For nearly 30 years, you’ve supported the KARL Program and for that we are truly GRATEFUL! Your continued belief is a testament to the values and principles that are time-tested and critical as we in agriculture and rural Kansas move forward in spite of the challenges brought by COVID-19. Like agriculture, the KARL program must continue to grow, evolve, adapt, and demonstrate resilience. This is a responsibility that we don’t take lightly, and we are committed to advancing, enhancing, and growing a network of alumni who even during the darkest times have the ability to work for the greater good.

During the most recent KARL Café, with Dr. Vincent Amanor-Boadu, a lively conversation ensued about how we can best influence our local communities during this time. It was deemed that leadership is essential, and good leadership can and will permeate all levels of your community, organization, work, and homes which eventually determines overall successes. While we may not be able to control all things in our environment, we can make a difference through community engagement.

Our alumni are more than 400 strong and are often the life-blood of their homes, communities, and work. So lean-in and connect with those in your KARL network. Working together and helping each other, we will create a stronger more robust community to serve whatever needs we are called to serve.

Always, be #KARLSTRONG

Enjoy your June edition of KARL Matters

KARL Office has Moved

KARL Staff have not skipped a beat, working remotely since mid-March. As campus offices begin to open we will continue working remotely and are looking forward to getting settled in our new space.

Just last week the KARL Program moved from its current location in Umberger Hall on the K-State campus to an office suite one floor directly below our old office area. Moving is a great excuse to sort and purge! Often, you will find program treasures like the above photo of Class I during their time in Washington, D.C. But remember leadership isn't a place it's what we do!

The address change is slight, our new address is below.

10E Umberger Hall

1612 Claflin Road

Manhattan, KS 66502

A shout-out to Dr. Gregg Hadley, KSRE Extension Director for the newly carpeted and painted space. Stop in and say hello we'd be glad to see you!

KARL Alumni - - Please Respond

Thanks to the many alumni who have already completed the survey! If you have not yet completed the alumni survey here is the LINK. Your updated contact information will be used for an ALUMNI ONLY directory for the KARL Program. Your completion of the survey by July 15th is appreciated.

Alumni Survey available HERE

A shout out to classes V, XIII, and XIV for the greatest response rates at the time of this edition of your KARL Matters.

12th Annual Leader Links Golf Tournament - Aug. 21

KARL is planning its annual Leader Links Golf Tournament! Your involvement and support has allowed this tournament to grow into of our most anticipated annual events for alumni and friends. Join us Friday, August 21 at Colbert Hills, Manhattan, KS.

PLAYER Information

4 Person scramble - $125/person

Includes: 18 holes, cart, range balls, lunch, dinner, beverage cart, and refreshments

10:00 a.m. - Registration

11:00 a.m. - Tee time

For more information and to register your team click HERE.

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