The meeting (aka,”Tom & Jerry Party”) came to order after folks milled around and listened to the Salvation Army Band (4 members on brass instruments).
Pres. Tim Tholen welcomed everyone and we stood to recite our country’s Pledge of Allegiance. Member Sarah Beyer came to the podium to lead an invocation that was full of thoughtful words.
After the guests were welcomed, we noted those members who joined in Decembers long ago: Jessica Stewart. 5 years; Rick Huges, 21 years; Chris Nigro, 21 years; Jim Ascher, Tom Davis, Myron Sildon, and Pete Sotta, all with 24 years; Rex Newcomer, 9 years; and Jared Campbell, 9 years.
Announcements included:
Today’s Bell Ringers were thanked
Our recent election peacefully produced three new directors: Patrick Donnelly, Charlie Huffman, and Nick Pryor. All who agreed to run were thanked for their willingness to serve.
The Plaza Light Party will begin at 5:30 pm on Jan 7. See the Buzzsaw for details.
Upcoming events include:
Jan 7 – Plaza Lights Party
Jan 23 – 4th Thursday at Granfalloon
Jan. 30 – Harvesters service project
Feb. 8 – Geeks for Kids Build Day
Rotary Roundup – March 13 5:30 pm at the Youth Camp
With the business details completed, we sang a few Christmas Carols with the noteworthy leadership of music maestros Charlie Huffman and Tom Woolwine, and accompanied by the aforementioned Salvation Army Band. A little phone recording of long time ago Woody Davis and Carl Bolte performing a Christmas carol brought back a lot of fond memories of two much loved members.
Reminders: No meetings on Dec. 26 and Jan 2. The Jan 9 meeting will welcome Celian Llopis-Jepsen, Environment Reporter and Host of the Podcast, “Up From Dust:: and on Jan 16 we will hear from Taylor Obsersteadt, KC Sports Commission & Foundation, “Win for KC”
Today’s Quote: “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”. “Twas the night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore.
A recitation of the 4 way test closed the meeting.
And this scribe wants to thank his fellow scribes, John Gillis, Patrick Donnelly, and Lee Brumitt for their well-crafted reports of every meeting in 1924.
Prairie Village, Kansas - Heywood Hodder Davis ("Woody") was born on September 17, 1931 in Kansas City, Missouri and died on December 7, 2024. Woody was the son of Margaret Hodder Davis and Donald Dwight Davis, and the "kid brother" of beloved sister Peggy. He attended Bryant Elementary School and graduated from Southwest High School in 1948. He attended the University of Kansas where he was active in debate and his fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta (President). Following graduation in 1952 with a BA in History and on completion of officer candidate school, Woody was commissioned into the Navy as an ensign. Woody married his college sweetheart, Louise Abigail Swigart, on October 31,1952. Louise joined Woody during his assignment in Guam, and they subsequently lived in San Diego and Long Beach, where Woody served on an attack transport ship. Woody returned to KU for Law School from 1955 to 1958 where he was Order of the Coif and Editor of the Law Review. Woody had the honor of being a law clerk for US Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Whittaker in Washington, DC from 1958 to 1959.
Upon returning to Kansas City, Woody was an associate and then partner with the law firm Dietrich, Tyler, Davis, Burrell & Dicus, whose successors merged with Armstrong Teasdale in 1981. In 1991, Woody and colleagues formed the firm which became Davis, Sands & Collins, P.C., where Woody remained until his official retirement at the age of 90. Woody was a member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, the Lawyers Association of Kansas City (former President and Whittaker Award recipient), the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Estate Planning Society of Kansas City (former President), and he was a founding trustee of what is now Legal Aid of Western Missouri (former President). He also served on the boards of the Ozanam Home and Foundation (former President) and The Barstow School (former President). A proud member of Downtown Rotary Club 13 since 1985 (former President), Woody was also a Club 13 Camp Foundation Fellow and Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow. He was a longtime member of the Mercury Club (former President). In 2010, Woody received the Honorary Alumnus Citation from Park University, which Woody and his law firm long served as outside counsel. In 2017, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from KU Law School. Woody was a lifelong member of Second Presbyterian Church (former Elder) and a member of Mission Hills Country Club (former President).
Woody, Louise, and his three children, Tom, Carol, and Lynne, enjoyed vacationing in Colorado and Arizona. While on vacation and at home, Woody loved to play golf and tennis with good friends, as well as attend cultural events. Woody and Louise also traveled abroad extensively to: Japan and Hong Kong during Navy years; most of Western Europe; and Russia and Argentina for Rotary.
Woody was a steadfast friend who cherished many close professional and personal relationships. Beyond his hobbies and sense of adventure, Woody often entertained his family and friends with stories and limericks, and he played the guitar or ukulele while singing campfire songs. Most of all, Woody was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a source of strength, happy to cheer on his family members in all their endeavors, not to mention the Jayhawks, Royals and Chiefs. He will forever be remembered for his outgoing, cheerful nature and keen sense of humor.
Woody was preceded in death by his wife Louise of almost 70 years, sister Peggy Brownlee, son-in-law Kevin Boyle, and niece Karen Brownlee.
Woody is survived by his son Tom Davis (Peggy Huycke) of Kansas City, Missouri; daughters Carol Krueger (of Edwards, Colorado) and Lynne Boyle (of Alexandria, Virginia); his grandchildren Mitchell Davis (Sanjana Patel), Noah Davis (Andie Drummond), Claire Krueger, Davis Krueger, Cecily Boyle and Brennan Boyle; and his beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Second Presbyterian Church in the Spring of 2025. Contributions may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 315 E. 55th St., KCMO, 64113; KU Endowment Association for the Law School, PO Box 928, Lawrence, KS 62044-0928; or Rotary International Foundation, 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston, IL 60201-3698.
Please join the Rotary Book Discussion Group for the discussion of the book From Beirut to Jerusalem by Thomas Friedman. The book discussion will be led by Vivien Jennings and will be based on the 2024 edition of the book.
Date: Monday, January 6, 2025, 6:30 PM
Location: J. Wilbur Company
3242 Roanoke
Kansas City, MO 64111
About the book:
From Beirut to Jerusalem is the startling, intense and thought-provoking account of Thomas Friedman’s decade of reporting in the strife-ridden Middle East. Thomas Friedman has won two Pulitzer Prizes – one for his reporting in Beirut and one for reporting in Jerusalem, the two cities at the center of the Arab-Israeli conflict. No two cities have received more headline coverage, nor been more hotly debated, and no reporter has covered them more in depth than Friedman. In his journey from Beirut to Jerusalem, Friedman gives us a panoramic view of both the political and personal conflicts. As a reporter for UPI and The New York Times, he was stationed in Beirut from 1979 to 1984, and in Lebanon from 1984 to 1989. He describes with intense vividness the sometimes horrifying, sometimes wondrous cities, for which, he says, nothing in his life had prepared him. Friedman brings alive his journey from Beirut to Jerusalem through anecdotes, history, analysis and self-examination – and puts all the currents into perspective with inimitable detail, clarity and remarkable insight. This is a much-needed framework for understanding the psychology and politics of the Middle East, and for understanding the future of this unique region.
Even though we bowled on the 11th, our effort last week was the start of the second half of the season. We will not bowl again until January 8th.
200 games::
Jack Sopinski-201, 221
Curtis Grimsley-235, 211 for a 602 series
Dave Boone-203
Adam Kaplan-201
Brady Clark-213
John Lawrence-225
Will Patrick-225
Matt ago-216
Splits and spares:
Del Karmeier-3/9/10
Youth Camp Update
Laurie Mozley, Camp Superintendent
Centennial Memory
The camp has received many gifts through the years from many generous supporters. This article from 1989 lists some that were received that year. Also is included an article about a “field day” held at camp, now known as “maintenance mornings”. Our volunteers give their time, a precious gift, to make sure our campers have the best experiences possible at the Rotary Youth Camp. During this time of giving, the Camp would like to thank all those who have given of their time, money, expertise, and physical items.
Please join the Rotary Book Discussion Group for the discussion of the book From Beirut to Jerusalem by Thomas Friedman. The book discussion will be led by Vivien Jennings and will be based on the 2024 edition of the book.
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