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Annual Holiday Banquet and Auction benefiting Vaughn-Trent Community Services

The Bonner Springs Rotary Club cordially invites you to attend our Annual Holiday Banquet to benefit Vaughn-Trent Community Services, a food pantry and social services organization, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame’s Event Barn.

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The event will include festive libations, good cheer and a holiday dinner, with a performance of seasonal songs by the Bonner Springs High School Choir and a live and silent auction. Please join us to kick off the holiday season and improve the holidays for those served by Vaughn-Trent. Read more about this event here.

Tickets, $25, area payable at the door. R.S.V.P. to Marva at 913-441-2584 or by email to bonnerrotary@gmail.com

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Thank You, Speakeasy Sponsors!

flappersThe Bonner Springs Rotary is excited to announce our sponsors for the Speakeasy event, coming up on Nov. 1st, 6-10 p.m. at Lake of the Forest Clubhouse.     The Cat’s Pajamas $500

The Bee’s Knees $150

In-Kind Sponsors

We are very excited to have these companies and individuals on board with us. The Speakeasy event benefits two local non-profit organizations, Allegro Choirs of Kansas City and Vaughn-Trent Community Services. Are you interested in becoming a Speakeasy Sponsor? Sponsor levels include: $1,000 The Big Cheese; $500 The Cat’s Pajamas; and $150 The Bee’s Knees. Download your form by clicking here: sponsorships or silent auction donations form. If any questions, please contact Nicole Gerken at 913.548.8875 or nicolepericagerken@gmail.com. You can also still purchase your tickets online here or to purchase with cash or a check, contact Marva at 913.441.2584.

Step Back in Time to Benefit Our Future

f58c4804e437f7d5c8f868a708cc41e3The start of the roaring twenties brought with it a multitude of history making events. Women began working while men were away at war and continued working even after their husbands returned.  Americans began moving into the city and the nations wealth had doubled. The growth of wealth, mass produced goods and music, access to vehicles, and women’s independence didn’t sit well with all Americans.  Many thought the culture had become much too “racy” and made it their mission to end the free spirited movement that was overtaking their society.  To these Americans, the passage of the Volstead Act, prohibiting “intoxicating beverages”, was a means to moving back in time to a place they were more comfortable with and where change wasn’t prevalent.

On November 1, we are stepping back in time, but not to hinder progress, to advance it for local charities dedicated to creating a better society for families in the Bonner Springs and surrounding areas.  Please mark your calendar and purchase your tickets for the Speakeasy benefiting Vaughn-Trent Community Services Inc. and Allegro Choirs of Kansas City.   For just $55 enjoy dinner, music, drinks, entertainment, dancing and two free drinks.

Online tickets available here.  To purchase with cash or a check, contact Marva at 913.441.2584.

Also, just in case you missed it, check out the recent Chieftain article about the Speakeasy event.  Click here.

Become a Speakeasy Sponsor or Donate a Silent Auction Item

The Bonner Springs Rotary presents “Speakeasy: An Evening of Live Music and Fun!” on Saturday, November 1, 6-10 p.m. at Lake of the Forest Club House. The event benefits Bonner Springs community partners Allegro Choirs of Kansas City and Vaughn-Trent Community Services. The evening features live entertainment by the Allegro “Brillante” Choir and The Kicks Band; dance lessons led by Shari Augustine from Walter’s Dance Center; gambling; a silent auction and prizes for best 1920s costume, with all guests encouraged to dress up. Tickets are $55 each, which includes dinner, music, entertainment and two free drink tickets. A cash bar is also available. Check out the Bonner Springs Rotary Facebook page to watch our Speakeasy promo video too!

For more than 75 years, the Bonner Springs Rotary has supported its community. Its mission is to build peace and good will in the world. This year, Rotary is so pleased to provide all Speakeasy funds raised to benefit Allegro Choirs of Kansas City and Vaughn-Trent Community Services. Both organizations are located on Oak Street in Bonner Springs and are making a difference in the community.

Here’s how you can help. Rotary is in need of securing sponsors and silent auction items. Sponsor levels include: $1,000 The Big Cheese; $500 The Cat’s Pajamas; and $150 The Bee’s Knees. Download your form by clicking here: sponsorships or silent auction donations form. If any questions, please contact Nicole Gerken at 913.548.8875 or nicolepericagerken@gmail.com. Please return the form by October 1 to allow time for all promotion efforts.

Online tickets available here. Or feel free to contact Marva at 913.441.2584 if you would prefer to pay with cash/check. If you have contacts who would be interested in donating, please share the Sponsorship/Silent Auction materials here:

Speakeasy Sponsor/Auction Letter

Speakeasy Sponsor/Auction Form and Levels

The Bonner Springs Rotary appreciates your time, your consideration and most importantly, your support.

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Speakeasy Fashion Inspiration

Who doesn’t want to get away?  To pause the world and enjoy an evening of elegance and fun.  Who doesn’t want to get thrown back in time, to a place where women began their independence, men were coming back from war and the history of the United States would be changed forever?  The Bonner Springs Rotary is giving you that chance.  On November 1, step back in time to the days of Speakeasies, flapper girls, and fedoras. great-gatsby-halloween-costume

 

Need some fashion inspiration? Check out these great 1920’s fashions!

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Have you seen our fun promo video? Don’t be a lollygagger! Get your tickets now. Can’t wait to see your 1920s attire!

 

Join Us November 1 for “Speakeasy: An Evening of Live Music and Fun!”

 

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Online tickets available here. Or feel free to contact Marva at 913.441.2584 if you would prefer to pay with cash/check. Sponsorship/Silent Auction opportunities available HERE. Contact Nicole Gerken at 913.548.8875 for more information.

Annual Vaughn-Trent Holiday Auction and Update

X-Mas Auction 2013 InviteKeep an eye out for a lovely holiday invite to the Bonner Springs Rotary’s Annual Vaughn-Trent Holiday Auction. It’s Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Ag Hall of Fame barn (630 Hall of Fame Drive Bonner Springs, KS 66012). Tickets are $20. RSVP to Marva at 913.441.2584. If you didn’t receive an invitation, no worries! Just contact us and let us know you can attend. We’ll make sure to get you on our contact list for next year’s mailing. Looking forward to another successful event that makes a difference in our community.

Club Member Update:

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Here is Si after a bath and just taking some stickers off his face that hold the nasal cannula in place.

Sol Jacobson: Please continue to send your thoughts and prayers to Sol, Ali and Silas. Si is back in the hospital receiving extra oxygen. Despite everything, Si remains happy.  Much love and support to this family.

Installation Picnic, Vaughn-Trent Needs and Club Member Updates

On June 26, the Bonner Springs Rotary Club hosted the annual Installation Picnic at Wyandotte County Park to celebrate the past year and announce new officers.

New 2013-2014 Bonner Springs Rotary Club Officers: Bruce Coleman, Judy Miksch, Bill Miller and Del Coleman.

New 2013-2014 Bonner Springs Rotary Club Officers: Secretary Bruce Coleman, President Judy Miksch, Vice-President Bill Miller and Treasurer Del Coleman.

Special thanks to all who cooked and brought food. The passing of the gavel was accomplished amidst much thanking for support and hopes for our club’s future.

Past President Judy Cox presented with a parting gift by new President Judy Miksch.

Past President Judy Cox presented with a parting gift by new President Judy Miksch.

The now Past-President Judy Cox emphasized the importance of membership growth and community recognition as a focus for Rotary and shared accomplishments to be proud of, which will continue to thrive in 2013-2014. Congratulations to the club leadership in the past and continued success this year.

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Judy Cox thanked Al Ramirez, Roger Miller and Del Coleman for the weekly singing and praying.

 

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Del Coleman received the Paul Harris Fellowship pin for the 7th straight year. Congratulations, Del!

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The intrepid golf team that braved the elements at the Spring Hill Rotary Tournament. Bill Miller, Dean Buhrle, Roger Miller and Al Ramirez.

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Judy Cox honoring Marva Sproules for her help throughout the years. She is an amazing. dedicated Rotary club member.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vaughn-Trent Community Services Needs Food Donations

Food PantryThe pantry is running short on the following items: Jelly, Canned meat (tuna, chicken), Chili Saltine Crackers, Skillet Meals (tuna helper, hamburger helper), Potatoes, and Sides (miscellaneous pasta and rice sides). The office address is 304 Oak Street Bonner Springs, KS 66012 and hours are 9 a.m. – Noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You may also drop items off at Hidden Treasures at 205 Oak Street Bonner Springs, KS 66012. If any questions, contact Executive Director Debbie Lohmann at 913.441.0461 or director@vaughntrent.org. Learn more at www.vaughntrent.org.

 

Club Member Updates

Warren Hanks – He is home and says he is doing better, but progress is slow. Hopes the THIRD procedure they did to solve the urinary tract infection will be a success. So do we, Warren! He probably will not be able to return to Rotary for two or three more weeks. Take care, we miss you, and return when you are able.

Sol Jacobson – Unfortunately, they had to take their son Silas to the ER at Children’s Mercy Hospital last Sunday. He was admitted and is still in the NICU. Hemoglobin counts were low, and he had an infection. They have had to reduce his feedings due to the IV fluids, and he has had a blood transfusion. Silas will be two months old this week and remains at six pounds. Sol says there is no time frame to bring him home and that it has been a roller coaster. Sol, Ali & Silas, all of us send our thoughts and prayers, and remember, WE ARE  available if there is anything you need.