Monday, June 30, 2008

Carrie Parsons named VP of KC chapter

I am happy to announce that Carrie Parsons is now the vice president of the Kansas City chapter of the ASBPE. In her short time on the board, she has shown she possesses the initiative and enthusiasm that the vice president position requires.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Western Region Azbee Awards of Excellence Banquet

The Western Region award winners will be recognized at a banquet on July 23 in Kansas City, Mo., the day before the ASBPE National Conference begins.

We’ll enjoy a meal from one of Kansas City’s finest restaurants, see the winning entries, give out awards and hear the story behind one of the award-winning articles.

After the banquet, we invite you to make your way back to the Intercontinental Hotel Kansas City for the launch party for the ASBPE Foundation, which begins at 6 p.m. (You can sign up to attend this reception for free on the registration form for the National Conference.)

When: Wednesday, July 23, at 3:00 p.m.

Where: Plaza III Steakhouse
4749 Pennsylvania
Kansas City, MO 64112
(From the Intercontinental Hotel Kansas City, walk north on Wornall Road over the bridge. Turn left onto Ward Parkway. The Plaza III is at the corner of Ward Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue.)

Cost:
$50 per person for ASBPE members and their spouses/companions
$60 per person for non-members and their spouses/companions

How to attend: To reserve your place, send payment (credit card or check payable to ASBPE Kansas City Chapter) by July 16 with a completed reservation form to the contact listed on the form.

Questions? Call Spring at (913) 967-1644 or e-mail her at asbpekc@gmail.com.