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Jun 17, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Jun 18, 2024 12:00 PM
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Sedgwick County Farm Service Agency in Wichita
Jun 18, 2024 12:00 PM
Tiffany Blank is the County Executive Director for the Sedgwick County Farm Service Agency in Wichita. She was born and raised in Yoder/Haven, KS and attended Haven High School and Kansas State University. She worked for the Kingman County Farm Service Agency in Kingman, KS as a Program Technician for 16½ years before she entered the training program to be a County Executive Director. She trained in Harvey and Sedgwick County. After she graduated from the training program, she was selected and started her new role as CED on June 4, 2023. She has been in this position for almost a year now. She has 4 program technicians that help carry out various programs in their office and complete the day-to-day tasks to ensure their producers (farmers) meet eligibility for farm programs and disaster programs. Tiffany and her husband, Nick, have lived in Murdock, KS in Kingman County for the last 23 years with their two children: a daughter, Cassidy, who is a senior at Kansas State University, graduating in May 2024 and getting married in November 2024, and a son, Payton, who is a freshman at Pratt Community College.
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Jun 25, 2024 12:00 PM
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Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Jun 25, 2024 12:00 PM
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Passing of the Gavel, Committee Reports & Introduction of Satellite Club
Jul 02, 2024 12:00 PM
Today marks a new Rotary year and serves as our annual Year-End meeting. Past Presidents will assist in Passing the Gavel "through the years" up to Ed Frey who is this year's Club President! Committee Chairs will share briefly about what their committees have accomplished this past year. In addition, we are launching our new Rotary Satellite Club of West Wichita - Service with the introduction of their members! WHAT IS A SATELLITE CLUB? Satellite clubs offer members and prospective members a way to create a new club experience together, as a smaller group supported by an established local club. This club type needs fewer members to get started and helps people get exactly what they want out of Rotary. Our Rotary Club of West Wichita will serve as the sponsor and the governing body for this Satellite club which was organized by DeAnn Sullivan with 13 Charter members. Just like launching any Rotary club, forming a satellite club brings community members together to have fun and grow personally and professionally while serving their communities. They will hold regular meetings twice a month on Fridays, organize service projects, and have their own club leaders. They will have the opportunity to join us in our service projects and vice versa. OUR BUFFET LINE WILL OPEN AT 11:45 TODAY |
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Jul 02, 2024 12:00 PM
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Plan to sit with your committee when you arrive to discuss plans for this new Rotary year!
Jul 09, 2024 12:00 PM
CLUB SERVICE: Annie Pfeifer – Chair, Sean Babjak, Christy Barnett, Paul Blissett, Mark Chamberlin, Marv Fisher, Dan Kreis, Colin McKenney, Bob Nelson, Colby Reynolds, DeAnn Sullivan, Joe Terick, Fe Vorderlandwehr, Mindy Wagner, Sharon West COMMUNITY SERVICE: Jacob Beckman – Chair, Jodi Barnwell, Heidi Bowen, Roger Bowles, Bob Broeckelman, Rod Brown, Bob Bundy, Terry Gardner, Vern Klassen, Mike Ludlow, Tony Morrow, Zella Newberry, Bruce Pearson, Jon Roper, Allan Sands, Lori Taylor, Ann Welborn VOCATIONAL SERVICE: Stephanie Flaming – Chair, Dave Abbott, Randy Bowles, Doug Brewer, Scott Hinderliter, Brian Turney INTERNATIONAL SERVICE: Brian Goudie – Chair, June Costin, Diana Fredelake, Ed Frey, Mark Hansen, Mark Hazleton, Maurice Linnens, Michael Phipps FOUNDATION: Cindy Hand – Chair, Monty Allen, Bob Goebel, Brent Groves, Stan Krehbiel, Phil Michel, John Mosley, John Oswald, Dale Rein, Pat Walden MEMBERSHIP/PUBLIC RELATIONS: Wade West – Chair, Nancy Chadick, Gregg Greenwood, Meliss Hamilton, Rick Oglesby, Joey Timmer, Jamie Wise |
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Jul 09, 2024 12:00 PM
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Jul 15, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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“Living Brands” the life of brands. what it takes to assure they resonate and have relevance
Jul 16, 2024 12:00 PM
As owner and president of Gardner Design, Bill has spearheaded impactful branding for industry giants like Kroger, Google, the NFL, Textron, Spirit AeroSystems, and others. With a keen understanding of brand dynamics, he prioritizes business objectives in all design endeavors. As founder of LogoLounge.com, Bill pioneered a renowned platform for logo design, reflected in his best-selling LogoLounge book series and annual Logo Trend Report. He authored Logo Creed, a foundational text, and presents branding courses on LinkedIn Learning. Recognized with an AIGA Fellow Award in 2014, Bill actively contributes nationally and internationally to the creative community through judging, speaking engagements, and board service. Outside of design, he's completed a term as Vice President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. |
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Jul 16, 2024 12:00 PM
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Outbound to Panama
Jul 23, 2024 12:00 PM
The RITE (Rotary Intercountry Teacher Exchange) program was started in our District by Ralph and Armida Hight in 1996. It began as a joint project of the Rotary Clubs of West Wichita and West Sedgwick County–Sunrise and has grown to involve additional clubs in our District. In 2010, Dalia Hale (WSC-Sunrise Rotarian) and Shelli Kadel (former WW Rotarian) took on the responsibility of organizing this program. The Inbound portion of the project includes receiving teachers from Panama and Argentina for 4 weeks mid-January to mid-February and involves lining up host families, planning activities and school schedules. The Outbound portion involves selecting and sending teachers from the Wichita area to Panama for 4 weeks during their summer break. Today, our Outbound teachers will share about their experience in Panama this summer. Katie Brinkman is a Spanish teacher at Wichita Southeast HS. She began her teaching career at Wichita Southeast HS in 2018. Leury Balcacer is a New York City native who moved to Wichita with her family in 2017. Her teaching experience began in a Global Learning Institute for Girls Charter School in the Bronx from 2011- 2017. Her current time in Wichita includes 2020-2024 at Horace Mann as a First-Grade teacher at Horace Mann Dual Magnet K-8 School. She spent three years from 2017- 2020 at Child Start Head Start in Wichita. Katie and Leury both served teachers of English in a seminar setting for a two-week training and an additional two weeks with teachers in the schools. They were supported and hosted by the Club Rotario de David, in David, Chiriquí, Panama. Angela Taylor began her teaching career in 2014 as PK teacher in the Wichita Public Schools. She moved to the Wichita Diocese in 2015 as a Kindergarten teacher. Currently, she is a middle school Spanish teacher at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School. Angela traveled to the Boquete area to serve teachers in a seminar setting and was hosted by the Rotary Club of Boquete- Sunset. Due to a prior commitment, Angela is not able to join us today. |
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Jul 23, 2024 12:00 PM
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Jul 30, 2024 12:00 PM
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Aug 06, 2024 12:00 PM
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Substance Abuse Center of Kansas (SACK)
Aug 06, 2024 12:00 PM
Chad Harmon, MEd, LMAC, is a seasoned professional in addiction counseling and social services. He currently serves as the Clinical Care Manager at the Substance Abuse Center of Kansas (SACK), where he has been an integral part of the team since 2007. Chad began his career in social services at Develop Mental Services of Nebraska, where he provided first-hand support to adults with developmental disabilities in a group home setting. His responsibilities included using TACT II restraints and de-escalation techniques to ensure the safety of clients and others. Chad's journey with SACK began as an intern during the summers of 2007 and 2008, where he provided drug and alcohol assessments and referrals. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Behavioral Sciences from Concordia University, Nebraska, Chad was hired full-time. He has since held various roles, including providing case management services to individuals with substance use disorders and piloting a program in Sedgwick County to manage clients frequently admitted to state hospitals. Chad has also been instrumental in delivering outpatient drug and alcohol treatment, coordinating IT systems, and implementing the organization's first Electronic Health Record (EHR). With a Master of Education in Counseling from Wichita State University, Chad has developed a comprehensive approach to client care, incorporating peer support and coordinating with state universities to supervise practicum students. His leadership extends to program development, including initiatives like the Strategic Response to Opiates grant and efforts to aid the Sedgwick County Homeless Coalition during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the program director for a residential treatment/social detox center in Hutchinson, Chad has overseen various projects, including implementing new EHR systems and securing grants for opioid response and housing case management. His dedication to effective communication and community engagement continues to shape the services provided by SACK.
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Aug 13, 2024 12:00 PM
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The Gathering
Aug 13, 2024 12:00 PM
The Gathering originated from a shared vision to create a proverbial welcome mat for Black talent arriving in Wichita. Receiving and supporting the best of local resources, comforts, and opportunities provides big-picture perspective for transplants and natives alike. Wichita has an extraordinarily resilient and accomplished community of African Americans, and we are stronger together.
With this vision in mind, The Gathering aims to:
1. be a landing space for Black professionals.
2. intentionally connect Black professionals to cultivated opportunities.
3. determine how members can best benefit and support each other's diverse talents.
The overarching goal is to be a vital community resource that cultivates and retains Black talent in Wichita through relationship building, mentorships, professional development, social engagement, board participation, and entrepreneurial support.
The G-Team will be our speakers today:
Dr. Prisca Barnes, EdD, Founder/CEO Storytime Village
Latasha Eley Kelly, PhD, Founder/CEO, The Millennial Black Professor
Corinthian Kelly, Initiatives Manager, Stand Together Foundation
Darryl Kelly, Director of Business Partnerships, Kansas Leadership Center
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Aug 19, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Aug 20, 2024 12:00 PM
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Viva La Olive, LLC
Aug 20, 2024 12:00 PM
"Olive Oil 101" Viva La Olive, Wichita's exclusive olive oil and vinegar store, has been a local gem for nearly two years. Jan, the amazing store manager, is renowned for her extensive knowledge and willingness to assist with any questions. Beyond the store, you can also find Viva La Olive at local events like the Old Town Farm and Art Market and the annual Garlic Fest. If you haven't visited yet, you're missing out on a truly unique experience! With over 70 flavor profiles between the Olive Oils and the Balsamic Vinegars, there is something for everyone! |
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Ember Hope
Aug 27, 2024 12:00 PM
Warren Sheridan has been serving vulnerable children and families for over a decade. His native home of San Antonio is the largest most complex child welfare system in Texas and his tenure with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services as a front-line worker and in leadership served as the crucible which strengthened his skill and practice. Warren moved to EmberHope in 2023 serving as the Executive Director of the Texas Foster Care Program which facilitated treatment foster care, kinship foster care, traditional foster care, and foster to adopt services. As Vice President of EmberHope Connections, Warren is excited to bring his extensive knowledge and innovative practices of child welfare to influence better practices for children in family in Sedwick County. Warren has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, and is a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma, and a Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator.
Allison Pate is the Vice President of Residential Services for EmberHope Youthville in Newon, KS. She has a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration. She has 7 years of Juvenile Justice experience and 16 years of Child Welfare Experience in both Kansas and Missouri including experience in Residential, Performance Improvement, and Case Management. Allison developed an interest in Human Trafficking, especially Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking, in 2014 while working with the Kansas Attorney General’s office as part of their Human Trafficking grant program. Allison has served on the Human Trafficking Advisory Board-Victim’s Services Committee for the Attorney General’s office and the anti-sexual exploitation group, ASERCA in Wichita. |
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Aug 27, 2024 12:00 PM
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Sep 03, 2024 12:00 PM
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Sep 10, 2024 12:00 PM
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Rotary District Booth @ the Kansas State Fair
Sep 10, 2024 12:00 PM
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Sep 16, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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"Service For Change"
Sep 17, 2024 12:00 PM
Wichita businesses are coming together to create real change in our community. Service for Change isn't just about raising funds – it's about creating a revolution in how the service industry drives positive change. As restaurateurs, we believe that the incredible impact each service professional makes individually can be amplified exponentially through collaboration. Learn how you can get involved in this unique and local movement! Jennifer Ray, Owner, Monarch Jennifer Ray is a proud native Wichitan who has owned the Monarch since its opening in 2012. She began her career in hospitality while attending Wichita State University and has enjoyed 20 years of growth in the restaurant industry. She has since become a voice for Small Businesses within the local community. She is actively involved in various community organizations including serving on the boards of the Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association, Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Operations Team for the Wichita River Festival. Jennifer’s overarching goal is to leave Wichita a better place than she found it. Through her work and community involvement, she strives to contribute positively to her city, ensuring that it remains a vibrant and welcoming place for future generations. Stacy Ward Lattin, Co-Owner, Hopping Gnome Brewing Company Stacy Lattin owns a microbrewery and taproom with her husband Torrey. While he focuses on brewing the beer, Stacy works on marketing, operations, and business development. Hopping Gnome Brewing is located in Wichita's Douglas Design District where Stacy has served as board President, helping to start and plan events including the Wicked Brew Tour and Small Business Saturday. She is passionate about community involvement and civic engagement, and has served on several community boards, including Tallgrass Film Association, The Women’s Network and Know Your Worth Women's Leadership Conference. Stacy has a background in nonprofit management and received a Master's in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University where she continues to serve as an adjunct instructor with the Department of Leadership Studies. Stacy believes that collaboration and building relationships are keys to growing a successful small business |
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Sep 17, 2024 12:00 PM
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Sep 24, 2024 12:00 PM
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Oct 01, 2024 12:00 PM
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Oct 08, 2024 12:00 PM
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"Wichita State Athletics x Wheat Shock Collective"
Oct 15, 2024 12:00 PM
Emily grew up in Newton, Kansas and graduated from Newton High School in 2013. She lettered four years in volleyball and four years in basketball and played Volleyball at Wichita State University from 2013-2017. She was inducted into the Pizza Hut Shocker Hall of Fame in 2023. After graduating from Wichita State in the Spring of 2018, Emily taught Physical Education and Health in the Wichita Public School District. She was hired as the General Manager of Wheat Shock Collective in July of 2024. Wheat Shock Collective is the official Collective of Wichita State Athletics. A Collective is a third party that collects financial resources and then directs the resources to the athletes for the right to use their name, image, and likeness. Wheat Shock Collective is a fan-driven and alumni-led Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collective for Wichita State University student-athletes, alumni, and fans. Community members who commit their support to Wheat Shock Collective are pledging to maximize opportunities for student-athletes. In addition, community supporters gain access to exclusive events, autograph sessions, and more.
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Oct 15, 2024 12:00 PM
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Oct 21, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Attend All District Meeting on October 28
Oct 22, 2024 12:00 PM
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Oct 22, 2024 12:00 PM
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Oct 29, 2024 12:00 PM
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Organized by Christy Barnett & Mindy Wagner
Nov 05, 2024 12:00 PM
Bring one dollar bills to cast votes for your favorites! Don't go to Rolling Hills Country Club this week. Instead, join us at Starkey, 144 S. Young St., for our Annual Soup Luncheon. A map will be emailed showing where to park and enter the building. If you signed up to bring food, please arrive early to allow time to set up and don't forget to bring a serving utensil. A little history about our Soup Luncheon... Our club’s first Soup Luncheon took place on April 25, 2000, with the goal of raising funds and awareness for Hunger Plus, Inc., a non-profit relief agency dedicated to providing food and essential supplies for emergency situations and, for longer term projects, to improve food security — a project supported by Rotary International. The money we saved by not eating lunch at RHCC for that meeting was directed toward sponsoring shipments of dehydrated soup from the Breedlove Dehydrated Foods facility in Lubbock, Texas. Initially, we prepared bags of the dehydrated soup for our luncheon, which, although nourishing, lacked flavor. To enhance the experience, John Mosley proposed a Soup Contest for the following year, inviting members to bring their own creative soups using the dehydrated mix as a base. By 2006, we evolved our approach, allowing our talented “chefs” to showcase their favorite soups without the mix. Over the years, this event has transformed from a simple soup cook-off into a full-fledged soup, chili, and dessert competition with members casting $1 votes for their favorites, raising a few extra dollars for the project. In 2017, we decided to shift our donations from Hunger Plus, Inc. to local organizations, such as the Lord’s Diner and Paxton’s Blessing Box. Another recent recipient has been ShelterBox who is focused on disaster relief. They have now become the established beneficiary of our proceeds, largely due to the fact of our close connections since they are a Rotary International Project Partner, Ed Frey is the Rotary District Coordinator for ShelterBox, and it is one of our club’s International Service projects. |
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Nov 05, 2024 12:00 PM
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District 4, City of Wichita
Nov 12, 2024 12:00 PM
Dalton Glasscock was elected as the council member to District 4 on November 7, 2023. Glasscock is the chief executive officer for a national media company and also owns a consulting company. Glasscock previously worked for the U.S. House of Representatives where he specialized in military and veteran casework. Glasscock grew up in a working-class family in west Wichita where he learned the value of hard work from his mother’s small business and his father’s work in the aviation industry. In 2020, Glasscock won a special election and was appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy on the Sedgwick County Commission. Problem solving and coalition building became signature issues during his tenure.
Glasscock has a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development degree from The George Washington University and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wichita State University. He has served the community in a multitude of ways, including as a lecturer of American Politics at Wichita State University, member of the Sedgwick County Mental Health Advisory Board, member of the Wichita Metro Crime Commission, and formerly as Chairman of the Fourth District Advisory Board, member of the City of Wichita’s Grant Review Committee, City’s Bicycle Steering Committee and more. Glasscock is an active member of his church, Wichita’s First United Methodist Church, in which he serves on its leadership board.
Glasscock is a fourth-generation lifelong Wichitan who attended Maize South High School, where he first started his local civic involvement as a Wichita Mayor’s Youth Council member. Glasscock is a long-distance runner and has completed marathons and triathlons. He’s climbed at least eight mountains and has traveled around the world. Glasscock can normally be found walking his dog, Astra, and hosting dinner parties in the historic Delano district.
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Nov 12, 2024 12:00 PM
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Nov 18, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Nov 19, 2024 12:00 PM
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Wichita Police Department
Nov 19, 2024 12:00 PM
Detective Roddy Winder is a 20+ year veteran of the Wichita Police Department. He has worked as a patrol officer, community policing and is currently assigned to the financial crimes unit for the past 3 ½ years. The financial crimes unit receives over 12,000 cases per year including forgery, embezzlement, identity theft, computer crimes, confidence games and mistreatment of dependent adults. Detective Winder regularly provides training to local banks regarding new crime trends and how to recognize current ones.
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Kansas Honor Flight
Nov 26, 2024 12:00 PM
Kenny White is an Army Vietnam Combat Veteran, having served in Vietnam for 14 months in 1968 & 1969. He has been the Commander of the American Legion Post 4 here in Wichita since 2015 and a Board Member of Kansas Honor Flight since September 2014. He has been on several trips as Flight Leader.
Today, Mr. White will share what the flight consists of and encourage everyone to talk with family and friends that are veterans to encourage them to go to DC to see the monuments built in their honor.
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Nov 26, 2024 12:00 PM
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Friends Concert Choir
Dec 03, 2024 12:00 PM
Friends Concert Choir, under the direction of Rolaine Hetherington, will perform a selection of songs to usher in the holiday season!
NOTE: Our buffet line will open at 11:45 today.
We are planning to do our "Angel Tree" Christmas gifts and groceries for needy families but are waiting for family information. Watch for an email soon with updates!
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Dec 03, 2024 12:00 PM
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Dec 10, 2024 12:00 PM
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Roxy's Downtown
Dec 10, 2024 12:00 PM
Rick Bumgardner is a nationally acclaimed, award-winning Director, having been nominated for the prestigious Zelda Fischandler award and was named the Individual Arts Advocate in 2023 by the City of Wichita Arts Council.
Rick’s theatrical training includes the formal classroom training at Wichita State University, and the University of Connecticut for graduate work. He also attended mini master classes with a variety of artists, including Hal Holbrook , Stephen Sondheim, Jarek Stremien, Richard Allen, Nichols and Mary Jane Teal.
Rick has worked the alongside artists such as En Vogue, RuPaul, Dee Wallace Stone, Jennifer Holiday, Rod Loomis, Gus Kaikonen, Mauricio, Bustamante, Chaka Khan, Karla, Burns, and many others either producing/acting/directing.
Rick has finally landed back in Wichita Kansas, where he serves as producing artistic Director at Roxy’s Downtown. Since joining the organization in September 2017, Roxy’s has produced 60 productions overseeing all artistic elements. Roxy’s has won the Best Live Theatre from the Wichita Eagle Readers’ Choice awards four of the past six years and is awaiting the results for this year‘s voting. Last year Roxy’s won the Best Live Theatre from Broadway World and is looking forward to repeating this year.
A member of Rotary, Rick puts the four-way test to work not only in his own life but on the stage as well.
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Dec 16, 2024 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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