Lenexa Rotary Club
 
Chartered 1967

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Lenexa
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PO Box 14323
Lenexa, KS 66285-4323
United States of America
Club #1622
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This Friday . . . 
 
 
 
 
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Our speaker this Friday will be Lindsey Douglas, Deputy Secretary of Transportation for the State of Kansas.  She will be speaking to us about the Highway 69 proposal.

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), along with the Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) and the City of Overland Park, are conducting an in-depth study of how best to improve public safety, reduce congestion and increase travel time predictability along U.S. 69.

U.S. 69 from 179th Street north to 103rd Street is one of the state’s busiest highways, with heavy congestion peaking during rush hours and at other times.

Previous studies indicate that U.S. 69 congestion will increase significantly in the future, creating slower traffic and longer response times for emergency personnel. Transportation improvements are needed to address congestion and keep the economy moving. These improvements will be identified as part of the U.S. 69 Expansion Project.

 

Rotary Matters
Lakeview Village
Here is a card that we received from Veronica and the servers at Lakeview Village for the gift we gave them this year.
 
 
Lenexa Rotary Holiday Party
 
A small group showed up some in “festive “ sweaters or light necklaces. We learned about favorite cookies, the most unique being potato candy! The Petersons won the award for the tree with the most ornaments with several other beautiful trees. All remembered family  traditions that were important to their holidays. It turned out to be an enjoyable party.
Anti-Human Trafficking
 
Are you looking for a way you can make a difference in someone's life?  The Topeka Day Center that serves victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation is needing items for those in need of something to keep them warm!  This Day Center was made possible from a Rotary Global Grant.  Women, girls, and young men who are victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation are suffering increased violence and abuse during these difficult times. Buyers and traffickers have not experienced a decrease in demand.  During the month of November, there were 56 total visits to the Day Center, which included 24 unique victims, 8 of which were new. In looking back, this was the highest usage since the Day Center was opened a year ago. Donations can be sent directly to YWCA Northeast Kansas225 W 12th Street, Topeka, KS 66612, attention Christina Chavez.  Or you can drop them off at Lenet's and she will make a run to Topeka after the first of the year. 
 
Survival Blankets - These are $1.99 at Dick's Sporting Goods, they retain the heat better than fleece.
Sweatshirts  - Any hooded pull-over sweatshirt, dark colors preferred, really need 2XL and 3XL, some XL.  This is very important because people being trafficked don't want to stand out - hence the dark color.  They also want to hide - hence the large size request.
Hand and toe warmers   - These are great for victims who have no shelter or are forced to walk in the cold.
Plant a tree for Gene
 
All funds have been raised to plant trees in the Clear Creek Lenexa Commemorative Grove in memory of PDG and Past President Gene Amos.  The application to the City is in process.  Phil Hammond is currently working with the families on the content of the plaques.  Below are pictures showing the location, sign, park layout and current locations of the four already honored.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Peace Pole Project
Here is an article that was in the magazine KC Studio with an article promoting the Peace Pole Project. 
 
All Lenexa Rotarians are encouraged to participate and/or forward Peace Pole information to budding artists you may know.  Go to this link for additional details and instructions."  Peace Pole Call for Artists
 
Contact Lenet Compton at 913-209-3864, if your company is interested in being a peace pole sponsor.  
 
 
 
 
Toastmasters Challenge
 
Join the Toastmasters/Rotary Club Challenge!  President Steve, Nathalie and Lenet have challenged each other to complete the six Toastmaster modules specifically designed for Rotarians.  We challenge you to join us by completing them no later than the end of this Rotary year, June 30, 2021. https://my.rotary.org/en/toastmasters-alliance
 
 
 
Speakers
May 07, 2021
Classification Speaker
May 07, 2021
TFI Foster Services
May 14, 2021
Classification Speaker
May 14, 2021
Favorite Outdoor Cooking Recipe
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Upcoming Events
Board Meeting
May 04, 2021
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
 
Lenexa Rotary LADIES - Coffee
May 22, 2021
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
 
Board Meeting
Jun 01, 2021
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
 
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