Greg Jordan and Lisa Soller from the Lyon County History Center provided an update on the remodeling of the new center on Commercial Street. Originally built in 1928, the building is being nicely refurbished with $2 million in funds donated and through a matching grant. It seems to be progressing really nicely. The new center will provide much more space to display the history of our area. There will be eight core areas for display.
Rotarian Jack Atherton, who is a long-time member of the Lyon County Historical Society board, said that Judge W. L. Huggins was the first Rotary Club of Emporia President and was also the President of the Lyon County Historical Society.
Our Rotary Club Membership Proposal can be downloaded from a link on the right side of this bulletin as well as from a link on our website at www.rotaryemporia.com.
Each membership proposal must be signed by a proposing Rotary Club member who is recommending that person for membership in our club. When you as a club member sign this form as a proposer, you are indicating that you know this person sufficiently to know that he or she would be a good Rotary Club member.
There are several pictures of our Salvation Army Project both in progress and after completion. View them by clicking on the right side of this bulletin where it says Salvation Army Project Photo Album.
Emporia State University baseball coach Bob Fornelli indicated to members of our Rotary Club that pitching is a strength of his ball club. ESU was picked to finish second overall in the MIAA this season after Missouri Southern. Fornelli stresses that his ball players finish their college degrees while at ESU since being successful playing professional baseball is so rare. In the college level, however, Fornelli's and ESU's teams are successful. In fact, after speaking at our club meeting, Fornelli won his 800th career win and 494th ESU win against Kansas Newman. This success occurs in spite of providing only 5.2 scholarships for the whole baseball team.
Emporia State University's April Huddleston is early in her first season as head softball coach after 11 seasons as a player and assistant coach. Coach Huddleston told our Rotary Club that team chemistry, a very important factor with successful teams, is developing very well. This young team has some great potential, and Huddleston is excited for the opportunity to lead her Hornets. With the new turf where they play their home games, this year would be a good time to go watch some good softball and baseball right here in Emporia.
It is with much excitement and anticipation that I announce that John Germ, Rotary International's President for 2016-2017, will be attending our Centennial Celebration at ESU on Wednesday May 31, 2017. Please mark your calendars. This is a big event. It has taken much collaboration for him and his wife to be with us. More information will follow.
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.
Greg Jordan and Lisa Soller from the Lyon County History Center provided an update on the remodeling of the new center on Commercial Street. Originally built in 1928, the building is being nicely refurbished with $2 million in funds donated and through a matching grant. It seems to be progressing really nicely. The new center will provide much more space to display the history of our area. There will be eight core areas for display. 
Emporia State University baseball coach Bob Fornelli indicated to members of our Rotary Club that pitching is a strength of his ball club. ESU was picked to finish second overall in the MIAA this season after Missouri Southern. Fornelli stresses that his ball players finish their college degrees while at ESU since being successful playing professional baseball is so rare. In the college level, however, Fornelli's and ESU's teams are successful. In fact, after speaking at our club meeting, Fornelli won his 800th career win and 494th ESU win against Kansas Newman. This success occurs in spite of providing only 5.2 scholarships for the whole baseball team.
