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Downtown Wichita
Nov 16, 2021 12:00 PM
A true ambassador of the community, Jason Gregory has been with Downtown Wichita since 2011. His primary role as Executive Vice President is to bring the visionary master plan for downtown’s development, Project Downtown: The Master Plan for Wichita, to reality. Acting as a liaison between private investors and the public sectors, Jason collaborates toward actions and investments that benefit the larger community, and are a catalyst for future growth. He works daily to cultivate commerce and culture in the region’s urban core. Jason grew up on the farm in southwest Sedgwick county and went on to earn degrees in Business Administration and Landscape Architecture from Friends University and Kansas State University respectively. He has a diverse background in business, landscape architecture, urban design, project management and commercial construction. Jason is an elected School Board Member for USD 268 in Cheney. In his free time, he volunteers his time coaching numerous youth sports and is involved with his local church. He currently serves on the Wichita Transit Advisory Board and is a member of the International Downtown Association. Jason is married to Angie and they have three boys, Jack, Graham and Emmet.
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INTRUST Bank Arena
Nov 30, 2021 12:00 PM
AJ Boleski is the General Manager of INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita’s premier entertainment venue, located in downtown Wichita, KS. AJ is a 20-year veteran of ASM Global, who was contracted by Sedgwick County to manage the 15,004-seat modern sports and entertainment facility. INTRUST Bank Arena hosts 350,000 guests annually and has hosted nearly 4 Million guests since opening in 2010. The Arena has consistently ranked in the Top 50 of all arenas nationally and the Top 100 worldwide. INTRUST Bank Arena has hosted such events as the 2018 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship First and Second Rounds, Metallica, P!NK, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, EAGLES, Taylor Swift, Elton John, & Billy Joel. In addition to managing INTRUST Bank Arena, AJ and his ASM Global Team have also managed the Orpheum Theatre in Wichita since 2013. AJ is a member of the Rotary Club of Wichita and serves on the Executive Board for Visit Wichita along with serving as a member of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. |
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Friends Chamber Choir
Dec 07, 2021 11:45 AM
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Kansas Health Science Center
Dec 14, 2021 12:00 PM
Tiffany Masson, Psy.D., President of Kansas Health Science Center (KHSC), is an exemplary leader in higher education with more than 15 years of experience leading teams to find innovative, technology-driven solutions to the concerns facing universities across the world. Dr. Masson obtained her doctorate of psychology in 2002. She completed her post-doctoral training at U.C. Davis’ Children’s Hospital-CAARE Center and was employed as a staff psychologist by the Cook County Juvenile Court and Northwestern School of Law in Chicago. In addition to private practice, editing a new text Inside Forensic Psychology, and serving as an international speaker, her portfolio includes 13 years of service at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she held several academic and operational administrative positions. Her leadership positions included Department Chair of International Psychology, Executive Director of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Campus Dean of the Chicago Campus. Most recently, Dr. Masson served as Campus Dean of the Online Campus, where she provided oversight and advanced growth for the institution’s highly successful campus. During her tenure at The Chicago School, she was appointed by the President to co-lead the University’s strategic plan and develop a new division for the University—TCSPP Global. As a global innovator, Dr. Masson developed and managed international partnerships and continues to focus efforts on specific international human capacity development projects in Africa. In addition, she co-developed a country-specific 12-day trauma training program (Global HOPE Training Initiative) that aids teachers in effectively recognizing, assessing, and intervening with traumatized children. Her work in Rwanda and ability to develop government and private partnerships has proved successful in the expansion of the Global HOPE Training Initiative to Zambia and South Africa. |
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Committees will meet at Pizza Ranch (RHCC is closed)
Jan 11, 2022 12:00 PM
2021-22 COMMITTEES CLUB SERVICE: Kandace Day – Chair, Sean Babjak, Christy Barnett, Mark Chamberlin, Marv Fisher, Dan Kreis, Bob Nelson, John Oswald, Colby Reynolds, DeAnn Sullivan, Sharon West COMMUNITY SERVICE: Jodi Besthorn – Chair, Jacob Beckman, Heidi Bowen, Roger Bowles, Bob Broeckelman, Rod Brown, Bob Bundy, Terry Gardner, Vern Klassen, Mike Ludlow, Colin McKenney, Tony Morrow, Zella Newberry, Bruce Pearson, Dustin Riley, Jon Roper, Allan Sands, Lori Taylor, Ann Welborn VOCATIONAL SERVICE: Scott Hinderliter – Chair, Dave Abbott, Stephanie Flaming, Shawn Riley, Rita Rowlen, Brian Turney INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: Mark Hansen – Chair, June Costin, Diana Fredelake, Ed Frey, Brian Goudie, Maurice Linnens, Michael Phipps FOUNDATION: Monty Allen – Chair, Bob Benson, Jack Flesher, Terry Finger, Bob Goebel, Brent Groves, Cindy Hand, Stan Krehbiel, Phil Michel, John Mosley, Pat Walden MEMBERSHIP/PUBLIC RELATIONS: Mindy Wagner – Chair, Randy Bowles, Nancy Chadick, Gregg Greenwood, Joey Timmer, Wade West, Jamie Wise |
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“Documenting A Legend”
Jan 18, 2022 12:00 PM
For the last 20 years, Brett has been a commercial and portrait photographer as well as the owner of T&J Studios in Wichita, Kansas. He is a Wichita native and graduate of Wichita State University with a degree in Marketing. In addition to his daily commercial and portrait work Brett has been able to produce a collection of fine art prints featuring Aviation, Landscape and Travel photography. His work is on display in local galleries and adorns the walls of many local businesses. For the past 6 years Brett has been the lead photographer for B29 Doc. This role has given Brett the opportunity to travel as a crew member documenting the plane, crew, visitors and the many veterans who visit Doc on tour. “Documenting A Legend” is a visual presentation from these travels, exploring the restoration, first flight and touring of B29 Doc. |
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Sedgwick County Emergency Management
Jan 25, 2022 12:00 PM
Julie Stimson is the Sedgwick County Emergency Management Director. Julie is responsible for building and sustaining disaster prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities for 21 local jurisdictions and a population of over 500,000 people. Julie is a retired Air Force Veteran with 13 years of military public health experience and seven years experience in emergency management. Prior to her current position, Julie was the Associate Director of Safety and Emergency Management for the University of Kansas School of Medicine (Wichita) where she created a comprehensive campus emergency management, safety, and security program. Julie has a master’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management and is currently working on her PhD also in Emergency Management. Julie has experience with multiple volunteer agencies. While active duty at McConnell Air Force Base, Julie volunteered with the Medical Reserve Corps and assisted with the Sedgwick County Measles outbreak response. During the 2016 Eureka, KS tornado, Julie volunteered with the American Red Cross providing emergency shelter to those displaced. Also in 2016 Julie served as the Red Cross Emergency Operations Center representative during the Mulvane flood and helped coordinate resources for those displaced. In 2019 Julie volunteered with Team Rubicon on the disaster assessment team during the Linwood, KS tornado response and also volunteered at the Sedgwick County COVID drive-through test site. Julie brings both formal education and experience to the Sedgwick County Emergency Management team. Just recently, Julie was named the 2021 Kansas Emergency Management Association’s Outstanding New Emergency Management Professional on the Year. |
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Feb 01, 2022
In place of our regular club meeting today, we will meet at the schools to deliver bookshelves. 11:30 a.m. - LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY, 3440 W. Maple (just east of West St.) We will have lunch right when we arrive then hand out bookshelves to the 1st grade students around 12:15. 1:15 p.m. - BENTON ELEMENTARY, 338 S. Woodchuck St. (Maple & Woodchuck, just west of Ridge Rd.) We will hand out bookshelves to the 1st grade students. Enter through the office when you arrive at the schools. Have your driver's license ready to show the office staff to get a name badge. We will form an assembly line to hand out the bookshelves, decals and books to the students. Plan to interact with the students and help them as they decorate their bookshelves. |
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Kansas Highway Patrol
Feb 08, 2022 12:00 PM
Trooper Ben has over twenty-two year’s law enforcement experience with the Kansas Highway Patrol, where he currently serves as the Public Information Officer of Troop C, covering North-central Kansas. He keeps a continued and forward thinking approach of ways to inform and educate the public and media through his twitter account at @TrooperBenKHP Over his many years of using Twitter, he has gained over 81,000 followers across Kansas and around the world. His approach is to be “Real, honest and open” on Twitter with hopes of building a positive relationship with anyone. |
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Rotary District 5680 Refugee Project
Feb 15, 2022 12:00 PM
Kathy Sexton served the past 16 years as Derby City Manager and just retired in December. Her peers around the state honored her in December with the highest award in the profession, the Buford Watson, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public Management. She recently completed a term on the Visit Wichita board of directors and currently serves on the board of the Rotary Club of Derby. Just as she was about to begin her sabbatical from paid employment, district Rotary leaders asked her to lead a new effort to muster the resources of nine area Rotary clubs to help welcome several hundred refugee families to south-central Kansas. Today, Kathy will talk about our Rotary District's Refugee Project. |
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Guadalupe Clinic
Feb 22, 2022 12:00 PM
J.V. Johnston has been the Executive Director at Guadalupe Clinic since January 2020. Since coming on board, J.V. has helped continuity of patient care by implementing a new electronic medical records system and allocating two full-time Physician Assistants – one at each clinic – to follow up care administered by volunteer providers. He is currently working side-by-side with a board-led strategic planning committee to help lead the Clinic into a new strategic management plan for the next three years. Prior to this role, he served as the VP of Advancement at Newman University. Guadalupe Clinic is the only free, full-time clinic in the state of Kansas. All patients are uninsured and fall below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. Since 1985, the Clinic has depended on the volunteerism of physicians and nurses and other healthcare providers to donate their time and energy to provide medical care to the working poor. Over 10,200 hours were donated to care for these patients last year. As a donation-based organization, funding comes from a mix of individuals, organizations, and grants. No support is received from the Catholic Diocese or the federal government. Services provided include primary care, diabetic management, diagnostic testing and imaging, behavioral counseling, pharmacy consultations, and women’s wellness. Specialty services include allergy, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, physical therapy, pulmonology, and urology. |
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Wichita Metro Crime Commission
Mar 01, 2022 12:00 PM
Raymond F. Geoffroy was a member of the Senior Executive Service and the former Assistant Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations and the Director, Security Division at Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. He was responsible for providing direction, supervising development, and articulating emerging concepts, and advocating Marine Corps capabilities for all issues pertaining to anti-terrorism and force protection, embassy security, law enforcement and criminal investigations, Marine Corps Security Forces, and military support to civil authorities during complex catastrophes. Mr. Geoffroy served the Marine Corps for 44 years, over 20 years as an infantry officer in a variety of command and staff positions. As a Senior Executive, Mr. Geoffroy was awarded the Meritorious Executive Presidential Rank Award and the Department of the Navy Distinguished Civilian Service Award. Mr. Geoffroy’s education includes a BA in Political Science; a MS in Education; a MS in National Security Strategy from the National War College; and a graduate of the FBI National Executive Institute. Mr. Geoffroy retired from federal service in October 2014. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Homeland Security Solutions, Inc and is the President of the Wichita Metro Crime Commission. He resides in Wichita, KS.
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Crown Arts Collaborative
Mar 08, 2022 12:00 PM
Max Wilson is the founder and Executive Director of Crown Arts Collaborative (CAC), the 501(c)(3) nonprofit company responsible for the return of theatre, visual art, and film to the historic Crown Uptown Theatre. Max is a graduate of Wichita State University where he received his BFA in Musical Theatre and a triple minor in Communication, Business, and Political Science. He served as the office manager of The Crown Uptown Theatre from 2011-2015 and, after a brief stint in the finance sector, returned to the arts in 2018 to serve as the Chief Operations Officer of Roxy's Downtown. In 2020, Max returned to his favorite home for entertainment, The Crown Uptown Theatre, to see the company through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a vision of creating an organization that brings artists together across diverse artistic mediums, CAC was born. The organization's mission was inspired by the theatre's long history - a cinerama turned vaudeville house turned movie theater and dance hall turned dinner theatre. The space has been home to nearly every kind of artist and arts patron, making it the perfect home for CAC.
As the company enters its first full season, following a successful "Pre-Season" launch in September of 2021, CAC will produce a film series to feature Wichita's talented local filmmakers, 4 musicals (3 of which will be regional premiers), 1 play, and 1 dance spectacular. The company partners with a local restaurant, visual artist, and fellow nonprofit for every production to encourage community engagement throughout the industries of culinary arts, visual arts, and fundraising. In addition to theatrical productions, the art form for which the Crown Uptown is most famous, CAC has a long term plan to produce 1 feature film annually and intends to launch educational initiatives that will offer classes and camps in the fields of theatre, film, dance, and visual art. CAC hopes to bridge the gaps that exist within the Wichita arts community and to provide employment opportunities for artists of every stripe.
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“Does College Still Matter?”
Mar 15, 2022 12:00 PM
Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., M.P.H., is the fifth female and second laywoman president of Newman University. She began her role July 1, 2020 and was officially installed as Newman’s 12th president on October 7, 2021. Kathleen came to Newman from Thomas More University in Crestview Hills, Kentucky where she served as acting president and held vice president and dean positions during her five-year tenure. Kathleen earned a Master in Public Health with an emphasis in international health at the Harvard School of Public Health. She also did immunology research at the Medical College of Ohio and served as a research program director for Promedica Health System in Toledo. She earned an undergraduate degree in zoology from DePauw and earned her doctoral degree in microbiology from the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine. Additionally, Kathleen earned a Certificate in Fund Raising Management from IUPUI Lilly Family School of philanthropy. Service is a hallmark of Kathleen’s career. She is a current board member of the Tumaini Foundation for Global Health & Humanitarianism. She has also served on boards for Habitat for Humanity in Kentucky and Indiana; Northern Kentucky Education Council and Tri-Ed economic development council; and United Nations Assn-USA, Bluegrass Chapter. Kathleen has handled leadership roles on committees for the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) and American Society for Microbiology. Kathleen was born and raised in the greater Chicago area. She is married to Dr. Jim Jagger, a primary care sports medicine physician, who formerly served as director of athletic medicine and team doctor for the University of Kentucky athletics. The couple have two grown sons, Matthew and Mark, and two grandchildren. From 2002-2012, Kathleen served in numerous administrative and leadership roles at Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, including interim vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of the College. She began her career at Transylvania as professor of biology. From 1983-2002, Kathleen worked at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana where she was a professor of microbiology and public health. From 1979-1983, she taught graduate and undergraduate students at Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, in its department of microbiology and immunology. |
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League 42
Mar 22, 2022 12:00 PM
Bob Lutz worked at The Wichita Eagle for nearly 43 years before retiring in 2017. He is the Founder and Executive Director of League 42, now entering their ninth season. Bob is a native of Derby, Kansas and attended WSU. He has been married to his wife, Debbie, since 2010. He has one son, Jeff, and a granddaughter, Airyn. |
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"Sustainability Integration Plan"
Apr 05, 2022 12:00 PM
Tammie Rhea has worked at Evergy, previously Westar Energy for 14 years. She started with the company working in Energy Efficiency before moving to renewables 9 years ago. Tammie is from Kentucky but has made Kansas her home for the last 17 years. Tammie and her husband Leo, have three children, James, Katherine and Kelsey. They are expecting their first grandchild in mid November. (and they could not be more excited!!)
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ICT SOS
Apr 12, 2022 12:00 PM
Jennifer is the founder and executive director of ICT SOS. In 2011, she became aware of the needs in the community regarding the issues of human trafficking and set out to find solutions that partnered the professionals with volunteers and community members. Since that time, the organization has grown to include multiple programs and amazing staff as well as yearly practicum placements. Jennifer is a lifelong Wichitan, lover of tacos, and Mister Rogers and mom to two amazing kids. Fighting Against Human Trafficking ICT SOS is a grassroots non-profit, founded in Wichita, whose mission is to connect the organizations who work directly with victims of human trafficking with members of the community who are compelled to help. Through this link, our community has an outlet to donate items, raise awareness of the sex trafficking issue and educate our children about safety. |
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United States Senator for Kansas
Apr 19, 2022 12:00 PM
Jerry Moran has been serving Kansans in the United States Senate since 2011. Throughout his tenure in the Senate, he has been a vocal advocate for pro-growth, pro-job policies to make certain businesses can succeed, including those in rural areas. He previously served seven terms in the United States House of Representatives. Sen. Moran serves on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee; the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee; the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee; and the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. He also serves on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs and is the ranking member of Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, where he continues his strong advocacy for our nation’s veterans, working to make certain they receive the care they have been promised. Sen. Moran also serves as the ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, where he leads funding decisions that impact men and women working at agencies including the Department of Justice, Department of Commerce, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, NASA and the Economic Development Administration. Before his election to public office, Jerry Moran attended Fort Hays State University and later the University of Kansas, where he completed a degree in economics. After an early career as a banker, he received his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law. Jerry and his wife Robba live in Manhattan, and have two daughters – Kelsey and Alex. |
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Ambassador of the 50th Riverfest
Apr 26, 2022 12:00 PM
Schwan is the president and owner of House of Schwan, Inc., a local Anheuser-Busch, craft beer, non-alcoholic beverage, and spirits wholesaler, which was founded in 1960 by his father, Barney. This is the 50th consecutive year House of Schwan has been a major sponsor of Riverfest. An active member of Wichita’s business and philanthropy communities for decades, Schwan currently serves on the boards of directors of the Wichita State University Foundation and the Sedgwick County Zoological Society. Many area organizations have benefitted from his leadership as board chair, including the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, Kansas Humane Society, Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission, the Wichita Children’s Home, WSU Foundation, Kansas Beer Wholesalers Association, and the Sedgwick County Zoological Society. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado. The admiral and his wife, Cindy, have been married for 42 years and have two children, Devon, and Mallory, and one grandchild, Lyric. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, and travel.
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Smart Home Tech
May 03, 2022 12:00 PM
Jamie Wise has been with TkFast, Inc. since Jan. 2006. She started in the technical/support side of the business and has become the Director of Sales and Marketing in recent years. She also owns a marketing company, JMA Innovative, where she got her start providing digital marketing services for several Oklahoma casinos. TkFast is an information technology company providing the following services: computer sales + support, technology consulting, structured wiring, phone systems, custom web development, home + building automation, video surveillance, conference room technology, classroom technology and access control. She holds multiple technology related sales and technical certifications; such as Dell, Cisco, Sophos, Xerox, etc. As the desire to work from home and enjoy the space you live in has become greater in recent years, smart homes have become a big part of her business. Jamie is certified in Crestron Design and Crestron Sales. She has designed, implemented, and maintained smart home systems for clients all over the country. This includes the homes of families and individuals on the top 25 Forbes World Billionaires List as well as a house featured in ABC’s “Extreme Home Makeover.” Jamie is a native of Wichita and attended Friends University where she obtained bachelor degrees in both Business Administration and Marketing. She is married to her husband, Bret Wise, whom she met in Rotary. They have one son, Truman Wise, 4. Jamie currently serves on the Executive Committee for the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Rotary Club of West Wichita. |
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Wichita Public Library
May 10, 2022 12:00 PM
In September 2021, former branch manager and customer service manager Jaime Prothro returned to Wichita to become the city's director of libraries. Prothro was most recently customer experience director for the library system in Pierce County, Wash. Before leaving for the Tacoma area, Prothro had worked for a decade in the Wichita Public Library system under former director Cynthia Berner, who retired a year ago. Prothro was the branch manager at the Evergreen library. Prothro has a Master of Library Studies degree from Emporia State University. She was the 2011 recipient of the Kansas Library Association Presidential Award for Library Personnel, and five years before that was Kansas Library Association's new professional of the year. |