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THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Overland Park Rotary
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:30 am
 
This Week's Speaker is Mary McMurray, Director of the Jo. Co. Museum
Mary McMurray is Director of the Johnson County Museum, a nationally accredited and award-winning institution in suburban Kansas City. With 15 years of experience in museums, public history, and nonprofits, she is a mission-driven leader and strategic thinker known for innovative programming, thoughtful interpretation, and a values-driven approach. She holds history degrees from the University of Missouri (BA), the University of Missouri–Kansas City (MA), and the University of Kansas (PhD). Before leading the Johnson County Museum, Mary worked in education and engagement at two presidential library foundations and served as Superintendent of Historic Sites and Outdoor Education for Jackson County, Missouri. She currently serves on the Kansas State Historic Sites Board of Review and the Friends of the Johnson County Museum.
 
This Week's Greeters - Robin Harrold & Doug Davidson
2026/27 BOARD NOMINEES
The following slate of officers will be voted on at the March 12 Rotary meeting. 
 
Office/Position 2026/2027
President: Bill Flohrs
President Elect: Robin Harrold
Past President: Barry Sullivan
Sergeant At Arms: Casey McCarthy
Treasurer: Doug Davidson
Secretary: Edie Howard
Membership: Marc Schaffer
Service: Ed Gilmore
Director: Rebecca Williams
Director: Tanner Gilliland
Director: Bruce Carter
Director: John Rasmas
Get Your Tickets for Gathering for Good
Break out the bell-bottoms and bold prints! ✌️
Our Rotary Foundation Fundraiser is going back to the 60’s — costumes encouraged, fun guaranteed.
📅 April 11 | ⏰ 6:00 PM
🎶 60’s Theme | 🍸 Open Bar | 🛍️ Auctions | 🧠 Trivia
March Service Project 
Heart to Heart Hygiene Kit build
 
All our members, our club has been involved with this organization on several occasions and this one is well attended and fun way to serve and socialize.
 
Our group is welcome to sign up for the community build on March 31. We recommend that participants sign up individually, so we are able to get any updates about the event. One person is allowed to sign up for up to 4 slots. We cannot guarantee that all members of your group will be able to work side-by-side but will do what we can. 
 
Sign up as soon as you can.
 
2026 CRAWFISH FESTIVAL
Posted by Mark Rauth

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Crawfish Festival and its long history of giving back to our local community. As Sponsorship Chair, I’m asking each club member to tap into your personal network and help us identify businesses or individuals who may be willing to support this year’s event as a sponsor.

Our most successful sponsorships come from personal connections. A warm introduction from you to a business owner or professional contact is far more effective than a cold call.

How you can help
Please identify three to five contacts—local business owners or individuals—and share the sponsorship opportunities with them.
Sponsorship levels range from:

  • Copper Sponsor ($250) – helping provide tutoring for a youth in care
  • Diamond Sponsor ($10,000) – supporting CASA staff positions

Thank you for helping make this 25th-anniversary Crawfish Festival our most successful one yet!
Speakers
Mar 18, 2026
No Meeting - Happy Spring Break
Mar 25, 2026 11:30 AM
Dr. Michael Schumacher, Supertindent
Shawnee Mission School District
Apr 01, 2026 7:30 AM
Startup Rewind
Apr 08, 2026 11:30 AM
Olathe Northwest High School Robotics Team
Apr 15, 2026 7:30 AM
CAPS Presentations
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Upcoming Events
Heart to Heart Service Project
Mar. 31, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 
Social Hour
Apr. 29, 2026
 
Crawfish Festival
St. Pius X Church
May 02, 2026
 
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Gathering for Good
Wine & Whiskey Pull
OP Rotary members are welcome to donate a bottle of wine or liquor with a value of at least $25 at any of the Rotary Club meetings in March. Your donation will contribute to the funds raised by the District 5710, which are used for matching grants shared with area Rotary Clubs. There will be a donation box at the meeting sign-in table if you would like to donate.
Thank you!
New Opportunity for Mandy
 
Mandy Sheldon will begin a new phase of her career with a full-time position at Rural Water District #7 starting in April. She will step back from her role as our full-time Rotary Club Administrator on April 3, but will continue to support the Overland Park Rotary Club with membership billing and financial reports for the time being. Please congratulate Mandy on her new opportunity. We are grateful for the support Mandy has provided to our Rotary Club and will certainly miss her. We will look for a replacement for Mandy immediately, so any Rotarians who are aware of a candidate interested in a part-time administrative role for our Club, please advise Barry Sullivan or Bill Flohrs.  
Birthdays
Bruce Carter, March 13
 
Anniversaries
John & Elaine Rasmus, 44 years
March 19
 
Club Anniversaries
Hunt Magee, 6 years, March 11
John Rasmus, 15 years, March 16
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 to https://my.rotary.org/en/donate to make a donation online. 
 
Thank you!
 
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