"Modern Dairy Industry & It's Contribution to Kansas Economy"
Raised on a small family dairy farm northwest of Wichita, Jill Seiler learned the value of hard work and found a passion for the food and ag industry. She pursued that interest at Kansas State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in agriculture focusing on agricultural communications and journalism. Today she helps tell the stories of agriculturists in her role as digital marketing analyst at American AgCredit. In her free time, she still manages to get in the milk barn a few times a month. Jill also enjoys gardening, perfecting her homemade pasta recipe (with lots of cheese) and spending time with her nephews.
Dairy is one of the fastest growing commodities in Kansas, but the farm of the future doesn’t necessarily look like what you may think. This presentation will explore what a modern dairy farm looks like, the technology available to farmers and the impact of the dairy industry on our local economy.
When: February 21, 11:30 a.m. before our club meeting
Where: Rolling Hills Country Club
Topic: "International Service"
Who: All members who would like to learn more about Rotary!
BLUE BADGE PRESENTATIONS
Last week, Jamie Sigars, sponsored by DeAnn Sullivan, and Annie Pfeifer, sponsored by Dr. Mike Ludlow, received their permanent Blue Badge after completing the Red Badge program. Congrats to both!
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR CLUB...
HAPPY BASKET
This is a fun way during our weekly club meetings to hear about what’s going on in our member’s lives and raise a few funds for our club’s foundation. One of our members will circle the room at the beginning portion of the meeting. If a member has something to share with the club, they drop a dollar in the basket and make their brief announcement. Business or community plugs (a.k.a. Shameful Plugs) cost $5.00
HOLIDAY RAFFLE
The purpose is to raise money for our Holiday Fund to feed needy families at Lawrence & Benton Elementary schools for Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Here’s how it works:
Tickets are $1.00 each or six tickets for $5.00. A standard deck of cards including jokers will be used to determine the amount the winner shall receive. Amounts are based on the following scale:
Jokers = 0
2 – 9 = face values
10 = $10.00
Jack, Queen, King = $15
Ace = half of the total money in the pot collected since the last Ace was drawn
After the winning ticket is drawn, the winner will draw a card from the deck and that card will be paid out as per the above scale. The card pulled from the deck will then be discarded and the deck will be reduced by one card each week. If an Ace is drawn from the deck, then the next Ace’s value is half of the total pot collected since the last Ace was drawn. Once all four Aces are drawn, the deck of cards is discarded and a new deck starts the process all over again. You must be present at the meeting to purchase raffle tickets but you can appoint someone else to “watch over” your tickets if you need to scoot early.
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
February Shoppers
Gregg Greenwood & John Mosley
Scott Hinderliter & Bob Nelson
March Shoppers
Ed Frey & Bob Broeckelman
Scott Hinderliter & Sharon West
LAST DAY for nominations!
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.
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DISTRICT EVENTS
District Meal Packing Event
Thursday, February 23rd, 6:00 p.m.
Christ Church, 14242 E 21st St. N.
We added a few more to our volunteer list this week and could use a few more!
Our volunteers: Phil Michel, Joey Timmer, Randy Bowles, Dale Rein, Ed Frey, BJ Wells, Rod Brown, Dan Kreis and Vern Klassen.
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.
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
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MEETING INFORMATION
ATTENDANCE
Last week: 54%
Membership: 61
GUESTS
Monica Forrest
brought by Sharon West
Austin Pfeifer
brought by Annie Pfeifer
HOLIDAY RAFFLE: Dale Rein drew a Queen and won $15 in last week's raffle. The pot this week, if an Ace is drawn, will be over $120.
HAPPY BASKET: $68
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Zella Newberry
February 1
Michael Phipps
February 23
Stan Krehbiel
February 27
Another important date...
On February 23, 1905, Paul P. Harris (Lawyer), Gustavus Loehr (Mining Engineer), Silvester Schiele (Coal Dealer) and Hiram E. Shorey (Merchant Taylor) gathered in Loehr’s office for what would become known as the first Rotary club meeting. Harris’ desire for camaraderie among business associates brought together these four men and eventually led to an international organization of service and fellowship. Each brought different professional perspectives to the organization.
