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Jul. 21, 2020
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So what is it like to be a Foreign Service Officer?
Jul. 21, 2020
Join us for a conversation with Ana Escrogima, a 17 year veteran diplomat of the U.S. State Department. Her overseas appointments have included Yemen, Algeria, Iraq and Syria as well as work in the Office of Regional and Multilateral Affairs in the Near Eastern Bureau. This is a unique opportunity to hear first hand about what it's like to work in the Foreign Service. As we know, Rotary is dedicated to six areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts. Hearing from a career diplomat who has worked to advance peace and understanding in the world will be a unique and valuable opportunity for our club members.
Bio: Ana Escrogima is a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. Department of State based in Washington, D.C., USA. A 17-year veteran of the State Department, Ana currently serves as the Office Director for Regional and Multilateral Affairs in the Near Eastern Affairs Bureau. Most recently, Ana served overseas as Deputy Chief of Mission in the Yemen Affairs Unit in Saudi Arabia, established in 2015 after the closure the U.S. Embassy in Sana’a, Yemen. A former Rusk Fellow at Georgetown’s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, Ana has extensive experience abroad and in Washington, D.C. She was the State Department’s UAE-based Arabic language spokesperson and served as the Public Affairs Officer in Algeria, where she was responsible for all bilateral cultural and press engagements. Ana served as a political officer at the U.S. embassies in Iraq and Syria; she was the Special Assistant to former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman, with responsibility for Middle East issues – most notably the Iran nuclear negotiations. Ana was also a Diplomat-in-Residence for the New York Metro area, where she focused on reaching diverse audiences with the department’s recruitment pitch and taught a course on U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East. Originally from New York, Ana graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in International Relations and Affairs and French, and holds a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University. She is the recipient of numerous State Department Superior and Meritorious Honor Awards. |
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Jul. 28, 2020
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The Affairs of the Falcons and Experiences as a New Author
Jul. 28, 2020 12:00 p.m.
Join us for a conversation with Melissa Rivero who recently published her first novel -The Affiars of the Falcons. It tells the story of a young undocumented Peruvian woman fighting to keep her family afloat in New York City in the mid-1990's. Recent praise for her book: “Timely and beautifully rendered.... Rivero succeeds in drawing to light the challenges many new immigrants face.... A complex and compelling portrait of Latin American immigrants and the experience of undocumented families.” - Booklist “A nuanced look at the human cost of immigration policy.... This is, obviously, a book that has a lot to say to our current moment, but it also has an emotional appeal that is timeless and universal. Thoughtful and eye-opening, this is an admirable debut.” - Kirkus Reviews ABOUT MELISSA Melissa Rivero is the author of The Affairs of the Falcóns, which won the New American Voices Award and was nominated for the PEN/Hemingway Debut Novel Prize, the Aspen Words Literary Prize, and the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize. Born in Lima, Peru and raised in Brooklyn, she is a graduate of NYU and Brooklyn Law School. Melissa currently works as in-house legal counsel at a startup. She still lives in Brooklyn with her family. For more information: https://www.melissa-rivero.com/ https://www.harpercollins.com/author/cr-131260/melissa-rivero/ An interview with Melissa https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/21/books/affairs-of-falcons-melissa-rivero-interview.html
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Dotte Mobile Grocer
Aug. 04, 2020
Recognizing the need for fresh, affordable food in Wyandotte County, a group of community partners joined forces to launch the Dotte Mobile Grocer, rolling out in 2019. Nearly 22,000 Wyandotte County residents have limited access to a grocery store. One in four children are food insecure. And 31 percent of households with three or more people have one or no vehicle. The mobile grocer aims to improve life for those residents by bringing affordable, healthy foods to their neighborhoods during set hours and at specific locations based on community needs and demand. MATT KLEINMANN is currently a doctoral student in architecture with a focus on public health at the University of Kansas. With a background in urban design and videography, Matt's work is focused on using community-based participatory research to help neighborhoods tell stories that promote greater access to healthy food and active living. Matt leverages narrative design as a democratic tool that can help shape public policy in order to reduce health disparities in the built environment through community engagement and participatory design. He believes that people should have the basic human right of living in a healthy neighborhood, and that architectural designers can use their skills to promote greater health access for all. |
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Aug. 04, 2020
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Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area
Aug. 11, 2020
Twice when the United States faced existential conflicts about questions of race and rights, our region was at the conflict’s center. That central role lead the Congress to create the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA). Congress and the National Park Service said those nationally-significant stories included the settlement of the frontier, the Border War and Civil War on the western frontier, and the enduring struggle for Freedom. More than 185 Partner sites tell one, two, or all three of these stories in this dual state, the 41-county region centered along the Kansas-Missouri border. What are those stories, and how did they impact America? That is the mission of FFNHA-- to tell the stories of the struggles for Freedom in our region and their lasting impact on our nation. Jim Ogle serves as Executive Director of FFNHA. With its headquarters based in Lawrence, the non-profit connects those 185 partners through their shared stories. Ogle is a long-time Rotarian and a seven-time Paul Harris fellow. He calls the Topeka club (formerly the downtown Rotary club) home. Still, he enjoys the opportunity to visit other Rotary clubs throughout the district and region to tell the story of our shared history. |
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Aug. 11, 2020
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Fun Times - An Election During a Pandemic
Aug. 18, 2020
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Aug. 18, 2020
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Aug. 25, 2020
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Sep. 01, 2020
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Oct. 20, 2020
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Oct. 24, 2020 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Rotaract Club of Western Kansas City has partnered with The Rotary Club of Kansas City, KS to bring this event to your home on Saturday, October 24th at 7 p.m.
Virtual Pinot for Polio 2020 is a 60-minute live webinar designed for fun, easy, info-packed wine education, led by certified sommelier Jason Kallsen. Following the wine tasting, join us for a virtual afterparty with raffles, auctions, and more!
100% of all funds from this event will be donated to End Polio Now. Thanks to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, these contributions will be matched 2-to-1.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pinot-for-polio-2020-tickets-1… |
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Oct. 27, 2020
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Nov. 03, 2020
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Nov. 10, 2020
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Nov. 17, 2020
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Wyandotte Angels
Nov. 17, 2020
Longtime Kansas City, Kansas, resident Martin Cervantes and his wife, Jalynda, have founded a new group to connect those who want to help with those who need help in Wyandotte County.
To learn more about their journey, read this article: Wyandotte Angels Interesting in helping? Join their Facebook Group - Wyandotte Angels |
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From Kirby Vacuum door to door sales to leading one of the largest real estate teams in KC.
Nov. 24, 2020
Kathy Koehler, the head of the Koehler Bortnick team at Reece Nichols, will discuss her career in sales, including her rise from selling Kirby vacuum cleaners door to door at age 16 to heading one of the largest real estate teams in KC. To read more about Kathy, visit her website and bio. |
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Nov. 24, 2020
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Dec. 01, 2020
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Dec. 08, 2020
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Dec. 15, 2020
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Dec. 15, 2020
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Classification Talk
Dec. 22, 2020
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Dec. 22, 2020
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Dec. 29, 2020
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Jan. 05, 2021
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Legislative Update
Jan. 05, 2021
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Jan. 12, 2021
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Jan. 19, 2021
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Kansas City Kansas Community College
Jan. 19, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Greg Mosier is a tested and experienced leader, having served higher education in the community college and university settings for almost 30 years. Experienced working in complex state and university led systems and the independent community college setting, Dr. Mosier brings breadth and depth of experiences to the institutions and communities he serves. Previously serving as vice president of academic affairs at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, Mosier returned to follow his passion of serving the comprehensive community college mission in 2015 as vice president of academic affairs and executive vice president, academic affairs at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC). In 2018, he became president of Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC). Beyond his educational experiences, Mosier has worked in the private sector, working for organizations such as NASA, Rockwell International, Dyn-Corp, Technologies International, EduSystems Inc., and the Consortium for International Development. Work for these groups included Department of Defense contract work in the United States as well as community college development, establishment, and instructor training for World Bank projects and the Ministries of Education in Yemen, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. |