Posted by Susan Metsker
The focus in May, for the Overland Park Rotary… public service and new beginnings.
 
We kicked the month off with a diaper drive for toddlers and infants being cared for through Growing Futures Early Education Center of Overland Park, having heard of their need from Executive Director Larry Lewis, Jr. Our club heard from Overland Park Police Chief Frank Donchez. Chief Donchez shared all that is accomplished in keeping Overland Park a safe place to work and live. And, Shawnee Mission School District Superintendent Dr. Michelle Hubbard, provided an update on the accomplishments of the district.
 
Overland Park Rotary also celebrated the new beginnings of two high school graduates from Shawnee Mission South High School – Caroline Hiebel and Jayme Pickering (pictured below). These two young women were selected to receive in scholarships from our Rotary Foundation, chaired by Rotarian Erik Rome. Caroline and Jayme have been involved leaders in their Interact Club and are wonderful examples of ‘service above self. Both will use their scholarship money to pursue a degree in law. 
 
“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.”  Booker T. Washington