Plaza Rotary At-A-Glance 03-30-16

Posted by Jim Lloyd 
on Mar 30, 2016
 
 
Kansas City Day this Friday
 
Reminder: our regular Friday meeting is cancelled this week so we can participate in Kansas City Day.  If you missed the chance to sign up for a corner, email Community Service Chair Erik Dickinson and he’ll get you set up:  erik.dickinson@urckc.org.
 
And guess what: no rain in the forecast. 
 
Go Royals!
 
What will you win at the Reverse Raffle?
 
The Reverse Raffle Committee is busy planning the May 21 Reverse Raffle! This event promises to be full of fun and entertainment that you do not want to miss!
Former Plaza Rotarian and auctioneer extraordinaire Rob Mayo, will once again make sure we raise a lot of money for our most deserving beneficiaries, Hope House, Urban Rangers and the Plaza Rotary Foundation!
Here is just a brief sampling of what you can win:
  • Last ticket drawn wins the $1,000 Grand Prize!
  • $250 consolation prize
  • First ticket drawn wins $100
  • Golf Package
  • Handyman Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Royals Baseball Tickets
  • Baskets containing spectacular items from Cuba, Scotland, Africa, and Russia
  • Single Malt Scotch Tasting Party
  • Makeover Session, including a photo session, hair and make-up
We have a good start on auction items, but we still need more to ensure we have another successful event! We are seeking auction items, including such large items as trips and fun experiences, as well as smaller items such as services, classes, and gift baskets.
Here are the particulars:
May 21, 6: 30-9:30 p.m. at the home of Will Hodgkinson, 8101 W. 66th Terr., Mission, Kan., 66202. Thank you Will for graciously hosting this year’s Reverse Raffle!!
Tickets are $75 per person. Checks payable to the Plaza Rotary Foundation.
Questions: Ask Denise Holt or Beth Bahner.
 
Shoes
 
While President Jane Brown is enjoying spring training in Surprise, AZ, we need to prepare a surprise of our own.  We’re still 300 pairs short of our goal and so depending on a late burst of shopping to make it.  If you have not yet bought shoes please do and bring them to our next meeting on April 8th.  Or if you can’t make the time to shop, checks are still welcome.  Here are the latest standings: