This Friday we will be having an interactive member program. In light of this year's amazing Kansas City Royals, the topic will be "My Favorite Baseball Memory." Each member and guest will have the opportunity to share their favorite memory of America's Pastime whether it be the most recent World Series win by the Kansas City Royals or a memory from their childhood.
Dates still available are: November 10, 11, 12, 13, 20, 23 and December 2, 3, 4. All the dates are Monday through Friday. If you are able, please sign up to help!
Rotarians from across Johnson County are volunteering to collect coats to be distributed to children at Johnson County Christmas Bureau and school districts in Kansas City, and Kansas City, Missouri.
Invite a Veteran to Lenexa Rotary - Nov. 13th
On Friday, November 13th, you are encouraged to Invite a Veteran to attend our meeting. The cost for guests is $15. We will need a definite RSVP by Monday, November 9th at 5:00 p.m., so that we can inform Lakeview Village. Our program that day will be JR Riley. While attending airborne training in the US Army,JR landed with a collapsed parachute on one of his jumps. It was a serious accident and a miracle that he didn't die that day. He will talk about the incident and how it changed his life. It is an uplifting and inspirational talk for all who have had unfortunate things happen to them.
Wes Fry 4 Way Test Speech Contest
Help Sessions
November 10 - Need 2 Volunteers
November 18 - Need 2 Volunteers
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
6750 Antioch, Suite 101
Merriam, Kansas
Judging Sessions
November 30 - FILLED
December 1 - Need 2 Judges
7:00 p.m. until finished
Community Covenant Church
15700 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa
Finals
December 4 - Need 3 Judges
This is held during our Regular Friday meeting
If you have any questions or can volunteer, contact Rick Morton at morton6016@aol.com or put it down on the YPad.
Foundation Banquet-Sat. Nov. 14
The District 5710 Annual Foundation Banquet will be held at the Sheraton Overland Park on Saturday, November 14th starting at 6:00 p.m. Lenexa Rotary will be purchasing a table of 10. All Lenexa Rotarians and guests are welcome! So far the following people have signed up to attend: Greg & Vickie Peterson, Milton Jeffrey & guest, Pat Thomas, Evelyn Hornaday, Phil & Jodie Hammond, Andy & Rhonda Hoedl and Amy Ruo If you are interested in attending, please see President Amy or Phil Hammond.
Baby Toys for Johnson County Christmas Bureau
Starting this Friday, we will be collecting toys for Johnson County Christmas Bureau -- specifically toys for ages 6 months through 4 years. Please bring them to our Friday meetings in November and we will deliver them to Johnson County Christmas Bureau before the Holiday Shop opens on December 4th.
Meal Price Increase
Lakeview Village has informed us that they will be raising the price of our meal by $1.00/meal starting January 1, 2016. Therefore, starting next quarter our weekly meal price for members will be $14.25 -- only $5 per month increase. The price for visitors will stay the same at $15.
Rotary License Plates
The Leavenworth Rotary Club needs our help with the Rotary License Plate Project to get it off the drawing board and into production. The State requires a commitment from 500 Rotarians, or more specifically for 500 plates, prior to cutting the plate and beginning production.
What will it cost?
NO financial requirement from the Club.
Cost is $90.50 - a one time $50 tax-deductible royalty payment to The Rotary Foundation, plus State fees of $40.50, plus vehicle registration fees and taxes.
Summary - A GREAT way to promote Rotary and End Polio Now -- Support The Rotary Foundation -- Accomplish a FIRST in Kansas.
There will be a sign-up sheet at THIS FRIDAY'S meeting. If you are interested and can't be at the meeting, please contact President Amy at amyruo62@gmail.com
NEEDED -- Program Ideas
Program Chair, Evelyn Hornaday, has programs scheduled through January 15, 2016. YAY! However, she is looking for ideas for programs. Please seriously think about people you know that would be a good program. Leave the idea on the YPad or send your idea to Evelyn at evelyn.hornaday@gmail.com
Stop Hunger Now - Beer Can Collection
The Stop Hunger Now - Beer Can Collection continues. Drink up and bring your cans in to give to Fred. Sergeant-At-Arms, Fred Spears has beer cans available for members who need one. Money will be collected until December 4th. We plan on again packaging meals with the SMNW Interact sometime this winter.
Notes from the "YPad"
A member wrote down on the YPad last week the idea for a speaker. That speaker has been scheduled for January 15, 2016. Thank you for the idea!
During the meeting if you think of some thing that you want to share, feel free to jot it down on the YPad -- a random thought, a suggestion, a compliment, an idea for a speaker, a joke, etc. Each week President Amy will pick up the YPads and report any messages in the newsletter and at the following meeting.
Menu for November 6
Caesar Salad
Broiled Tilapia w/Herb Butter
Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce
Rice Pilaf
Mixed Vegetables
Garlic Bread Sticks
Assorted Desserts
Summary of Last Week's Meeting:
KayCee the "W" Guy for the Kansas City Royals was our speaker last week. He gave us an extensive history of baseball in Kansas City. Who knew that we had teams by the names of the Packers, Cowboys and Blues in Kansas City! He was a great speaker and it was perfect timing right before the Royals' World Series WIN! He stayed afterward and had photos taken with many of the Rotarians and guests.
Classification speaker: Lonnie Cannon
Guests: Troy Hannah, guest of Jim Blaufuss
Visiting Rotarians: Joni Pflumm and Marilyn Blaufuss - Shawnee Rotary; Jeff Eaton and Kelly Valle - Western Johnson County Rotary
Lakeview Village
Food service line opens at 11:45 a.m. For those who have business pressure they can arrive at 11:40 a.m. starting with salad, eat at 11:45 a.m. and be gone by 11:50 a.m. and still record for attendance. As you leave, be sure to check with the Secretary to ensure your attendance is recorded.
Caesar Salad
