We'll hear from the top finalists in the Wes Fry 4-Way Speech Contest. High school students in Johnson County are encouraged to participate and earn scholarship money by preparing and presenting a speech regarding Rotary's 4-Way Test. Judges have already whittled down the contestants to the top 3, and Friday's meeting will yield the final verdict. Scholarships are awarded in the amounts of $2000, $1500, and $1000 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
The contest is named after the late Wes Fry, a long-time member of the Lenexa Rotary Club and former mayor of Lenexa (back in the '50s, when the population of Lenexa was about 1100!). He was also the founder of the Lenexa Chamber of Commerce. While attending another Rotary club meeting during vacation, Wes witnessed a "4-Way Test Speech Contest". He was so impressed that he brought the idea back to our club, and the contest was begun here and named in his honor. There was a period of years when the contest was suspended due to lack of participation. Rick Morton was instrumental in re-initiating the contest, and it was decided that we should increase the dollar amounts of the scholarships to attract more participants. Today, the scholarship amounts are $2000, $1500, and $1000 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Menu for Dec. 2nd:
Tossed Green Salad with assorted toppings
Chicken Cordon Bleu
BBQ Ribs
Mixed Vegetables
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Baked Beans
Assorted rolls
Assorted desserts
SAVE THESE DATES
Mardi Gras Wine Tasting - Tues. Feb. 28, 6-8pm
The Sunset Rotary Club of Johnson County invites you to their fundraising event next week. Proceeds benefit SAFEHOME. There will be light appetizers, a cash bar, and wine tasting. Tickets: $30/person or $50/couple. Location: Hilton Garden Hotel | 2nd Floor, Salon A, 12080 S Strang Line Road, Olathe.
ShrimpFest and Bingo - March 4
Our annual fundraiser for the Lenexa Rotary Foundation. Pete Black has your tickets. Each club member needs to sell 10 tickets or provide a check for $250, payable to Lenexa Rotary Club. Location: Lenexa Community Center. Doors open at 5:30pm.
District 5710 Conference - May 5-6 (Friday & Saturday)
PLAN ON ATTENDING! This LOCAL conference will be a fun and unique opportunity to spend time with fellow Rotarians in our district. It will be held in Overland Park. Details to follow.
On Nov. 29th, members of the Lenexa Rotary Club and Shawnee Mission Northwest Interact Club, as well as friends and family, gathered together to assemble more than 14,000 meals for people in need around the world.
What a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving and feed thousands of people!
Lenexa members in attendance (not all are pictured here): Phil Hammond, Pat Thomas, Greg Peterson, Alan Kruckemyer, Mike Dix, Moe Cougher, Andy Hoedl, Matt Janes, Rick Morton, Steve Nettles, Dennis Moore, Bill Schutte, Doug Gorham, Fred Spears, Lenet Compton, JC Burcham, Alma (exchange student from Italy), Ana (exchange student from Romania)
On a chilly Saturday morning in November, SMNW Interact students and Rotarians from the Lenexa Club (Terry Tevis, Rick Morton, Matt Janes, Steve Nettles, Greg Peterson, Jason Leib, Jim Blaufuss, Phil Hammond), and Western Johnson County Club (Kelly Vaille), volunteered with HopeBUILDERS to build a wheelchair ramp for a paralyzed KCK teenager. The young man was injured in an accident earlier this year and completion of the ramp was a requirement to allow him to finally come home from the hospital. These kinds of projects can take all day to build, but with so many dedicated volunteers, the ramp was finished before 11:30am! Great work!!
Friday's meeting is your LAST CHANCE to bring winter coats. The collected coats will be donated to the Johnson County Christmas Bureau. Greg Peterson (who has been collecting the coats) will not be at our meeting this week, so give your coats to JC Burcham. As of Wednesday morning, our club has collected 77 coats!
On Sat., Nov. 12th, members and guests of the Lenexa Rotary Club received a private tour of the Union Horse Distilling Co. This Lenexa-based company specializes in premium spirits, such as rye whiskey and bourbon whiskey.
They also have a gorgeous event space available for rental.
Damian Garcia provided a fascinating tour with lots of insight as to how whiskey and bourbon is made.
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On a chilly Saturday morning in November, SMNW Interact students and Rotarians from the Lenexa Club (Terry Tevis, Rick Morton, Matt Janes, Steve Nettles, Greg Peterson, Jason Leib, Jim Blaufuss, Phil Hammond), and Western Johnson County Club (Kelly Vaille), volunteered with HopeBUILDERS to build a wheelchair ramp for a paralyzed KCK teenager. The young man was injured in an accident earlier this year and completion of the ramp was a requirement to allow him to finally come home from the hospital. These kinds of projects can take all day to build, but with so many dedicated volunteers, the ramp was finished before 11:30am! Great work!!
Friday's meeting is your LAST CHANCE to bring winter coats. The collected coats will be donated to the Johnson County Christmas Bureau. Greg Peterson (who has been collecting the coats) will not be at our meeting this week, so give your coats to JC Burcham. As of Wednesday morning, our club has collected 77 coats!
