Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary Club

05/08/2026

04/29/2026

Building more than just a fence 💪🏽

Rotarians Bob Rhoton, Craig Penzler, and Doug Paul teamed up with 8 Free State High School students to construct a privacy fence at the newest Family Promise home in Lawrence. From hands-on mentoring to real-world skills, this project made a lasting impact—on both the home and the students.

Pictured: two students hard at work installing a rail 🔨

04/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the club meetings last quarter! We had some pretty amazing speakers, compelling interviews with club members who signed up to greet, we’re excited about the three new club members, and we're grateful to those who start our meetings off with an invocation!

04/09/2026

We enjoyed the presentation! Thank you for coming out!

Jared Martin, Director of Events, and Tiffany Hall, VP of Membership, presented this morning to theJayhawk Breakfast Rotary Club. They gave a recap of our October InterCity Visit to Ames and Des Moines.

01/20/2026

Yesterday, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast brought our community together to honor the legacy, leadership, and lasting impact of Dr. King.

Highlights included the presentation of the Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary Club MLK Scholarship to Ewa Adedipe, moving musical performances by Vanessa Thomas, and an enlightening historical perspective on African American civic engagement in Kansas by Deborah Dandridge.

We closed by revisiting Dr. King’s timeless words from I Have a Dream—a reminder that the work continues.

Thank you to all who helped make the event one of reflection, inspiration, and hope for the future.

01/09/2026

Everyone is welcome to attend the 19th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast ☕✨

Join neighbors, friends, and community members from all backgrounds for a meaningful morning of reflection and connection.

Featuring keynote speaker Deborah Dandridge presenting “Looking Back to Move Forward: A History of African American Civic Engagement Work in Kansas,” and a special musical performance by Vanessa Thomas, world-renowned 5-octave vocalist.

Guests will also enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet prepared by Maceli’s, the gracious host venue for this special morning.

Tickets are just $15
Purchase tickets at https://macelisonline.com/products/1-19-2026-mlk-jr-breakfast to save your seat
You may also purchase tickets at the door if they are still available.

We hope you will be a part of this powerful community tradition.

12/18/2025

Proof that Rotary meetings get extra festive at the end of the year 🎅🎄
Ugly sweaters, holiday cheer, and some pretty great Rotarians to close out the calendar year!

11/27/2025

Feeling incredibly THANKFUL after our 16th Annual Trivia Night! 🦃🍂

What a fantastic night, thanks to our supporters, players, sponsors, and volunteers!

✅ Fundraising goal: $19,000
🎉 Net funds raised: $21,085 (we exceeded our goal!)

The 2025 Featured Community Partner is the I-CAN Fund through the Lawrence Schools Foundation.

👥 Attendance goal: 100 people
👏 Actual attendance: 140 — wow!

We are truly grateful to our incredible committee members, especially our chair, Teresa Kempf, for her leadership and dedication in making this event such a success.

Special thanks to our event helpers:
💛 Sammy Williams, Torri Kempf, and Anna DeWitt — we couldn’t have done it without you!

And a HUGE thank-you to our sponsors — over half of the funds raised came from your generosity, and your support makes our community impact possible.

A very special shoutout to our host and venue sponsor, Maceli’s Banquet Hall & Catering, for generously donating the space, staff, and adult beverages. Your hospitality helped make the evening unforgettable!

🧠 Trivia smarts on display:
• Goal: 80% correct
• Event average: 78.6%
• Winning team: 85% — impressive!

🏆 Trivia Night Champions & Best Theme Award:
Congratulations to Nightmare on Trivia Street, who won both Trivia Night and Best Theme — sponsored by River City Chiropractic!

From all of us at the Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary Club, thank you for showing up, supporting, and making a difference. 💙

Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsors:
Ameriprise
Intrust Bank
Sir Loin

Venue Sponsor:

Gold Sponsors:
Multi Studio
Haase & Long
The Trust Company
River City Chiropractic
CEK Insurance
LMH Health
Blanchard Psychological Services
Cherry Hill Properties
Danny Freeman with Stephens Real Estate
Stevens & Brand

Silver Sponsors:
Sunflower Health Advocates
Radiologic Professional Services
Kathy Perkins LLC
Heck Real Estate .realestate
Cordova Motors

11/15/2025

✨ What a totally tubular night! ✨
The Jayhawk Breakfast Rotary Club held our 16th Annual Trivia Night — our only external fundraiser — and it was our biggest one yet! We had a record 14 teams, incredible energy, and creative 80s-movie costumes and tablescapes. 💥🎬

This event helps us raise funds that go directly to local and international organizations and projects serving those in need, and we are beyond grateful for the fantastic community support! (Final totals coming soon!)

🏆 Trivia Results
For the first time, we had a tie for 1st place! After a one-question tiebreaker…
🥇 1st Place: Nightmare on Trivia Street — sponsored by River City Chiropractic
🥈 2nd Place: Island of Misfit Toys — sponsored by Lisa Leroux-Smith

🎭 Best Theme Results
🥇 1st Place: Nightmare on Trivia Street (double win!)
🥈 2nd Plac: Neon Knows It All — sponsored by David & Cinda Darwin

From Caftans and (fake) ci******es to John Hughes’ movies costumes, this crowd understood the 80s assignment. 💚💛💙 The vibes? Pure 80s magic—cue the synth soundtrack!

Thank you to the venue () every participant, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter who made the night totally rad. Stay tuned for fundraising totals — and we can’t wait to see you next year!

11/11/2025

🎟️ Bueller… Bueller… Anyone?
Don’t snooze through this one — raffle basket winners will be drawn this Friday at our 16th Annual Trivia Night!

Each basket is themed after an iconic 80s movie 🎬 (and totally packed with prizes). You don’t have to be present to win — grab your ticket and join the fun!

Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased here ➡️ https://jayhawkrotary.square.site/

Because, as Ferris says… “Life moves pretty fast.” 😉