This Week's Speaker is Dr. Michael Schumacher, Superintendent, Shawnee Mission Public Schools.
My own personal journey shows how incredible Shawnee Mission is. I began my career teaching science and coaching athletics in 1998. From the outside looking in, I always admired the work that the SMSD was doing and desired to somehow become a part of this community.
While completing my doctorate, my field experience was in the Shawnee Mission School District. To me, the SMSD was IT! I never dreamed that I would be given the honor to serve as this district’s superintendent. I promise the SMSD community that I will not let you down and I will work tirelessly every day to meet our strategic goals and serve our community. I will work and fight for what our students need to succeed in the classroom, and to ensure that our community has the finest public school system in the state, the region, and the country.
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.
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Marc Shaffer is helping promote the Third Annual Run for the Roses, a Kentucky Derby-themed fundraiser benefiting Growing Futures Early Education Center, taking place Saturday, May 2nd at Hallbrook Country Club. 🏇
Marc and his wife Bridgette are serving as this year’s Grand Marshals. Marc has been involved with Growing Futures for several years and currently serves on the Board, with plans to step into the role of Board President this July. The organization provides high-quality early education, family support, and essential services to vulnerable children and families throughout Johnson County. 🎓
The Derby-themed event will feature live race viewing, food and drinks, auctions, and community celebration while raising funds to support early childhood education programs that help children enter kindergarten ready to succeed. 💯
To learn more, purchase tickets (join Marc in the fun!), or support the event by making a donation, visit his Run for the Roses Fundraising Page. His goal is to personally raise $50,000 for this cause! 💰
If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to give me a call. I can be reached in the office at (913) 814-3800. Thank you for everything you do for Rotary!
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!
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
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 tohttps://my.rotary.org/en/donateto make a donation online.
