Janice Blair and Julie DeYong spoke on Douglas County’s chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Parton was inspired to support early childhood reading by her father’s advocacy for reading despite his own illiteracy. The local… Read More »Books for Kids

Shannon Gorres is a certified Forest Therapy Guide and employs mindful immersion in nature to support healing and wellness in her clients. She combines nature therapy and emotional counseling to lower stress hormones, lower blood… Read More »Finding Hope, Confidence and Peace

Katie Brown is the Manager of Marketing and Communications for the EuroTech helicopter service company. EuroTech has an office in Eudora and a production facility at Lawrence Municipal Airport. Their services include aircraft sales, rentals… Read More »All Things For Helicopters

Chuck Udell is Rotary District 5710 Governor and a third generation Rotarian. He is a long time member of the Leawood Club where he was a past President. Chuck has served in numerous District leadership… Read More »Helping to Grow Local Rotary

Gina Meier-Hummel, Executive Director of O’Connell Children’s Shelter, spoke about the work of caring for children removed from the home. Gina presides over a residential ranch facility and two residential homes and 50 staff members.… Read More »Serving At Risk Youth