MAY 2019
Kansas City Kansas Women's Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
A Word from the President
As I drive to work every morning I pass a lot in my housing community still waiting to be built upon, and over the past week couldn't help but marvel at the sea of yellow growing on it.  Dandelions. The vision is of a beautiful, vibrant yellow field, but...they're dandelions.
 
According to the Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association website, "o nly in the twentieth century did humans decide that the dandelion was a weed. Before the invention of lawns, the golden blossoms and lion-toothed leaves were more likely to be praised as a bounty of food, medicine and magic. Gardeners used to weed out the grass to make room for the dandelions."  Like events that happen in our lives, perception is everything.  We all have the opportunity to label the events that we experience as a weed, or something magical that adds to our character and strength. As for me, the next time something challenging comes my way I'm going to try my best to remember that beautiful sea of yellow, and rather than labeling my challenge as a weed will instead think of it as another magical experience of life.  I hope you're enjoying the season and all the colors - and challenges - that come with it!

-Cathy Harding

UPCOMING EVENTS


PRE-K TODAY FOR A BETTER KCK 
The Pre-K Today for a Better KCK has been rescheduled for Friday, April 26, 2019 from 11:30am-1pm at Great Wolf Lodge, 10401 Cabela Drive, KCK.

We are asking everyone to re- register so we can get an accurate head count.  If you previously paid, select the "Pay at Door" option during registration.  If you cannot attend the new date, email us at [email protected] for a refund.  We hope you can join us on April 26th.

PROGRAM DETAILS
In Greater Kansas City, one in three children begin kindergarten lacking the skills necessary to succeed. Why should businesses care? Because it's a long-term workforce issue.  Joe Reardon and the KC Chamber staff are connecting with the community to discuss the importance of early childhood education. This discussion is intended to be educational, focusing on the business case for quality early childhood education throughout our region.  The event is open to the public.





Join us for the quarterly happy hour at this new locally owned bar and grill. A short program at 5:15 pm presented by Jennifer Johnson,  KCK Fire Department Battalion Chief, will highlight a new effort to recruit females in the first responders field and the scholarship in memory of Deputy King.  Free registration, cash bar.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019
ELEVATE BAR, 7543 STATE AVE, KCK
4:30PM-6:30PM





Join us for a morning of coffee and conversations.  Dr. Beth Ann Krueger, Vice President of Academic Affairs will be the featured speaker.

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