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![]() K-State Athletics Update*
Mar 10, 2023
Gene Taylor was named the Director of Athletics at K-State in April 2017, and in almost six years under his leadership, the Wildcats have recorded championship performances on the field and in the classroom, in addition to continued fundraising success and immediately improving the facility infrastructure to enhance the experience of all Wildcat student-athletes. Taylor’s strategic plan for the department places an emphasis on the student-athlete experience, while his leadership helped navigate the COVID-19 crisis, in addition to enhancing the department’s already-strong diversity and inclusion program, has been well documented. Serving as Deputy Athletic Director at Iowa from 2014 – 2017 after having a very successful run at North Dakota State and rising through the ranks over 15 years at Navy, Taylor started his career in Athletics at Arizona State and SMU. Taylor and his wife Cathy, have one daughter, Casey, and a son, Jared.
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Mar 13, 2023 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
March 13, 6:30 pm, Justice Committee invites you to join an online discussion on the Sunshine Law, sponsored by the (non-partisan) League of Women Voters, featuring Dave Helling, journalist emeritus from The Kansas City Star; Steve Vockrodt, investigative reporter, Midwest Desk of NPR; and Max Kautsch, attorney specializing in first amendment rights & open records law. This promises to be a rousing discussion addressing Sunshine Laws and the importance of open records, public access, and freedom of information rights.
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Mar 15, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Kansas City Crossroads*
Mar 17, 2023
I’ll give a brief history of the Crossroads Arts District neighborhood, and its transition from a blighted area of abandoned warehouses and historic buildings to one of the most vibrant and diverse mixed-use neighborhoods in Kansas City. · First Fridays · Graffiti Cleanup Program · Security Patrol Program CCA’s initiatives to continue to improve the neighborhood · Urban Forest Initiative · Efforts to create a Community Improvement District (CID) Robert is a licensed professional engineer in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP BD+C). Robert directed the development of LEED Prototypes for several large format retailers. He has extensive LEED documentation experience, and his company has participated in the successful certification of over 465 LEED projects covering more than 41,536,000 square feet in 48 states. Over the past several years Robert assisted clients in achieving EnergyStar Labeling for over 1,140 commercial buildings. In 2013, Robert was instrumental in relocating his company from Overland Park to the Crossroads Neighborhood in Kansas City, MO. Dialectic, Inc. occupies approximately 20,000 square feet on two floors in the historic Zahner Building at 20th and Central St. in the Crossroads. Community Involvement · Crossroads Community Association-President (November 2018-Present) · Crossroads Community Association-Board Member (November 2014-Present) · Lake Lotawana Association – District 37 Director (June 2005-Present) · Lake Lotawana Association – Lake Improvement Board (January 2008-December 2018)
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![]() Trades Co-Work Space*
Mar 24, 2023
William Hayes is the founder of Trades CoWork Space and ReuseHomes LLC, a new thinking development company that is creating safe, stable, and affordable housing in areas of disinvestment. |
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![]() KC 360: Violence Intervention and Prevention Model*
Mar 31, 2023
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.
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Apr 19, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Being Miss Missouri*
Apr 21, 2023
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 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.
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May 04, 2023 8:00 AM
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May 06, 2023 11:30 AM
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. |
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May 17, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Jun 21, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Jul 19, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Aug 16, 2023 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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