by Marketing | Oct 31, 2024 | Foundation Spotlight
When one thinks about leadership, and styles of leadership, they soon understand leadership comes in many forms. In this Foundation Spotlight we want to highlight two individuals whose leadership is so genuine and true to their nature, it is simply a part of who they...
by Marketing | Sep 2, 2024 | Foundation Spotlight
by Mary McCurry Richard Shank… the epitome of the definition of a “volunteer” – a person who does something, especially for other people or an organization, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it. That describes Richard to a...
by Marketing | Jul 4, 2024 | Foundation Spotlight
Confucious once said, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” This quote perfectly embodies July’s Volunteer Spotlight: Kent Jaecke. Kent has volunteered at the Foundation’s signature FUNdraising event-Boots and Bling for...
by Marketing | Jun 6, 2024 | Foundation Spotlight
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation (KFF) is pleased to present this month’s Volunteer Spotlight: Kansas Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Beam. Secretary Beam has volunteered with KFF during Boots and Bling since 2019. Mike Beam initially became involved with the...
by Marketing | May 2, 2024 | Foundation Spotlight
Love for the Kansas State Fair runs deep for this month’s volunteer spotlight: Tawnya Roenbaugh. Tawnya joined the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation board in 2023, but her journey starts generations back. Tawnya attributes her passion for volunteering to her grandparents...
by Marketing | Apr 4, 2024 | Foundation Spotlight
This month’s volunteer spotlight shines a light on the dynamic duo of David Johnson and Al Hernandez. These two have been volunteering at the Foundation together for over a decade and have been friends for even longer. David recalls being invited to volunteer by board...