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January 2021 Recognition of UG Public Health Department

On January 12, 2021, the Kansas City, Kansas Rotary Club recognized the Unified Government Department of Public Health. Juliann Van Liew, Director of the UG Department of Public Health, and Dr. Allen Greiner, Chief Medical Officer for the UG Department of Public Health, both joined the Club at its meeting.

In the morning prior to our meeting, Todd Jordan presented a plaque to Ms. Van Liew (photo below). The plaque inscription reads:

The Rotary Club of Kansas City, Kansas

recognizes the

Unified Government

Public Health Department

for

Exemplary, Life-Saving Public Service

during the coronavirus global pandemic

January 12, 2021

Additionally, the Club provided cards for delivery to each Health Department employee thanking each of them for their work and including a coupon for a cupcake from the Kansas City Cupcake Company. Both Ms. Van Liew and Dr. Greiner expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the recognition of the Health Department during this difficult time.

2020 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing

On a clear and crisp December 5, 2020 members of the Kansas City Kansas Rotary Club, with help from the Western Kansas City Rotaract Club, rang bells for the Salvation Army kettle at Nebraska Furniture Mart. A special thanks to Phil Gibbs for organizing the project.

Bell Ringers: Jay Dunlap, Scott Martens and his son Max

2020 - Annual Teacher Recognition

The Kansas City, Kansas Rotary Club recognized outstanding educators from each of the Wyandotte County high schools at the Club’s October 13th online meeting. The program normally occurs in the spring, but this year was delayed until the fall This annual program of the Kansas City, Kansas Rotary Club honors teachers in the county who represent the best of our community. The teachers were introduced by the respective school’s administrator, and the Club learned of each teacher’s unique contributions to the individual schools. Each educator will receive a certificate of appreciation and an e-gift card from the club. We are grateful to these teachers who give so much of themselves to educate and prepare our youth for the future.

This year's honoree's:

F.L. Schlagle High School: Catherine Slocum - presented by Principal Yolanda Thompson

Sumner Academy: Sean Kepple - presented by Principal Rick Malone

Wyandotte High School: Josh Wikler - presented by Principal Mary Stewart

Bonner Springs High School: Jennifer Stricherz - presented by Principal Rick Moulin

Turner High School: Jennifer Thomas - presented by Principal Dr. Alan Penrose

Piper High School: Taylore Weitner - presented by Principal John Nguyen

Bishop Ward High School: Craig Krueger - presented by Principal Michelle Olson