To commemorate Memorial Day, Jim will share the history of the Congressional Medal of Honor from its origin in the Civil War to its current revered status and touch on other military decorations and medals, as well.
Steve will share his experience of running all 520 miles of gravel roads in Douglas County and the hundreds of photos he took of iconic scenes he saw firsthand.
While the Lawrence Country Club hosts a major golf tournament, we’ll relocate to the Rotary Arboretum for a box picnic lunch supplied by Jason’s Deli. Details to follow.
Just a few days before he takes the helm of the Lawrence Central Rotary Club—THE GREATEST ROTARY CLUB IN THE WORLD—Kade with share with us a bit about his background and interests.
Susan Jonasus, Author of “Hell’s Half-Acre: The Untold Story of the Benders. A Serial Killer Family of the American Frontier”. Joining us from Great Britain via Zoom, Susan will share her interest in the “Bloody Benders,” a family of serial killers who lived and operated in Labette County, Kansas, from May 1871, through December 1872.… Read More »Weekly Meeting; Susan Jonasus…
LCR Member Jim Peters will recount what he’s experienced and learned by publishing his own book through his new company Monument Press! https://www2.ljworld.com/news/2012/may/27/arlington-guide-unearths-trove-history/
Join us as Dan Peters, the newest President of KU Endowment, provides an update on the their efforts at the University of Kansas.
Darin oversees the Lawrence Rotary Arboretum and will share with us its current status and its plans for the future.
Governor Randall will make her official visit to our club. Let's all show up and let her see why we're THE GREATEST ROTARY CLUB IN THE WORLD!
