Wichita Pachyderm Club

Judge Melgren defends Constitutional protections
31
Jul
By Guest Author

Judge Melgren defends Constitutional protections

By Karl Peterjohn While it has become increasingly common for members of the U.S. Supreme Court to make news by public comments, particularly during their summer recess, Wichita Pachyderm Club members had the opportunity for Kansas federal district Judge Eric F. Melgren to quote from his judicial colleagues in a way of defending the Constitution's concept of the separation of powers. Judge Melgren cited various appellate court rulings, particularly as they related to the largely little known Chevron decision, that damages that constitutional protection at his July 21 speech in Wichita. Judge Melgren, a former member of this club before…
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From Pachyderm: Wichita school board candidates
16
Jun
By Bob Weeks

From Pachyderm: Wichita school board candidates

From the Wichita Pachyderm Club: A forum of candidates for Wichita school board. Recorded June 16, 2017. At the lectern is Pachyderm Board Member Todd Johnson who moderated the forum. The eight candidates in attendance were from left to right, Betty Arnold and Ben Blankley for District 1; Julie Hedrick and Trish Hileman for District 2; Mike Rodee for District 5; and Walt Chappell, Shirley Jefferson, and Ron Rosales for District 6. All of these candidates plus two candidates who could not attend today's forum will move forward to the November 7, 2017, General Election. In school district elections, all…
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Kris Kobach at Wichita Pachyderm Club
10
Jun
By Guest Author

Kris Kobach at Wichita Pachyderm Club

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach addressed members and guests of the Wichita Pachyderm Club on Friday June 9, 2017, the day after he announced his candidacy for Kansas Governor in 2018. Video of this event is on YouTube here. By Karl Peterjohn Kris Kobach’s gubernatorial campaign heralding conservative policy options for Kansas arrived at the Wichita Pachyderm Club luncheon June 9. Speaking to a packed house of Pachyderm Club members and guests, Kobach wasted little time in blasting the tax and spend climate at the Kansas statehouse that resulted in the largest tax hike in Kansas history, a $1.2…
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From Pachyderm: Kansas legislative update
14
Apr
By Bob Weeks

From Pachyderm: Kansas legislative update

From the Wichita Pachyderm Club: Members of the Kansas Legislature from the Wichita area briefed members and guests on happenings in the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives. Recorded April 14, 2017. Members appearing, in order of initial appearance, are: Senator and Senate President Susan Wagle Senator Ty Masterson Senator Gene Suellentrop Representative John Whitmer Representative Blake Carpenter Representative Pete DeGraaf
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Jeff Glendening of Americans for Prosperity
25
Mar
By Bob Weeks

Jeff Glendening of Americans for Prosperity

Jeff Glendening is Kansas State Director for Americans for Prosperity. He spoke on the topic "It’s Time to Wake Up!" Recorded at the Wichita Pachyderm Club, March 24, 2017. Shownotes Americans for Prosperity Mentioned website: NoNewKansasTaxes.com AFP Kansas on Twitter Americans for Prosperity-Kansas on Facebook Video: Will You Be A Torchbearer? Video: Economic Freedom in 60 Seconds
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From Pachyderm: Fire Chief Ron Blackwell
06
Mar
By Bob Weeks

From Pachyderm: Fire Chief Ron Blackwell

From the Wichita Pachyderm Club: Wichita Fire Chief Ron Blackwell presented an overview of the Wichita Fire Department and the services it provides. This was recorded on March 3, 2017, at the Wichita Pachyderm Club. The accompanying visual presentation is available here.
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From Pachyderm: Congressional candidates
03
Feb
By Bob Weeks

From Pachyderm: Congressional candidates

From the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: A forum for Republican candidates vying to fill the vacant position of former Congressman Mike Pompeo, who is now Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Ths program was moderated by Kelly Arnold, who is Chairman of the Kansas Republican Party. Candidates appearing were, in order of initial appearance: Wichita City Council member Pete Meitzner Kansas Treasurer Ron Estes Former Congressman Todd Tiahrt Donald Trump adviser Alan Cobb Attorney George Bruce Aerospace engineer and radio host Joseph Ashby This program was recorded February 3, 2017. Republican delegates will meet to select their candidate on…
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A Wichita school official talks about KPERS
09
Jan
By Bob Weeks

A Wichita school official talks about KPERS

A board member of the largest school district in Kansas repeated an untruth that has unfortunate consequences for Kansas schoolchildren. At a recent meeting of the Wichita Pachyderm Club Wichita school board member Sheril Logan participated in a panel discussion on local government legislative agenda. (The entire program may be accessed here.) She told the audience, "Truly, data can be maneuvered to make it look like what you want. We all know that. So can funding streams." She went on to explain that what happened in the "last couple of years" was, for example, KPERS funds being counted differently. What…
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From Pachyderm: Legislative Agendas for 2017
07
Jan
By Bob Weeks

From Pachyderm: Legislative Agendas for 2017

From the Wichita Pachyderm Club this week: Representatives of local governments presented issues important to them in the upcoming session of the Kansas Legislature. Presenters were: Sheril Logan, board member for Wichita Public Schools. The material she presented to the audience is here. James Clendenin, Wichita City Council. His presentation is here. Jim Howell, Sedgwick County Commission. A link to the county's legislative agenda is here. This is an audio presentation recorded on January 6, 2017.
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