This week's meeting at the University Club Louisville, will feature Adam Watson from Against the Grain Brewery. He will share "How to Become an Interesting Old Man."

"If I survive long enough to be old, I also want to have done enough to be interesting. Luckily, I have had plenty of opportunities to engage in unusual shenanigans both foreign and domestic, and having reached the statistical halfway point in my career as a human, I'd like share a few tales. Won't you join me?"

RSVP are closed for this meeting; if you would like to attend, please email rotary@rotary45.org.

Lunch is $25 and the menu will be a BUFFET of grilled salmon with avocado salsa, citrus and cilantro quinoa and brownies. Salad with grilled chicken will continue to be offered as well as a vegetarian/ vegan and/or gluten-free option, upon advance request. We will open the buffet at 11:30am, so plan to arrive early.

There is a $5 meeting fee for those who choose not to purchase a meal - this will include a dessert and tea/coffee/water and, of course, a fantastic program. You can pay $5 in advance via SurveyMonkey or with cash, check or scan the QR code at check-in to pay with a credit card.

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Next week's meeting at the University Club Louisville, will feature Michael Andrews, a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine.

Michael is using his photography expertise to connect with and help preserve Ukrainian village culture and traditions as a photographer in the Baba Yelka cultural expedition.

RSVP by Noon, Monday, July 24th HERE.

Lunch is $25 and the menu will be a BUFFET of fresh vegetable ratatouille with warm trench brie, tomato soup, assorted macaroons. Salad with grilled chicken will continue to be offered as well as a vegetarian/ vegan and/or gluten-free option, upon advance request. We will open the buffet at 11:30am, so plan to arrive early.

There is a $5 meeting fee for those who choose not to purchase a meal - this will include a dessert and tea/coffee/water and, of course, a fantastic program. You can pay $5 in advance via SurveyMonkey or with cash, check or scan the QR code at check-in to pay with a credit card.

Join us for a Rotary Day at the Range on Sunday, July 23^rd at Openrange, 6401 Cross Keys Blvd in Crestwood - a day of education, safety and fellowship for the gun-curious, beginner shooters, and (rusty) old-timers alike! We hope this is part of initial steps toward creating a civic middle-ground and positive conversation around realistic, practical, and helpful ways forward to reduce gun violence in our culture. You can participate in one or more aspects of this event and you are welcome to invite guest(s).

Please RSVP here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RCL072323

11:45 am Welcome

12:00 - 3:00 pm Introduction to Pistol 101 with Marlan Ingram and Openrange staff

• Will cover safety and safe handling and the basics of firing a pistol
• $99 for the course, limited to 20 people
• Register here: https://www.openrangesports.com/introduction-to-pistol-101-with-marlan-ingram-rota.html
• Bring: A properly holstered and secured pistol (safety first), 50 rounds of ammo, eye & ear protection
• Note: All gear can also be rented, and ammo purchased at Openrange, so you are most welcome to attend if you are simply gun-curious or have not shot in a while.

BREAK - Snacks/social time throughout

3:30 - 5:00 pm Whitney/Strong Stop the Bleed training will focus on basic firearm safety and medical interventions. The cost of the training is covered but if you wish to purchase a "Save a Life" medical trauma kit, those are $65.

5:00 - 6:00 pm - Lane rental / shooting practice

• $25 for 1 hour of range time
• All gear can be rented or bring your own
• We will follow the 5 rules of Safety at all times

6:00 pm Optional DINNER together for those who wish to buy the ‘best shots’ a round

Join the Kentucky Humane Society for a Picnic with the Ponies and Puppies on September 9th, 11:00am-1:00pm at Willow Hope Farm in Simpsonville, KY. Learn about our Equine C.A.R.E. (Connect, Assist, Rescue, Educate) Program and the commitment KHS has made to finding solutions for neglected, abused, and abandoned horses in Kentucky. KHS’s 42-acre farm is home to about 30 horses at any given time, and you can get a firsthand look at the equines in their care. We will offer equine demonstrations, a tour of the farm, time to spend with some KHS puppies, and of course provide a spot to have a picnic with your fellow Rotarians and their families. We will have Kingsley’s BBQ, delicious sides and light cocktails.

$25 per person – includes lunch and visit/tour
$35 per person – includes lunch, cocktails and visit/tour

Spots are limited and carpooling is encouraged. Please RSVP HERE by Sep 6 at 12:00 pm.

Independence Bank and St. Matthews Police are spearheading a grass roots effort with the St. Matthews Chamber, City of St. Matthews, St. Matthews Fire and many other businesses and community volunteers to raise money to support Officer Wilt, who was injured in the Old National Bank tragedy. All proceeds will go through the Louisville Metro Police Foundation, Officer Wilt Fund. Rotarian Rebecca Grignon-Reker, Executive Director of the Louisville Metro Police Foundation, spoke to Officer Wilt's mother and their biggest need right now is a transport vehicle outfitted to his needs, the cost of which is $90,000. If you would like to make a general donation, you can do so HERE. Items are also being collected for an online auction - please scroll down for more information. For more information or to sponsor any of the events listed below, please contact me at lstraub@1776bank.com or Cindy Bailey at cbailey@1776bank.com.

Great meeting with Iroquois High INTERACT Advisor James Gibson and his son Theo for yearly review and Club shirts resupplied. Looking forward to another great year!

Walt Kunau and Linda Bartrom were much impressed with the progress and new school year plans unfolding at a hybrid live/Zoom meeting with Yvette Livers, Site Coordinator for Iroquois High School 21^st Century Learning Council. Our Rotary Club is a partner in this grant for after-school service and learning opportunities for our West End youth. If anyone would like to speak to any of the clubs Yvette has, that would be so beneficial to these young folks; Delene Taylor and Rick Harned visited last year. Yvette can be contacted at yvette.livers@jefferson.kyschools.us

We have set the dates for the Rotary Honors Scholars mentoring program at Iroquois High School for the 2023-2024 school year.

Iroquois will begin the school day at 8:40am. We will work with the students during first period from 8:40am until 9:45am. The schedule is as follows:

• September 13^th
• October 18^th
• December 6^th
• January 31^st
• February 14^th
• March 27^th

** Thursday May 9^th is the tentative date for the Rotary Honors Scholars Celebration luncheon.

Contact me at cmooney@bosseconstruction.com if you would like to participate.

We have set the dates for the Rotary Honors Scholars mentoring program at Western High School for the 2023-2024 school year.

Western will begin the school day at 8:40am. We will work with the students during first period from 8:40am until 9:45am. The schedule is as follows:

• September 19^th
• October 17^th
• November 14^th
• January 23^rd
• February 27^th
• March 19^th

** Thursday May 9^th is the tentative date for the Rotary Honors Scholars Celebration luncheon.

There will not be sessions at JCTC this school year.

Contact me at cmooney@bosseconstruction.com if you would like to participate.