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Join today and recieve local restaurant gift certificates! As a Sports Commission member, you'll receive a $25 & $50 gift certificate in return for your membership! Your membership support is 100% tax deductible as a charitable or business expense. Join today!
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August 2007 Newsletter
Board to guide Strategic Planning by Mr. Kevin M. Gray, President
The Sports Commission is heading into a strategic planning process over the next two months with the leadership of our outstanding board and executive committee. At the conclusion of this important exercise, we hope to emerge with a plan to develop our capacity to serve our community with the promotion and cultivation of sporting opportunities. Our organization’s work is recognized as important within the community that includes decision makers within the political and civic industries. Many look to us for assistance and input in promoting events, or bringing high quality games, events and teams to our metropolitan area. Over the years, since 1989, we have conducted several strategic planning or leadership assessment analyses that are critical roadmaps for staff to prioritize and follow. In the past, these plans have produced successful initiatives like WIN for KC and our online registration program for nonprofit sports events. These are great examples of turning ideas into flourishing programs that fill a void and make a significant impact in our community. Since our last organizational strategic plan, we’ve worked to secure a long-term solution for our Royals and Chiefs, a new sports arena, enhancements to historic Municipal Auditorium and develop a community focus on the sport of college basketball with the advent of the NABC’s College Basketball Experience and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. We now remain steadfast in helping establish a new home for our Kansas City Wizards. We believe this initiative has a substantial benefit to our community and we look forward to a successful outcome. Personally, I view this as a very important process for our organization and take it very seriously. We will transform the strategic plan into strategic action, and strengthen our ability to link mission with vision and ultimately, work to make our community better. ________________________________________________________________ Plan on Red Friday Luncheon & Pep Rally Sept. 21 Join us for the traditional kickoff celebration of the Chiefs home opening weekend – which promises to be bigger than ever – as we plan a full day of excitement on Red Friday, Sept. 21. The 15th Annual Red Friday celebration is brought to you by the Kansas City Sports Commission, First Choice, and the Red Coaters. Purchasing your morning paper from any of the Red Friday volunteers directly benefits Kansas City charities. The 2007 Red Friday charities are TLC for Children, Donnie Edwards-Best Defense Foundation, and Boys and Girls Clubs of Kansas City. Join 450 Chiefs fans for an exclusive preview of the 2007 season from members of the Chiefs administration, as well as former Chiefs on September 21st at the Red Friday Football Luncheon presented by Midwest United Credit Union. After a buffet lunch each panelist will share their thoughts about the upcoming season and then attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions directly to the panelists. Afterwards head down to Westport where Dustin Colquitt, Donnie Edwards, and Jarrad Page will kick off the free pep rally hosted by the Kansas City Sports Commission and the Chiefs Red Coaters. The two groups will host the FREE “Red Friday Pep Rally” September 21 from 5-to-10 p.m. in Westport. The Chiefs players will kick off the rally, followed by live entertainment, food, vendors and fun. Click here for luncheon tickets. The Red Friday Luncheon is sponsored by Midwest Airlines, Bank of Kansas City, DST Systems, Westport, and Konica Minolta. ________________________________________________________________ Beckham faces Wizards in KC Sept. 27
The high-scoring Wizards will take on soccer superstar David Beckham and the LA Galaxy at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 27. Sports Commission members can get group ticket discounts while they last for this nationally televised game. With a large percentage of the field side and club level seats already sold, The Wizards are offering members of the Kansas City Sports Commission the opportunity to purchase high-quality tickets for their group of 40 or more. Tickets are $25 each instead of the standard $35 rate.
In addition to the British import Beckham, the star-studded LA Galaxy team features U.S. National Team star Landon Donovan, and former Wizards star midfielder Chris Klein. The game starts at 7 p.m. and will be televised nationally on ESPN 2’s MLS Primetime. Be sure to arrive early to experience all the exciting pre-game events at Soccer Celebration, including live music, soccer inflatables, the Starting 11 Girls and much more. Don't miss out on the soccer event of the year as the Wizards continue to push for a high seed in the 2007 MLS Cup playoffs. For tickets, contact Mark Naster at (913) 387-3406 or at mnaster@kcwizards.com. ________________________________________________________________ Our night at "The K" was a Hit!
The KCSC held its first ever Night @ The K prior to game 3 of the 4-game series between the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees on July 25th, 2007 at Kauffman Stadium. Nearly 200 guests joined the Sports Commission staff for a great pre-game event. The event was made even more special when Royals Hall of Fame 2nd Baseman and 8-time Gold Glove Award Winner Frank White stopped by to meet the attendees and take a few pictures. Another highlight of the event was a drawing to throw out the opening pitch that evening. David Sander from Overland Park, KS, won the honor and took the mound in front of a great crowd. Sportscaster Chris Hamblin of 610Sports was on hand to broadcast a live remote, while the guests enjoyed delicious barbeque from Yahooz of the EatPB&J restaurant group, and beverages from Boulevard Brewery. All in all it was a great evening for everyone who joined us, even though the Yankees weren’t so kind to the boys in blue on the field. If you missed out on this great event, but would like to take part in the 2008 Sports Commission Night @ The K, please contact Jay Wilson, Director of Membership & Development @ 816.474.4652, ext.233, or e-mail him at jwilson@sportkc.org, to be included in the mailing list for next years event! ________________________________________________________________ Robin Roberts to keynote WIN for KC Seminar
WIN for KC welcomes Robin Roberts as the keynote speaker for the 2007 Leadership Seminar: The Sport of Business, on Friday, Oct. 12 at 6:00 p.m. Roberts, a Good Morning America news anchor and former ESPN analyst, will share her story of success in the competitive world of sports and business. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center at 6:00 p.m. Sports Commission and WIN for KC members can purchase discounted tickets to this event. This event is presented by Fleishman-Hillard. For more information, email Ashley Brookerd or call her at 816-474-4652 ext. 226. Roberts recently authored her first book, From the Heart: Seven Rules to Live By. Roberts will share her story of success in the competitive world of sports and business. Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and drinks following the program. In addition, Roberts will be available for book signings until 8 p.m. Be a part of the excitement this fall
A variety of exciting volunteer opportunities are yours for the taking this fall. You can support events like the Kansas City Marathon, the WIN for KC basketball clinic, and the Thanksgiving Day Run in a variety of roles that reward you with friendships, fun and community service benefits.
The next big event that we need volunteers for is The Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon on October 20th, 2007. You don't have to be a runner to be a part of the festivities on race day. Volunteer for one of the many jobs necessary to make the Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon a success. Race organizers need volunteers to help with everything from administrative activities to course security the day of the race. City Tavern and Jack Stack Barbeque will feed all volunteers near the finish line. To find out more about job descriptions and times for the Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon visit www.KCmarathon.org. If you or anyone you know is interested in the field of sports and would like to volunteer for one of our many events, or if you have further questions please contact Marla Hanover at 816-474-4652 ext 221 or mhanover@sportkc.org. More information can be found on our website www.sportkc.org. Below is a list of fall 2007 events that will need volunteers.
Saturday, October 20 Waddell & Reed Kansas City Marathon Crown Center, Kansas City, MO Volunteers may help in the following areas:
Saturday, November 1 WIN for KC Basketball Clinic with UMKC UMKC’s Swinney Recreation Center Volunteers may help in the following areas:
Thursday, November 22 18th Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K & Family Stroll Sprint Campus, Overland Park, KS Volunteers are needed in the following areas:
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