by Marketing | Jan 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
2024 marked the 20th year that dedicated individuals have supported the mission of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation. The Foundation was organized in August of 2003 and received its 501(c)3 IRS designation in April 2004 – for 20 years the Foundation has worked to make...
by Marketing | Jan 2, 2025 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
The new year, launched this week is a new beginning when everything seems possible. Perhaps, we should not dwell on either the successes or shortcomings of the year just completed because we cannot change anything that has already happened. Perusing the...
by Marketing | Dec 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends and Supporters of the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation, 2024 has been described as a pivotal year of change for the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation. This statement wasmade at the September 5 dedication of the 1861 Club. A beautiful new venue constructed on the...
by Marketing | Dec 4, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
Winter, the holiday season, and family go hand in hand this time of year. As we age, it seems that time passes more quickly and the holiday season arrives sooner than the previous year. Childhood memories of Christmas are ones that remain for a lifetime....
by Marketing | Oct 29, 2024 | Shank's Take: Newsletter Column
November is a special month each year as we pause to remember our blessings and honor veterans of this nation’s Armed Forces who have fought to preserve our freedom for nearly two-and one-half centuries. Several years ago, I had occasion to visit Valley Forge in...