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THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Bryan Johnson
Executive Director, Johnson Co Airport Commission
 

Bryan Johnson, A.A.E., is the Executive Director of the Johnson County Airport Commission. He joined Johnson County in August 2023, bringing nearly 35 years of experience in the aviation and aerospace industry, along with extensive business development expertise.

From March 2020 to August 2023, Bryan served as the Airport Director for MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. In that role, he provided overall direction and leadership for airport staff, collaborated with federal, state, and local officials and agencies, managed property development and tenant recruitment, and oversaw the annual budget, public relations, and community affairs. Notable achievements include negotiating the airport’s land lease agreement with Boeing (a $200 million investment) and advancing a $34 million terminal expansion project.

Bryan has also held leadership positions at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Quad Cities International Airport, Lincoln Airport, and in operations at Denver International Airport. His professional background includes serving as an airport analyst and senior consultant with Aviation Management Consulting Group.

Bryan is an Accredited Airport Executive and a licensed commercial pilot. He earned a degree in Aviation Management from Metropolitan State University of Denver and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nebraska. He is also a member of several aviation and aircraft professional organizations

     
 
IMPORTANT EVENTS
 
MORE DETAILS TO COME FROM THE CRAWFISH COMMITTEE, but several hundred guests came to enjoy a beautiful evening of food, music, and fun!  A ceremonial check for $25,000 was presented to CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte County.  Thank you to everyone for you help in putting the event on!

 
WORLD CUP BBQ
 
The Rotary Club of Leawood, Kansas and the Rotary Club of Overland Park, Kansas are hosting a good old-fashioned BBQ at the Home Place Farm in southern Leawood. It is provided at no cost as a “Welcome To KC" gift. Folks, this is the real deal: a historic venue with wood smoked KC BBQ and craft beer. If you are a Rotarian that is visiting Kansas City, a Rotarian from the Kansas City area, or are hosting Rotarian guests during the World Cup, please RSVP and come and join in with the fun.

Space is limited to 100, so please RSVP to Dan Craig (dcraigandco@gmail.com) before June 13th.
 
WHEN: June 15, 2026
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 
WHERE:  The Home Place Farm
13101 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS 66209
 
 
 
RI Donation update
At the beginning of each Rotary year (July 1) our Club's leadership sets goals for giving to Rotary International.  The goals are set based on the number of members we have and our previous giving levels as a club.  At the beginning of this year, the following goals were set
Giving to the Annual Fund: $11,500
Polio Plus Fund: $1000
The above chart shows where we are to date in our giving.  In order for our club to reach Star Club status and therefor receive extra grant funds from District 5710, at least $100 per capita needs to be donated to the Rotary International Annual Fund.  For this year, that amount would be approximately $11,000.
 
Speakers
May 20, 2026 7:15 AM
The World Cup & Johnson County
May 27, 2026 11:30 AM
Human Trafficking Problem in Kansas
Jun 10, 2026 11:30 AM
“The Best Way to Feed Middle Schoolers to the Sharks”
Jun 17, 2026 7:15 AM
Blue Valley Educational Foundation
Jun 24, 2026 11:30 AM
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Upcoming Events
World Cup BBQ
Jun. 15, 2026
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Rotary Night at the Ballpark
Jun. 19, 2026 4:00 p.m.
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Birthdays
Regan Pence, May 7
Brett Bogan, May 8
Austin Deming, May 11
 
Anniversaries
Tanner and Audrey Gilliland, 1 year, May 3
Terry and Debbie Westlund, 46 years, May 10
 
Rotary Anniversaries
Nate Harbur, 40 years, May 5
Bill Morton, 20 years, May 10
Tim New, 20 years, May 10

 
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!

 
Upcoming Greeters
 
We need Greeters for upcoming meetings.
Sign up sheet will be at the next meeting.
 
 
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