KARL PROGRAM

Congratulations to KARL Class XVII Fellow Paige Harding on this award! 💫

Last chance to register!
Just 3 days left to get your team in. Don’t miss your opportunity to golf with us.
Registration link in the comments!

Deadline extended! Get your team in this week and join us August 7th! ⛳
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You're Invited! KARL Class XVIII is about to begin its leadership journey, and we'd love for you to be part of it.

Join us on Thursday, August 20, in Manhattan for the first Genesis Seminar Friends & Fellows Networking Event. Reconnect with fellow KARL alumni and supporters, welcome our newest class, and enjoy an evening of networking, dinner, and remarks from Dr. Pat Bosco on authentic leadership.

Whether you're a KARL Fellow, supporter, partner, or friend, we hope you'll join us in celebrating the beginning of another incredible class.

📍 Manhattan, KS
📅 Thursday, August 20

Registration link in the comments.

Register now! Early Bird registration ends Friday. Link to register your team in the comments 👇

Register today for the 18th annual Leader Links golf tournament!
Registration includes:
⛳️ Green fees + golf cart
⛳️ Range balls
⛳️ Awards luncheon
⛳️ Tournament refreshments
⛳️ A great day on the course with fellow KARL supporters

We can’t wait to see you there!
https://karlprogram.com/golf/

What an incredible beginning – and a meaningful moment to reflect.

As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we’re reminded that every generation is called to lead in its own way. That responsibility continues today in our communities, our industries, and across Kansas.

Just weeks after launching the public phase of Together We Thrive, more than $4.5 million has been committed toward our $5 million comprehensive campaign. We're grateful for every donor who has chosen to invest in the future of Kansas leadership. Your generosity is already strengthening the KARL experience for future Associates and ensuring this program continues to develop leaders who serve agriculture, rural communities, businesses, and public service across our state.

One thought shared recently by Michele Irsik-Flax continues to resonate:
"It seems like every conversation today eventually comes back to leadership."

We couldn't agree more.

Thank you for believing in KARL. Thank you for believing in Kansas. And thank you for investing in the leaders who will shape what comes next.

Learn more and join us: https://karlprogram.com/campaign-together-we-thrive/

One month away!⛳
Grab your friends, colleagues, or KARL Fellows and join us on Saturday. Aug. 7 at the Manhattan Country Club: https://karlprogram.formstack.com/forms/golf2026

What does the KARL experience look like through the eyes of those who have lived it?

In this video, members of KARL Class XVII share the moments and lessons that shaped their leadership journey, and explain why investing in leaders matters for the future of Kansas agriculture and rural communities.

A special thank you to Class XVII Fellow Colleen Eberle and Eberle Studios for beautifully capturing these stories and bringing the KARL experience to life through this video.

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buqTGADdSxI

What experience has shaped your leadership the most? We'd love to hear your perspective in the comments.

Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL) Class XVII Leadership Reflections Learn more about the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL)...