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National Awards Services Inc.
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Bulletin Editor
Carol Watts
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Speakers
Oct 02, 2017
Adam Ehlert
Rotary District Governor
Oct 09, 2017
Ron Ryckman
Kansas Speaker of the House
Oct 16, 2017
Marilyn Alstrom Executive Director
Leadership 20/20
Oct 23, 2017
Mick Lerner
Star Bangled Banner Celebration & Recognition
Oct 30, 2017
Vance Blackfox
Executive Director, Haskell Indian Nations University Foundation
Nov 06, 2017
David Jeter
Truman Library
Nov 13, 2017
Richard Randolph
One Tree, One Rotarian
Nov 20, 2017
Julie Lane
Hearing Health Associates
Nov 27, 2017
Greg Pryor/Former KC Royal
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Executives & Directors
President
Jim Courtney
 
President Elect
Michael Tracy
 
Treasurer
Doug Davidson
 
Secretary
Donna Lauffer
 
Vice President
Cris Smith
 
Immediate Past President
Trish Reedy
 
Overland Park Rotary Foundation President
Bruce Robb
 
Rotary International Foundation
David Austin
 
Director
Dave Stallings
 
Director
Clayton Smith
 
Director
Tracey Osborne
 
Director
Chad Welter
 
Website Manager
William Gladhart
 
Family of Rotary
Carol Watts
 
International Youth Exchange
Janee' Hanzlick
 
Speaker Coordinator
Patrick McCartney
 
Public Relations
William Gladhart
 
Stories
WEEKLY MEETING INFORMATION (and a bonus)
See you at the Doubletree Monday, October 2nd!
    SPEAKER: Rotary District Governor Adam Ehlert
 
Also this week we will pay a special tribute to our friend, Skip Palmer, who recently lost his battle with cancer.  Mike Meyer will do a classification talk on Skip.
We may not have a service to attend, but we can pay our respects.
 
GREETER - Patrick McCartney
INVOCATION - Clayton Smith 
SERGEANT AT ARMS - Dave White
CLASSIFICATION TALK - Mike Meyer
ECONOMIC UPDATE - Craig Novorr
 
 
 
 
Read more...
2017 Grant Applications Now Open
Your ROTARY FOUNDATION BOARD is hard at work!
The Overland Park Rotary Foundation’s Fall Grant program for 2017 was announced by Foundation President, Bruce Robb, on September 25, 2017
Applications are due by email by October 20, 2017. The grant recipient(s) will be selected by November 13, 2017.  All Rotarians were emailed the application and grant guidelines information on 9/25/2017. Havea soft spot in your heart for that favorite local cause?  Now is your chance to make a difference, see if your group qualifies for a grant.
 
If you require additional guidelines or applications, please contact Bruce Robb at bruceprobb@att.net.

ROTARY SOCIAL GATHERINGS (new feature!!)
 
In response to demands for more opportunities to mix with fellow Rotarians, the E-Spoke will begin listing events and dates every week.  Committee chairs, please forward your details to the E-Spoke editor, Carol Watts!  DEADLINE: Thursday noon of week preceding
 
ROTARY GOLF CLASSIC

WHEN:  Wednesday, October 11th, Sack lunch 11:30 AM, tee-off starting at 12:30 PM

WHERE:  Iron Horse Golf Course

COST: $75.00 Make checks out to "Overland Park Rotary Club and give them to the club treasurer.

NOTE: We still have a few slots open so we can handle three or four more golfers.  We only have a couple of lady golfers signed up so if any of you ladies would like to play we would welcome you.We're also looking for prizes to award for various "games" to incorporate in our Classic. If you or your company, organization, etc have something to contribute we would welcome whatever you have.  

CONTACT: Chuck Gasser  (charles@g3kc.com), Bill Gochis (bgochis@earthlink.net), Stan Meyer (hsmjrm@aol.com)

 

BOOK CLUB:

WHEN: Nov. 14, 2017, 8 - 9 AM

WHERE: First Watch, College and  Hwy. 69

NOTES:  We will meet to establish ongoing meeting location, dates and select titles for 2018.  EARLY STARTERS recommendation: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

CONTACT:  Carol Watts, carolwattsks@gmail.com

 

AND...FOR THE HOLIDAYS...

Get out that Ugly Sweater and watch for details.....!

 

 
Sunflower House awarded grant
Sunflower House was presented with a check for $16,500 by Overland Park Rotary Foundation President, Bruce Robb, during the 9/25/17 Rotary meeting.
This was the 2nd year Sunflower House was the recipient of the 4th of July, SSS proceeds.  The two year total is an impressive $32,500!
All Rotarians can be proud of the club’s effort in making our “Final” sponsorship year for SSS a great success.
WE ARE THIS CLOSE to ending polio!

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Weekly Update

World Health Organization

Week Ending 14 SEPT 2017

Total number of wild cases in 2016:  37

Total number of wild cases in 2015:  74

Total number of wild cases reported in past week for 2017:  0

Total number of wild poliovirus cases in 2017:  10 (compared with 23 for the same period in 2016)

General Polio Headlines – Week Ending 14 Sept 2017

Check www.polioeradication.org for updates and news articles. WHO has sent polio infrastructure to strengthen disease prevention efforts in Benue, Nigeria.  Pakistan and Afghanistan have planned NIDs for the second half of September.

ENDEMIC COUNTRY HEADLINES Week 14 Sept 2017

Afghanistan

No new WPV1 cases were reported in the past week for 2017.  28 WPV1 cases were reported in 2014 compared to 14 in 2013.  Total number for 2015 is 20.  13 new cases of WPV1 for 2016 compared to 19 for the same period in 2015.  6 WPV1 cases have been reported in 2017 compared with 7 for the same period in 2016.

Pakistan

No new cases were reported in the past week for 2017. The total number of cases for 2013 remains 93.  The total number of cases for 2014 is 306.  Total number for 2015 is 54 .  20 new cases of WPV1 for 2016 compared to 53 reported for 2015 at this point last year.  4 WPV1 cases have been reported in 2017 compared with13 for the same period in 2016.

Nigeria

No new WPV1 cases in NIGERIA were reported in the last week. Four new cases of WPV1 for 2016 compared to 0 reported in 2015.  0 WPV1 cases have been reported in 2017 compared with 3 for the same period in 2016.
REALLY, YOU GOTTA GET THIS APP!
 
Want to call a Rotary friend for lunch?  Or email them quickly?  Forgot their spouse's name?  Want to check on our next speaker?  Want to contact a club officer and can't recall that tall, balding guy's name?!  Download the ClubRunner App for phone/ tablet!  The slickest feature is the ability to look up a member's phone or email AND THEN CLICK RIGHT ON IT to complete your task immediately. This replaces the old ROW (Rotary on Wheels) app and is much improved.
 
The FREE ClubRunner Mobile app allows you to do all of these things, quick as the proverbial wink, right from your smartphone or tablet! It's available for IoS or Android, and is password protected.
 
Details on how to download or use are at the link below.
 
Instructional Video: http://bit.ly/OPClubRunnerApp
 
Note: We formerly used an App called Rotary on Wheels to access Club membership info online; that platform has an annual cost which we no longer need to pay due to the free ClubRunner App service.  (We like free.)
CELEBRATIONS this week 
THESE MEMBERS get flower petals strewn in their paths for the week of OCT. 1 - 7        
 
BIRTHDAYS
DominicSenese Oct 1, Dr. Sid Wang Oct. 3
 
 
ANNIVERSARIES
Gene and Sandy Troehler 36 years, Fred and Roz Goodman 48 years, Bob and Winky Bergeson 49 years 
 
ANNIVERSARIES IN ROTARY                     
Jeb Graham 5 years, Mitch Ulrich 12 years, Dave White 1 years
 
 
 
 
FAMILY OF ROTARY

Who needs a shout-out -- or a verbal hug -- or some flowers from us?   Notify Family of Rotary at carolwattsks@gmail.com