Join us today at Venue 3130, 3130 W. Central (don't go to RHCC!) for our Annual Soup Luncheon to raise funds for ShelterBox. Bring dollar bills to cast your votes for your favorite soups & desserts.
ShelterBox Mission: We provide shelter, essential items and technical assistance to help some of the world’s most vulnerable people recover and rebuild their homes after disaster. We listen and adapt our support to the needs of each community, working together with those affected by disaster, alongside our supporters and partners.
ShelterBox and Rotary officially became project partners in disaster relief in 2012. This partnership is instrumental to Rotary's disaster response strategy. One of the most important elements of the relationship is the opportunity for Rotary members to serve countries affected by disasters. Ed Frey is our Rotary District coordinator for ShelterBox.
Thanks to the following members for volunteering to bring a food item:
Soup or Chili: Jacob Beckman, Rick Oglesby, Randy Bowles, Colby Reynolds, Mindy Wagner, Sharon West, Colin McKenney, DeAnn Sullivan & Lori Taylor.
Dessert: Christy Barnett, Roger Bowles, Paul Blissett, Joe Terick & Lori Taylor.
For those bringing a food item: Please arrive by 11:45 to get it arranged on the table before the buffet starts at noon. Don't forget to bring a serving utensil.
We need HOSTS for the inbound RITE teachers during their stay, January 13-February 11, 2024.
Host weeks:
Week 1: January 13-20 (guests may arrive earlier than Jan. 13)
Week 2: January 20-27 - This week's host slots are filled!
Week 3: January 27-February 3
Week 4: February 3-February 11 (or departure date)
Our RITE organizers, Dalia Hale (WSC-Sunrise Rotarian) and Shelli Kadel (former WW Rotarian), can usually help out if guests arrive early or stay late and you can’t extend your hosting week, so don’t let that deter you.
The RITE (Rotary Intercountry Teacher Exchange) program was started in our District by Ralph and Armida Hight in 1996. It began as a joint project of the Rotary Clubs of West Wichita and West Sedgwick County–Sunrise and has grown to involve additional clubs in our District. The inbound portion of the project includes receiving teachers from Panama and Argentina for 4 weeks mid-January to mid-February and involves lining up host families, planning activities and school schedules. The outbound portion includes sending teachers from the Wichita area to Panama for 4 weeks during their summer break.
This year's inbound RITE teachers are:
Argentina: Gimena Rios (Buenos Aires) and Florencia Zappia (Rotary Club Puerto Madero)
Panama - Boquete: Delia Paola Flores, David-Ivan Guerra Tello and Ingrid Iliana Villamonte Martinez
Mark Hansen, International Service Chair, is our in-club contact for this project.
THANKSGIVING SHOPPERS NEEDED
Saturday, November 18, 9:00 a.m.
Dillons @ Central & West
Mark Hansen and his crew will meet to purchase & deliver groceries to selected families in need. If you would like to help, sign up at the meeting or email Diane.
BLUE BADGE PRESENTATION
Upon completing the Red Badge program, Suzy Chapman was presented with her Blue Badge by her sponsor, Paul Blissett, at our last meeting. Congrats Suzy!
CLUB INFORMATION
Last meeting:
Attendance: 64%
Membership: 61
Last year:
Attendance: 61%
Membership: 62
VISITING ROTARIAN
Mark Koch - Downtown Rotary Club
GUESTS
Vanesa Barnard & Juvetta Slane -brought by Paul Blissett
HAPPY BASKET:$26
HOLIDAY RAFFLE: Sharon West won $15 in our last raffle. Proceeds from the raffle are used to buy groceries for families in need during the holidays.
STAR Class: November 21
Topic: Rotary Foundation
WINE DINNER EVENT FOLLOW-UP MEETING: Tuesday, November 14, immediately following our club meeting.
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Member Birthdays
Dan Kreis
November 5
Jacob Beckman
November 13
Jodi Barnwell
November 17
Scott Hinderliter
November 18
Michael Ludlow
November 20
LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY FALL FEST
Thanks to the following who helped: HOTDOGS: Colby Reynolds, Rick Oglesby, Roger Bowles, Randy Bowles & Paul Blissett
BOOTH: Jacob & Mariah Beckman
This year, in addition to our Rotary booth, our club provided, cooked and served about 400 hotdogs!
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