Rotary Club of Lenexa
 
Chartered 1967

Welcome to The Rotary Club of Lenexa!

Lenexa
Fridays at 12:00 p.m.
Lakeview Village-Southridge
14001 W. 92nd St.
5th Floor-Treetop Room
Lenexa, KS 66215
United States of America
Club #1622
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Our speaker this Friday will be District Governor Tamara Sevcik.  
 
Tamara Jo Sevcik began her Rotary service in September 2010 when she joined the Rotary Club of Leavenworth.  She served as President, 2017-2018.  She continues to serve as the Public Image Chair and chairs several committees within the club.  At the district level, Tamara served as an Assistant Governor and recently stepped up to serve as the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Assistant Chair.
 
 
Rotary Matters
Dictionary Project
Mike Dix and Moe Cougher delivering dictionaries to 3rd graders at Prairie Elementary
 
THANK YOU to Craig Denny and Phil Hammond for making this project happen.  And THANK YOU to all the Rotarians who delivered dictionaries to 3rd grade students in the area.
 
 
 
 
Bring a Guest to Rotary-Oct. 11
 
Bring a Guest to Rotary
 
October 11th
 
Speaker - Lenexa Mayor Julie Sayers
 
We are asking that every member attend that meeting if you possibly can, and to bring at least one guest.  This guest can be a neighbor,  a co-worker (paid or volunteer), a spouse or partner, a son or daughter or friend who lives in or close to Lenexa.  Please don't sell this as a recruiting exercise, just an opportunity for a free lunch with friendly people, a break in their routine, and a chance to see what Rotary is about.  There will be no hard selling at the meeting, and no pressure after the meeting.  It is just my hope that some percentage of the guests will like what they see at the meeting and be motivated to come back.
 
Almost every Rotarian initially joined after someone they knew and liked invited them to a meeting, and then felt good after they left.  That's what we hope will happen with some (all would be real good) of our guests on October 11.  We must continually load our pipeline of potential members to survive and thrive as a club.
Fire Station Open House-SATURDAY
 
Lenexa Fire Department Open House
 
Fire Station No. 3
 
September 14, 2024
 
24000 Prairie Star Parkway
 
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
 
We will be grilling about 1,000 hot dogs and giving them away to the public along with chips and water
 
?? Questions?? Contact Ashley Sherard
 
 
Marshall Rimann in "Tree of Life"
 
Our own Marshall Rimann will be performing in an upcoming play at The White Theater at the Jewish Community Center.  It is called The Tree of Life and it will run September 14-22.  CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
Happy Bottoms-Volunteer Event
 
Happy Bottoms Volunteer Diaper Wrap
 
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
1:30 - 3:30 PM  (after Rotary meeting)
 
Happy Bottoms Warehouse
303 W. 79th Street
Kansas City, Missouri
 
Our club has been a long-term supporter of the Happy Bottoms Diaper Bank, both financially and by volunteering.  On Friday, September 20, our meeting program speaker will be Elizabeth Mayer, Co-Executive Director of Happy Bottoms.  After our meeting, club volunteers will re-convene at the Happy Bottoms warehouse headquarters for a 2 hour session of counting and wrapping diapers.  This is easy work and a fun group exercise, and we'll be done before 4 PM.
 
If you can help, please let me know by return email or by signing up at this Friday's club meeting.
 
Service Above Self!
 
To volunteer contact Moe Cougher or 913-530-5316
 
 
Int'l Day of Peace-Sept. 21
 
International Day of Peace Proclamation
 
 
The Mayor of Lenexa, Julie Sayers, signed a Proclamation to recognize the International Day of Peace on September 21, 2024.  Ben Harber received the Proclamation on behalf of the Rotary Club of Lenexa. 
 
 
HopeBUILDERS-Ramp Building-SEPT. 28
 
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
 
September 28, 2024
 
Location to be Determined
 
Lenexa Rotary will be participating in a ramp build on September 28, 2024.  Click on the link below to sign-up.  Greg Peterson has reserved 10 spots for Lenexa Rotary and the SMNW Interact Club.
 
Any questions contact Greg Peterson 
 
CLICK ON THIS LINK to sign-up:
Lenexa Spinach Festival
Great weather - Great Day! Lenexa Rotary Club helped raise $4,521 for Lenexa Historical Society. That is $600 more than last year!
 
Rotary Youth Exchange
We have one host family and are still looking for two (2) more host families for the school year.  Please seriously consider being a host family and ask your family and friends if they would like to be a part of this wonderful experience. 
 
Contact Ben Harber with questions.
 
 
 
 
 
PolioPlus Society
 
Several members asked about the Polio Plus Society form after Jim Arnett spoke at last Friday's  meeting.  See application below.  P.S.  ==>  check the fine print.. one does not have to be a Rotarian to be a Polio Plus Society Member... so spread the news accordingly
 
Thank you for your support
 
Matt Janes
 
Rotarian Spotlight
 
Matt Janes
 
What is your occupation?
 
Client Relations at American Century
 
What was your first job?
 
AMC Theater Oak Park Mall 6 concessionist… Indiana Jones & Poltergeist era
 
What is your favorite hobby or pastime?
 
Puzzles… except puzzles… puzzling, eh?
 
Where did you grow up and what was it like?
 
Prairie Village —> our pony “Dolly“ lived a few Lenny Dawson tosses from our house … and onto Hank Stram’s house with a few more tosses. My big sister showed at the American Royal and also is a dog handler… so animals abounded
 
What is a favorite movie you always recommend to people?  Why do you love it?
 
Far & Away.  It is beautifully directed by Ron Howard  Far and Away Official Trailer #1 - Tom Cruise Movie (1992) HD
 
If you were coming onto a stage, what would your entrance song be?
 
Let the Good Times Roll… by The Cars  Good Times Roll
Menu
 
 
Salad
Rolls
BBQ Beef Brisket
BBQ Pork
Cole Slaw
Baked Beans
Dessert
Coffee, Tea
 
Speakers
Sep 20, 2024
Classification Speaker
Sep 20, 2024
Happy Bottoms
Sep 27, 2024
Classification Speaker
Sep 27, 2024
Shawnee Mission School District
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Upcoming Events
Peace Poles-Opening of Exhibit
Black Hoof Park
May 01, 2024 – Sep. 30, 2024
 
Happy Bottoms Volunteer Packaging Event
Happy Bottoms
Sep. 20, 2024
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
 
HopeBUILDERS-Ramp building
Sep. 28, 2024
 
Board Meeting
Lenexa City Center Library
Oct. 01, 2024
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
 
Shawnee Mission College Clinic
Shawnee Mission East High School
Oct. 09, 2024
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
 
Lenexa Chili Challenge
Old Town Lenexa
Oct. 11, 2024 6:00 p.m. –
Oct. 12, 2024 3:00 p.m.
 
Board Meeting-Lenexa Foundation
City Center Library
Oct. 15, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
 
Board Meeting
Lenexa City Center Library
Nov. 05, 2024
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
 
Invite a Vet to Lunch
Nov. 08, 2024
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
 
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