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Melani Kliewer and Susan Harsh from Rainbows United spoke today about the services they provide to the community. We also discussed the Rainbows Run happening in Augusta on May 4th.

Bev Harstine, Co-Director and CEO of Wichita's Littlest Heroes, spoke to our Club on March 14th. It was inspiring to hear about the different ways they offer support to their families. (Also pictured: Club President Alison Couey)

BJ Hunt with Walnut River Brewing spoke to the Club on March 8th. He covered how the brewery, which has been around for 5 years, got started. Walnut River Brewing is one of our featured breweries at Haus of Brews!

On March 1st, we celebrated Tony Durano being named a Paul Harris Society member. Tony embodies the values of Rotary and is an excellent example of what Rotary represents. Also pictured President Tom Taylor.

DeAnn Sullivan (Rotary Club of West Wichita) recently visited India as part of an End Polio Now immunization campaign. She presented about polio and the importance to keep working towards making every country polio free. She recapped her trip that she took with 30 other Rotarians from 4 countries.

Speaker Clint Randolph had many interesting facts and stories to share about this life with the Club on Thursday. Clint’s 39 year aviation career has spanned the Globe: he has visited 147 different countries. While in the Air Force he was based in Texas twice, Japan, Illinois, North Carolina, and Oklahoma. As a Corporate Pilot he was based in Houston, Dubai, Spain, and his home state of California. Clint has over 7,800 flying hours in 14 different types of Aircraft.

On August 22, 2017 our new District Governor for district 5690 came to visit the Rotary Club of Andover. Robert Mendoza has just taken over the district this year after 3 years in waiting, while continuing to be involved with is Rotary Club of Derby. District Governor Mendoza stopped by to speak with our club regarding his goals and visions for the upcoming year, along with sharing his story and background with us.

One of our newest members, Dr. Christiane Smith, spoke to the Club today along with founding member Mark Owens. Mark shared his wisdom regarding insurance plans and the different options available to consumers while Dr. Smith introduced her practice to the group.

On Thursday, July 13th Chief of Police Mike Keller spoke to the Club to give an update about the Andover Police Department. Before his presentation, he had the privilege of presenting a check in the amount of $7,299 from the City of Andover. This check was from the involvement the Club had during the Clint Black Summer Concert. The Rotary Club of Andover served beer during the concert. These funds will be used to help support local organizations and projects in the Andover area.

Please plan on joining us on July 27th at 5pm at the SCARF house to celebrate the completion of the basketball court.