Mark Turrentine: Blue Valley CAPS Program Scholarship Finalists
The two Blue Valley CAPS Scholarship finalists will be presenting to the group this week. Blue Valley CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) is a nationally recognized, innovative high school program for juniors and seniors. It immerses students in professional, real-world learning experiences in fields like engineering, bioscience, healthcare, and business, partnering with industry mentors to develop skills while earning high school and college credit.
The Club will award college scholarships to the winners.
This is Overland Park Rotary Club's Signature Fundraising event. Remember Star Spangled Spectacular and Jazz in the Woods? Well, this is it, folks! All able-bodied club members need to sign up for at least one shift over the weekend. Please look at the sign-up sheet and sign up yourself, a friend, or spouse!
The US discards more food than any other country in the world. Approximately 120 billion pounds—or 40% of the food supply intended for people to eat ends up in the landfill annually. 13.5% of US households are food insecure, and since the pandemic, numbers have continued to rise. Over 1.2 million residents in the Kansas City metro live ½ mile or further from fresh food. Despite the evident need for fresh produce in these neighborhoods, for-profit supermarkets
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Kanbe’s Markets is a 501(c)3 non-profit on a mission to build a more inclusive food system by transforming food loss into food access. Our goal is to eliminate food insecurity while simultaneously reinvesting into our communities and reducing food waste. Our goal is to provide Reliable, high-quality, affordable fruits and vegetables within ½ mile of every home.
Please consider signing up for the service project on their sign up link below asap!
Marc Shaffer is helping promote the Third Annual Run for the Roses, a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser benefiting Growing Futures Early Education Center, taking place Saturday, May 2nd at Hallbrook Country Club. 🏇
Marc and his wife Bridgette are serving as this year’s Grand Marshals. Marc has been involved with Growing Futures for several years and currently serves on the Board, with plans to step into the role of Board President this July. The organization provides high-quality early education, family support, and essential services to vulnerable children and families throughout Johnson County. 🎓
The Derby-themed event will feature live race viewing, food and drinks, auctions, and community celebration while raising funds to support early childhood education programs that help children enter kindergarten ready to succeed. 💯
To learn more, purchase tickets (join Marc in the fun!), or support the event by making a donation, visit his Run for the Roses Fundraising Page. His goal is to personally raise $50,000 for this cause! 💰
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to give me a call. I can be reached in the office at (913) 814-3800. Thank you for everything you do for Rotary!
Have You Made Your Annual Donation to the Rotary Foundation?
As a reminder, Every Rotarian Every Year, is the goal - to have every Rotarian donation something to the Rotary Foundation. Our goal is $100 per member. If you would like to add this to your quarterly dues, please let Mandy know. Or you can write a check or make a donation directory to the Rotary Foundation. Go tohttps://my.rotary.org/en/donateto make a donation online.
