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“The Santa Fe Trail stirs imaginations as few other historic trails can. For 60 years, the Trail was one thread in a web of international trade routes. It influenced economies as far away as New York and London. Spanning 900 miles of the Great Plains between the United States (Missouri) and Mexico (Santa Fe), it brought together a cultural mosaic of individuals who cooperated and sometimes clashed. In the process, the rich and varied cultures of Great Plains Indian peoples caught in the middle were changed forever. Soldiers used the trail during the 1846-1848 Mexican-American War, 1840s border disputes between the Republic of Texas and Mexico, and America’s Civil War.”
As a “reboot” for KARL Class XV Associates, a special seminar is scheduled Aug 26 – 27 in Council Grove (see more details below).
The Last Chance Store was built in 1857 along the Santa Fe Trail at Council Grove. Located where the trail crossed the Neosho River, it was the last store in the settlement before the river. It was operated as a trading post, as well as a post office and a polling place.
How long did it take to travel the Trail? For most people it took 8 to 10 weeks to travel by wagon train. The impact of the Trail is historic, but what eventually stopped it? Mule and oxen-drawn wagons could not compete with trains for hauling freight or speeding passengers westward. On February 9, 1880, a Santa Fe Railroad Company train arrived with considerable fanfare at the Santa Fe railroad depot and effectively ended the Santa Fe Trail.
It may seem ironic, but this “reboot” seminar and the Class XV Blue Chip seminar scheduled to BNSF railroad headquarters (November - Fort Worth) will offer much about progress made during each of these respective times in history. The folks who made these things happen are vital to the formation of our United States way of life and how we value the land that we love.
During this Independence Day, it is a great honor for KARL to be what many describe as a “people business.” We cherish the opportunity to develop legendary rural leaders to be the best they can be.
What “trail” are you blazing today and planning for tomorrow? Join us for the journey that makes KARL’s mission for leadership development vital for Kansas.
Sincerely,
The KARL Team,
Janice, Jill, Susan
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Listed #1 of "The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2021" by the "Smithsonian Magazine," the KARL Program is excited to host Class XV for Genesis 2.0 in Council Grove on Thursday, August 26 and Friday, August 27.
Elements for the "reboot" include a farm to table dinner experience in the beautiful Flint Hills, an update from the National Bio and Agro-Defense facility, observing and learning from rural changemakers who are revitalizing a rural Kansas community.
Area Fellows will be invited to join Class XV on Thursday, August 26 for the farm to table experience and to network with KARL Class XV Associates, Fellows, and program supporters.
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"Almost everyone has that special organization or charity they want to support (and I sincerely hope KARL comes to mind!). As a financial advisor in a rural bank trust department and a farmer I can say without question one of the best ways for a farmer to support a charity is to give a gift of grain.
Contributions of cash to charity need to meet certain criteria to be “deductible” for income tax purpose, whereas giving grain simply means you have transferred the ownership of that grain to a charity. If a farmer wishes to donate grain to KARL they should make sure their grain facility will set up an account for KARL (the staff at KARL will be more than happy to work with your grain elevator to establish such account).
Farmers who donate grain should understand that they cannot direct the sale or use of the proceeds, this is a gift. Once the grain is donated to the KARL account, the staff then sells the grain and directs the grain elevator or grain buyer where to send the proceeds. The farmer who donates the grain does not receive any income from the sale of the grain and therefore has no income tax liability for the donation; there is no percentage of AGI to meet and no concerns about reporting the contribution, no check to write or mail and no worry about whether the contribution is deductible or not. A very simple and effective way to donate to a good cause. As always, talk to your accountant or tax preparer to make sure gifting grain is a good strategy for your situation.
Wishing all a bountiful and safe harvest."
John C. Thaemert
KARL Class I
Board of Directors, Assistant Treasurer
Vice President & Trust Officer, Citizens State Bank & Trust Co., Ellsworth
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KARL is planning its annual Leader Links Golf Tournament! Your involvement and support has allowed this tournament to grow into one of our most anticipated annual events for alumni and friends. Join us Friday, August 20 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
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“The KARL experience has been an eye-opener for me in many ways. A wide variety of issues plague our rural communities and will continue to challenge us in the future, KARL plays a critical role by finding emerging leaders and then working to develop the talents needed to keep us alive and thriving! I am forever grateful to be a part of the KARL family and have been encouraging different folks I interact with to get involved. Our rural communities, our state, and our world needs more thoughtful, compassionate, and strategic leaders with a vison. KARL will give you just that and so much more! The individuals in our class work to elevate each other more with each seminar and the future is bright when you are surrounded with optimistic, like-minded classmates who want to make a positive impact. The diversity of thought, background, and experiences within our class brings wonderful discussion and debate that we all get to benefit and grow from. The anticipation has been building for our Year-2 KARL experience and I cannot wait to see what Jill, Susan, and the Board have in store for us!”
Andrew Ochampaugh
Russell
Class XV Associate
Director of Operations & technical Services, Agrilead, Inc.
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Until next time, be safe and stay connected. #BeLegendary
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