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NEXT WEEK'S MEETING
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
DoubleTree Hotel
Sedona Room
 
This Week's Speaker is Jan Kessinger.
The topic is: "Being an Effective Public Servant in a Polarized Time"

Jan Kessinger is currently a member of the Blue Valley School Board.  He served as State Representative 2017 - 2021, representing parts of Leawood and Overland Park.  After time in the legislature, he was special projects manager for the Kansas Department of Commerce.  

He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Kansas Action for Children and the Board of Trustees at the Church of the Resurrection in Leawood.

In addition to his current volunteer involvements, Jan has been appointed to different state boards by both republican and democratic governors.  He has served on the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission and the Governor's Council on Travel and Tourism as well as the Kansas State Use Committee.  He also was a member of the Johnson County Education Research Triangle (JCERT) Board of Directors.  

As president of Henderson Kessinger Consulting, Jan consulted in sales and management for companies such as Pepsi, Ace Hardware, Starbuckโ€™s and Mom and Pop companies in the United States, Europe and Central America.

Prior to forming his consulting company, Jan was Associate Publisher and Sales Director for the leading business publication for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry.    
 
Greeters - Emerson Hartzler and William Bradley
2025-2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS SLATE
Our 2025-2026 Board Slate has been approved by the OP Rotary Board.  It will be presented to the Membership on January 15th, with a formal vote at our January 22nd meeting.  Below is the proposed slate:
  • President: Barry Sullivan
  • President Elect: Bill Flohrs
  • Past Presidents: Ryan Wilkerson & Chad Tenpenny
  • Sergeant at Arms: Casey McCarthy
  • Treasurer: Doug Davidson
  • Secretary: David Austin
  • Membership: Rebecca Williams
  • Service: Ed Gilmore
  • Director: Laurie McCormack
  • Director: Patrick Oโ€™Hara
  • Director: Molly Camis
JAN 29 HAPPY HOUR
Our January 29th Happy Hour will be from 4:30 โ€“ 6:00 pm at the Kingdom Grill (12655 Antioch Rd).  Appetizers will be provided by the clubโ€ฆfirst come first serve.  This is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow Rotarians in a casual environment.  We encourage you to invite non-Rotarians as well to be your guests.
CRAWFISH FESTIVAL
Speakers
Jan 22, 2025 7:15 AM
Will Kansas Run Out of Money This Year?
Jan 29, 2025 4:30 PM
Feb 05, 2025 4:30 PM
Feb 12, 2025 11:30 AM
Feb 19, 2025 11:30 AM
The History of Ft. Leavenworth
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Upcoming Events
Happy Hour
Kingdom Bar & Grill
Jan. 29, 2025
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 
Happy Hour
Brass Onion
Feb. 05, 2025
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 
Happy Hour
Apr. 02, 2025
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
 
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Thank you!
Birthdays
Steve Seigel, Jan. 5
Cheryl Schoenberg, Jan. 13
Ryan Wilkerson, Jan. 13
 
Anniversaries
Bob & Joyce Vancrum, 57 years
Jan. 31
 
Rotary Anniversaries
Stan Meyer, 50 years, Jan 1
Vern Otte, 46 years, Jan.1
Jeff Ellis, 46 years, Jan. 1
Emerson Hartzler, 44 years,
Jan. 1
Bob Vancrum, 44 years, Jan. 1
Michael Little, 40 years, Jan. 1
Tracey Osborne-Oltjen, 34 years
Jan. 1
David Starrett, 28 years, Jan. 1
Trent Dansel, 16 years, Jan. 1
Rebecca Williams, 15 years,
Jan. 1
Steve Seigel, 31 years, Jan. 10
Chad King, 21 years, Jan. 11
Larry Brubaker, 26 years, Jan. 12
Chad Tenpenny, 23 years, Jan. 14
Rick Cunningham, 28 years,
Jan. 17
 

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Rotarian Tim Steele, has made an extraordinary contribution to the arts and our community by donating a historic 1903 home to the Kansas City Symphony Alliance. This home will be transformed into the Kansas City Symphony Designersโ€™ Showhouse, benefiting the Kansas City Symphony and its incredible programs, like the Music Box, which brings concerts and childrenโ€™s programming to our community. 
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