Rotary Club of Lenexa

Chartered 1967

Welcome to The Rotary Club of 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

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Our speaker this Friday will be James Stowe, Ph.D., with the Center for Practical Bioethics.

James Stowe, PhD, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Practical Bioethics, a nonprofit organization that raises and responds to ethical issues and health and healthcare through the applied practice of bioethics. In this role, he strives to ensure that ethics are integral to the social conditions that affect health and healthcare and all aspects of patient care.

Invite a Vet to Lunch

Our meeting on Friday, November 8th will be "Invite a Vet to Lunch." If you know a Veteran, honor them by bringing them to our meeting. Our speaker will be Tom Gray and he will be speaking about "Space and the Military"

Please let Ben Harber know if you will be bringing a guest.

Hurricane Helene Relief

Lenexa Rotary's Response to Hurricane Helene

In the past when disaster strikes, Lenexa Rotary likes to reach out to local Rotary clubs and other reputable organizations to offer financial support. This time in response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina we will be collecting donations to be made to the following organizations. Please make your checks out to Rotary Club of Lenexa Foundation and give to Phil Hammond and our Foundation will forward a check to the organizations.

Heart to Heart International

Rotary Club of Asheville

UNC Asheville - Student Government Projects

Additionally, Lenexa Rotary will be assembling Hygiene Kits at Heart to Heart International. These Hygiene Kits are provided to devastated areas. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Phil Hammond.

AT LEAST 15 Volunteers Needed

Hygiene Kit Assembly

Heart to Heart International

11550 Renner Road, Lenexa

October 30, 2024

3:30-5:00 p.m.

Newsletter Editor on Vacation

I will be on vacation for the next couple of weeks and Ben Harber has agreed to do the newsletter. If you have anything to add to the newsletter, please get it to Ben each week by Tuesday afternoon.

I will be thinking of you all as John and I travel around Italy enjoying the sights, food and wine.

Amy Ruo

Peace Pole-Upcoming Dates

****CLICK HERE to see the Auction website****

Bidding will start November 11th at 8:00 am

November 4 (4-5:30pm at Parks Service Center) – Artists return touched-up poles

November 9 - Peace Pole Auction Walk-Thru - 9:00-10:00 am at Lenexa City Hall Art Gallery

November 15 (evening event) – Live auction event at Lenexa City Hall Art Gallery. Online auction will take place prior to live event. Details to come. Volunteers needed

Contact Ben Harber if you can help

Wes Fry 4 Way Test Speech Contest

It is that time of year again . . . looking for Johnson County high school students to enter our Wes Fry 4 Way Test Speech Scholarship Contest. Please promote this to any Johnson County high school students you know. Pass along the information below and have them scan the QR code for further information. See Matt Janes with questions.

Rotarian Spotlight

Jody Hammond

What is/was your occupation?

Teacher . . . Elementary Special Education

What was your first job?

Clerical job in the Department of Librarianship at Emporia State (then known as Kansas State Teachers College)

What is your favorite hobby or pastime?

I love reading. Always have a good book going! I also like playing pickle ball and going to group fitness classes at the gym

Where did you grow up and what was it like?

I grew up in Anthony, Kansas (60 miles southwest of Wichita). It was typical small-town life -- lots of fun and school activities with friends

What is a favorite movie you always recommend to people? Why do you love it?

The movie Camelot has always been a favorite of mine. I love the music, and it always makes me cry

If you were coming out onto a stage, what would your entrance theme song be?

Celebration! by Kool and the Gang. Celebrate good times, come on!

What is your favorite type of cuisine to cook or eat?

I love Italian food and Mexican food -- preferably eaten at a restaurant!

It is a mystery!

Come and find out!

Oct 25, 2024

Jody Hammond

Classification Speaker

Oct 25, 2024

James Stowe, Ph.D.

Center for Practical Bioethics

Nov 01, 2024

Doug Gorham

Classification Speaker

Nov 01, 2024

Chief Dawn Layman

Police Chief of Lenexa

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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.

Peace Pole Auction-Run-Thru
Lenexa City Hall Community Forum
Nov. 09, 2024 9:00 a.m.

Peace Pole Auction
Lenexa City Hall
Nov. 15, 2024 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Board Meeting
Lenexa City Center Library
Dec. 03, 2024 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.

Jo Co Christmas Bureau Holiday Shop

Dec. 06, 2024 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Holiday Party
The Ruo House
Dec. 14, 2024 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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