Lisa reminds us that District Governor Todd Smith is visiting the club next week and encourages attendance. Sherrick will have the honor of being inducted into our club by DG Todd.
Winners of the NoFrills Fundraiser: Jeff Christner came in first in fundraising and was presented with a $25 gift certificate to the Club Swag Store.
DAP Grant: Lisa reminded us that the RCSA grant is $1260; w/ match ~$2500. The project is for the repair/finish-out/shelving and stocking of a shed—Sunset Valley Elementary—to be known as Room of Requirement --- We’ll need hands on helpers (besides the Girl Scouts). Estimated work days will start mid-September……One of the DAP requirements is the active participation of Club Members. Please consider assisting us. Lisa and Jim meeting at the site with Girl Scouts and PTA this Saturday
Speaker: Katie Edwards, Exec Dir: UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum Topic/Subject The Vision Plan for the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum
The property is 8 acres but the two acres to the south and the historic homestead are not currently accessible. The UMPAUF received National Register of Historic Places designation in 2024.
Jeff gave a special thank you to Lisa and Simon filling vacancies for Meals on Wheels deliveries on a regular basis. They have often done back to back weeks.
Allison shared the Doodle Romp Fundraiser is September 14 and volunteers are needed. She also shared a touching story of a senior Doodle who was rescued from an unhealthy shelter in Houston. The poor pooch was injured and neglected. Happily rescued, she is the face of this year’s fundraiser.
Larry A. Lunsford, a member of the Rotary Club of Kansas City-Plaza, Missouri, USA, is the selection of the nominating committee to become Rotary International’s president for 2027-28.
