From the President

Patrick Schmitz

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Welcome to the Lawrence Rotary Club!
 
Our club is the proud original Rotary Club of Lawrence, Kansas, celebrating our 103rd birthday this year. We remain committed to the Rotary's Action Plan, "Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change - across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves." We meet each Monday at noon at Maceli's in downtown Lawrence. Please join us for a delicious lunch as our area business, academic and non-profit leaders practice "Service Above Self," and build goodwill and friendships. We'll have a seat for you!
Lawrence Rotary Club
The Lawrence Rotary Club was chartered in 1917. Since that time its members have steadfastly served its local and international communities.  In this second century of Rotary, we are committed, as ever, to furthering the objectives of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation, through Service Above Self.
From Kansas, USA, to Lamut, Philippines:  United in Service Above Self
 
 
 
On December 8, 2020, it was raining hard in Lamut, Philippines.  Despite second thoughts, seven Rotary Club of Lamut members joined staff from Ifugao State University (IFSU)-Lagawe campus, as well as members of the 1404th Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army Reserve Command and the Hingyon Municipal Police on a long and slippery hike to Humalophop Elementary School located in rural Hingyon in Ifugao province.  To get to Humalophop one must hike through the forest, mountains, and rice paddies on a narrow path for 2 to 4 hours, depending on whether it is dry season or wet season.  Bridges over creeks are often two slippery logs laid next to each other.  Why would seven Rotary Club members walk through the hard rain during the wet season, up mountains and through rice fields, going to a very far place with university staff, soldiers and police? This is our story.
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BOARD MEMBERS
Our thanks to the following members for serving on the club's Board of Directors for the 2022-23 Rotary year: President Patrick Schmitz, Cynthia Lewis, President Elect: Chuck Olcese, Vickie Randel, Doni Mooberry-Slough, Kay Brada, Cindy Johnson,Phil McKnight, Traci Brown, and Cathy Shenoy,
MEMBERSHIP NEWS FOR FEB 2023
Posted on Feb 21, 2023
New members: Beth Chambers
 
Resignations: Dan Skinner, Bob Walzel, Shelley O'Brien, Lynnette Joe-Back, Marilyn Heck
 
Transfer:
 
Honorary:
 
 
THE BLUE CUPS - HELPING OUR COMMUNITY
 
Thanks to all who support the Blue Cups!  This easy way of giving helps so many, every year.
 
Blue Cup donations in November were $600, for the Cordley School Holiday Gift Cards. Collections in December will go to Warm Hearts.
INFORMATION OF INTEREST
 Our club's addresses:  rotarylawrence@gmail.com, and Lawrence Rotary Club, P.O. Box 442162, Lawrence, KS 66044, are addresses through which you can contact our club president or any other club officer or committee chair with comments, questions, suggestions, to request a leave of absence, or if you find you must resign from the club (although we hope that never happens!).  The mailboxes are checked each business day.
 
Our Rotary club is on Facebook and Twitter.  The Twitter e-mail address is lawrenceksrotaryclub@gmail.com.  On Facebook, log in with www.facebook.com/lawrencerotary.
 
All prospective members may attend Rotary meetings with their sponsor at no charge to the sponsor.  Please note on the Guest Sign-In Sheet that your guest is a prospective member, to avoid being billed for his/her meal.
 
Leaves of absence may be requested if you will be unable to attend club meetings for a minimum of six weeks in a row, for up to six months.  If approved by the club's Board of Directors, you will continue to be billed quarterly for dues, but will not be billed for meals during the leave period.  To request a leave, contact the club by email or post, at the addresses listed above.
 
 
         
ARBORETUM TREE MARKERS
If you are interested in purchasing a tree marker for the Arboretum, please contact Dave Ambler.  Currently, May 2020,  there is a waiting list to purchase markers for whenever new trees are planted and become available in the Arboretum.
Club Information
Lawrence

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Mondays at 12:00 PM
Maceli's Catering Venue
1031 New Hampshire Street
Lawrence, KS 66044
United States of America
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Club Officers
President
Patrick Schmitz
President Elect
Chuck Olcese
Treasurer
Doni L. Mooberry-Slough
Secretary
Vickie Randel
Rotary Foundation
Cathy Shenoy
Membership
Roxie Lytle
Immediate Past President
Kay Brada
PolioPlus
Jennifer Berquist
Community Service
Judy Culley
International Service
Tony Walton
Public Relations
Kristin Eldridge
Public Relations
Emily Farley
Rotaract
Chuck Olcese
Music - Accompanist
Patricia Transue
Awards
Erika Dvorske
Orientation
Anne Walters
Year End Celebration
Cal Downs
RYLA
Cindy Johnson
Music
Curtis Marsh
Rotary Prime
Donald Brada
Youth Exchange
Christopher Schmid
Year End Celebration
Kathleen Morgan
Rotary Prime
Kay Brada
Nominating
Kay Brada
Bell Ringers
Jon Jamison
Philanthropy
Kate White
Greeters
Ettie Brightwell
Sergeant-at-Arms
Phil McKnight
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