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TODAY'S MEETING
Feb 14, 2023 12:00 PM
President of WSU Tech and VP of Workforce Development for WSU
Dr. Sheree Utash has served as president of Wichita Area Technical College (WATC) since 2015 and has overseen the transition of the college to the WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech). Prior to that she served eight years at the college as vice president of academic affairs. With 6,500 students, WSU Tech is the largest technical college in Kansas and acts as managing partner for the National Center for Aviation Training.
 
Dr. Utash offers a unique blend of teaching, administrative and leadership experience in both higher ed and private industry. She has provided administrative oversight for the college's academic programs, with emphases in manufacturing, aviation, design, IT, specialized trades, health care and general education. Dr. Utash has overseen faculty, grants management, adult literacy, academic planning and resource management. Her role involved the formation and leadership of the lead institution for the National Aviation Consortium, a $15 million grant project with direct working relationships with two-year colleges in five states.
 
Additionally, Utash has managed and facilitated the college’s last self-study with its major accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission, North-Central Association. Utash earned her Ed.D. in Community College Leadership at National American University, a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies in Communication / Education / Sociology from Wichita State University and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism / Marketing from Kansas State University.
Feb 21, 2023 12:00 PM
"Modern Dairy Industry & It's Contribution to Kansas Economy"
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BOOKSHELF DELIVERIES
Our thanks to Jodi Besthorn for making the arrangements for us to hand out books and bookshelves at the schools last week and to ALL who helped!
 
LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY: Tuesday, February 7
  
In attendance: Jodi Besthorn, Roger Bowles, Bob Goebel, Diane Walker, 
Vern Klassen, Rod Brown, Christy Barnett, Heidi Bowen, Randy Bowles, Bob Bundy, Mark Chamberlin, Terry Gardner, Gregg Greenwood, Dan Kreis, Phil Michel, John Mosley, John Oswald, Bruce Pearson, Allan Sands, DeAnn Sullivan, Joe Terick, Joey Timmer, Wade West, Jamie Wise. 
BENTON ELEMENTARY: Friday, February 10
    
In attendance: Phil Michel, Roger Bowles, John Mosley, Allan Sands, Vern Klassen, Randy Bowles, DeAnn Sullivan, Joey Timmer, Tony Morrow.
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Old Town Rotary Club is selling geraniums and other plants as their fundraiser. For questions or to place an order, contact: RotaryWichitaOT@gmail.com 
Sign up to help with the District Meal Packing Event, Thursday, February 23rd, 6:00 p.m., Christ Church, 14242 E 21st St. N, Wichita, KS 67230. Volunteers so far: Phil Michel, Joey Timmer, Randy Bowles, Dale Rein, Ed Frey, BJ Wells, Rod Brown.
MONTHLY GROCERY PROJECT
February Shoppers
Gregg Greenwood & John Mosley
Scott Hinderliter & Bob Nelson
March Shoppers
Ed Frey & Bob Broeckelman
Scott Hinderliter & Sharon West
 
Submit a fellow Rotarian's name to Diane for our club's Service Above Self Award. Be sure to include the reason for your nomination. Deadline: February 21.
 
Funds are available for additional charitable or educational initiatives through our West Wichita Charitable Foundation. If you have a worthy project, submit a request to Diane for a grant. Application forms and guidelines will be available at the meeting or e-mailed upon request.
RITE Farewell Dinner
RITE hosts and those in leadership celebrated Dori, RITE teacher, and her experience. Thanks to all involved this year!
Photo of Dori & Dalia Hale provided by Joey.
MEETING INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE
Last week: 39%
Membership: 61
Mark your calendar and join us for the next STAR Class:
When: February 21 
Where: RHCC, 11:30 a.m.
Topic: "International Service"
Who: All members who would like to learn more about Rotary!
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Zella Newberry
February 1
Michael Phipps
February 23
Stan Krehbiel
February 27
FEBRUARY 
CLUB MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES
Beckman, Jacob
3 years 
Fisher, Marv
28 years
Hansen, Mark
28 years
Pearson, Bruce
6 years in our club
(30 years total Rotarian)
Pat Walden
33 years