RokICT Survey

Do you frequent the RokICT website? Want to have a say in the future updates of their website? Click here to access a quick, 18-question survey to let them know what you think.

Haus of Brews

Looking for something to do October 15th? Why not head out to Bradley Fair for some German Food and beer! Click the link below to view an invitation for YPs.

Haus of Brews 2009.pdf

Goodwill Festival of Trees

Young Professionals are invited to a Sneak Preview event for the Goodwill Festival of Trees. It will be Thursday December 3, 2009 from 5pm - 8pm at the Ice Center. This is will provide attendees an opportunity to preview the trees that are available through the silent auction as well as a peak at the trees that will go up for live auction at the Gala on Friday December 4, 2009.

Webster University Announces TOP TIER ranking in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” 2010 Edition

Webster University ranked 24th in the recently-released “America’s Best Colleges” 2010 edition of U. S. News and World Report, in the Best Universities-Master’s” (Midwest) category—placing it again in the Top Tier. Nationwide, 572 universities are in the “Best Universities-Master’s” category; 142 of those are in the Midwest region.

Notably, Webster University’s Study Abroad programs rank in the top 2 percent of the more than 1,400 colleges and universities surveyed in the Report. Webster is one of just 34 U.S. institutions to share this distinction, which recognizes study abroad programs that involve substantial academic work for credit and considerable interaction with the local culture.

“Webster University has made McConnell AFB and Wichita home since 1976,” Heilman said. “Wichita has some very talented professionals in diverse industries, and our accelerated format, world-recognized graduate degrees, flexible scheduling, in-class and/or online formats, and student-centered focus make us very attractive to them,” Heilman said. In October, Webster University launches the 36-credit-hour Master of Health Administration [MHA], which is much like an MBA tailored to the healthcare industry.

Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Webster University is a worldwide institution committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. Founded in 1915, Webster offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs through five schools and colleges, and a global network of more than 100 campuses. Its 20,000-plus student population represents almost 150 nationalities.

A Night of Merciless Self Destruction- ADA"s Roast of Bill Self

The ADA is offering a Young Professionals discount to their 2009 Bill Self Roast coming up on October 7th! Tickets are normally $250- The YP rate is $150-- this includes dinner and admittance to the Roast.

Contact Sarah Beth Webb, Director of the American Diabetes Association - Kansas Area at swebb@diabetes.org or by calling 316-684-6091 x 6903 for more information.

Downtown Master Plan Public Presentations

You're Invited!

Downtown Master Plan Public Presentations

The public is invited to attend the presentations by the four finalists for the Downtown Master Plan. Presentations will be held at Wichita Scottish Rite (332 E. 1st St N) on the following days:

Tuesday, September 22nd
5:30 p.m. Looney Ricks Kiss
7:00 p.m. Chan Krieger

Wednesday, September 23rd
5:30 p.m. Crandall Arambula
7:00 p.m. Goody Clancy

Wichita Metro Chamber Selects 2009 Leadership Wichita Class

Twenty-four Wichita area citizens have been chosen to participate in the 2009 Leadership Wichita class, a leadership training program presented by the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Leadership Wichita participants are identified through a nomination process followed by submission of a formal application to the program’s Board of Trustees for selection.

The mission of Leadership Wichita is to identify, inform and inspire leaders in the community. The 2009 class will participate in eight sessions that cover issues such as economic development and the future vision for Wichita, workforce development and the impact of ensuring a highly educated workforce in our community, the importance of consensus within government, along with building leadership skills through real-life examples, group discussions and collaboration.

"Leadership Wichita offers participants a unique opportunity to learn from each other and from leaders from all sectors of our community who graciously volunteer their time to share their insights and experience," said Derrick Nielsen, Chair of the 2009 Leadership Wichita Board of Trustees. "Participation is about more than learning. The twenty-four classmates will be challenged to get involved, to share their talents, as well as the skills that they learn through the program, to make Wichita a great place to live, work and play."

The 2009 Leadership Wichita class begins Thursday, September 10 and concludes on Tuesday, November 24.

Class of 2009 members:

Mr. Noel Y. Anderson, Chief Development Officer, Midway-Kansas Chapter, American Red Cross
Mr. Keith D. Ayotte, Project Manager, MKEC Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Ms. Frankie M. Brown, Director of Human Resources, Wichita State University
Mr. Troy Bruun, Deputy CFO, Sedgwick County Government
Mr. Allen Clouse, Vice President, Nimlok Kansas/The Design Center
Capt. Jeffrey Easter, Captain, Wichita Police Department
Ms. Vicki L. Forbes, Division Supervisor, Wichita Fire Department
Mr. Michael Garvey, President, Builders, Inc.
Mr. Joseph M. Jabara, Support Group Commander, Kansas Air National Guard, 184th Intel Wing
Ms. Brooks G. Kancel, Associate Attorney, Fleeson Gooing Coulson & Kitch L.L.C.
Ms. Cynthia Lafleur, VP Rehabilitation Services & Administration Our Lady of Lourdes Campus, Via Christi Wichita Health Network
Mr. Mark J. Meier, Assistant Vice President, INTRUST Bank, N.A.
Mr. Brady Miller, Sales Associate, Occidental Management
Mr. Terrence Moser, Program Manager, Boeing
Mr. Abe A. Rodriguez, Officer - Private Banking Group, Commerce Bank, N.A.
Mr. Brian Rose, Director - Sales & Marketing, Preferred Health Systems
Ms. Sierra Scott, Producer and Host, It's All Good Productions
Ms. Shelbye L. Smith, Human Resources Manager, iSi Environmental Services
Mr. Paul Sook, Vice President - Wichita Business Unit, Key Construction
Mr. Michael L. Stover, Undersheriff, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office
Ms. Jill Taylor, Vice President, Bank of America
Ms. Candace Wilson, Marketing Coordinator, Kennedy and Coe, LLC
Ms. Charlene Denise Wren, Assistant Superintendent - High Schools, Wichita Public Schools
Mr. Alexander A. Yermonsky, Director - Global Engineering, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.

(bolded members are members of YPW)