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14 Cowen & Robinson: Brothers Making Memories Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City
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“What Day Is It?” Fun Calendar 15 Exploring Your Creative Side: Arts Events in Kansas City 16 Shawnee Town Arts & Crafts Fair
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17 How Can I Help? Women and Philanthropy
18 The Benefits of Lavender
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19 The Benefits of Healthy Lunch Recipes
20 FARE Walk for Food Allergy Food Allergy Research & Education
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21 Walk to Prevent Suicide
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23 Get Involved, Get Active, Get Outside
Out of the Darkness Community Walks
22 Pumpkin Palooza
Outdoor Events in KC
24 Eagle Scouts
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22 iCare Package KC Metro CARES Magazine
25 Do You Need Supplies for Your Animal Friends? Why You Should Support Smaller Pet Stores
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26 8th Annual Humane Society Golf Classic The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City
contributing writers Jonathan Rios Amy Hyken-Lande Alana Muller Michele Mackey
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Letter from the Editor Hello Kansas City! It’s hard to believe that it’s already September. The summer seems to have just flown by. It seems like just yesterday we were pulling out our shorts and making plans for a beautiful, fun-filled summer. And who can say that it hasn’t’ been? Looking back at the last few month’s that I’ve been with CARES, I can honestly say that the nonprofits of Kansas City have made this summer a memorable one and I can only expect them to continue to do so as we transition into fall.
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CARES Magazine and GOiCARE.com provide online and print resources to nonprofits in order to create awareness of charitable giving and healthy living in the Springfield and Kansas City areas as well as give acknowledgement to local businesses that give back to these communities. It is our goal to promote local businesses, provide information and savings to consumers, and support the work of the charities where we live.
What does it mean to be a member of CARES? CARES members are 501(c)(3) organizations that are well established, respected by their peers, and meet significant needs within the community. As a CARES member, we provide YOU with the opportunity to connect, promote, and spread awareness about the things nonprofits are doing within the community. What are the benefits of becoming a member? As a member, you’ll receive a wealth of benefits, including: A full year of marketing within the pages of CARES An online profile on our website Access to the our online calendar Access to our online volunteer database Email blast inclusion Addition to the membership directory in CARES Magazine Event coverage in CARES 20 subscriptions to CARES for board members and volunteers 50 copies of CARES magazine per month
How do I become a member? In order to become a member of CARES, a nonprofit must request an application by emailing editor.op@goicare.com. An application form will then be sent that must be filled out completely and returned to CARES via email or at: 122 Park Central Square Springfield, MO 65806 What are current members saying about CARES? CARES Magazine has provided a wonderful avenue for the community to know more about the tremendous amount of assistance provided by not-for-profit agencies rs and how many supporters and volunteers are making it possible. -Harmony House CARES is a great value and continues to g come up with new ways to make marketing our organization successful. -Community Partnership of the Ozarks 7
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CARES is a fantastic opportunity to share information about all of our services and the program has helped us organize our annual communication plan. -Foundation for Springfield Public Schools We have been with CARES for a few months and it has been great! The staff has been great to work with and the magazine is a useful and professional resource for our community! -OACAC It’s an honor to work with the team at CARES. We feel valued and the customer service is excellent. -American Red Cross CARES provides a very professional, state-of-the-art marketing tool for our agency. They are a true asset. -Good Samaritan Boys Ranch
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With kiddos going back to school this week, I thought it might be a good idea to discuss some helpful tips as we transition into the new school year. With out further adieu, my top 10 tips for back to school success: 1. Bedtime! I can't say enough about the importance of sleep. Having set bedtimes is essential. Turn off/in electronics at least an hour before bed. The (blue) light that they emit can actually be disruptive to their sleep. 2. Have a set homework time. If you don't actually have homework at night, spend the time reading, working on math problems, etc. I do not recommend, however, having homework time immediately after school. When your kids come home from 7 hours of school, they need a break, a snack, and time to wind down. 3. Before you send your kids off to school, make sure that they have a healthy breakfast to fuel their day. In addition, pack a fresh lunch filled with fruit, veggies, healthy carbs, and protein. Hopefully one day in the near future (keep up the good work Jamie Oliver), school lunches will be healthy (to be fair, some of them are). 4. Some children suffer from social anxiety, and fear that they will not make friends (especially if they are transitioning to middle school). Discuss how to make friends, role-play how to initiate a conversation. 5. Be prepared. Set out backpacks, books, sign permission slips, etc. the night before. To avoid clothes battles with the elementary set, have them pick out their outfits as well. 6. Establish routines so your kids know what to expect. Besides a set homework time, have dinner together, plan a game night, or go for a walk while the weather is still nice. 7. Communicate with the teacher! Make friends with their teacher, tell them if you child has any special needs, send an apple to school once in awhile... 8. Don't overbook. Having band practice one night, baseball two nights per week, and karate leaves little time for homework. Try to limit extra-curricular activities. 9. Talk! Talk! Talk! Keep an open dialogue with your child. Instead of asking them what they did at school, to which they will reply "nothing", make it open-ended. Ask them, "What was your favorite part of the day? What did you find challenging?". 10. Become an involved parent. Volunteer in the classroom, join the PTA, and come to school parties. Be part of their education.
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What’s the Point? Every few weeks or so we hear some nonprofit organization leader pose the question, “Why do we have a board of directors? What’s the point?” It’s a good question to ask because many don’t quite understand the purpose or the work of the board. Others have some idea, but it turns out that many of them see only part of the picture.
What is the Work of the Board?
In general, every nonprofit governing board is going to do three basic types of work for an organization – it is going to provide oversight and supervision, leadership and direction, and assistance and support. But how a board does each of these three is likely to be quite different from organization to organization, and from time to time. That’s because, apart from the standard legal duties, the work of a board needs to vary to ensure that it is a good match for its organization’s strategic direction, needs, and state of development.
Leadership is Key Every board exists to provide leadership to its organization, to its staff, and volunteers. Usually, this involves strategic planning -- defining or clarifying the organization’s mission, vision, strategic direction, and goals. It includes clarifying why we exist, how the community will benefit from the work our organization will do, and what we will accomplish. For the agency with paid staff, the work of setting direction and goals should be done together with the executive staff but, in the end, it’s the board that makes the final decision. Decisions about strategic direction also include deciding which programs will be implemented to accomplish the mission and goals. Programs are sets of activities that involve the actual operations or work of the organization and, similar to the work of setting goals, decisions about programs are best made in collaboration with the executive staff (especially in cases of professional operations and practices). The imperative is to determine which programs are likely to be of greatest benefit in enabling the organization to accomplish its goals. One of the most important acts of leadership for any board is the selec-
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tion of the top staff person, the person who will lead the accomplishment of the work. In larger organizations with staff, this is the person called the executive director or the chief executive officer (CEO), and they will be recruited, selected, and supervised by the board or its key leaders. But even small agencies with no paid staff need to be clear about who will lead the work. Typically, this will be the board president or board chair but, to avoid confusion and conflict about who does what, it is important for the board to be clear in making this decision. The board’s work doesn’t end with the selection of an executive director or CEO though. The board and its members have a responsibility to provide encouragement and support for their executive. This may involve serving as a “sounding board”, or coach, and offering advice to the executive when they seek it. It also involves setting specific goals with the executive – pre-established standards by which the board will judge the executive’s job performance. And, if the executive is having significant problems, it is the board’s job to support the executive with the additional training, direction, coaching, or other support that will help him or her be successful. Leadership and direction for the organization also includes setting policies to guide the decisions of managers and the work of the staff and volunteers. Useful policies offer direction that guides the decisions and actions of all who work in the organization (including the board, itself). Further, it is the board’s job to have a system in place to monitor whether the organization and its people are following its policies.
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What’s the Point? What is the Work of the Board? What About Accountability? One of the most common expectations of governing boards for nonprofits is that of raising money and attracting other essential resources (such as donations of equipment, supplies, and talent). Not all boards handle the actual solicitation of funds, but every board is responsible for ensuring that its organization has adequate resources to implement the plans it has adopted. If the resources are inadequate, the board needs to implement activities to secure additional resources, decide to eliminate or cut back on certain programs, or how to implement some mix of both. When the agency has a professional fund raising team (usually including the chief executive), the board’s fundraising work is handled in collaboration with them. Board members almost always can help in unique ways (e.g., “opening doors,” helping nurture contacts with prospective donors) and it is important to capitalize on this help. In small organizations with no fundraising staff, it is entirely the board’s job to solicit and secure such support. Of course, it is also the board’s job to ensure that the resources of the organization are used efficiently and effectively in the accomplishment of the work. The IRS and other regulators consider the board to be the chief steward of the nonprofit’s resources, and demand that the board ensure that the organization make the most of its financial and other resources. To do this well, the board needs to have a financial management system in place that will enable it to guide and regularly monitor how agency resources are used. A useful system will enable the board to evaluate compliance with financial goals, plans, policies, and procedures, and a board should regularly review financial reports and assessments (including, for larger agencies, the results of annual audits) that will enable it to assess how well the organization is performing when it comes to its finances. The board’s responsibilities with regard to accountability, however, go beyond the issue of financial performance. It is the board’s responsibility to ensure that the organization has systems in place to enable it to evaluate how well agency programs and activities perform. Similar to the issue of financial performance, the focus here is on how well the organization is achieving the results that its clients and community want and need. As with finances, it is important that
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the board have a system in place that gathers and reports on the results of the work. The goal is to enable the board to “close the loop” with information that enables it to evaluate whether the results are worth the resources that have been invested in their accomplishment.
Building Bridges and Staying in Touch Effective boards also take care to nurture and strengthen their organization’s relationships with constituents throughout the community, both those who receive services and those who are in important leadership positions in the political and donor communities. Nonprofits exist to meet community needs, and it is important for the board to stay in touch with clients so it can make legitimate and useful judgments about whether its programs and activities are valued by those they are designed to serve. This includes evaluating whether community conditions have changed to the degree that changes are needed in the agency’s programs. It also involves making sure that the organization has the political support it needs to do its work. Organizations that are out of touch with their constituents, sooner or later, become irrelevant and disappear. Boards are a critical resource to help the chief executive and other organizational leaders monitor and understand how the agency is perceived and whether changes are needed to sustain or increase its credibility and success.
And Finally… One of the most overlooked of board responsibilities is that of self-development – of taking the time to monitor and invest in board success. We know there is a strong connection between agency effectiveness and the effectiveness of its governing board. Therefore it is important that the board invest the time needed to successfully recruit and prepare its members and officers to ensure that they will be able to do their board work thoughtfully and effectively. This includes making time for regular board member planning and training sessions, and taking time once every couple of years to assess its own performance. Ultimately, this is the core of the work of the nonprofit governing board. Governing boards exist to lead, guide, monitor, and support the work of nonprofit organizations as they serve us and our communities as efficiently and effectively as possible. This is important work. Effective boards are integral to the success of nonprofit organizations.
Did You Know the BBB Accredits Charities? 5 Things For Charities and Donors To Know 1) The BBB of Greater Kansas City publishes reports on local charities Americans are being asked more than ever before to open their hearts and pocketbooks to help the homeless, assist disaster victims, fund health research projects, and support many other worthy causes. These appeals come via direct mail, telephone, in person, and, increasingly, over the Internet. The BBB charity accredication program is designed to provide a way for donors at all levels to make wise giving decisions in the face of these voluminous appeals. The service also provides charitable organizations with the means to establish their accountability to donors and potential donors by adhering to the voluntary BBB charity standards. Our reports do not rate charities, but show whether standards were met or missed along with an explanation. www.bbb.org/charity-reviews/kansas. If a charity is not listed and you want to know more, contact Jennifer Large, Director of Charity Accreditation at (816) 421-7800. 2) The BBB Wise Giving Alliance publishes reports on national charities http://www.bbb.org/charity-reviews/national/ 3) Accredited charities meet 20 comprehensive accountability standards We have been working to educate both charities and donors about the accountability standards and to support charities that are willing to provide their information and meet the standards. They cover governance, effectiveness, finances, and fundraising & informational materials. For more details, visit www.give.org. The overarching principle of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for Charity Accountability is full disclosure to donors and potential donors at the time of solicitation and thereafter. However, where indicated, the standards recommend ethical practices beyond the act of disclosure in order to ensure public confidence and encourage giving. The voluntary evaluation process can help to strengthen the overall operations of an organization and show commitment to transparency and accountability beyond local, state, and federal regulations. Charities can register at: http://charityreports.bbb.org/public/register/Default.aspx?BureauID=0674 There is no fee to become accredited.
Accredited charities can choose to license our seal for use on their website or other solicitations to leverage the trust and recognizability of the BBB brand. There is a nominal annual fee based on revenue to license the seal, but this is also voluntary. 4) Our work helps to dispel the myth that overhead is !"#$ %" ' %(" ')*" +" '$," )- .( ,/%01' 2",-),mance Our standards point to other factors of performance: transparency, governance, leadership, and results. “Administrative and fundraising cost ratios offer insight: it can be valid data for rooting out fraud and poor financial management. However, focusing on overhead without considering other critical dimensions of a charity’s financial and organizational performance does more damage than good.” Quote from BBB, Guidestar & Charity Navigator Letter to Donors In fact, many charities should spend more on overhead. Overhead costs include important investments charities make to improve their work: investments in training, planning, evaluation, and internal systems— as well as their efforts to raise money so they can operate their programs. These expenses allow a charity to sustain itself (the way a family has to pay the electric bill) or to improve itself (the way a family might invest in college tuition).” 5) Inquiring about a charity is easy and helps us generate more evaluations and reports We receive tons of calls about building contractors, roofers and plumbers. The BBB of Greater Kansas City also encourages potential donors to inquire about local charities. We get calls about direct mail appeals or telephone solicitations and can provide tips about wise giving, determine if the soliciting charity is legitimate, and also direct consumers to additional resources. If there is a charity you would like information on that you did not see listed in our database, contact Jennifer Large, Directory of Charity Accreditation at (816) 421-7800 or ask us at www.charityreports.bbb.org/public/inquire/Default.aspx?BureauID=9999 Generally, if a charity is not on our report list, we do not have a current report on the charity. However, we are continuously updating reports, and generating new evaluations and inquiries help greatly in our efforts to do that. 13
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Cowen and Robinson: Brothers Making Memories scheduled a meeting with a Kansas City police officer, and the officer explained all of the negative consequences associated with theft. Later that day, Cowan had a heart-to-heart with Robinson. “I explained to him, ‘I don’t do this because I have to, I do this because I want to. You’re going downhill, and if you get caught stealing again, I won’t be your big brother,’” said Cowan. Those words sunk in with Robinson as his eyes filled with tears. The thought of losing Cowan was enough motivation for him to behave better. As the years progressed, Robinson began to excel at football. Cowan inspired him to stay dedicated and keep pursuing his athletic goals. For every game he had, he could look back in the stands and Cowan would be there. “At one point in high school, Joe played on Varsity, JV, and the sophomore team. That simply meant I had three games to attend
Jeff Cowan and Joe Robinson might not be related by blood, but
a week,” said Cowan.
when a person asks of their relation, they respond, “We’re broth-
Cowan was not only there for athletic events, but every major
ers” without hesitation or any explanation. Now both in
milestone in Robinson’s life. When Robinson turned 16, Cowan
adulthood, neither of the two men can fully describe the impact
took him to pick up his first car - a ’78 Caprice Classic. The two of
their relationship has had on their lives. But what they can describe
them went out to Hooter’s, sharing wings and many laughs. It
are memories; memories that lay the framework of a friendship
soon became a tradition. Every birthday they would eat at that
that became much more.
same place, joking around with the waitresses.
In 1987, Cowan had just been matched with a seven year-old
The night Robinson turned 21 they shared their first drink
“Little” through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Kansas
together. Long past his high school graduation, they continued to
City. On their first outing, Cowan took his Little Brother Joe to
meet up frequently. Cowan helped mold Robinson into a man of
Penguin Park, a popular spot amongst youth in the area. Robinson
moral stature while also learning from their experiences.
loved the thrill of swinging atop the giraffe swing and continued to yell for Cowan to push him higher. All of a sudden, the swing twisted and smacked Robinson in the head, resulting in multiple stitches. Despite this unfortunate occurrence, a bond had been created.
“I don’t know where I’d be without Jeff, I really don’t. It’s almost a scary thought,” said Robinson. “The impact that one person can have is tremendous.”
Cowan, a 27-year-old man with a youthful spirit, connected with Joe quickly. Robinson’s mother, Aggie, was delighted that he had a
Although Cowan and Robinson see each other less now due to
new manly presence in his life. “The reality was I could be a lot of
their busy professional lives, the bond is still there. Both major
things for him, but I couldn’t be a man. And he needed that,” said
philanthropists, Cowan helped Robinson understand the impor-
Aggie Robinson.
tance of giving back to the community. Also, Robinson’s introduc-
The two of them embarked on many journeys. Early on,
tion through Cowan to many types of food and restaurants as a
they found something in which they both shared a deep love for –
youth helped him find a career he loves. He is now a proprietor at
food. Every Saturday, Cowan took Robinson on a local food tour
Outback Steakhouse in Lee’s Summit.
and they tried all sorts of Asian-based food. Robinson cherished the
Despite being middle-aged men, neither of them have lost their
novel taste, and Cowan made an effort to open up the boy’s world
youthful spirit. Their relationship might be difficult to describe,
to new things. This also included all types of sports, and soon Joe’s
but to them they are simply “brothers.” Brothers that are still
passion for playing football grew.
making memories.
Not all of the pair’s encounters were pleasant though. At age 10, Robinson was caught stealing from a convenience store. Cowan
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September 7 | Harmon Park - Prairie Village, Kansas Time: 3–11PM The Prairie Village Jazz Festival brings thousands of people together to enjoy a free evening of magical music, fabulous artistry, delectable food & drink, and fun. In 2010, critics raved, putting Prairie Village on the map as the newest “destination jazz festival” in Kansas City. This year, all proceeds from the Prairie Village Jazz Festival will go toward A Brush with Kindness, a unique partnership between the City of Prairie Village and Heartland Habitat for Humanity. A Brush with Kindness is an exterior home preservation service that offers painting, landscaping, weather stripping, and minor repair services to homeowners in need.
Overland Park Farmers’ Market Marty Street between 79th and 80th Overland Park, Kansas Wednesdays at 7:30AM and Saturdays at 6:30AM For more than 30 years, vendors have been providing farm, fresh and local products to the community at the Overland Park Farmers’ Market located on Marty Street, between 79th and 80th streets. The Overland Park Farmers’ Market offers patrons a wide variety of products from farm, food, and specialty vendors, as well as live music under the clock tower and cooking demonstrations by local chefs.
Fabric Art: Quilting 101 September 7 | Gilda’s Club: Kansas City, Missouri 10:00AM Quilting expert, Peggy Glaeser, will be in the clubhouse to help you create your personal quilt square. This two hour class will teach you the basics of a hand-sewn fabric square including hand-stitching techniques that you can use in a current project or to try something for the first time. Create something for yourself or in memory or honor of someone. Beginners and experienced quilters welcome.
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The Starlight Theater Presents: Miss Saigon September 7 – 13 | 4600 Starlight Road Kansas City, Missouri | 8:00PM The Starlight Theatre is proud to present: Miss Saigon, a classic love story brought up-to-date in one of the most stunning theatrical spectacles of all time. In Miss Saigon, Puccini’s Madame Butterfly is brought to the modern world. This powerful pop opera is an emotional tale about forbidden love, the tragedies of war, and the sacrifices made to achieve the American Dream. Tony Award-winning musical Miss Saigon, created by the visionaries behind Les Miserables, features a touching love story told through a series of sensational musical numbers inclduing “Why God Why?” and “The American Dream.” Parental or teacher guidance is recommended – Miss Saigon contains scenes that may be unsuitable for children under 13. Children under 5 not admitted.
10th Annual Mission Arts & Eats Festival September 13 – 14
| 6200 Martway– Mission, Kansas
The Mission Arts & Eats Festival is a fun-filled two day event that provides a wide variety of activities and entertainment for the whole family: fine arts and crafts; delicious food; and lively entertainment in a comfortable, relaxed environment that exemplifies the City of Mission! Last year, thousands of people attended Mission’s Arts & Eats Festival. There’s so much to do, so much to see and so much to smell.
The 82nd Annual Plaza Art Fair September 20–22 4750 Broadway Street: Kansas City, Missouri Friday: 5–10PM, Saturday: 10AM–10PM, 11AM–5PM Each autumn, the streets of the Country Club Plaza are transformed into a beautiful outdoor art gallery. Artists from across the country come together to display their fabulous artwork and as well as attract countless art enthusiasts. This nationally-recognized event features 240 artists, 27 plaza restaurants, three live music stages, a kids art workshop, the Kemper Street Museum, and Experience ArtsKC.
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History Of Women As Philanthropists Women in America have always been agents of change even when they had few officially recognized rights. In Colonial times, women tackled a host of issues like moral reform, care of widows, children and the mentally ill, conditions for women prisoners, aid for soldiers, temperance, abolition of slavery, suffrage, libraries, the environment, culture, health issues, and more. Women’s sense of their “place” changed dramatically in the 1800s. Women stretched to become skilled fundraisers, passionate advocates, powerful leaders, dedicated volunteers, irresistible forces for social change, and tireless workers. Women of every ethnicity joined voluntary associations to raise money and especially to care for women, widows, and girls.
Women Started Colleges And Charities Women started Mount Holyoke Seminary, Smith College, Women’s Christian Temperance Union, American Red Cross, and YWCA to name a few. Women established three-quarters of the public libraries in the United States, many before Andrew Carnegie became involved and later to raise the 10 percent match he required. Women in the Rockefeller and Vanderbilt families started the
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Museum of Modern Art and Whitney Museum of Art. Despite a slump in women’s philanthropic activities from the 1920s to the 1960s, women took an active role in the Civil Rights effort, feminism, and infiltration of the workforce. The 1970s saw the formation of the Ms. Foundation, the first women’s fund in the United States.
1980 Supreme Court Forces Men’s Clubs To Admit Women The philanthropy arena expanded for women in the 1980s when the Supreme Court ruled groups like Jaycees, Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis could no longer exclude women. It wasn’t long before women were serving as the officers running these philanthropic clubs. More recently women have organized to support equal rights for women, drunk driving laws, breast cancer research, economic development, and employment opportunities for women and many more. In 2007, Women Moving Millions collected million dollar gifts from individual women around the world. In two years, 174 women had each made a large gift.
What Is The Status Of Women And Philanthropy Today? Today more than 140 women’s funds around the globe belong to the Women’s Funding Network, representing a collective $465 million in working assets. All across the USA, 131 United Ways have developed women’s leadership councils. Every year, more than 56,000 women volunteers in women’s leadership councils raise more than $155 million just from other women. The National Women’s Leadership Council of United Way Worldwide (NWLC) is the largest women’s philanthropic organization in the world. It raised $1 billion dollars from women during the last 10 years, half of it during the economic downturn 2007-2011. That’s power! Women—and the men who support their efforts—are clearly a powerful force in leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy. Because they live longer than men, the Women’s Philanthropy Institute predicts women will end up in charge of much of the $41 trillion expected pass from generation to generation over the next 50 years. Single women are more likely than single men to make a philanthropic gift and women’s inclination to give influences their husbands to be more generous as well. See more at: www.womenspeak.com/women-andphilanthropy/#sthash.CWUZxhGa.dpuf
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1. Chase Away Stagnant Closet Air. You know that smell. Fabrics of all variety, shoes for every occasion, plus a dirty clothes bin, and no fresh air can only equal one thing…you need lavender essential oil. Whether diffused, drizzled on earthenware, or dripped on cotton balls, chase stagnancy away! 2. Take the Bite Out of It. Insects, creepies and crawlies are not too fond of the smell of lavender. In fact, they hate it. If you forget to go the prevention route, lavender soothes bites, itching, and inflammation. 3. A Multi-Purpose Spray. Next time you’re sitting in traffic, pull out a spray bottle filled with a lavender and water mixture and freshen your car. Who wouldn’t prefer a car smelling like lavender? 4. Kids Won’t Go Down? Lavender drops on their pillows…it’s like magic. It will help ease their mind, calm them down, make bedtime a bit more rewarding, and best of all…lull them into a restful sleep. 5. Skip the Aerosol Chemical Sprays. Next time you are deodorizing the bathroom, think of lavender and water in a spray bottle. Lavender’s antibacterial, antibiotic, antiviral, antiseptic properties can only help. 6. Take the Acrid Out of Vinegar. If you clean with vinegar, but can barely stay vertical while using it, lavender is the answer. Just add lavender and vinegar together in the spray bottle and you’re set! 7. Therapeutic Dish or Laundry Soap. If your liquid soap smells a bit flat, you can add lavender for additional aromatherapy benefits and antibacterial properties. It transforms your cleaning experience! 8. Lovable Linens. What does your linen closet smell like? Probably cotton. Maybe old cotton. Energize your linens with lovely smelling lavender. It leaves no oil marks and leaves things invigoratingly fresh. 9.Lavender candles. Ahhh, the long lost art of candle making. If you’ve ever made candles you know how fun it can be. When you add lavender, the smell that is released is intensely therapeutic! 10. Wood Floors, Like New. A tired wood floor is, well … tired. Commercial floor polishes often contain harsh chemicals. Woods love oil. Just add lavender to your cleaning system and your floor can look like new! 11. Change Your Sheets and Refresh Your Mattress. Unfortunately, your mattress can be neglected, and have that “wires, foam, and fabric” smell. Add lavender when you change your sheets and neglect no more! 12. Homemade Room Freshener. Put baking soda and 5-6 drops of lavender oil in a small Mason jar. Punch holes in the lid. Place in smelly areas (near garbage cans dirty clothes). Shake the jar often and smile. 13. Pet Smells No More. Add a skiff or two of your baking soda and lavender mixture to carpets and vacuum up! If you have pets, (especially those of the non-potty trained variety), fight back with lavender! 14. Sweet Smelling Vacuum Bags. Your vacuum can be your nemesis when it comes to keeping your home smelling clean. As you well know, it can even blow micro-fine dirt! Pin some cotton balls (soaked in lemon and lavender oils) on the inside of the bag and let your vacuum blow!
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The Benefits of Healthy Lunch Recipes James K Bryant There are many benefits inherent in bringing your own lunch to school and/or work, especially if you have access to some great tasting, healthy lunch recipes. Much light has been shed in recent years about the benefits of eating good nourishing food and avoiding the fast food that has become so prevalent in the last decades. The convenience of junk food is alluring, but the ill effects of continued ingestion of processed food has taken a hefty toll on the health of those who habitually indulge in it. After years of examination, it seems that the logical solution to declining health caused by repeated exposure to unhealthy food is to change our habits. Instead of stopping in for the fast food fix or grabbing a bite from the deli section, we can benefit greatly by going back to the old-fashioned idea of bringing our own lunch to work or to school. We have many choices as to what kind of food to bring, and to be honest, the good old peanut butter and jelly sandwich falls short of satisfying in the long haul. Some good, nutritious options are satisfying as well as good for you. Many periodicals offer recipes for wholesome, nutritious lunches that are easy to make, travel well, and taste great. You can find some ideas right there in the checkout line at your local grocery store. In the magazine rack, there an abundance of ideas available. Another great resource for healthy lunch recipes is the internet. You can find a great recipe for just about anything you would wish to eat, and with a little bit of research, you can find some ideas that are aimed at nourishment as well as taste and appearance. With a minimum effort, you can develop a good selection of recipes to choose from. Good ingredients are important when preparing healthy food, so one should find a good source for the ingredients. Farmers Markets, food co-ops, and local farms are good ideas. Chain stores are becoming aware of the demand for wholesome foods and
are offering better ingredients. Just making an honest effort to find clean, organically grown, freerange ingredients contributes greatly to the quality of the finished meal. Try to buy food that is additive and preservative free, as these ingredients only lengthen the shelf life of the product, and rarely have benefits. Some of these additives are actually quite unhealthy. In conclusion, it is easy to see that you can benefit greatly not just from the eating, but also the effort of preparing your own lunch. Healthy lunch recipes are easy to find, worthwhile to prepare, and great for your body and mind. They can help you to follow directions, schedule your time better, and think ahead. The benefits of making your mid day meals can be seen in many aspects of your life, from your health to your productivity. You can learn a better way of providing your body's nourishment, find a better place to buy your food, and be the envy of everyone else at the office at the same time.
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Get Involved, Get Active, Get Outside! Outdoor Events in Kansas City!
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Bike MS
14-15 Start/Finish Location: Garmin Headquarters in Olathe, KS
Bike MS passes through KC into the back roads of the Kansas countryside. The routes include fully-stocked rest stops every 10-15 miles, great lunch stops, & safety provided by volunteer EMT’s, HAM radio operators, the police department, and bicycle repair from partner bike shops. The 1st day will end at South Park in Lawrence, KS, where bikers will be treated to a fun Gears & Grooves Festival. The next day, everyone will be up early for a free pancake breakfast & then back on the road to Olathe for a finish line celebration and a great feeling of accomplishment. By participating in Bike MS, you can aid in assisting support programs, services, & research that makes a huge difference to the people who must fight MS every day of their lives.
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Fall Big Splash Benefitting BBBS
Location: Great Wolf Lodge – KC, KS Times: Monday-Thursday: 10am – 8pm, Friday-Sunday: 9am – 9pm
Enjoy a day of fun at the water park with your family, friends, or youth group! 100% of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City. Take advantage of a fun, easy, getaway at the Great Wolf Lodge during this 3-week promotional period. This is the only time you can visit the Great Wolf Lodge water park without staying overnight at the resort. This special event provides an opportunity to do something enjoyable while supporting a great cause. To learn more about BBBSKC, visit www.bbbskc.org. To learn more about the Great Wolf Lodge, visit www.greatwolf.com/kansascity/waterpark.
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Firefly Run
Location: Kemper Arena – Kansas City, MO
Registration & Packet Pickup: 5:30-7:30pm Race Start Time: 8pm Firefly Run is the coolest, most eye dazzling, & illuminating 5K night race. Runners & walkers of all speeds and experiences are welcome. Decorate yourself like a Christmas tree or dress up in mesmerizing costumes and let your creativity flow. Enjoy the post-race after party with live entertainment, refreshments, and amazing visual effects! Come out and support The Children’s Place! Relax and enjoy the spectacular sight of a one-of-a-kind night-time race. It’s time to get your glow on and light up the night like fireflies! For more information or to register, visit www.fireflyrun.com.
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Bikers for Babies Location: Kansas Speedway
Since it’s inception in 1995, the motorcycle community in KC & beyond has raised more than $6 million for the March of Dimes mission of healthy babies through Bikers for Babies. This year’s ride will feature a 100-mile all-Kansas route beginning & ending at the Kansas Speedway. Afterwards, participants will be able to enjoy a complimentary lunch, live music, bike show, & vendor expo. The Kansas City Bikers for Babies continues to be one of the premier Midwest motorcycle rides so gather your family & friends, set a goal, & join riders from all across the Midwest to ensure all babies get a healthy start. For more information and to register, visit www.bikersforbabieskc.com
Sept GREAT AMAZING 29 RACE Adventure
Run & Family Fun Activity Location: Blue Valley Rec Complex – Overland Park, KS Time: 3:00 p.m. A fun adventure race modeled after the show THE AMAZING RACE. Kids in grades K-12 can pair up with or race against parents, grandparents, friends, family members, & neighbors completing a 1 mile course of fun challenges. Adult teams are welcome too! Whether you run, jog, or walk, it'll be a BONDING EXPERIENCE you will never forget. Sign up now, team members can be added race day. Qualify for the Championship Race and $2,000 Prize! Online registration will close once the 100-team limit is reached and team members can be added on race day.
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Need Supplies for Your Animal Friends? Why You Should Support Smaller Pet Stores by: Chris A. Harmen Animal lovers have a lot of choices when it comes to deciding where to shop for their pets. Before you decide whether to shop in a small shop, in a big chain store, or solely online, learn about the benefits of shopping at smaller pet stores.
Shop Small. Shop Local. If you want to do your part to support the local economy, you can’t go wrong with smaller pet stores. Small businesses are often able to handle special requests for unusual products because products are purchased by the manager and not someone at the corporate level. While it depends on the town’s economy, local establishments typically pay higher wages than their corporate counterparts. Small businesses also infuse a larger percentage of revenue back into the town’s economy.
Small Pet Stores Can Get to Know Your Animals Have you ever walked into a store and had the clerk know exactly who you are and why you’re there? If you haven’t experienced the service that a local shop can give you, you might be surprised at just how quickly the employees there will get to know you—and your pets! This recognition means more than just a friendly face. The employees who work at a local store will be able to recommend specific products that will benefit your pets. Whether you need help choosing the right brand and variety of cat litter for your finicky feline friend or you want to know what kind of food is best for your new puppy, the employees here will likely be incredibly knowledgeable. This is especially useful if you have an older dog or indoor only cat since these animals will usually require a special type of food that’s lower in calories to make up for a decreased activity level.
Don’t Wait A Week or More for Purchases If you need something for your pets, you probably don’t want to order it online, pay for shipping, and then wait a week or more for it to arrive. While online shopping can be convenient in some circumstances, many shoppers want the instant gratification that shopping in a brick and mortar store provides. Another benefit of shopping locally is that you’ll be able to actually see and touch comparable products in order to make a decision on which is right for your animal.
Small Businesses are Good for the Environment Lastly, small pet stores, like all small businesses, can be good for the environment. Local stores typically receive at least some of their products from distributors that are in the same geographic area, which means that the goods do not need to travel far. Reduced travel is good for the environment, but it also means that transportation costs are smaller. Shoppers do have quite a few choices when it comes to shopping for their animal. If you’re still not sure about the benefits of smaller pet stores, consider paying one in your area a visit. You might be surprised at how invested the employees are in making sure that you—and your pet—are taken care of.
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‹ 5V^ :LW[LTILY The Beanstalk Children's Garden is a unique and fun field trip destination for children and families. Visitors to the Beanstalk Children's Garden are encouraged to use their senses to see, touch, smell and taste plants as part of the learning process. All plants are labeled with names and background information. The garden paths are paved and are fully wheelchair accessible. Event held at the Swope Park, free to individual children and their families.
‹ :LW[LTILY c WT It’s First Friday in KC’s Crossroads Arts District, and the Symphony’s first FREE Happy Hour concert of the season. Our musicians perform a wonderful one-hour program of chamber music that will energize you for your evening gallery stroll. Enjoy selected movements from Beethoven’s Serenade in D Major, and Brahms’ Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano. Event held at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in KCMO.
‹ 5V^ 6J[VILY For more than 30 years, vendors have been providing farm, fresh and local products to the community at the Overland Park Farmers' Market located on Marty Street, between 79th and 80th streets. The Overland Park Farmers' Market offers patrons a wide variety of products from farm, food, and specialty vendors, as well as live music under the clock tower and cooking demonstrations by local chefs.
‹ :LW[LTILY c HT Calling all kids and families to join us for a fun fall volunteer project at the Gibbs Road Farm, an urban farm in Kansas City, KS! If you have an extra pair of gardening gloves, bring those too (optional!).For more information contact Paula Proud at 913-6632951 or paula.proud@wholefoods.com
‹ 5V^ 6J[VILY Low Cost Vaccination Clinic every Thursday Night 5pm to 7pm Every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm (except holidays) 913-262-1600. Vaccination takes place at the FMA Animal Hospital in Mission KS ‹ 5V^ 5V]LTILY c WT Community of NICU families coming together for mutual support, hope, and encouragement. Open to families currently in the NICU and any time after. Group run by NICU Family Network, Inc. At the Johnson County Central Resource Library in Overland Park KS. ‹ :LW[LTILY c WT /V^S H[ [OL 4VVU 2HUZHZ *P[` WYLZLU[Z 3HIVY Day Luau! RSVP through Eventbrite for FREE ADMISSION ‹ :LW[LTILY (WYPS c ! HT Introduction to Autism and Behavioral Treatment Contact: 913-945-6847, autismtraining@kumc.edu Department: Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training. Free of charge at the University of KC
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The Business of Giving Back We can talk about two things: what we do or who we are. To us, those are one in the same; we can’t talk about business unless we also talk about passion, determination and community. This philosophy starts with our chairman, Rick Hendrick, who encourages everyone to think outside the box and incorporate charity into everything we do. The charities we are most involved with weren’t picked with any corporate strategy in mind; rather, they chose us. We draw inspiration from the stories of those we help, and they drive us to be a better business. One such charity is the Most Influential Women of the Year To Be scholarship we initiated in 2012, in partnership with the Kansas City Business Journal. Together we recognize the most influential women of our community and, in their name, select a student who has demonstrated the qualities necessary to be similarly successful. We reward their hard work and determination with a $1,300 scholarship.
Louis Faller General Manager
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