School scholarships. Our club awards three $1,000 scholarships to a graduating senior from our area schools. For more information, see the application form on our website. Spread the word to anyone you know who qualifies. NOTE: It cannot be a family member of our Rotary members.
MARCH MONTHLY GROCERY
SHOPPERS:
 Bob Broeckelman & Rod Brown   
 Stan Krehbiel & ____________   
We need one more shopper!
 
UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
Member Birthdays
Bob Broeckelman
March 28
 
Bob Goebel
April 9
 
Robert Nelson
April 26
 
Bruce Pearson
April 29
 
The Four-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?
Welcome New Member JACOB BECKMAN! Jacob was inducted at our meeting last week. He is a Project Coordinator with Rhoden Roofing. His sponsor is John Mosley.
Congratulations to ANGELA MALLEY for earning her Blue Badge -- and in record time! She aptly challenged our newest member to do the same. 
These 2nd graders from Benton Elementary, shown here with their teachers, were presented with our David Weber Extra Effort Award at last week's meeting.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES REQUESTED
Bring school supplies, deflated soccer balls, etc. to our club meeting for our Interact students to take to distribute to schools in Panama during their service trip the week of March 15th. (please no reams of paper, notebooks, or anything that would be too heavy to transport.)

MEETING INFORMATION

GUESTS                                     Brian Hoy - brought by Stan Krehbiel                     

Brian McHughes - brought by Randy Bowles

ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP                             Last meeting: 66%  Membership: 62                       Last year: 63%        Membership: 57

HAPPY BASKET: $7.00

HOLIDAY RAFFLE: Bob Goebel won $7 in our raffle last week. The pot will be worth over $80 if an Ace is drawn. Proceeds from the raffle are used to purchase groceries for needy families at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.  

WHEN YOU BRING A GUEST
TO OUR CLUB MEETING
Guests: Meals are $13 per person.  Please let Diane know at check-in if your guest is paying, you are paying, or if you would like to be billed on your next quarterly dues statement.
Prospective members: There is no meal charge up to 3 visits for a bonafide prospective member to attend our club meeting. This gives your prospect an opportunity to check out our club and see if they are a right fit. Please let Diane know that your guest is a prospective member at check-in.
DON'T FORGET PRESIDENT VERN'S CHALLENGE for each member to bring at least one prospective member to our club meeting during this Rotary year - ending June 30, 2020!
UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Rotary Club Meeting
Rolling Hills Country Club
Mar 03, 2020 12:00 PM
 
Rotary Club Meeting
Rolling Hills Country Club
Mar 10, 2020 12:00 PM
 
Rotary Board Meeting
Downing & Lahey Mortuary
Mar 16, 2020 5:30 PM
 
STAR Class
Rolling Hills Country Club
Mar 17, 2020
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
 
Rotary Club Meeting
Rolling Hills Country Club
Mar 17, 2020 12:00 PM
 
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