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THIS WEEK'S MEETING
NO MEETING THIS WEEK!
 
Happy Spring Break!
 
New Club Membership
For any new member that is inducted between now and July 1, their dues will be $150 per quarter. Starting July 1, our quarterly club dues will be $150 per quarter or $50 per month!
  • For every meeting you attend and want to eat the meal, you will be charged $15. Members will only be charged for meals for the meetings they attend.
  • If you attend the meeting and elect not to eat the meal, write “no meal” beside your name so you won’t be charged for a meal.
  • If you have perfect attendance for the quarter and have elected to pay for a meal each time, your quarterly dues will be capped at $270, the same as the dues are currently.
  • Dues will be charged retrospectively and will have a 30-day grace period. After that, there will be a $50 late fee.
The goal is to make our club more affordable to anyone who wants to join. The more members we have, the more people we have to work in the community on our valuable projects.
APRIL SERVICE PROJECT
The Future of Food: Innovative KC Nonprofit Brings Fresh Food to Black NeighborhoodsKanbe’s Markets
 
The Problem
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
 
Who We Are
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!
 
Volunteer for food sorting event , Sat April 25th , 10 – 12 a.m. - volunteer@kanbesmarkets.org
 
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 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
Apr 22, 2026 11:30 AM
Bob Regnier
Impact and Benefits of UMKC on the Kansas City Region
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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!
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
Birthdays
Edie Howard, March 22
 
Anniversaries
 
Raymond & Christa McLanahan, 29 years, March 22
 
Club Anniversaries
David Barraza, 2 years, March 23
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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