This Friday our speaker will be Alicia Ellingsworth, Co-Founder of KC Farm School at Gibbs Road.
Their mission and work are guided by the acknowledgment of our responsibility to care for Earth, its resources, and its life. They work with, rather than simply for, their shared communities. They pull from the wisdom of their ancestors, tune in to the soil, observe the messages of plants, and listen to the call of the animals on the farm. They walk among life and share its energy. These philosophies guide the practices used to fulfill the mission and vision of KC Farm School.
Their mission statement includes the words: “to inspire individuals of all ages, ancestries and abilities.” They are ever striving to be inclusive in actions, programming and representation. Their staff is provided opportunity to learn best practices in cultural competency, food justice and trauma-informed practices. They actively recruit team members who are reflective of their community and underrepresented in the agriculture field.
The first of their farm agreements is that they say hello to everyone they meet. They practice radical hospitality and welcome shared communities on-farm, hands-on for a meal, learning, a simple walkabout, regular community events and opportunities to guide the work happening here. They are not doing this work ‘for’ you, they must do it ‘with’ you. For more information CLICK HERE
Our meeting on May 9th will be a tour of the new Lenexa Justice Center
17371 Prairie Star Parkway
Tour begins at 12:00 noon
We will be getting box lunches for the members and eating them after the tour at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. An email and/or sign-up sheet will be going around for members to RSVP. Any questions please contact Amy Ruo
Shawnee Mission Northwest Interact club will be going to Puerto Rico with Jorge Coromac and Woodland Charities on June 9-14, 2025. Greg Peterson and Steve Adams will also be going.
Any Lenexa Rotarian interested in joining them, please contact Greg Peterson.
Recently for our book club I read “James” by Percival Everett
What activities were you involved in high school and college?
Football, track, VICA, Senior Class President in high school, working in construction during college summers, intramural and coed sports, swimming pool life guard
What is your favorite board game, and do you usually win?
Backgammon and yes, I win! I got quite good during college.
What is the worst movie you have ever seen and who did you see it with?
Daddy Day Camp
What pets have you had and what are their names?
A Brittney named Britt
What is your most prized or sentimental possession? Explain.
My wedding ring, the significance and how meaningful it is for me
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