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Rotary Club 13 Buzz Saw
This Week’s Meeting– Muehlebach Hotel, Noon, Trianon Room, Aug. 18, 2011
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Speaker: Rotary District 6040 Governor Dan Hall
Slimy Yet Satisfying, by Lindsay Ripley
Committee Meetings Board of Directors– Tea Room, Aug. 18, 10 a.m.
Downtown– Burgundy Room, Aug. 18, 11 a.m.
Camp Enterprise– Lido Room, Aug. 18, 11 a.m.
Foundation– Lido Room, Aug. 25, 10:30 a.m.
Membership Development– Burgundy, Aug. 25, 11 a.m.
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Greeters Those with birthdays in August will be our greeters this week.
Upcoming Speakers and Events Aug. 18: Downtown Block Party 4—6 p.m. @ WallStreet Tower 1101 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106
Aug. 25: Speaker– SuEllen Fried, author, ―Banishing Bullying Behavior: Transforming the Culture of Peer
Abuse‖
Sept. 1: Speaker– Judy Baker, regional director, U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, ―What Happens
Next: The Implementation of Health Care Reform‖
Sept. 8: Speaker– Sean O’Brien, professor, UMKC School of Law, ―Death Penalty Issues and Alternatives‖
Sept. 9: TyRo Music Party 6:30—9:30 p.m. @ Sally Bibb’s house 14414 W. 51st St. Shawnee, KS 66216
Sept. 9-11: Rummage Sale @ Rotary Youth Camp 22310 E. Colbern Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Sept. 15: Rotary Night 5:30—9:00 p.m. @ Nelson-Atkins Museum 4525 Oak St. Kansas City, MO 64111
Sept. 17-18: Camp Enterprise @ Rotary Youth Camp 22310 E. Colbern Rd. Lee’s Summit, MO 64063
Sept. 20: Fall Golf Outing 8:30 a.m. Shotgun @ Falcon Lakes 4605 Clubhouse Dr. Basehor, KS 66007
Invocator Welcomer
Kent Verden John Christensen
Rotary Club 13 Buzz Saw This Week’s Meeting– Muehlebach Hotel,
Noon, Trianon Room, Aug. 18, 2011
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New Generations and International Service Dan Hall, District Governor, Rotary District 6040
Dan Hall is from the Lee’s Summit Sunrise Club, and was installed as
governor of Rotary District 6040 on June 18, 2011.
Dan was raised on a farm near Rich Hill, MO, and now owns the property. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a minor in agricultural
economics from the University of Missouri, and a master’s in business administration from the University of Phoenix.
He joined Rotary in 1976, and has held various positions of responsibility
including club president and assistant district governor. He said, ―I approach the coming Rotary Year with optimism for what can be
accomplished when the good men and women of Rotary work together in common purpose of "Service Above Self."
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Rotary Club 13 Buzz Saw This Week’s Meeting– Muehlebach Hotel,
Noon, Trianon Room, Aug. 18, 2011
Rotary Club 13 Office - 1289 Wyandotte - Kansas City, MO 64105 - 816.842.2322 www.rotary13.org
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Slimy Yet Satisfying
Lindsey Ripley
Well, ladies and gentleman, we did it! We beat the odds and shocked the doctors who told me I was just
going to keep getting pneumonia until it killed me. KU Med was the only one who had hope I would eat again, but they predicted it would be years from now. In six weeks, the University of Southern California
has restored a sense of normalcy to my family and saved me from a short life. I will never be in a hotdog eating contest or master a beer bong, but I can finally enjoy life's simplest pleasure again.
Second only to losing my grandma, this was by far the hardest challenge I have ever been faced with.
Since February, I have been sleeping in a hospital bed because lying flatly caused me to choke on my own saliva during the night, but sleeping upright caused me daily neck pain. I have had to tell every
waiter and waitress that I will not be ordering anything and watch them look at me like I'm a cheap waste of their time. I have felt the guilt of watching people feel bad for eating in front of me. I have had
to hide a feeding tube every day when I get dressed. I have had pneumonia four times, once in addition to a collapsed lung.
With the exception of love, there is no greater gift to the soul than adversity. You don't always have
control of what happens to you in life, but you will always have control of how you handle it. Before Cletus, my anxiety was through the roof. I stressed out about everything, all the time. One doctor
prescribed me Adderall hoping it would help me organize my thoughts and keep me calm but all it did was make the anxiety skyrocket. Ironically, I have been more at peace this year than ever before. Please
learn from my experience and understand that worrying does nothing but weaken you. Do not flip your lid over something small. When you are presented with a misfortune, think of all the things you're
grateful for. You are the one who decides whether or not you are suffering. Whether it’s a traffic jam or a brain tumor, you are the only one who can allow it to ruin your day. "Pain is inevitable. Suffering is
optional."
Be patient with people. Do not make assumptions unless you know someone's story. When you see someone park in a handicapped space and then get out of their car and walk inside, do not get angry
with them. You have no idea what physical struggles they may be dealing with. When you wake up with a cold, think about the people I was in therapy with, who can no longer communicate or eat or breathe on
their own. When you're at the end of your rope with homework, please understand how blessed you are to be taking classes.
Above all else, when life gives you lemons, run straight into God's arms. Grab His hand and hold on with everything you've got. Do not be angry that He allowed it to happen. Let Him be the guiding light that gets you through every single moment. Pray. Express your gratitude. Feel His compassion and love.
At the end of all my notes, I thank you all for what you have done. This will be no different. Every person that has supported me will forever have a place in my heart. No comment, message, "like," prayer, text, card, letter, gift, phone call, etc. has gone unnoticed. I read everything you all say to me, and use it as
fuel when I am running low on hope. You have no idea how many "bad" days there are when you're trying to recover, but never once did I consider giving up and letting you guys down. Twice I have made
life-altering trips to California. It is 1,363 miles from Los Angeles to Kansas City and never for a second did I feel alone. This network of support and love is what keeps me putting one foot in front of the other
every day. I love you all to the ends of the earth. Although I pray none of you are ever on the other side
of this, if you are, I'm ready to return the favor.
"Only if you've been in the deepest valley can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain."
P.S. For anyone who is confused by the title, "slimy yet satisfying" is how Simba describes the first bug
he eats in The Lion King.
Want More Rotary 13? Connect to the Rotary 13 community by visiting the Downtown Kansas City Rotary Club Facebook page.
Get up-to-the-minute reports on Rotary and Kansas City by following the Rotary 13 Twitter page.
Missed a meeting with a speaker you wanted to hear? Listen to the podcast.
Get to know more of what Rotary 13 is all about by watching our Rotary Youth Camp YouTube video.
Rotary Club 13 Buzz Saw This Week’s Meeting– Muehlebach Hotel,
Noon, Trianon Room, Aug. 18, 2011
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August Birthdays
2 Barbara Dolci
4 Micheal Lawrence 7 Steve Corbin
8 Fred Merrill
10 Rick Halterman 15 Rowland Nofsinger
15 Tom Martin 16 Al Tikwart
18 Hal Lowenstein 19 Eric Bubb
19 Dave Norton 21 Jim Ascher, Jr.
21 Kristene Canady 22 Peter Yelorda
22 Charley Smith 22 Ted Middendorf
23 Steve Burger 24 Alan Warne
26 Larry Taft
26 Roger Hurwitz 26 Rick Hughes
27 Dave Aull
28 Karen Haren
28 Denny Bolte
Downtown Block Party Aug. 18 Join us August 18, 4p.m. to 6p.m., as we host Rotarians and their friends at the WallStreet Tower, 1101 Walnut St. Mix and mingle while enjoying soda, adult beverages and assorted goodies. We will also
learn about the Kansas City Urban Alley Project. Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 913.486.4177, if you plan on attending.
Happy Birthday, Rotarians
Meals on Wheels Needs Our Help Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced last Wednesday, Aug. 10 that a former Kansas City, MO., man was indicted by a federal grand jury for a fraud scheme in
which he stole $46,638 from Westport Cooperative Services, which coordinates the Kansas City Meals on Wheels program. For the full release, click here.
Westport Cooperative Services needs volunteers to help prepare and deliver meals to elderly and
disabled persons. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday. Just an hour of your time will make a difference. To learn more, contact Darla Heath, Meals on Wheel Program Coordinator by
telephone at 753.7039 or via email [email protected].
Fall Golf Outing Sept. 20 Mark Snow
Club 13’s Fall Member and Guest Golf Outing is on Sept. 20 at Falcon Lakes Golf Club in Basehor, KS. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a Shotgun Start at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $70 per person which
includes a grilled lunch, cart, range balls and prizes. The format again this year will be a 666 Handicapped Tournament, first 6 holes will be a Texas Shamble, the next 6 a best ball and the final 6 will
be Modified Pinehurst Alternate Shot. Start now looking for a person who would enjoy some Rotarian Fellowship and a fun day of golf. Please sign up as soon as possible at [email protected] or call
913-522-4241.
Rotary Club 13 Buzz Saw This Week’s Meeting– Muehlebach Hotel,
Noon, Trianon Room, Aug. 18, 2011
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Camp Enterprise Camp Enterprise 2011 will take place the weekend of Sept. 17 and 18. High school students from around the KC metro will learn about running a business. Contact Mark Lee to volunteer, [email protected],
816-756-2400.
Rummage Sale
The Rotary Youth Camp will hold its 2nd Annual Rummage Sale Sept. 9-11. Contact Camp
Superintendent Laurie Mozley at [email protected] to volunteer, or to arrange delivery or pick up for your donations.
TyRo Music Party Sept. 9 This can't miss "Music Party" will be at Sally Bibb's house, 14414 W. 51st St. Shawnee, KS 66216 on Friday, Sept. 9. Cocktails/beverages will start at 6:30 p.m., with dinner catered by McGonigle’s. Guests
are requested to bring a side dish. Call Pat Dunn 816-914-0071 if you are lost or need further directions. Please RSVP your attendance to Teresa Montgomery, [email protected].
Membership Proposals The Membership Classification and Qualification Committee has approved the following applications:
Elizabeth Lewis
2011 Banking Commercial Marketing
Vice President, Commerce Bank
922 Walnut St. Kansas City, MO 64106
816-234-2000 Sponsors: Jim Ramsey, Marc Horner
Annie Ptasnik (Brock)
2011 Technical Sales, IT Infrastructure
Director of Sales, Arsalon Technologies 10605 W 84th Terr.
Lenexa, KS 66214 913-339-6260
Sponsors: Pat Dunn, Steve Sopinski
Robert Girard
2011 Jewelry, Sales and Training
Sales and Training Manager, Tivol Jewelers 4131 N Mulberry Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64116 816-891-2600
[email protected] Sponsors: Marc Horner, Steve Sopinski
Rotary Club 13 Buzz Saw This Week’s Meeting– Muehlebach Hotel,
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