YLI Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Thanks to Alex Petrovic, 2009 Chair of YLI, for a great presentation last week and a job well done on this years program.  Pat Callaway has compiled a complete history of our Youth Leadership Institute as it has grown and developed since its inception in 1993.  Click here for the history of YLI (six pages).  It is well worth reading.

Editor's Note:  Conspicuous by its absence is any mention of Pat himself.  He has been instrumental in the growth and success of this program, having served as YLI chair, co-chair, and other positions on the committee for a number of years.  His many years of contributions to YLI make him eminently qualified to document this chapter of our Rotary history.  Take a moment to thank Pat Calloway for his dedication to Rotary and his "Service Above Self".

CALL  FOR  ROTARY  EXCHANGE  STUDENTS  FOR  2010-2011  SCHOOL  YEAR

The Overland Park Rotary Club is now taking applications from high school students interested in an exchange for the next full school year.  This is an opportunity of a lifetime for many, to truly learn about another culture and to improve or learn a new foreign language. It is available to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who will be between 15 ½ to 18 ½ when they leave, usually in August 2010. This permits students to also participate between their High School and College years. See the attached brochure for more specifics. Children and relatives of Rotarians ARE eligible to apply.

Barclay Martin Ensemble Free Concert

Last March, Vern Barnett introduced us to the Barclay Martin Ensemble, and Barclay's work on a documentary featuring children in the Philippines struggling with poverty and war.  While the film "Zamboanga: Poverty, War, Music" is due to be out late this year, the companion CD release party is Sunday, November 8th.  This FREE concert will be held at JCCC's Yardley Hall.  Follow this link to reserve your FREE tickets.  Seating is limited!"

Check out the Newest Post on Our Classification Blog Site!

Join other Rotarians in posting your classification talk on our OP Rotary blog site managed by Steve Heiner.  You can learn something very cool about your fellow Rotarians from every entry.  Check out the latest post http://oprotary.blogspot.com/  Then, enter your own classification talk on the blog.

Mali School Now Officially Under Construction

The new school building in Mali, the tiny African village that is Boi's hometown, is now underway.  Click here to view the first pictures of the new construction or check out New School in Mali in the Photo Journals section of our home page www.oprotary.org

Annual Report of the OP Rotary Foundation

OP Rotary Foundation President Mike Hockley conducted the Annual Meeting of the Foundation during our regular luncheon meeting on July 13.  Congratulations to Mike and the entire Foundation Board for a job well done!  Click here to read the Annual Report.