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Wichita Pachyderm Club

03
Nov
By Bob Weeks

Former mayor to address Pachyderms

Please note: Effective October 2, 2009, the location of Wichita Pachyderm Club meetings has changed. The new location is the Wichita Petroleum Club. This Friday, the Wichita Pachyderm Club presents immediate past Wichita mayor Carlos Mayans as the speaker. His topic will be "National, State, and Local Issues." All are welcome to attend Pachyderm club meetings. The program costs $10, which includes a delicious buffet lunch including salad, soup, two main dishes, and ice tea and coffee. The meeting starts at noon, although it's recommended to arrive ten minutes early to get your lunch before the program starts. The Wichita…
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01
Nov
By Bob Weeks

Rep. Steve Brunk on Kansas taxes and spending

Speaking to the Wichita Pachyderm Club on Friday, Kansas Representative Steve Brunk (Republican from Bel Aire) addressed taxation and spending in Kansas government. Brunk said "We need more taxpayers, not more and higher taxes." In evaluating legislation, he said he asks these questions: Does this help the state of Kansas bring companies to the state, and does it offer encouragement to companies already here? Kansas is usually just about in the middle of all states in ability to attract companies to the state. We should be able to better than that, and a way to do better is to reform…
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02
Sep
By Bob Weeks

Pachyderms to host panel on Republican Party’s future

At this Friday's meeting of the Wichita Pachyderm Club, the topic is “What does the Republican Party have to look like to be successful in 2010?” This meeting will feature a panel of Kelly Arnold: Sedgwick County Republican Party Chair Jason Watkins: State Representative for 105th district Dave Trabert: President of the Flint Hills Center for Public Policy Derrick Sontag: Kansas State Director Americans for Prosperity. The moderator will be John Todd, Vice President, Wichita Pachyderm Club. Each panelist will be asked to make a 2 to 3 minute introductory comment, followed by group discussion with the audience. All are…
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21
May
By Bob Weeks

Watkins to speak at Pachyderm

This Friday, Kansas House of Representatives member Jason Watkins will speak at the regular weekly meeting of the Wichita Pachyderm Club. Watkins represents House district 105, which includes parts of west and northwest Wichita. He is Vice-Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, which was the center of some fast-paced legislative action this year as it worked on the Kansas budget. All are welcome to attend Pachyderm meetings. Lunch is $10, or you may attend the meeting only for $3. At Pachyderm meetings, there’s usually plenty of time for the speaker to take questions from the audience. The meeting starts at…
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08
Apr
By Bob Weeks

Pompeo to speak at Pachyderm

Candidate for the fourth district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Pompeo will speak to the Wichita Pachyderm Club this Friday. All are welcome to attend. Lunch is $10, or you may attend the meeting only for $3. At Pachyderm meetings, there's usually plenty of time for the speaker to take questions from the audience. The meeting starts at noon, although those wishing to order lunch are encouraged to arrive by 11:45. The location is Whiskey Creek Steakhouse at 233 N. Mosely in Old Town. You can view a map by clicking on Google map of 233 N.…
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