Rotarian Gary Ace, a long-time member of our Rotary Club, will be on hand to present some interesting historical facts about our club. This should be a great program!
Dr. Golzalo Bruce, an Emporia State University professor charged with recruiting and hosting
international students at ESU, brought two international students with him to our Rotary Club. Neucasha Greene from The Bahamas, and Chie Zenno, whose home is in Japan, both are ESU students who visited our Rotary Club. ESU's goal is to offer a way for ESU students from other countries a way to immerse themselves in a friendly community and in the American culture. It is the experience that they have in the U.S. and in Emporia that matter to international students. They all came many miles from their homes to ESU. Dr. Bruce helps them to make local connections, and in so doing make everyone feel a part of a greater global community.
The general public is invited to most all of their many activities. When asked by international students come to ESU, the Neucasha and Chie
both confirmed that ESU offers safety, a small campus, a business school with a great accreditation, and an affordable cost of living.
Rotarian Tom Mais was recognized by Richard Duncan, Rotary Club Foundation Chairman, Rotary Club President Teresa Maley, and Rotary International for his contributions to the Rotary Foundation as a Paul Harris Fellow + 3. Congratulations, Tom!
Merlin G Wheeler, the chief judge for the Fifth Judicial District of the District Courts in Kansas, spoke freely to our club about several issues facing the Kansas judicial branch. Merlin indicated that several issues that are changing the judicial branch include changes in the selection of judges from being selected by attorneys to selection by gubernatorial appointment. Cuts in funding of the judicial branch in Kansas is another threatening issue. Decreased funding is diminishing the ability for the judicial branch to attract quality employees.
Announcing a new Rotary Club membership drive running January 5 through June 7.
On June 7th, the winner will receive $100.00 in Chamber Bucks
Each time a new member is inducted into Rotary, the sponsoring Rotarian will have their name entered into a drawing. The more members you bring in, the more chances of winning the drawing. First Place will get $100, Second Place will get $50 and Third Place will get $25 We have a lot of great projects to accomplish and we need members. Applications with the breakdown of dues are available from every Board member. Remember, new members get reduced meal prices for a limited time.
Benefits of being a member…
Great Friendships, Awesome networking, Interesting programs, the feeling of accomplishment in our community, State and the World. Doing good, feels good. Think of it like this… Yes you pay for your meals even though you may not be able to attend every week, but that money goes to fund some amazing projects.
Rotarian Dan Robertson was recognized by Richard Duncan, Rotary Club Foundation Chairman, and Rotary International for his contributions to the Rotary Foundation as a Paul Harris Fellow + Two. Congratulations, Dan!
Rotarian Andy Koenigs was recognized by Richard Duncan, Rotary Club Foundation Chairman, and Rotary International for his contributions to the Rotary Foundation as a Paul Harris Fellow. Congratulations, Andy!
Rotary Club President Teresa Maley announced today that the date of our club's 100-year celebration is now set for Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the ESU Ballroom. Stay tuned for further developments!