Schwan is the president and owner of House of Schwan, Inc., a local Anheuser-Busch, craft beer, non-alcoholic beverage, and spirits wholesaler, which was founded in 1960 by his father, Barney. This is the 50th consecutive year House of Schwan has been a major sponsor of Riverfest.
An active member of Wichita’s business and philanthropy communities for decades, Schwan currently serves on the boards of directors of the Wichita State University Foundation and the Sedgwick County Zoological Society. Many area organizations have benefitted from his leadership as board chair, including the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, Kansas Humane Society, Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission, the Wichita Children’s Home, WSU Foundation, Kansas Beer Wholesalers Association, and the Sedgwick County Zoological Society. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado.
The admiral and his wife, Cindy, have been married for 42 years and have two children, Devon, and Mallory, and one grandchild, Lyric. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, and travel.
We had a great turn out for our meeting with Senator Jerry Moran with 50 members plus guests in attendance.
MAP PAINTING
Saturday, May 7, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
McCollum Elementary, 1201 Waddington
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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 night at the
WIND SURGE GAME
Wednesday, June 1
Our members + 1 guest: no charge
Additional guests: $17 each
The ticket will include a $4 credit
at the concession stand
Reminder: reservations made and
not kept will be charged full price.
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Member Birthdays
Bob Goebel
April 9
Robert Nelson
April 26
Bruce Pearson
April 29
APRIL STAR CLASS
11:30 a.m. TODAY
The topic this month will be "Interact, Rotaract & Youth Exchange" led by Randy Bowles.
MEETING INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE
Last week: 56%
Membership: 63
Last year: 51%
Membership: 59
VISITING ROTARIANS
Ryan Heikes - East Wichita
Roger Whyte - Laufen, Germany
former member of our club!
Alex Richard - Olathe, KS
Mike Zamrzla - Downtown Wichita
GUESTS
Fe Vorderlandwehr & Jamie Gideon - guests of Christy Barnett
Alice Klassen - guest of Vern Klassen
Van Witthuhn - guest of Stan Krehbiel
Annie Pfeifer - guest of Mike Ludlow
Kathy Flesher - guest of Jack Flesher
Dave Walker - former member & Past President
HAPPY BASKET: $21.00
ROTARY AWARENESS WINNER:
Tony Morrow
HOLIDAY RAFFLE:
Bob Broeckelman won $3 in our raffle last week. The pot will be worth over $142 if an Ace is drawn. The proceeds from the raffle are used for our Holiday grocery fund.
MARCH BIRTHDAY DONATION:
As winner of the March birthday drawing, Bob Broeckelman chose the Guadalupe Clinic to receive our club's donation. The $25 from our birthday fund is matched by Jon Roper then a collection will be taken at the meeting for those who would like to add to that donation.
MONTHLY GROCERY PROJECT:
We need one more volunteer for May!
ROTARY:Who we are
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