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THIS WEEKS MEETING
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
 
Angie Mutti
Downtown Overland Park Partnership
 

Angie Mutti serves as the Executive Director of the Downtown Overland Park Partnership, leading efforts to support economic development, beautification, and community engagement in Downtown Overland Park. She brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, having worked with organizations including The Family Conservancy, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City, The Platte City Area Chamber of Commerce/EDC, and now the Downtown Overland Park Partnership.

A graduate of Kansas State University, Angie is proud to serve in her hometown of Overland Park, Kansas. She is passionate about collaborating with businesses, community partners, and residents to create a vibrant and welcoming downtown district.

The Downtown Overland Park Partnership works to strengthen and promote the Business Improvement District through partnerships, events, marketing, and business support initiatives that enhance the downtown experience.

 
IMPORTANT EVENTS
Jewish Community Center Maccabi Games Needs Volunteers
August 2-7, 2026
 
The JCC Maccabi Games® are coming to The J in Kansas City! From Aug. 2-7, 2026, we are proud to host 1,000 Jewish teen athletes from around the globe at the world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event. The event will mobilize members of our community, including 400 host families, thousands of volunteers, and 150 local athletes.  The JCC Maccabi Games® is an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer to contribute to the maintenance and enrichment of Jewish identity in youth and the development of leadership through healthy competition and sportsmanship.
Rotary Club member, Tom Cohen, is part of this event and would love to have the support of fellow Rotarians.  Please contact Tom via cell at 913-226-1001 or at Thomas.Cohen@cohencap.org.  To learn more or to volunteer please go to this link to start the 2-step registration process:https://jcckcmaccabi.org/volunteers/.
 

Rotary District 5710 TEAM Seminar
What:  Team Seminar is open to all Rotarians at no cost, and Rotarians of twenty years or those who became Rotarians last week will all benefit! This popular annual event provides our new DG, Michele Sink, an opportunity to set the stage for us to “Create Lasting Impact” as we hear from presenters, learn more about Rotary and District 5710, share perspectives and engage in discussions. 
When:  August 15, 8:30-1:30
Where:  Maceli's, 1031 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS
Special bonus:  This event includes a free brunch with Mimosas and Bloody Marys!
 
Please register here. The deadline for registration is 5 August.
 
** Photo above was taken at Team Seminar 2024
 
VENEZUALA RELIEF
When disaster strikes, Rotarians respond.
 
Many families in Venezuela are facing unimaginable challenges following the recent earthquake. Homes have been damaged, communities disrupted, and thousands of people are in need of immediate assistance.
One of the greatest strengths of Rotary is that we have trusted partners and fellow Rotarians already on the ground. When you give through Rotary, you can be confident your donation will be directed where it is needed most, helping provide relief while ensuring funds are used responsibly and do not fall into the wrong hands.
 
If you are able, I encourage you to consider making a contribution to support these relief efforts. No gift is too small—together, our collective generosity can make a meaningful difference for families working to rebuild their lives. https://raise.rotary.org/Gladys-MaldonadoRodrguez/fundraiser540
 
Thank you for always living our motto of Service Above Self. Time and again, our district has demonstrated that when people need help, Rotarians answer the call.
Together, we can create a lasting impact—even from thousands of miles away.
 
Yours in Rotary,
 
Michelle Sink
District Governor
Rotary District 5710
Speakers
Jul 22, 2026 11:30 AM
Downtown Overland Park Partnership
Jul 29, 2026
Aug 12, 2026 11:30 AM
Community Uplift Foundation Grant Recipients
Aug 19, 2026 7:15 AM
District Governor, Rotary District 5710
Aug 26, 2026 11:30 AM
World War II Soldier's Story - Omaha Beach to Berlin
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Upcoming Events
July Social Hour
Jul. 29, 2026
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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We Did It!!!!!
 
Thank you to all who pitched in this year to help us reach our Rotary Annual Fund goal.  
Thanks to everyone who donated toward "Every Rotarian Every Year" and made special gifts, we surpassed our goal by donating a total of $13,213!!
Because we met our goal, our club will receive an extra $560 in grant money from the district that will be put toward our scholarship program.

 
Upcoming Greeters
7/15 - David Austin & Rebecca Williams
7/22 - Ed Gilmore & Tom Cohen
 
GREETERS NEEDED!  Sign up sheet will be at meeting check-in.  
 

 
Birthdays
Roger Crawford, July 17
Donna Lauffer, July 18
Evah Riungu, July 18
 
Anniversaries
 
 
Rotary Anniversaries
Cindy Green, 25 years, July 18
 
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