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We are dedicated to staying connected for the purpose and mission of KARL, even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to stubbornly drone on, people cite being “Zoom weary” and we all want to be out and about. The reality of effectively connecting to businesses associates, friends and family becomes even more challenging.
Although it is not seen in nightly news, agriculture and rural Kansas quietly go about the business of feeding all of us in the middle of this pandemic and offer satisfying quality of life, even as we socially distance and shelter in place.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can
change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead
Our new brand and logo continues to bring us together like never before. This quote rings true for our KARL Fellows and current Class XV Associates. It’s been almost a year ago that the Huck Boyd Institute highlighted the ripple effect of the KARL Program with its story about Mitchell County, read more HERE.
Spawned from the KARL Program and brought together by KARL alumni, Leadership Mitchell County has become a powerful difference maker. “It’s brought the whole area together, which has had benefits for a lot of things in the community,” Curt Frasier, former KARL Board member said. “The program lets them know they are needed and gives them confidence and skills to step up.”
Legendary leadership is alive and well, and graduates of the KARL Program make sure their communities are still going strong, like in Mitchell County. Some may not be on the front lines of the pandemic nor in the nightly news, but without the daily efforts of these legendary rural leaders, the fight against the pandemic would certainly be a lot more difficult.
Enjoy your September edition of KARL Matters
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Register in advance:
https://ksu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqdemtrzguGtNMeLIM6YYRkdVDgeeHtjhj
You are INVITED to join KARL on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:15 p.m. for our KARL Café, a virtual conversation among the KARL network focused on current issues.
The conversation will feature Dr. Timothy Shaffer, Associate Professor, Dept. of Communication Studies; Director, Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy and will be facilitated by Dr. Vincent Amanor-Boadu, Agribusiness Economics & Management Professor.
Once registered, you will receive email confirmation and information about joining this special edition KARL Café.
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Our annual sporting clay benefit is set for Saturday, October 17. What better opportunity and purpose than to come together and shoot clays, spend time with alumni and friends, while enjoying one of Kansas' internationally recognized sporting clay courses - Flint Oak in Fall River, KS.
If you have any questions and/or comments about the benefit, please feel free to contact Jill Zimmerman at (620) 326-0369; Susan Sankey at (620) 278-6509; or Dewayne Rosson at (620) 252-8501 or karl@ksu.edu.
More details are available by clicking HERE.
Player Information:
- 4 Person Teams or Individuals - $150/person
- Includes: Lunch and refreshments.
- Shooters provide: shotguns (rentals available), shells (at least 100), ear and eye protection.
KARL is all about building a foundation of connections. As future leaders of the Ag industry and rural communities we need to have solid networks that include other leaders and organizations so that we can more effectively get access to new ideas and resources. We also benefit from exposure to leadership training and deep dives into the to big picture issues facing communities across the state.
Jackie Mundt, Preston, Class XV
Communications & Marketing Manager, Kanza Cooperative Association.
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Until next time, be safe and stay connected. #BeLegendary
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