COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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April 1:
New Member Orientation
10:30 - Lido Room |
Membership C & Q
11:15 - Burgundy Room
Downtown
11:00 - Trianon E
April 8:
Guest Day Reception
11:15 - Tea Room
April 15:
Education Excellence
11:00 - Lido Room
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12 Noon |
Trianon Room |
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"Delicious and Beautiful Powell Gardens"
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Eric Tschanz, President/Executive, Powell Gardens
 As
President and Executive Director of Powell Gardens for the past twenty
one years Eric Tschanz has implemented the first two phases of the
Gardens' master plan. He just completed a $9+ million campaign and the
construction of the new Heartland Harvest Garden – the largest edible
landscape in the country.
Eric is an active member of American Association of Botanical Gardens
and Arboretum serving on numerous professional committees and as a board
member. In 1997 he became a member of the executive committee, serving
as Vice President and President. Eric was recently notified that he will
be honored by the American Horticultural Society with their 2010
Professional Award.
Eric Tschanz began his horticultural career with a summer job at Cox
Arboretum in Dayton, Ohio. He completed his BS in horticulture at The
Ohio State University and went on to become a Fellow in the Longwood
Program at the University of Delaware and Longwood Gardens. After
graduating in 1977 with a Master’s degree in Botanic Garden Management,
Eric returned to Cox Arboretum as the horticultural superintendent. In
1982 he accepted the position as the first Director of the San Antonio
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Invocator-
Madaline Walter |
Welcomer-
Alan Corbet |
Centennial Minute -
Bob Weir
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GREETERS: Our
newly inducted members and their sponsors will serve as this week's
greeters. |
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CPR/AED DUTY SCHEDULE
April 1, 2010
1. Leader -Janet Ellis
2. Compress - Phil Kinney
3. Defib - Karl Roscoe
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UPCOMING SPEAKERS & EVENTS: |
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Monday, Greater Kansas
City Day
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| April 8 - |
GUEST DAY -- Teng-Kee Tan, dean of the Henry W. Bloch School of
Business and Public Administration, UMKC, will speak on "The New American
Business School of the 21st Century".
Literacy Kansas City Corporate Spelling Bee at
Johnson County Community College |
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15 |
Alvin Sykes, Victim
Rights Advocate, president, Emmett Till Justice Campaign, Inc. will
speak on "Pursuit of Justice: Unsolved Civil Rights Crimes" |
| April
20 |
Wine Party at J.E. Dunn
Construction Company |
| April
22 |
Royal Hall - Thomas Turner,
executive director, Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, LLC and Olen
Monsees, president, Karbank and Co. will speak on "Commercial Real
Estate Meltdown" |
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27 |
Annual Bowling Trip to
Columbia |
| April
29 |
Ecology Day at the Kansas City
Zoo |
| May
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Rotary Youth Camp Work
Morning, 8:30 a.m. |
| May
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Rotary Youth Camp Work
Morning, 8:30 a.m. |
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Comfort Station - The 2009 -
Now $197K
Challenge
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 This summer our campers enjoyed our new comfort
station, including state of the art showers, bathroom facilities and
three washers and dryers. The new facility should last us a half-century. The total cost was $503K. We have raised $246K. The Hall Family Foundation has offered a $40K Topping Grant once
we reach an additional $217K. We recently received an additional Topping Grant of $20K from the
Oppenstein Foundation, reducing the challenge goal to $197K. To
date, we have received $108,679.95
leaving us just $88,320.05 to go. We are 82% of the way there. Keep
those checks coming... Thanks to all of those who have already
donated to this cause. Contact our Rotary office for more information.
We can only succeed with your help.
Mark your calendars for Rotary Youth Camp Golf
Classic on June 7, 2010
We’re excited to announce the 22nd annual Rotary
Youth Camp Golf Classic. It will be held at Lakewood Oaks Golf Club,
Monday, June 7, 11:00 a.m. shotgun start. Registration starts at 10:00
a.m. Lunch, drinks and a silent auction will be provided at the course
with a fabulous steak dinner at the camp immediately following golf.
This is the second largest fund raiser for our camp so we need your help
to make this a great success. Hole sponsorships and corporate
sponsorships are available. We are also seeking donations for hole
prizes, auction items, and giveaways. Call the Rotary office or a member
of your golf committee if you have any questions. The cost is $150 per
golfer, $600 for a team of four, please make your reservation early as
there are limited spaces available and we will be opening registration
to other rotary clubs and potential members. We’ll be distributing
flyers as well so watch the Buzz Saw for further information.
We look forward to seeing you for a wonderful day of fun and fellowship!
Greater KC Day will happen on Monday, April 5
 Greater KC Day will happen on Monday, April 5.
We are looking for volunteers to hawk newspapers early on that Monday
morning. If you are able to help out in volunteering for this service
project, contact Terry O'Toole at totoole@kctg.com
or 816/512-5514 or
Mike Hennessy at 816/461-6243 or
mhennessy71@yahoo.com
Tyros, you can earn eight points for volunteering and know that the
proceeds will go to support our Youth Camp operations.
(And it looks
like a lot of fun!)
We're
gaining on our Shoes for Orphan Souls goal but we still need your help.
 To-date, we have collected funds for
960
pairs of shoes.
We have a huge goal to reach so please give whatever you can to help us
make our goal. If you see shoes cheap, feel free to buy them and
bring them to Rotary. However, if you want me to do your shopping, make
your check payable to K.C.R.C. Foundation, and write "shoes" in the memo
line.
Remember the kids are counting on us. Thank you.
Steve Burger¸ Chair
Wine Tasting Party set for April 20!
 Your Entertainment Committee has made plans for a wine tasting event at
the new JE Dunn Corporate Headquarters on Tuesday, April 20.
The event will run from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. at 1001 Locust Street, Kansas
City, MO. Cost is $20 per person or $35 per couple. Heavy appetizers,
light dessert and drinks are included.
Please RSVP to the Rotary office as this will be another fun event.
Blood Drive Results
On Thursday, March 4, the Community Blood
Center staff registered 24 Rotary volunteers and collected 19 units of
blood. We had four first-time donors and five tyros.
Thanks to the following for participating in Club 13's Annual Blood
Drive:
Tony Andresen, Perry Atha, Bob Benson, Mark Bertrand, Rick
Beyer, Chris Boland, Evie Craig, Dan Doty, Steve Haddad, Jim Holmberg,
Marc Horner, Ann Johnson, Bob Kroenert, John Lowry, Rusty Macy, Steve
McCue, Marty Mease, Matt Meyer, Bill Mitchell, Jerry Munson, Jim Porter,
Natalie Regan, Karl Roscoe and Larry Taft.
Board of Directors Notes
Following are meeting highlights for the Feb. 17, 2010
board of directors meeting:
Membership resignation requests for Paul Herbers and
Torre Nigro were accepted with regret.
The membership proposals of Joshua Hill, Bret
Rhodus, Jason Roske, Richard Smith,
Ryan Springer and Rick Usher,
published in the Feb. 18 Buzz Saw were approved.
Membership status change was approved for Ron Dillon
from Active/Merger & Acquisition Specialist to Past Service.
March 17, 2010 Board of Director meeting highlights:
A membership resignation request from Bill Leuszler was
accepted with regret.
Membership proposals for Leslie Trager-Kahle, Mark Lee and Dana Reese,
published in the Mar. 18 Buzz Saw were approved.
Membership status change was approved for Michael Griggs
from Active/Engineering-Training & Development to Past Service.
President Matt Meyer stated that a board retreat and
strategic planning session would take place in late April. Past
President Madaline Walter will serve as moderator.
A list of past dues were reviewed by the board.
We received a letter from the DGE Jeff Romaine indicating there would be
a increase of $1 to our annual dues to the district making it $18 per
member annually and a one-time $3.00 charge per member to offset the
district's special activities involving R.I. President-elect Ray
Klinginsmith. A motion was made by Immediate Past President
Myron Sildon that we send a letter to DGE Jeff Romaine asking
for explanation on how the money is to be used and to have other clubs
submit their responses regarding the increase of dues.
Motion was seconded by Dick Retrum. Motion carried.
Treasurer's report was given by Karen Haren, who
reported that according to budget we are down on income but also down on
expenses. The category where we are down mostly is membership dues.
The next board meeting will be held April 21 at the American Red Cross,
211 W. Armour Blvd., KC, MO 64111.
Guest Day is set for April 8, 2010
 Your Membership Development Committee has set Thursday, April 8,
2010 as our next Guest Day. This will be a wonderful opportunity to
invite that special friend(s) to experience meeting the members from the
Friendliest Rotary Club in the World. A special guest day reception will
take place prior to the lunch program in the Tea Room at the Muehlebach
beginning at 11:15 a.m.
Our speaker for the day will be Dr. Teng-Kee Tan, dean at the Henry W.
Bloch School of Business and Public Administration at the University of
Missouri-Kansas City.
As time is of essence here we will need to hear back promptly so we can
invite your guest(s) by a formal invitation. Please submit names and
addresses as well as e-mail addresses of your potential member guest(s)
to janet@rotary13.org or fax to Rotary office at 816.842.7766.
Prospective members will be guests of the club; however, they MUST
attend the pre-reception in the Tea Room at 11:15 a.m. Those guests who
do not attend the pre-reception will be required to pay for their own
lunch ($16.50).
Everyone knows that membership is the lifeblood of any organization.
Membership is EVERYONE'S responsibility. You are a Rotarian because
someone shared Rotary with you. Why not return the favor? Let's share
our pride in Club 13.
Rotary District Convention is set for April 15-17 in
Springfield, MO
 Register
now for the Missouri Rotary Convention, April 15-17, in Springfield,
Missouri. Featured speakers include Major League Baseball Hall of Fame
Designate Whitey Herzog, RIPE Ray Klinginsmith and Rotary International
Presidents Representative Ken Morgan. This convention will also include
Service in Action, three International GSE Teams and, of course, the
Rock ‘n Ribs Bar B Que Festival. Come to Springfield and join the party!
Go to www.missourirotaryconvention.com to register and for complete
information.
THE "WIN THE WAR"
CONVENTION
by
Steve Dicus
 Billed
as the "Convention of all Rotary
conventions¸"
the Ninth Convention of Rotary was convened in Kansas City¸
Missouri in June¸ 1918. Registration
exceeded 4¸300 and more than 90% of all
Rotary clubs were represented. Particularly impressed with the great
number of visitors and "their fine
character¸"
the managers of the Baltimore and Muehlebach hotels both claimed that it
was the "finest convention Kansas City had
ever entertained." Both hotels achieved
record revenues during the week of the Convention.
One minute of every day was set aside for prayer for the Allied Armies.
The armistice of "The Great War"
would come nearly five months after the Convention¸ on
the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918.
Regarded by some as the greatest accomplishment of the Convention¸
and thought to be too big of an undertaking¸
was the "automobile ride."
The Transportation Committee succeeded in filling 1¸003
cars with visitors who were given a 35-mile tour of Kansas City¸
already widely known for its parks and boulevards. One commentator
remarked that it was the greatest thing that could have been done for
the advertisement of Kansas City.
The outstanding relaxation feature took place at Electric Park¸
then considered to be one of the most beautiful amusement parks in the
world. On one night¸ conventioneers were
treated to a colorful water display created by electric fountains¸
after which 100¸000 electric lights faded
into darkness for a patriotic fireworks display.
Russell Greiner¸ early Club 13 leader and
former President of what would later become Rotary International¸
was given a Swiss watch by members of Club 13 as an expression of their
appreciation for his "tireless energy¸
ability and efficiency which contributed to the success of the
Convention." It was reported that he was
so overcome with emotion that for once in his life he was unable to make
a speech.
BOWLING ...
by Dick Retrum
(March 17, 2010) |
Bowlers usually don't like distractions
once league play has started. The important thing is to stay focused on
the game. But today we all made an exception when Noel Sotta
(Peter's wife) arrived at
the Ward Parkway Lanes with their new baby boy¸
Devon. He was born on March 11. Congratulations and thanks for the
distraction.
Bob Weir and Bob Katcha have found their own
distractions or some
might consider it foul play. Referee whistles and bag popping. You need
to ask them for details. It's either a new
high or low in bowling. You be the judge.
Our high games today were: Rick Crouch 209¸
Maurice Brownlee 203¸
Dan Couch 202 and Dave Boone 202. Barbara Martin picked up the 5-7 split
and Jane Lee rolled her highest game ever…191. Well
done all.
It is pretty clear¸ with just four weeks
left, the Glitzy Gals (32 wins) will hold the the first place position and challenge the Off-N-On's
in a roll-off on April 21 to determine the championship team for 2010.
Al Tikwart has been placed on injured reserves for the
remainder of the season. He had shoulder surgery last week. But he insists that rehab,
strength training and fan mail during the off-season will make him competitive
for next year's draft. Thank you Al. We appreciate your enthusiasm and the
example you are setting for the rest of us who are putting off surgery. |
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Thursday - March 18, 2010 |
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by Jane Lee
Decisions made by a judge have tremendous impact. For they carry the might to forever change lives on the most basic levels.
Our speaker knows that first-hand. Judge John R. O'Malley, who served 20 years as a judge on the Circuit Court of Jackson County spoke March 18. Introduced by his brother our own Patrick O'Malley he also was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps for 26 years retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2008.
As an adjunct faculty member at various area universities and community colleges¸ Judge O'Malley has also taught subjects including legal ethics and business law.
He cited the parade of horrific cases that have come before his bench:
• A young girl waiting for the school bus kidnapped and murdered
• A little boy killed when he was dragged by a car stolen by a carjacker
• Two of three triplets starved to death by a mother whose defense was multiple personalities¸ a phenomenon then doubted by Judge O'Malley. "But after I observed her"he said¸"I believe it now."
• The famous "Precious Doe" case involving a child
• The crossbow murder in northern Missouri where the three murderers set out to kill dressed in a devil's mask¸ a skeleton mask and clown suit
• The serial murder suspect whose DNA did not match the crime scene…but did match that in 13 other cases
• The policeman who stormed a fugitive's suspected hideout¸only to be shot and killed by an elderly man defending his home…while the fugitive watched from across the street
• The sword-swallower from Cuba who slit his victim's throat¸ then carefully wrapped the blades and swallowed them
He told of one man who approached a policeman and asked¸ "What if I took out a gun and shot you." The policeman replied¸ "I guess I wouldn't have to answer any more stupid questions. "
He told of one rape victim whose story was doubted by police. Undaunted¸ she drew a picture of her rapist¸ distributed it extensively…and her attacker was identified and arrested. Maybe the force should hire her.
Members of the Greater Kansas City Day Committee served as greeters¸ and the meeting was called to order by President Matt Meyer who also led the pledge to the flag.
Bob Lager sang the second verse of "Danny Boy¸" (the first sung last week)¸ then led us in a patriotic song. Ross Marine gave the invocation and Dick Helmuth welcomed visitors.
Dick Retrum delivered the Centennial Minute, written by Bob Weir¸ recounting the history of the Club 13 bowling league that continues to this day. The league was organized in 1916¸ according to one record. Two subsequent presidents¸ however¸ claimed the league was started under their watch. (We bowlers prefer the 1916 version.) The first bowling smack-down between the Club 13 and St. Louis leagues was in 1925. Of course, we won. And that competition continues to this day.
In other announcements:
• Chuck Fowler¸ Jim Shultz and George Bittner are still in sick bay.
• We still need shoes or donations to meet our goal of 1,500 pairs for the Shoes for Orphan Souls project that will benefit children in Haiti. Make checks payable to the KC Rotary Club Foundation.
• The Entertainment Committee is planning a Wine Tasting Party April 20 at the new J.E. Dunn Corporate Headquarters for $20/person or $35/couple. RSVP to Rotary office.
• Don't forget to sign up to help sell newspapers on Greater Kansas City Day April 5¸ a major fund-raiser for the camp.
• Curt Watkins announced that April 8 is our next Guest Day with speaker, Dr. Teng-Kee Tan¸ dean of the UMKC School of Business and Public Administration. He also reminded us of the Profiles in Leadership program March 23 with civic leader Carol Marinovich.
• Pete Sotta (father of a new one-week-old son) reminded us of the upcoming Golf Tournament June 7¸ also a camp fund-raiser. We need players and sponsors. It's open to Rotarians and the public. (Congratulations on the little one also go out to mom Noel Sotta, also a Club 13 member.)
• Funds are still needed to raise the $3¸000 entry fee for the Rotary spelling team destined for the Literacy Kansas City Corporate Spelling Bee April 8. Team members are Ann Johnson and Jane Lee¸ both Club 13 members¸ Mike Dean¸ husband of member Marla Svoboda¸ and Valerie Meyers¸ Myron Sildon's secretary.
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