Rotary Club of Lenexa

Chartered 1967

Welcome to The Rotary Club of Lenexa!

Fridays at 12:00 PM

Blue Moose

10064 Woodland Road
Lenexa, KS 66220
United States of America

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This Friday our speaker will be Amy Cox, Executive Director of Flourish Furniture Bank.

Flourish is the only not-for-profit furniture bank in the Kansas City area. Through their community-driven model, they collect and refurbish donations to provide entire-home furnishings free to families experiencing housing insecurity. For more information CLICK HERE

"Throw In The Towel" Campaign

Bring in your towels! A few weeks ago, Tam Singer from Great Plains SPCA spoke to our club and mentioned that they are always in need of donated towels. This gave our Sergeant-At-Arms Fred Spears an idea!

Sergeant-At-Arms, Fred Spears has started a "Throw in the Towel" campaign to have our members and friends bring in their used towels for the month of April. Fred will then contact Tam Singer at Great Plains SPCA and hopefully be able to give her a huge amount of towels.

So . . . bring in your towels! If you can't bring them to the meeting, please contact Fred Spears

Possible move to Lakeview

President-Elect, Bill McCollum has met with the catering manager at Lakeview Village. We have been given the opportunity based on the Board's recommendation to move back to Lakeview Village starting on July 12, 2024. The meal cost would not exceed $20

PolioPlus Society

Last year, District 5710 established a PolioPlus Society. This is where Rotarians pledge to give at least $100 per year to Rotary International PolioPlus. To become a member all you need to do is complete the PoioPlus Society pledge form. As a member of the Society you pledge to donate a minimum of $100 each year until the world is certified polio free by the World Health Organization.

To become a member of the PolioPlus Society, polease contact Matt Janes, the Lenexa Rotary PolioPlus Chair, to get a pledge form.

Rotarian Spotlight

President, Erik Troy

What is your occupation? Geotechnical Engineer

What was your first job? Installing sod and sprinkler systems in junior high school

What is your favorite hobby or pastime? All sport and shooting archery

Where did you grow up and what was it like? Carson City, Nevada, and it was the prefect suburban city

What is a favorite movie you always recommend to people? Why do you love it? "Braveheart" It is the perfect story of good over evil with the right amount of blood and war

If you were coming out onto a stage, what would your entrance theme song be? "Welcome to the Jungle"

What is your favorite type of cuisine to cook or eat? I am a simple meat and potatoes person so a good filet or T-bone and twice baked potato

Peace Poles

2024 Peace Poles Project

Important Dates for Volunteer Opportunities

The jury approved 40 Peace Pole submissions. The renderings were spectacular with a lot of diversity of where artists took the concept. It’s really going to be something to see. The topography of Black Hoof will add a lot to the display and arrangement.

The recipient charity will be Project 1020 and we will be using the auction platform of 32auctions. Susanne Neely has been awesome in every way across the board. I can’t say enough good things about her support of Lenexa and Rotary.

Upcoming dates:

April 17 (4-5:30pm)

Volunteers Needed

Artists drop off decorated poles

Lenexa Parks Service Center

13321 Walnut Street in Old Town

May 1

Exhibit official opening date at Black Hoof Park

(Exhibit runs through September 30)

Visit and enjoy!

May 23

Volunteers Needed

Artist Celebration/Awards Ceremony at the park

Contact Ben Harber if you can help

It is a mystery! Come and find out!

Mar 29, 2024

Sand Naiyawat

Our Thailand Exchange Student

Mar 29, 2024

Travis Vaughn

Classification Speaker

Apr 05, 2024

Erik Troy

Classification Speaker

Apr 05, 2024

Amy Cox

Flourish Furniture

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Peace Poles-Artist drop-off-Volunteers Needed
Lenexa Parks Service Center
Apr. 17, 2024 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Streamway Cleanup
Oak Hill Pool
Apr. 27, 2024 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Peace Poles-Opening of Exhibit
Black Hoof Park
May 01, 2024 – Sep. 30, 2024

Board Meeting-Hybrid

May 07, 2024 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Lenexa Art Fair
Lenexa City Center
May 11, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Peace Poles-Awards Ceremony-Volunteers Needed
Black Hoof Park
May 23, 2024

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