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Feb. 18, 2026 7:15 a.m.
Doreen Jokerst is the Chief of Police for the Overland Park Police Department (OPPD), serving Overland Park, Kansas. Chief Jokerst is a nationally recognized public safety expert and policing leader with a strong track record of developing and implementing collaborative, forward-looking initiatives. Her career spans extensive experience in both public safety and emergency management, and she is deeply engaged with national and international public safety organizations. Chief Jokerst’s leadership focuses on initiatives that foster trust, transparency, and collaboration. Her commitment to fair and impartial policing is evident in her work to improve safety, raise standards, and promote accountability within law enforcement. Chief Jokerst is frequently invited to lead and participate in national educational initiatives. Before her current role, Chief Jokerst served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Police at the University of Colorado Boulder for six years where she led the Department to receive national accreditation. Chief Jokerst holds certifications in Emergency Management from the State of Colorado and has commanded numerous critical incidents throughout her career. Academically, she holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership for Educational Equity in Higher Education, a Master’s Degree in Psychology, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. She is also a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command, the Senior Management Institute for Police, and the FBI National Academy. |
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Feb. 18, 2026 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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Feb. 25, 2026
Larry A. Lunsford, a member of the Rotary Club of Kansas City-Plaza, Missouri, USA, is the selection of the nominating committee to become Rotary International’s president for 2027-28. He will officially become the president-nominee on 15 September if no other candidates challenge him. Lunsford attended Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, on an academic scholarship, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting. He first encountered Rotary when he received a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship to spend the 1981-82 academic year at the University of Newcastle in Australia. A certified public accountant, Lunsford spent seven years working for Ernst & Young before joining a family-owned business, Bernstein-Rein Advertising, in 1990. He is currently executive vice president and chief financial officer for the Bernstein group of companies. He has held positions on the boards of the Kansas City Spirit Festival and the Variety Club as well as serving as director of a local bank and treasurer of the Epilepsy Foundation for the Heart of America. He has also served on Truman State University’s alumni and foundation boards and received the university’s Distinguished Service Award. Lunsford joined the Rotary Club of Kansas City-Plaza in 1991 and has since served as district governor (2001-02), RI director (2013-15), and trustee of The Rotary Foundation (2021-25, vice chair 2024-25). He has been a member of RI committees, including the Executive Committee (chair 2014-15), Membership Growth Committee (chair 2016-18), and Nominating Committee for President of RI (chair 2023-24). He also has served on The Rotary Foundation’s Executive Committee (chair 2023-24), Finance Committee (chair 2022-23 and 2024-25), and Participant Experience Committee (chair 2023-24). Lunsford has been awarded The Rotary Foundation Distinguished Service Award, The Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Service, and the RI Service Above Self Award. He and his wife, Jill Lunsford, have two children and one grandchild. They are Major Donors, Bequest Society members, multiple Paul Harris Fellows, Benefactors of The Rotary Foundation, and Sustaining Members. |
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Mar. 05, 2026 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Please use the Sign Up Genius to RSVP and tell us what you are bringing! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DACAC2CA4FCC16-62366189-ladies |
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Shawnee Mission School District
Mar. 25, 2026 11:30 a.m.
My own personal journey shows how incredible Shawnee Mission is. I began my career teaching science and coaching athletics in 1998. From the outside looking in, I always admired the work that the SMSD was doing and desired to somehow become a part of this community. While completing my doctorate, my field experience was in the Shawnee Mission School District. To me, the SMSD was IT! I never dreamed that I would be given the honor to serve as this district’s superintendent. I promise the SMSD community that I will not let you down and I will work tirelessly every day to meet our strategic goals and serve our community. I will work and fight for what our students need to succeed in the classroom, and to ensure that our community has the finest public school system in the state, the region, and the country. |
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May 02, 2026
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
The 25th Annual Kansas City Crawfish Festival, co-hosted by the Secret Order of Crawdaddies and the Overland Park Rotary Club Foundation, will be held Saturday May 2, 2025 (6:00 pm-10:00 pm) at St Pius X Church, 5500 Woodson, Mission, KS (55th and Woodson, 2 blocks west of Nall St). Signs will be prominently displayed indicating area for convenient parking. It’s time once again for the Kansas City Crawfish Festival! Join us for an amazing night of food, drinks, and music. Proceeds benefit our primary charity, CASA of Johnson County.
Super early bird discount until March 1st. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/25th-annual-kansas-city-crawfish-festival-tickets-1980903832688 The website is: https://www.kccrawfishfestival.com/ The FB is: https://www.facebook.com/Crawdaddies
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May 13, 2026 11:30 a.m.
Bryan Johnson, A.A.E., is the Executive Director of the Johnson County Airport Commission. He joined Johnson County in August 2023, bringing nearly 35 years of experience in the aviation and aerospace industry, along with extensive business development expertise.
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