Lawrence Central Rotary

Weekly Speaker; Sarah Carnahan
2025-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
This Wednesday we’re joined by Sarah Carnahan with Meals on Wheels/Midland Care Connection to learn of the important work the organization does each and every day.

First Wednesday; Leticia Cole
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
LCC Member Leticia Cole will be presenting all about The Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) and how our club and the foundation provide support to students in our community.

Weekly Speaker; Heather Schwenk
2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Heather Schwenk with the Peace Corps will join us to provide an overview of the numerous opportunities they provide for those looking to serve abroad!

Weekly Speaker; LCR Community Foundation Presentation
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Members of our very own LCR Community Foundation will present to us!

Weekly Speaker; Michelle Shepherd
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
This week we’ll be joined by Michelle Shepherd with the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Weekly Speaker; Carol Smith
2025-06-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Wayne & Larry’s, 933 Iowa Street, Lawrence, 66044, United States
The University of Kansas Dean of Libraries, Carol Smith, will join us to present about the 100th anniversary of Watson Library!

**Meeting will be held at Wayne & Larry’s next week**

Weekly Speaker; Steve Lane
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
LCR Member Steve Lane joins us today to give information on the upcoming Community Bike Ride on Saturday, July 19th! View more information here.

Weekly Speaker; Paige Robinson
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
This week we’re joined by Paige Robinson, Community Engagement Director for Van Go Inc.

Weekly Speaker; Dustin Stumblingbear
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Mr. Stumblingbear joins us this week to speak about A Place for Everyone, the Douglas County Housing Initiative.

Weekly Speaker; Dustin Moore
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
This week we’re joined by Dustin Moore with Artists Helping the Homeless, a local organization offering wraparound resources to homeless individuals within our community.

Weekly Speaker; Jason Booker
2025-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Mr. Booker, Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs and Revenue Generation, at KU Athletics will join us to provide an overview of ongoing projects at KU.

Weekly Speaker; Ruth Devitt
2025-07-23 13:30 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Ms. Devitt with Explore Lawrence joins us this week to speak about Unmistakably Lawrence!

Weekly Speaker; Rebecca Smith
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Rebecca Smith, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Vice President/Strategy & Communications; LMH Health Foundation Executive Director, joins us today!

Weekly Speaker; Ruth Ndwiga
2025-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
We’re honored to be joined once again by Ruth Ndwiga, a member of Rotary Club of Embu, Kenya (District 921)!

Weekly Speaker; James Chiselom
2025-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
James Chiselom, Executive Director of the Lawrence Community Shelter, joins us today to speak about his work and Lawrence and beyond. Mr. Chiselom was selected to be Executive Director in December, 2023, and past career experience includes work with the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, Valeo Behavioral Health Care and more.

Weekly Speaker; Nancy O’Connor
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Nancy O’Connor, Executive Director of Growing Food Growing Health, joins us today. Ms. O’Connor’s organization aids with the operation of community gardens at schools and a local drug treatment center.

Weekly Speaker; Tiffany Utech
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Tiffany Utech, a Victim Services Specialist with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), joins us today. The mission of MADD is to “end drunk driving, fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking”. MADD was established on September 5th, 1980 in California after the death of Cari Lightner at the hands of an impaired driver.

Weekly Speaker; Michele Dillon
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
This week we’re joined by Michelle Dillon with the Jayhawk Area Agency On Aging, a local organization offering services to older adults so they can maintain their independence through in-home services and more.

Weekly Speaker; Kyle Roggenkamp
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Kyle Roggenkamp, Chief Executive Officer of the Elizebeth B. Ballard Community Center, will join us to share more about the organization which provides services to vulnerable members of the Douglas County Community.

Weekly Speakers; Alex Lindsey & Scott Wagner
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Join us for a talk with founder Alex Lindsey & former LCR member Scott Wagner as they provide an overview of the West Bottoms Whiskey Company!

Weekly Speaker; Kristen Shook
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Kristen Shook, program manager at Mirror, Inc., joins us to share information about their services, to include behavorial healthcare and prevention programs, among others.

Weekly Speaker; Shannon Kimball
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Today we’re joined by Shannon Kimball, 2024-2026 USD497 Board member.

Weekly Speaker; Maren Ludwig
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Maren Ludwig, Development Director at the O’Connell Children’s Shelter, joins us today to share more about their mission to help vulnerable children in need of safe and supporting housing.

Weekly Speaker; District Governor Chuck Udell
2025-11-12 12:00 | KS
Today we’re honored to be joined by 2025-2026 Rotary District Governor Chuck Udell! DG Udell is a member of the Leawood, Kansas Rotary Club, is married to a Rotarian and is a third generation Rotarian!

Weekly Speaker; Katie Brown
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Katie Brown, Director of Marketing and Communications, with EuroTec Vertical Flight Solutions joins us today. EuroTec offers a variety of sales and support services for fixed wing and rotor aircraft.

No Meeting -- Happy Thanksgiving!
2025-11-26 12:00 - 13:00 | KS

Weekly Speaker; Shannon Gorres
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Shannon Gorres with Divine Nature Therapy joins us to discuss the services her organization offers to members of our community!

Weekly Speaker; Demetrius Kemp
2026-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Demetrius Kemp, known for giving his all to the community, joins us Wednesday to talk about how Kindness is Key to building relationships.

Weekly Speaker; Julie Branstrom
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Today we’re joined by Julie Branstrom, Chief Executive Officer of the Heartland Community Health Center.

Weekly Speaker; Julie Boyle
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Lawrence Country Club, 400 Country Club Terrace, Lawrence, KS, 66049, United States
Today we’re joined by Julie Boyle, Donor Relations Manager at DCCCA. You may recognize Ms. Boyle who retired from Lawrence Public Schools in mid-2025 after more than twenty-seven years with the district.
