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Introduced by Nancy Shawver

As Kansas City positions itself as a hub for economic investment and top destination to raise a family, KC Common Good is spearheading new initiatives to make our city safer.

Kansas City is at a crisis level for homicide, domestic violence and other violent crime. KC 360 is a comprehensive, community-based approach to reduce violent crime, build stronger community relations, increase access to education and jobs and implement responsible justice reforms. Fifteen years ago in Omaha, Nebraska, a nonprofit called the Empowerment Network was founded to reduce violence through community-based solutions that collectively involve prevention, intervention, enforcement, reentry and reform and support services. Since this time, Omaha has seen a 74 percent reduction in shootings and its homicide rate has fallen to its lowest in 30 years. Modeled after the Empowerment Network, KC Common Good is bringing the success of the 360 model to Kansas City.

Klassie Alcine is CEO of KC Common Good, she brings a wealth of knowledge from her unique background and experience as a political consultant, crisis management expert, non-profit executive, and successful entrepreneur. The mission of KC Common Good is to create an environment where all citizens can live safely and have access to real opportunities. KC Common Good is a collective impact model requiring multiple organizations to work together in reducing violence. This approach has been successful in cities across the nation, spurring lower homicide rates and decreasing gun violence after implementation.

She is a multifaceted public servant dedicated to uniting communities, joyful leadership, and conscious action for Greater Kansas City. Before joining KC Common Good, she was the director of corporate and community partnerships at Central Exchange, where she managed community relationships, expanded corporate partnerships, and supported marketing strategies to empower Kansas City leaders. She holds a master’s in public administration with an emphasis in urban administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City Henry W. Bloch School of Management, a bachelor of arts in Political Science and Criminal Justice from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Klassie is an entrepreneurship scholar from the Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and has a professional certificate in non-profit fundraising from the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership. She is certified in the Science of Wellbeing from Yale University, gender equity, and conflict management.

School: University of Missouri

College Major: Bachelor of Science in Education

Scholarship Winnings: $16,000

Scholastic Honors: Graduate from the University of Missouri in May 2022
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Recipient of the Tri Delta Foundation: Live, Learn, Lead Scholarship
Recipient of the Greek Week Pillars Scholarship
Recipient of the St. Louis Panhellenic Association Undergraduate Scholarship
Recipient of the Marjorie E. Chapman “Everybody Matters” Memorial Scholarship
Clare Marie was recognized by the Missouri House of Representatives for her commitment to education as witnessed by receiving the Glory of Missouri Award for the Virtue of Education.

Career Ambition: Educational leader

Talent: Dance

Social Impact Initiative: Clare Marie’s mission is to help children with cancer continue to experience the joy of childhood while they are undergoing treatment. She actively supports fundraising efforts and innovative research for childhood cancer while partnering with organizations across the state and nation who serve those, and their loved ones, affected by pediatric cancer.

What is the best advice you’ve ever received? My grandma, Mimi, always reminded me to be as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside. These words have become the mantra in which I strive to live my life. Mimi was a very influential person in my life. She had a heart of gold and made everyone around her feel special. In my daily actions, I always make sure my intention is right in honor of Mimi.

Save the Date

Truman Library, Independence, MO

Inntroduced by Dave Robinett

Bethany Ruhl, our Club Service Chair, is announcing that there will be a Spring Walk-about at Bo Steed's acreage in Daviess County.  AKA the Farm. There are miles of walkable trails on the 140 acres, about 80 acres in woods and the rest is sort-of-open grassland.  Bo guarantees there will be wild asparagus to pick and morels, for those who are sharp-eyed.  The date is Saturday May 6 from before lunch until you decide to wrap it up.  The farmer says he will be there all day.  The address is 15230 Titan Ave., Winston MO  64689.  It is north up I-35 and about 75 minutes from the Plaza.  Details on food and games etc. to follow.  Rotarians, family and friends are all welcome.

Save the date!