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President’s Column: The best of the best
And let’s not forget that very
important component – our
sponsoring carrier partners who
provided the financial support that
enabled Kansas to host this world
class event. From the Nationwide
NASCAR that the participants got
to see, the racing experience, the
fabulous banquet and speakers, the
gifts and golf gear, water, etc., our
sponsoring carriers are simply the
BEST and we are so blessed with
their support and partnership. And
it is worthy of celebration that the
Boys Champion was from Wichita,
Kansas – our own Wells Padgett.
Congratulations, Wells!
Why did Kansas decide to host
the National Championship? I am
guessing many involved asked that
question when issues arose, finances
were challenged and people were
stretched to limits that seemed
impossible. The best answer I can
give you is that it provided a singular
opportunity for talented, dedicated,
committed young people to meet
and experience all that KANSAS
and KANSANS have to offer. Our
Midwest values - our commitment
to our industry, our communities,
our families, our honesty, integrity,
willingness to work hard ... all of the
values that we hold near and dear
were on display for more than 150
of the best of the next generation
of young people to observe, interact
with and learn to appreciate.
consider a career in insurance and
join one of our Kansas agencies. You
never know exactly what will develop
from the seeds sown today – but if
you never plant the seed you will
never have a chance to see what may
grow as a result.
Perhaps many of those participants,
as a direct result of this event, will
GREAT JOB AND THANK YOU!
It is said that “it takes a village” –
that’s certainly true when it comes to
hosting an event such as the National
Championship.
I am proud to be part of the village
of KAIA and privileged to have had
an opportunity to work with the
BEST OF THE BEST at this National
Championship.
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