Two new members were inducted into Lawrence Central Rotary last Wednesday. Dan Schenkein and Megan Richardson. Later in the meeting Dan, Megan and Jason Walker, another recent addition to the club, shared a little about their backgrounds, past community service and something special they enjoy.
Dan has been associated with Rotary for 50 years. His father was a long time Rotarian and community service was a part of his life from childhood. As a student, he participated in a Rotary Exchange Study program. Dan has been a member of Rotary in several states and transferred to our club from the Dodge City Rotary Club. He recently retired from a long career in Chamber of Commerce management and has opened a consulting firm here in Lawrence. Dan is the youngest of four children and told us about an adventure with his oldest brother where they scaled the George Washington monument at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. This became the first of many items Dan has crossed off his bucket list. Dan has a collection of antique pencils dating from 1820 to 1900.
Megan has been involved in a number of community activities including Habitat for Humanity and support for educational initiatives in Lawrence. She was active in the push to keep and improve neighborhood schools in Lawrence, in volunteering at Liberty Memorial Central Middle School and is working on the CI3T program at usd497. CI3T is a school-wide program to foster a positive learning environment for all students aimed at supporting academic, behavioral, and social success. Megan met and married her husband in England were two of her four children were born. A family favorite activity is a drive through the scenic Peak District in Central England with its exciting views, challenging bends, steep climbs and heartbeat-raising descents.
Jason is a Trust Officer & Relationship Manager at The Trust Company here in Lawrence. His volunteer efforts have been focused on coaching youth sports leagues where he has had the opportunity to help prepare young people for the future. Spring ski trips to Colorado are family favorites. Jason is a passionate NASCAR fan. He has frequently driven all night with friends to attend NASCAR events like Bristol under the lights in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northeast Tennessee. He cautioned we might not recognize him in his official NASCAR apparel.
We are pleased to welcome Dan, Megan, and Jason to Lawrence Central Rotary
