Doug Nolte has been the CEO of the Union Rescue Mission since January 2019. Prior to leading the team at the URM, Doug was a Captain on the Wichita Police Department, serving almost 27 years. Doug desires to see the lives of the men and families the URM works with be restored to and through Christ. Doug has embraced the role of rescue, recovery, restoration, and re-engagement in a person’s life. He has often said, “Everyone needs to be rescued!”
"There were 4 interact students and many Rotarians that packed 20,000 meals that went to local areas of need."
Our thanks to those who volunteered from our club:
Phil Michel, Randy Bowles (and Interact students), Dale Rein, Ed Frey, BJ Wells, Rod Brown, Dan Kreis and Vern Klassen.
SHELTERBOX HERO 2022-23
Greetings President Joey and members of Rotary Club of West Wichita,
Congratulations on achieving ShelterBox HERO recognition for Rotary Year 2022-2023.
Your support is very much appreciated. 2022 was our biggest year yet and your support helped us to reach over 400,000 people across 22 projects in 12 countries.
Gifts from clubs, individuals identifying as club members, or anyone recognizing your club all count toward ShelterBox HERO club recognition. A Bronze HERO recognition level is achieved at $1,000, Silver at $3,000 and Gold at $5,000 in total giving within the Rotary year. A club can ‘level up’ throughout the Rotary year.
ShelterBox has provided aid to over 2.5 million people since 2000, we could not have reached them without clubs like yours.
Thank you for being a ShelterBox HERO!
Ed Frey
ShelterBox Ambassador
ShelterBox USA
PAUL HARRIS FELLOW PRESENTATION
Congrats to Diana Fredelake for achieving her PHF+4, presented by Monty Allen, Foundation Chair.
REMINDER TO BRING BOOKS!
NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY BOX
We need more books (all ages) for our Library box! Please bring them to the meeting or contact Sharon West to pick them up.
MONTHLY GROCERY PROJECT
March Shoppers
Ed Frey & Bob Broeckelman
Scott Hinderliter & Sharon West
MEETING INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE
Last week: 51%
Membership: 61
GUEST
Greg Abbott
brought by Dave Abbott
HOLIDAY RAFFLE: Mark Hansen drew a 2 and won $2 in last week's raffle. The pot this week, if an Ace is drawn, will be over $144.
HAPPY BASKET: $12
FEBRUARY STAR CLASS ATTENDANCE: Bob Goebel, Roger Bowles, Mark Hansen, Ed Frey, Dave Abbott.
Sharon West added fun and festivity to last week's meeting by bringing Mardi Gras beads for everyone to wear for Fat Tuesday.
MARCH
BIRTHDAYS
Annie Pfeifer
March 5
Bob Broeckelman
March 28
CLUB MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES
Jodi Besthorn
25 years
Maurice Linnens
30 years total
(Charter Member 1987-1994;
rejoined 2000 - present)
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DISTRICT CLUB SOCIAL
AT ROXY'S DOWNTOWN
2:00 Sunday Matinee, April 16
"Ride the Cyclone"
Reservations due by March 15
Cost: $25.00 per person
(regular price is $35)
This is a special showing just for us! It is not open to the public but you are welcome to bring guests – family, neighbors, etc. Expose them to Rotary having fun together! Their system is ready to accept reservations now. Call 316-265-4400 to make your reservations and pay. Indicate which club you are with when you make your reservation.
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2023 Heartland PETS: (President Elect Training Seminar)
Thursday, March 30, 5:00 pm
Saturday, April 1, 1:00 pm
Salina Hilton Garden Inn
3320 S. 9th St., Salina, KS
