Rise n’ Rotary: Morning Meetings with a side of Inspiration!

Start your day with a dose of discovery!
Adam Smith, CEO of Exploration Place, will share the latest news on the museum’s programs and innovations at Kansas’ premier science center, including an inside look at the new Playscape—brought to life with support from our Club.

Rise n’ Rotary: A New Quarterly Option
We know not everyone can make our Monday noon luncheons, so this Rotary year we’ll offer a morning meeting one Wednesday each quarter at Exploration Place. Same time each morning, fresh format, and a new speaker every quarter. It’s a fresh way to stay connected, serve up some inspiration, and enjoy Rotary with your morning coffee.

Doors open: 7:30 am  |  Program: 8-9 am
Members Free  |  Guests $25

Upcoming Morning Meetings: 
December 10, 2025
March 11, 2026
May 13, 2026

Adam Smith, CEO of Exploration Place since 2019, has over 20 years of museum leadership experience, including roles as executive director of the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego and executive vice president of the Commemorative Air Force, where he led its relocation to a new STEM-focused headquarters in Dallas. He previously spent 11 years directing the Experimental Aircraft Association Museum in Wisconsin and has also worked with the National Museums of Scotland, Lower Methil Heritage Trust, and Pendle Heritage Centre. Originally from England, Adam holds degrees from the University of St. Andrews and the University of Leeds, and has lived in the U.S. since 2001.