Wednesday's speaker will be Stephen Hill, grandson of J.D. Bowersock, the founder of the Bowersock Mills & Power Company who was CEO for more than 30 years. He will share its history from its founding in 1874, and the impact it has had on Lawrence’s history.
Saralyn, Director of the Spencer Art Museum, will share what's been happening at the Spencer and its plans for the future.
Join us as Justine Burton, Founder and CEO of StopGap, Inc., talks about the work the organization does to support children aging out of the Kansas foster care system.
Join us for a night of enjoyment (and food!) with your fellow LCR members as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Greatest Rotary Club at the Watkins Museum community room. More info. to be shared soon!
A panel of members will introduce the Lawrence Kids Calendar to new members and discuss the changes that have been made to the calendars website and marketing efforts.
Brett is the new executive director of Just Food and will tell us about the organization and share his plans for Lawrence's largest food pantry.
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.
