by Marketing | Feb 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Margaret Mead said, “Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only...
by Marketing | Feb 1, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
No long-term event is successful without the support of dedicated volunteers who serve with no expectations of monetary gain, letters of commendation or plaques of recognition. Perhaps, no finer example of volunteerism exists than those who have stepped forward for...
by Marketing | Feb 1, 2024 | 1861 Club, Press Releases
The booking calendar for the 1861 Club opened on Feb. 1 for Fall 2024 (October – December) and 2025 events. The 1861 Club is the new event venue currently being built by the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. This beautiful nearly 15,000...
by Marketing | Jan 4, 2024 | 1861 Club, Press Releases
The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to announce that Tami Rife has joined the Foundation team as the manager for the 1861 Club. Tami brings years of sales management experience to her new role as manager of the 1861 Club. Tami was often recognized for her...
by Marketing | Jan 4, 2024 | Foundation Spotlight
The Volunteer Spotlight section has become a much anticipated part of the First Friday E-Update during its cardinal year in 2023. It started in February 2023 and has featured a different volunteer each month throughout the year. We want to share a recap of all of the...