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Mar 04, 2025 11:45 AM
Plan to arrive a few minutes early at each school to sign in at the office and get your Visitor badge. Be sure to have your driver's license available.
BENTON ELEMENTARY
11:45 - Chick Fil A box lunch in the school library
12:15 - Hand out bookshelves to the 1st grade students
LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY
1:00 - Hand out bookshelves to the 1st grade students
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Mar 04, 2025 12:00 PM
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KAKE Anchor
Mar 11, 2025 12:00 PM
Chris Earl joined KAKE News one year ago, in March 2024, but he's no stranger to the region. As a Kansas City-area native, this was a welcome return to a region that he has always loved.
Coming from nearly 30 years as a news anchor and reporter, Chris has covered the triumphs and also the tragedies we all experience -- mostly recent Flight 5342 from Wichita. It is in *those* moments that he believes we can have the most resonating impact -- how we, as reporters, work to reach with grace and perspective. Striving to be right in our facts even if that means we're not the first.
It has been in those moments of "daily history", as he calls it, where he finds the most fulfillment. Before Wichita, Chris was the evening anchor in Fort Myers, Florida --where he helped to guide hundreds of thousands through the devastation of Hurricane Ian. Yet most of his career has been here in the Midwest, including in Topeka where he got his start. He's covered everything from tornadoes to historic flooding to the pandemic and how Marine recruits get through basic training.
Chris is also a licensed drone pilot so whenever you see the aerials of Wichita or any other cities, he is proud to have likely been a part of that.
He has two grown children, a son who just graduated college and lives in Dallas -- he designs roundabouts in Texas so, if you don't like them, e-mail HIM. Chris also has a daughter who is in police forensics while in college in Florida.
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Mar 11, 2025 12:00 PM
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Mar 17, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Mar 18, 2025 12:00 PM
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Rotary District Governor
Mar 18, 2025 12:00 PM
I joined the Great Bend Rotary club in 1991, and learned to love Rotary there. They selected me Program Chair, and finding programs for the year proved to be a fun and interesting process. I was a clinical psychologist then, and worked at the mental health center. I still have a passion for mental health issues, and was saddened to learn Kansas now ranks 51st in the nation in providing mental health care. How did we achieve that? They included Washington, D.C. in the rankings. We can do better! I moved to Colby in 1995 and joined Dad in the family jewelry store. Grandpa started the store in 1927, and I am proud to carry on the family business.
When in Great Bend I played on the Bonzai Bombers soccer team in the indoor city recreation league. I don’t recall we ever won a game, but a teammate interviewed us and reported on our games on the local radio station. It turned out the public loved hearing about our games, and complained when Randy stopped putting our games on at the end of his broadcasts. So, they resumed. You don’t always have to win to have fun. I also pursued my enjoyment of bicycling, and rode Bike Across Kansas for 20 years. I was also a route director for ten of those years. Dad shared his love of camping and backpacking, beginning with sleeping in a tent in the backyard as a child. I still enjoy exploring the mountains on foot. I have quite a collection of photographs from my trips, and have a camera with me most of the time.
I have been fortunate to travel the world, buying diamonds and colored gemstones in Europe and visiting a diamond cutting factory in China. I have been to five Rotary International conferences, beginning with the centennial in Chicago in 2005. I recommend all Rotarians go to at least one. It’s an eye-opening experience.
When asked “What’s your favorite music?” I have often been stumped. It depends on my mood at the time, and what life is presenting me at the moment. However, the best answer consistently has been “ballads.” Whether they present in folk, rock and roll, country, religious or classical music, it’s the songs that tell a story that touch my heart and soul. Among my life long favorites are sung by a man six years older than me, and his songs have touched hearts across generations and across the globe. Many of his songs are autobiographical, and resonate immediately, and we rely on them for years. James Taylor’s hit “Fire and Rain” speaks of a friend’s suicide, his struggle with addiction, and treatment in a mental hospital. All are topics we have examined this last year in Rotary across the world, and mental health is not a focus Rotary nor I want to abandon. Recent Rotary International Presidents have emphasized empowering girls and women, eradicating polio, and being people of action to achieve our goals.
We all should be cognizant of the seven areas of focus of Rotary International: Peacebuilding and conflict prevention, Disease prevention and treatment, Water, Sanitation and hygiene, Maternal and child health, Basic education and Literacy, Community economic development, and Environment. How do our projects fit in these areas of focus?
Our theme this year is the Magic of Rotary. We can make dreams come true, and together make the world a better place. I look forward to witnessing the Magic of Rotary as your District Governor, and sharing my enthusiasm with you, and becoming infected with yours.
Let’s make the Rotary experience Irresistible! Let’s make Magic!
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Mar 25, 2025 12:00 PM
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Sedgwick County Commissioner
Mar 25, 2025 12:00 PM
Stephanie Wise is a highly accomplished business professional with over 10 years’ experience in the commercial real estate industry. Currently serving as President at Commercial Collective, LLC., Stephanie has established a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding client expectations. Previously, Stephanie successfully managed over 1 million square feet of commercial real estate in the Wichita metro area, showcasing her distinguished organizational and leadership skills. Stephanie is a past President of Women in Commercial Real Estate, Dress for Success Wichita (now Women’s Network), and Derby Dream Team. Beyond her professional capacity, Stephanie is actively involved in her local community and church, serving as a Sunday Preschool Teacher. Stephanie’s decision to run for Sedgwick County Commission was driven by her strong desire to expand and improve upon the high quality of life that marks our community. She is committed to fostering a culture that incentivizes economic growth, lower taxation, and support for first responders. Stephanie has been recognized as 40 under 40, Women Who Lead, Emerging Leaders, Leadership Wichita, and served as Board President of Women in Commercial Real Estate and Dress for Success Wichita. With her extensive business experience, dedication to community service, and commitment to responsible leadership, Stephanie is poised to make a significant difference as Sedgwick County Commissioner for District 3. |
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City Manager of Maize
Apr 01, 2025 12:00 PM
Nick Gregory has served as the City Manager of Maize, Kansas, since November 2023. With 24 years of experience in public administration, he brings a wealth of expertise in municipal management, infrastructure planning, economic development, and community engagement.
A native of West Wichita, Gregory earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Kansas in 1998 and his master's degree in public administration from Wichita State University in 2001. His career in local government began in Great Bend, Kansas, where he held various roles from 2002 to 2009, including Research/Project Coordinator and Assistant City Administrator. He then served as City Administrator for McPherson, Kansas, for 14 years before joining Maize.
Gregory is committed to enhancing quality of life, fostering responsible growth, and ensuring transparency in government operations. He is actively involved in regional initiatives and has played a key role in infrastructure development and financial stewardship throughout his career.
Outside of his professional life, Gregory enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife, Adina, have been married for 23 years and have three children: Noah (21), Mason (19), and Evan (16). He remains deeply connected to the Wichita area, where much of his extended family still resides.
Also joining Nick today will be Chad Clark, C.A.C. Consulting and Tristin Terhune, Assistant City Manager.
CHAD CLARK is a native of Wichita and a Wichita State University Alum with a BA in Journalism, He has had a diversified career within the Not-for-Profit Sector for over 30 years. Ranging from special event coordination to Foundation management and facilitation. Chad received his certification as a planned gift advisor from the College of William and Mary and the Robert Sharpe National Planned Giving Institute and he acquired his certificate for Endowment Development & Growth from the Endowment Development Institute.
Previous positions include the Director of Development for Planned Giving at the Wichita State University Foundation where he focused on estate planning and legacy building for donors to enhance their gifting to the university. (Retired in 2022) Prior to the this, he was the Executive Director for the McPherson County Healthcare Foundation in McPherson, KS. for 16 years. Here he devised a planned gift program and fund development for the purpose of securing, managing and allocating funds for endowment development designed to enhance healthcare, safety and wellness in McPherson County. Chad has a strong desire and commitment to the support of community development and projects that build a quality of life for all to benefit within the community. This dates back to his first involvement as an elected official for the Wichita District # 5 CPO beginning in 1995. He has been involved in a number of professional organizations and projects over the years. TRISTIN TERHUNE is the Assistant City Manager for the City of Maize, where she focuses on communications, human resources, and community events. Her background includes 13 years of experience in local government, where she embraced various roles that built her strong foundation and passion for public service. Tristin was recognized by the Wichita Business Journal as a Marketing Honoree in 2021 and as one of the Women Who Lead in Marketing and Communications in 2020. She also received the KACM Rising Star Scholarship to pursue her master’s in public administration at Wichita State University.
As she approaches her one-year anniversary with Maize in April, Tristin is proud to serve the community she calls home. She and her family are Maize residents, with both of her children attending Maize schools.
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Apr 01, 2025 12:00 PM
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"Experience as a USAF Army War College Student"
Apr 08, 2025 12:00 PM
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Apr 08, 2025 12:00 PM
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Kitchen Restore Program
Apr 15, 2025 12:00 PM
Sara Sawer, MPH, RD, LD - Sara is a Registered Dietitian and the Nutrition, Health & Wellness Agent for K-State Research and Extension Sedgwick County. In this role, she helps adults in Sedgwick County make simple, sustainable changes to improve their health, manage chronic conditions, and feel their best. Sara also collaborates with community partners to find creative, practical solutions for improving access to healthy foods in the area. With a Bachelor’s in Dietetics from Kansas State University and a Master of Public Health from the University of Kansas, Sara combines expertise and passion to support healthier communities.
About Kitchen Restore - The Kitchen Restore program provides kitchen starter kits to low-resource households. Adult participants in K-State Research and Extension nutrition education programs serving individuals at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) are eligible for a kit. Kits include a range of items to help households prepare and eat more nutritious meals at home. Funding for Kitchen Restore is made possible through donations and grants. We are grateful to West Wichita Rotary for the sponsorship and support they have provided for this initiative.
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Apr 21, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Jun 16, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Jul 21, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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