This Friday our program 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.
Dates still available are: November 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.
Honoring our Veterans-Nov. 13
This Friday, members were encouraged to bring a Veteran to our meeting. It is another way to thank them for service to our country. As of the time of this newsletter, 10 Veterans will be in attendance
Wes Fry 4 Way Test Speech Contest
Help Sessions
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 Peterson, Milton Jeffrey & guest, Pat Thomas, Evelyn Hornaday, Phil & Jodie Hammond, Andy & Rhonda Hoedl and Amy Ruo
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 on November 13 and 20th. We will deliver them to Johnson County Christmas Bureau before the Holiday Shop opens on December 4th.
Lenexa Rotary Holiday Party
MARK YOUR CALENDAR -- Our Holiday Party will be Saturday, December 12th at 6:00 pm at Greg & Vickie Peterson's house. Look for an Evite in your email.
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.
If you want to sign-up for the Rotary license plate, please let President Amy know at amyruo62@gmail.com The sign-up sheet will be at the meeting on Friday, November 20th.
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. Fred has extended the collection date! Money will be collected until December 11th. We plan on again packaging meals with the SMNW Interact sometime this winter.
Notes from the "YPad"
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 13
Tossed Green Salad
Baked Ham w/candied glaze
Pepper Steak
Rice Pilaf
Mixed Vegetables
Assorted Rolls
Assorted Desserts
Summary of Last Week's Meeting:
Last week we had an interactive meeting. The topic was "Your favorite baseball memory." All members and guests participated. It was fun to hear each person's baseball memory -- whether it was long ago or recent. It was a fun meeting. Thank you!
Classification speaker: J.C. Burcham
Guests: Eliza Zöhrer, our Austrian exchange student
Visiting Rotarians: Jeff Eaton and Kelly Valle - Western Johnson County Rotary and Robert Thompson - Gardner
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.
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Tossed Green Salad
