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March 2012 Volume 12, Issue 3 A publication of the Manhattan Convention & Visitors Bureau
March Madness Anyone who was fortunate enough to attend a high school state basketball game knows the thrill of the crowd, the intensity of a moment, and the passion of school spirit at its finest. Those lucky enough to be on the team, or play the entire season feel the weight of their basketball sports career hanging on each game through tournament play. The entire process is an event, from start to finish; the camaraderie, the driving, the hotel stays, the team meetings and the excitement of playing in a huge, new venue. For the 23rd year Manhattan will host the state 2A high school basketball tournament. This monumental event is aided by the convention and visitors bureau, and instrumentally, by volunteers. Between t-shirts, programs, pass gates, and hospitality rooms there are more than enough areas to keep workers busy, and our loyal volunteers help put on a fabulous tournament every single year. We hope to continue the expectation of support and excitement from the Manhattan community as you help us welcome 2A state tournament goers March 8-11! Let the March madness begin!
PLANET will be in Manhattan! Kansas State University, specifically, the Department of Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources will be hosting the 36th annual PLANET Student Career Days. PLANET, otherwise known as the Professional Landcare Network, the largest green industry in the country sponsors this amazing four day event, which will be held over KSU’s spring break, March 22-25. Students enrolled in horticultural programs from across the country will compete in events designed to experience and practice skills necessary for a career in “the green industry”. There are 28 competitive events that students will compete in such as, irrigation assembly, plant and pest identification, tree climbing skills, leadership, sales presentation, skid steer operation, computer-aided design, and personnel management. In addition to fun challenges and networking, the event includes a career fair allowing students the opportunity to meet potential employers and discover employment and internship opportunities specifically related to the green industry. Each year a different college or university hosts the event, last year at Joliet Community College nearly 900 students from 68 different colleges attended. This unique opportunity will be a great chance for K-State to be involved in a future-focused industry. The Manhattan Convention and Visitors Bureau have assisted the PLANET group with site visits, and accommodation needs. Once the group has arrived in Manhattan, they will be provided with welcome packets and city information.