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February 2012 Volume 12, Issue 2 A publication of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau Photo taken during 2012 Eagle Days by Mike Marish
35th Annual Woman’s World “One Size Fits All” February 24-25, 2012 Featured Speaker: Thelma Wells Woman’s World is a non-denominational overnight event that strives to help women understand their significance from a spiritual point of view. Thelma Wells, “Mama T”, will be the keynote speaker for the event. Wells is an author and public speaker, who in 1996, became the first black core speaker for the Women of Faith Tour. Attendees are encouraged to bring a “One size fits all, fashionable neck scarf” to participate in a scarf exchange with another conference goer on Friday night. The website refers to it as “a fun and inspirational break from the winter months.” This event has been a ministry of the Manhattan Christian College since 1978. February 24-25 are the dates, and the theme is “One Size Fits All.” Register at www.mccks.edu/campus_events
A Day on Capitol Hill The 2012 Kansas Legislative session began January 9th in Topeka with the State Legislature having many issues to tackle during the session. The Travel Industry Association of Kansas (TIAK) will be hosting a Day on the Hill on Wednesday, February 8th, to discuss with legislators the importance of funding tourism in the great state of Kansas. The Day on the Hill kicks off with John Hummel from Governor Brownback’s office. He will address the gathering of tourism professionals from across the state on tourism initiatives. Participants during the day will have the opportunity to meet with legislators, tour the Statehouse, and observe the Commerce Committee, House and Senate in action. Kansas Tourism is now a division of Kansas Wildlife Parks and Tourism. Travel and Tourism offices will be open for attendees to tour and become familiar with the office and staff that is key in making tourism a success in our communities and across the state. The day will end with a reception and dinner with legislators held at the Capital Plaza in Topeka. Representing Manhattan at the Day on the Hill will be Karen Hibbard, Manhattan CVB Director, Christy Chase, Convention Sales and Marcia Rozell, Tourism Sales. Hibbard also serves on the TIAK Board of Directors as Vice-President. The Manhattan CVB appreciates the leadership of Senators Roger Reitz & Mark Taddiken, Representatives Sydney Carlin, Dr. Susan Mosier, Sharon Schwartz and Vern Swanson. If you would like to participate, register at www.tiak.org/day-on-the-hill-event