This Friday, Donna Zimmerman will be our speaker representing Special Olympics Kansas. Energized by the pride and power of teamwork, Special Olympics Kansas provides individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to be an athlete... and more... through acceptance, inclusion, physical fitness, health and nutrition programs, and leadership development.
Lenexa Art Fair - May 7th
Lenexa Art Fair is SATURDAY!
WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS! Please register to volunteer for one or more slots at the following site:
We will have a selection of craft beers, wine, soda and water available to raise funds for our club's activities.
Volunteers age 18-21 can sell/serve but not pour alcohol. Children under 18 are welcome to attend and can assist with soda, water, etc., but cannot participate in alcohol sales.
Note: There is a separate, ticketed event for a wine and beer tasting that we are not associated with. The rest of the event is free and open to the public, so encourage your friends and family to come check it out!
For more information about the Lenexa Art Fair, go to: www.lenexa.com/parks/festivals_artfair.html
Installation Dinner - June 27th
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Come help us celebrate the end of President Amy's Rotary year and welcome in our new Board.
WHERE: Holy Land Cafe, 12275 W. 87th Street Pkwy., Lenexa
DATE: Monday, June 27th
TIME: 6:30 p.m.
COST: $25 for guests of Lenexa Rotarians. The cost for Lenexa Rotarians is included in your annual dues.
RSVP: Please RSVP by Monday, June 20th on the Evite that was sent out this past week.
Buffet-style servings available of Gyro Meat, Chicken Shawarma, Salad, Pita Bread and the best Hummus in the midwest!
Drinks include water, iced tea and soft drinks. No alcohol will be served.
Special guest Amara will provide a spectacular dance performance!
Support our fellow Rotary Clubs
Olathe Rotary Club - The Days of Wine and Rotary
WHEN: May 14th
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th Street, Overland Park
COST: $50 if purchased before the event/$60 at the door
Join The Olathe Rotary Club with special guests Elizabeth Alex and Rotary Club president Jason Armstrong for an evening of wine and gourmet food tasting benefiting Rotary's charities: Olathe Public Schools Foundation's Fund-a-Need program, Elizabeth's Kids (Deb's House), Kid's TLC, Inclusion Connection, Evergreen Living, Woodland Charities, the Olathe Noon Rotary and the Olathe Noon Rotary Foundation. Also included -- Live Music and Silent Auction.
For more information or to purchase tickets, go to: thedaysofwineandrotary.com
Notes from the "YPad"
Last Friday there was a suggestion for a program on the YPad. Thank you!
During the meeting if you think of some thing that you want to share, feel free to jot it down on the YPad -- a random thought, a suggestion, a compliment, an idea for a speaker, a joke, etc. Each week President Amy will pick up the YPads and report any messages in the newsletter and at the following meeting.
Menu for May 6th
Meat Loaf
Sweet Mustard Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Assorted Rolls
Assorted Desserts
Summary of Last Week's Meeting:
Classification speaker: None
Guests: Joe Tindell, guest of Becca Coleman; Audrey Snyder, guest of JC Burcham
Speaker - Sherry Oswald with Johnson County Animal Rescue Team
Lakeview Northpointe Building Access
There is a way to access security to buzz yourself in if Don Simmons is not present.
Read the instructions, and then access Security by arrowing up to the S’s, stop when on “Security” -- press the call button and Security will buzz you in after you state your name plus saying you are a Lenexa Rotarian.
Lakeview Village
Food service line opens at 11:45 a.m. For those who have business pressure they can arrive at 11:40 a.m. starting with salad, eat at 11:45 a.m. and be gone by 11:50 a.m. and still record for attendance. As you leave, be sure to check with the Secretary to ensure your attendance is recorded.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Come help us celebrate the end of President Amy's Rotary year and welcome in our new Board.
Meat Loaf
