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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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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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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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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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Classification Talk
Dec. 22, 2020
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Legislative Update
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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. |
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Jan. 26, 2021
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COVID 19 Update - Vaccine Development
Jan. 26, 2021 12:00 p.m.
Dr. G Keith Jantz retired with over 45 years of experience as an Internal Medicine Specialist. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Math from the University of Kansas and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine, completing his residency in Internal Medicine in Memphis. Dr. Jantz is Past-President and Medical Director of Corporate Wellness for the Kansas City Internal Medicine group. According to Dr. Jantz, “Prevention stands as the key to better health for individuals and society today and into the future. Our current health system is patching the dam on the wrong side, yielding unsatisfactory results at high costs by waiting until disease manifests itself and treating the outcomes.” Dr. Jantz’s focus emphasizes prevention of disease through various methods to improve health in the individual, in the workplace, and in the community. Dr. Jantz chaired the HCA ethics committee providing inpatient ethical consultation for medical dilemmas. He also organized several Medical Ethics symposiums involving nationally known medical ethics experts and started the inpatient palliative care program at Research Medical Center. He performs collaborative services for nurse practitioners and supports on site clinics designed to improve employee health and reduce health benefit costs for employers. He currently serves as Board Member and Physician speaker of the American Heart Association - Kansas City Chapter. |