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NO MEETING THIS WEEK
July 1, 2026
 
As many will be traveling this week, we are not having a meeting.  Have a safe and happy holiday!
 
 
IMPORTANT EVENTS
World Cup Event Guide
 
District 5710 representing Northeast Kansas and District 6040 representing the rest of Kansas have come together to create multiple fun opportunities for both local and visiting Rotarians to attend meetings, participate in service projects, and connect with fellow Rotarians who share your commitment to Service Above Self.  Check out his link for all kinds of opportunities to join in the fun and meet Rotarians from around the country and world.  See the EVENT GUIDE here.
 
 
 


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
Speakers
Jul 08, 2026 11:30 AM
Fentanyl in Johnson County
Jul 15, 2026 7:30 AM
Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame
Jul 22, 2026 11:30 AM
Downtown Overland Park Partnership
Jul 29, 2026
Aug 12, 2026 11:30 AM
Community Uplift Foundation Grant Recipients
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Upcoming Events
Candlelight Vigil for Human Trafficking Survivors
Jul. 05, 2026 8:00 p.m.
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Birthdays
Molly Camis, July 5
 
Anniversaries
Theresa & Shane Jones, 37 years, July 1
Steve & Joyce Miller, 12 years, July 2
Ryan & Sam Wilkerson, 10 years, July 2
 
Rotary Anniversaries
Brent Jaynes, July 1, 37 years!

 
Upcoming Greeters
 
7/8 - Jim Courtney & Marc Cantril
7/15 - David Austin & Rebecca Williams
7/22 - Ed Gilmore & Tom Cohan
 
We need greeters for upcoming meetings.  Please sign up on the sheet at check-in.
 
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