It's always great to get to hear the sounds of Christmas to put you in the Christmas spirit. Sarah Bays and Emporia High School's Viva Voce did it again. They performed a variety of Christmas songs at our club meeting.
Bring $10 of food or your $10 or more cash donation to the Salvation Army during our December club meetings. Greg Siebel and Stuart Symmonds are collecting. Your check should be made payable to the Salvation Army.
Tuesday, January 3 - We have arranged to meet at the Salvation Army for a catered lunch. We will get an opportunity to experience the area that we updated last spring. It should be a fun time! Go to 4th and Constitution, southwest corner.
Rotarian Tom Thompson, whose family has hosted several Rotary Exchange Students in their home, has built a special relationship with one Rotary Exchange Student, Beatrice Schneider and her family from Ludenscheid, Germany. Tom and his family recently visited Beatrice and her family in Ludenscheid, and returned with a banner from the Rotary Club of Ludenscheid.
Rotarian Tom Harris was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow + 4 for his contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Foundation Chairman Richard Duncan bestowed the honor on Tom.
Back on November 8, Rotarian Harold Frye described how his family has tirelessly shared his son Jeremy's love for music with others. His foundation recently provided two music instruments to Tim North, for Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church's worship band.
Dwayne Paul, Emporia State University men's assistant basketball coach, represented head coach Shaun Vandiver at our club meeting. Coach Paul said that he experiences a good personal relationship with Coach Vandiver, who balances work with family in his program. This year's team has some older players who are inexperienced. These players are stepping into a role that they have not experienced before now. Their first six of eight games are on the road, which is preparing them for the adversity of conference play.
This team is practicing well now. They are beginning to understand what they need to do to be a good team (how hard they need to play and the things that they need to do off the court to give them a chance to win games). Their two freshmen, Duncan Fort and Jack Dale, have been redshirted. They are realizing that they need to make a lot of improvements to remain consistent in college play.
Jory Collins, Emporia State University women's head basketball coach, provided a close-up of his team at our club meeting. Pointing out that the leadership of his juniors and seniors are helping to carry their team, and hold the underclassmen to a higher standard. These underclassmen are rapidly improving and are making significant contributions in the games so far. The tam has a great culture, is very competitive, and has attracted quality individuals. Ranked number 1 in the country, ESU starts MIAA conference play next week. Coach Collins stated that he has already signed two new recruits who are highly skilled. Expectations are high for these recruits due to their success in high school.
Jerry Kill, head football coach at Emporia State University for two years (1999-2000), has found his way back to Kansas. From Cheney, Kansas, Coach Kill made his way up the coaching ranks from Webb City High School football coach to Saginaw Valley State, Pittsburg State, ESU, Western Illinois, Southern Illinois, and Minnesota before giving up his coaching career due to his health and ended up where he is now as Assistant Athletic Director for Administration at Kansas State University. A three-time National Coach of the Year and a member of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, Coach Kill's short term of two years at ESU was long enough to build on what Larry Kramer started and give the program a big push toward where it is now under Coach Garin Higgins.
In is current role at KSU, Jerry mentors other coaches, works with players, and serves as a bridge between KSU's athletic director and football coach Bill Snyder. Jerry has learned to persevere through adversity during his late coaching years because of his epilepsy, and has written a book on the subject. Proceeds of the book go to the Epilepsy Foundation as well as his own foundation.
Tammy Vopat said that being a Lyon County Clerk is challenging, but rewarding. After eight years in office, Tammy, said that strong organizational skills are required. This year's election in Lyon County had 44 different ballot styles in the 36 precincts that she oversees. Lyon County is faced with needing to replace 100 voting machines in the near future with no statewide grants or other funding to help.
Jack Atherton shared with Chuck Samples at KVOE about his 60 years in Rotary and "Service Above Self" in Emporia. When Jack was Rotary President in 1964-65, the club had around 124 members. The "Feel Good Friday" interview will air Friday, November 18, around 7:15am and 5:15pm.
Our Rotary Club is celebrating Jack Atherton's 60 years as a member on Tuesday, November 22 with a special lunch and a celebration. Plan to be there to help us celebrate Jack's Rotary anniversary!
It's always great to get to hear the sounds of Christmas to put you in the Christmas spirit. Sarah Bays and Emporia High School's Viva Voce did it again. 
Rotarian Tom Thompson, whose family has hosted several Rotary Exchange Students in their home, has built a special relationship with one Rotary Exchange Student, Beatrice Schneider and her family from Ludenscheid, Germany. Tom and his family recently visited Beatrice and her family in Ludenscheid, and returned with a banner from the Rotary Club of Ludenscheid. 
Rotarian Tom Harris was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow + 4 for his contributions to the Rotary Foundation. Foundation Chairman Richard Duncan bestowed the honor on Tom.
Back on November 8, Rotarian Harold Frye described how his family has tirelessly shared his son Jeremy's love for music with others. His foundation recently provided two music instruments to Tim North, for Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church's worship band.
Dwayne Paul, Emporia State University men's assistant basketball coach, represented head coach Shaun Vandiver at our club meeting. Coach Paul said that he experiences a good personal relationship with Coach Vandiver, who balances work with family in his program. This year's team has some older players who are inexperienced. These players are stepping into a role that they have not experienced before now. Their first six of eight games are on the road, which is preparing them for the adversity of conference play. 
Jory Collins, Emporia State University women's head basketball coach, provided a close-up of his team at our club meeting. Pointing out that the leadership of his juniors and seniors are helping to carry their team, and hold the underclassmen to a higher standard. These underclassmen are rapidly improving and are making significant contributions in the games so far. The tam has a great culture, is very competitive, and has attracted quality individuals. Ranked number 1 in the country, ESU starts MIAA conference play next week. Coach Collins stated that he has already signed two new recruits who are highly skilled. Expectations are high for these recruits due to their success in high school.
Jerry Kill, head football coach at Emporia State University for two years (1999-2000), has found his way back to Kansas. From Cheney, Kansas, Coach Kill made his way up the coaching ranks from Webb City High School football coach to Saginaw Valley State, Pittsburg State, ESU, Western Illinois, Southern Illinois, and Minnesota before giving up his coaching career due to his health and ended up where he is now as Assistant Athletic Director for Administration at Kansas State University. A three-time National Coach of the Year and a member of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, Coach Kill's short term of two years at ESU was long enough to build on what Larry Kramer started and give the program a big push toward where it is now under Coach Garin Higgins. 
After eight years in office, Tammy, said that strong organizational skills are required. This year's election in Lyon County had 44 different ballot styles in the 36 precincts that she oversees. Lyon County is faced with needing to replace 100 voting machines in the near future with no statewide grants or other funding to help. 
The Rotary Club of Emporia celebrated Jack Atherton's
60 years as a Rotary member. 
