KASBO Network Volume 10, Issue #1 |
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It is not too late to register for this year's Association of School Business Officials convention, which features discussion groups, workshops, clinic tables, and other sessions on accounting, budgeting, business operations, legal issues, legislative issues, management, human resources, school finance, facilities, and technology.
KASBO will sponsor an informal hospitality room for KASBO members and their guests from September 29 until October 5. The room will be in the Minneapolis Hilton & Towers and will be open afternoons and evenings. Myrna Morrison, Gwen Boone, Lori Blakesley, and Linda Jones will be hosting the suite.
The annual KASBO breakfast will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, in the Minneapolis Hilton & Towers (room to be determined) at the ASBO convention. This annual event provides a great opportunity for the KASBO members and their guests to enjoy some time together and discuss the events of the conference. American Fidelity has graciously agreed to sponsor the breakfast. Please notify Linda Jones, USD 259, 201 North Water, Wichita, KS 67202 if you plan to attend the breakfast.
(Please Click Here to View Program Schedule and Registration Form for Fall Workshop)
Wednesday activities:
Golf enthusiasts had
ideal conditions for a morning of fun and an opportunity to win prizes. The
Green Badge meeting for first time attendee's of the convention was well
attended. Pre-convention workshops by dataTeam and MACS set the tone for the
three days of learning and sharing. Eberly Farms was an idyllic setting for an
evening of fun and good food. A variety of entertainment was enjoyed by all
those attending the event. Exploration Place was a hit with those that toured
the facility.
Thursday activities:
Changing the KASBO
Business Meeting to a new time slot was well received. Officers elected at the
meeting were: Vice-President, Lori Blakesley, USD 312; and Jim Freeman, USD 497
Lawrence and Ward Nippert, USD 418 McPherson were elected to the Board of
Directors. Vendors met and elected Joe Patterson, American Fidelity and John
Leonard, Reliant Financial Services to serve as their representatives on the
Board.
Helen Askren, longtime KASBO member, was honored by her peers. She was selected to receive the Distinguished Service Award. After retiring from USD 335 Holton, Helen has devoted much of her retirement time to KASBO. She has been chairman of the Greeters and the Historical Committee. Anytime flashbulbs are going off, you can be assured Helen is behind that camera. The photographic history she has compiled for KASBO is a joy to review. Congratulations to a deserving KASBO member.
Freddy Fox & the Hotrods entertained following the banquet.
Friday Activities:
Passing of the gavel at the
luncheon brought a successful KASBO Convention to a close.
Great Bend Holiday Inn, 3017 10th, will be the site of the 2001 Convention on April 18-20. For Holiday Inn reservations, call 316.792.2431. Additional hotels are Best Western Angus Inn, 2920 10th, 792.3541 and Highland Manor Economy, 3200 10th, 792.7219.
The KASBO Board of Directors met June 6, 2000, at the Flint Hills Technical College in Emporia with President Myrna Morrison presiding.
Gary Jantz, membership chairman, announced the 1999/2000 year closed with 548 KASBO members. The 2000/2001 year begins with 447 members. USA, the parent organization of KASBO, has encouraged membership in both organizations.
Evaluations of the 2000 Convention indicate a very successful convention. The site, speakers and workshops were given high marks. Offers from members to serve and assist were acknowledged.
KASBO Consultant, Karen Schadel's contract was extended through 2002.
Vendor support for the convention was reviewed. KASBO recognizes the importance of the vendor support for the overall success of the convention.
Commissioner of Education, Dr. Andy Tompkins, Dale Dennis, Deputy Commissioner, Veryl Peter, School Finance Team Leader and Kansas State Department of Education staff have been avid supporters of KASBO. Honorary memberships and plaques were presented to Andy, Dale and Veryl to recognize their contributions to KASBO.
The new venue for the Fall & Winter Workshops will be the Salina Holiday Inn. The Fall Workshop is scheduled for October 26 & 27, 2000. The Winter Workshop will be February 14 & 15, 2001.
Wichita Marriott will be the site of the 2005 Convention. Dates for the convention are April 20-22, 2005.
Greg Vahrenberg from US Bancorp Piper Jaffray made a presentation to the board on 'School Bond Issue Credit Enhancement Program'.
The next Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. at the Salina Holiday Inn.
"Celebrating Our Success" was the theme for the 36th Annual KASBO Convention in April, 2000 held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Wichita, Kansas. It was our pleasure to welcome Bill Felmy from ASBO International as our guest. Members also enjoyed two keynote speakers &endash; Mark Towers and Ralph Hood, as well as many excellent in-service sessions. Dale Dennis and Veryl Peter also gave an update on legislative issues, and as always, to a full house.
The President's Reception at the Boat House received very positive comments, and most vendors and members enjoyed having everyone in one large room to enjoy the hospitality provided. The KASBO Board will take your comments into consideration for future conventions. If you liked this format and would like to see it continued, please let the Board know.
After reviewing the convention evaluation forms, I feel the convention was a huge success, and I would like to thank all of those who worked so hard, prior and during the convention. Special recognition was given to the KASBO Past Presidents, Retirees, and Vendors for their dedication and valuable contributions to KASBO for many years. KASBO thanks these special people, as well as all of our members for having the foresight to make KASBO the success that it is today.
As a new school year is ready to begin, my term as the 1999-2000 KASBO President has come to an end. It has been my honor to serve as your President, and I hope I have served you well. Congratulations to Linda Jones, the 2000-2001 KASBO President. She is already busy working with ideas to make KASBO even better. I know she will do a fantastic job.
Thanks again for all of your support during the past year and I hope you all have a great school year.
Myrna Morrison
KASBO Immediate Past
President