The Rotary Club of
Overland Park 
 
Chartered 1960
OP Rotary E-Spoke for week of July 28, 2019
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WEEKLY MEETING INFORMATION
MEETING AT THE DOUBLETREE MONDAY, JULY 29, Noon - 1 PM in the new Sedona Ballroom!
 
 
PROGRAM: ROSS CAPPS, Johnson County Crime Lab
 
Greeter:  Norm Craig
Invocation: Will Gladhart
Classification Talk:  Jameia Haines
 

REMEMBER:
Parking:  Staff recommends using the main lot at the front of the hotel or the small parking lot on the west side of the hotel. You can still park in the back and walk through to the front of the hotel, if you want some exercise.
Entrance: Enter either through the main lobby and follow the signs to the Trofi, or through the front patio gate and then the doors into the hotel.
 
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10-MINUTE HOMEWORK!

I'm not namin' names -- Brad Vaughn ... or Don Steiner ... 

 
Here's some 10-minute homework that will make your life SO much easier!  Download the ClubRunner App on your favorite device - cell, notebook or laptop.
Find your friend's cell or email FAST.  Look up the next speaker.  Refresh your memory on the next book club meeting -- and more!
You open the app, look at the simple menu and bingo, there's a link to take you directly to the cell phone number, the email address, all the details you needed.  
Rotary life, improved.
 
 
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
JULY AND AUGUST ARE A BIT QUIET ON THE SERVICE FRONT....
 
 
MEET A FEW ROTARIANS YOU'VE NEVER MET, AND DO A GOOD DEED!
This September RI Director Larry Dimmitt and his wife Lois will proudly host the Zone Institute for Zones 25b & 29 at the Overland Park Sheraton. Members from all over the Midwest and even Canada will join their fellow Rotarians here in the Sunflower state! 
 
With that in mind, we are looking for volunteers to be at KCI airport  when our visitors arrive on September 24, 25, 26, & 27 to welcome them to Kansas City. Volunteers will also direct guests to the shuttle buses that will be running to the hotel throughout the day. We want to make a great first impression of our District! If you are interested, please follow the instructions below.
 
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/wWBpdRX
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually
 
 
Aug 5 Club Board Meeting 11:45 at the Doubletree
Aug 6 - WIC Community Garden, 11AM - PM
Aug. 19, Foundation Board Meeting 1-2 PM after lunch meeting
 
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SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Rotarians that play together stay together!
 
BOOK CLUB  - Tuesday, Aug. 13, 8 AM First Watch at Corporate Woods
The Hot Zone by Richard Preston
(Note: Drs. Jerry and Nancy Jaax, K-State veterinarians and major figures in the book, will be our program on Sept. 16)
Contact:  Carol Watts
 
SKEET SHOOTING CLUB - August 9, 3-5 PM, Powder Creek
Contact:  Mike Tracy 
 
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CELEBRATIONS
SOME OF OUR MEMBERS ARE CELEBRATING IN THE WEEK OF JULY 28 - AUGUST 3!!
...AND ALSO THE WEEK OF AUGUST 4-10 because HEY, we have no meeting next Monday,
       we have FIRST MONEY MINGLING INSTEAD! 
  

BIRTHDAYS

Dave Morgenson Aug. 6, George Cook Aug. 10

 
ANNIVERSARIES
Wayne & Anne Byrd 39 yrs, Steve & Leigh Ann Hechler 39 yrs,  Joe & Kristin Johnson 34 yrs, Jeff & Carol Lynne Ellis 53 yrs, Janee & David Hanzlick 33 yrs.
 
ANNIVERSARIES IN ROTARY
Fred Goodman 21 yrs. 
 
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FAMILY OF ROTARY
 
 
Just after past-president Mike Tracy finished his term with Rotary, his mother passed away.  Then 5 days later, hs mother-in-law passed away.  Wow, Mike, what a bad week.  
If you wish to send a card, Mike and Gail's address is:  11151 w. 121st St, Overland Park KS  66213.
 
Sometimes life as we know it throws up a challenge, a downturn, or a new leaf.  We have cards, balloons, flowers, and more to celebrate or support in lots of ways!  Thank you for passing along the news.  
 
Notify carolwattsks@gmail.com.
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Speakers
Jul 29, 2019
Johnson Country Crime Lab
Aug 12, 2019
Aug 19, 2019
Organ Donor Program Expansion
Aug 26, 2019
STEM/Project based learning projects with Tower Gardens
Sep 09, 2019
Chair, KC Chamber Transportation Committee
Sep 16, 2019
What the Hot Zone tells us about Infectious disease
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Upcoming Events
First Monday Mingling-No Meeting
Aug 05, 2019
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Club Board Meeting
TBD
Aug 05, 2019 11:45 AM
 
WIC Community Garden
WIC Community Garden
Aug 06, 2019
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
 
Rotary Sport Shooting-Trap
Powder Creek
Aug 09, 2019
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
 
Foundation Board Meeting
Doubletree Conf Room
Aug 19, 2019
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 
First Monday Mingling-No Meeting
Sep 02, 2019
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
 
Club Board Meeting
TBD
Sep 02, 2019 11:45 AM
 
WIC Community Garden
WIC Community Garden
Sep 03, 2019
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
 
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