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TODAY'S MEETING
Jan 21, 2025 12:00 PM
Semi Annual Committee Meetings
Plan to sit with your committee when you arrive

2024-25 COMMITTEES

Club Service: Annie Pfeifer – Chair, Sean Babjak,Christy Barnett, Paul Blissett, Mark Chamberlin, Marv Fisher, Colin McKenney, Bob Nelson, Colby Reynolds, DeAnn Sullivan, Joe Terick, Fe Vorderlandwehr, Mindy Wagner, Sharon West, Jamie Wise

Community Service: Jacob Beckman – Chair, Jodi Barnwell, Heidi Bowen, Roger Bowles, Bob Broeckelman, Rod Brown, Terry Gardner, Vern Klassen, Mike Ludlow, Tony Morrow, Zella Newberry, Bruce Pearson, Jon Roper, Allan Sands, Lori Taylor, Ann Welborn

Vocational Service: Stephanie Flaming – Chair, Dave Abbott, Randy Bowles, Scott Hinderliter, Brian Turney

International Service:  Brian Goudie – Chair, Bob Beumer, June Costin, Diana Fredelake, Ed Frey, Mark Hansen, Mark Hazleton, Maurice Linnens

Foundation: Cindy Hand – Chair, Monty Allen, Bob Goebel,     Brent Groves, Phil Michel, John Mosley, John Oswald, Dale Rein, Pat Walden

Membership/Public Relations: Wade West – Chair, Gregg Greenwood, Meliss Hamilton, Rick Oglesby, Joey Timmer
Jan 28, 2025 12:00 PM
RITE (Rotary Inter Country Exchange) Teachers
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STAR Class: January 21, 11:30am @ RHCC  
Topic: "Rotary International, District 5680 - organization & operation."
TANZANIA WATER PROJECT
 
  
Ed Frey helping in Tanzania
Posted on our club's Facebook page by Jamie Wise:
We are thrilled to announce that the two water systems funded by our Rotary Club have been successfully installed in Tanzania! These systems will provide clean, safe water to communities in need, improving health and creating opportunities for growth.
 
A special THANK YOU to Isaac McNary and Ed Frey, who traveled to Tanzania to personally oversee the installation of the units. Your commitment, hard work, and dedication to this project have made a real difference in the lives of so many. 
 
We also want to express our gratitude to all our members and donors for their support. Thanks to you, these systems are now providing life-changing access to clean water!
 
This project is a testament to the power of collaboration and service. Together, we’re making the world a better place, one drop at a time.
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Our club received a heartfelt thank you note from Floyd and Kathy Hammer, Co-Founders of the The Outreach Program—the company behind this project—expressing their gratitude for our contributions to the Water Point Systems, which will provide clean water to countless children!
CHRISTMAS FAMILY DELIVERIES
Mark Hansen, Holiday Project Chair, reported that the Christmas family deliveries of groceries and gifts went well. As shown above, there were 6 Rotarians, 4 Rotarian kids, 5 Interact kids and 1 spouse who helped on the Saturday before Christmas. Our thanks to these volunteers along with our members who purchased gifts to make the holiday season brighter for those in need.
ICT SOS Workday & Open House
 
Saturday, January 11, was a successful workday at ICT SOS, with accomplishments that surpassed expectations. The team of volunteers worked diligently to organize, unpack, and set up spaces, making significant progress in a short amount of time. A big thanks to our club members who joined fellow area Rotarians in volunteering: Vern Klassen, Bob Nelson, Joey Timmer, and DeAnn Sullivan. Special recognition to Joey Timmer, Committee Chair for our District's Rotarians Against Human Trafficking (RAHT), for leading this ongoing partnership with ICT SOS in the fight against human trafficking.
 
INVITION FROM ICT SOS
Dear Rotary friends,
We are thrilled to invite you to a very special event as we celebrate the next chapter for ICT SOS and our community!  Join us for the Open House and Groundbreaking of the new ICT SOS facility, a transformative space designed to support survivors of trafficking and exploitation.  
Event Details:  
- When: Thursday, January 30th, 2025  
- Time: Come-and-go from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM  
- Remarks: 4:00 PM  
- Where: 126 S Ida Wichita, KS 67211  
During the event, you’ll have the chance to tour the space, hear about the vision of ICT SOS’s new facility, and meet our wonderful neighbors, Wichita Recovery Hub, and TJ’s Running.  

Kindly RSVP here for the groundbreaking: https://ictsos-bloom.kindful.com/e/ict-sos-ground-breaking-
CLUB INFORMATION
From our last meeting on Dec. 17th...
VISITING ROTARIAN
Isaac McNary - El Dorado 
CLUB MEETING:
Attendance: 57%
Membership: 76 (61 RCWW + 16 Satellite)
Last year:
Attendance: 55%
Membership: 62
HAPPY BASKET: $52.00
HOLIDAY RAFFLE: Lori Taylor drew a 4  and won $4. No raffle this week due to our committee meetings.
 
DUES ARE DUE!
Bring your check to our meeting if you haven't already mailed it.
 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Sign up at the meeting today to give a 2 minute self introduction.
 
SATELLITE CLUB PROJECT
Submitted by Julie Butler
On Monday December 30, 2024  the individuals listed below delivered donations to WAAL (Wichita Animal Action League) to help with their winter project. A special thanks to Wade West who was so gracious to host the donation barrel at his office, Carol Molz, who was the leader for this project, and thank you to all who donated.
Pictured:  Julie Butler, Carol Molz, Wade West, Mary Gerant, Christy (WAAL)
Not pictured: Paige Koeppen 
 
THE RITE TEACHERS HAVE ARRIVED!
Picture provided by Fred Heismeyer
The RITE teachers, as part of our Rotary Intercountry Teacher Exchange program arrived over the weekend and welcomed by a group of Rotarians. There are two teachers each from Panama & Argentina. They will be in Wichita through February 16 visiting schools and experiencing our culture through various activities. You will have an opportunity to meet them when they speak to our club on Tuesday, January 28.
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Member Birthdays
Rod Brown
January 3
 
Sharol Sullivan
January 6
 
Mark Hansen
January 9
 
Ed Frey
January 18
 
Mark Hazleton
January 22
 
Patrick Walden
January 29
 
Stephanie Flaming
January 31
 
Approved in December
2025-26 Board of Directors
President - Mindy Wagner
President-Elect - Rick Oglesby
Secretary - Mark Hazleton
Treasurer - Scott Hinderliter
Club Service - Jamie Wise
Community Service - Jodi Barnwell 
International Service - Brian Goudie
Vocational Service - Stephanie Flaming
Foundation - Cindy Hand
Membership & PR -Rick Oglesby (1 yr)
Immediate Past President - Ed Frey
 
This new board will begin July 1, 2025