Kiwanis Mo-Ark Division 4 Gathering

Get ready for a fun-filled gathering of Mo-Ark Division 4 enthusiasts coming together to celebrate all things related to our shared passion

About this Event

Welcome to the Mo-Ark Division IV Gathering!

Come join us at The Salvation Army Prospect Corps and Fogo de Chão for a day filled with fun, fellowship, and community. This in-person event is a great opportunity to connect with others in the Mo-Ark Division 4 community. Whether you're a long-time member or new to the area, all are welcome to attend!

Get ready for engaging activities, inspiring speakers, and plenty of chances to make new friends. Don't miss out on this exciting event - mark your calendars and spread the word! We can't wait to see you there!

Don't forget to get your Kiwanis Branded Gear for Fall. View Collection

Agenda


🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Getting to Know Each Other
Host: Dominic Listermann

Info: Join us in developing our working agreement and sharing contact information.

🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Exploring Our Challenges Together
Host: Dominic Listermann

Info: We'll rapidly share challenges and expectations while building new connections (20 min.) Learn to tap a deep well of curiosity and talent by helping a group focus on problems they want to solve. Consider the following questions in the context of your group: What excites you? What frustrates you? What are the greatest challenges? What are the greatest tensions? What are we scared of right now?

🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:00 AM
Break (10 mins)

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Example of an Award Winning Signature Project
Host: Lee Kuan Yong

Info: 2024-25 Kiwanis International President shares about the Signature Project founded by the Kiwanis Club of Kuala Lumpur. Since it's founding in 1989, The KDFS National Centre has educated more than 2000 children with Down Syndrome.

🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:05 PM
Improving Our Listening
Host: Dominic Listermann

Info: Practice deeper listening and empathy with colleagues (35 min.) Many situations do not have immediate answers or clear solutions. Recognizing these situations and responding with empathy can improve the “cultural climate” and build trust among group members.

🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:15 PM
Break (10 mins)

🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:35 PM
Improving Our Focus, Balance and Relaxation with Tai Chi
Host: Cynthia (Cindy) Frusha

Info: We'll participate in a short practice of gentle movements helping us to improve focus, balance and relaxation. Please consult your physician before performing any physical activities.

🕑: 12:35 PM - 12:50 PM
Moving from Ineffective Meetings to Meaningful Engagement
Host: Dominic Listermann

Info: We'll explore stereotypes found in meetings and discover the power behind VMCL (Vision, Mission, Capacity and Learning).

🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:05 PM
Surfacing Generative Ideas Faster

Info: Engage everyone simultaneously in generating questions, ideas, and suggestions (12 min.) Using a simple, but elegant approach, we'll experience what it's like to generate better ideas and more of them faster than ever before without the boring meetings and stereotypical personalities.

🕑: 01:05 PM - 01:25 PM
Focusing on What Matters Most
Host: Dominic Listermann

Info: Rapidly generate and sift a group’s most powerful actionable ideas (30 min.) Through a fun, fast, and casual approach we'll generate an uncensored set of bold ideas and use the wisdom of the group to identify our top ten priorities. Surprises are frequent!

🕑: 12:25 PM - 12:30 PM
Depart for Lunch
Host: Dominic Listermann

🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Travel from Salvation Army Prospect Corps facility to Fogo de Chão

Info: Free Parking available at the Country Club Plaza. Useful Links - Restaurant: https://fogodechao.com/location/kansas-city/ Directions from Salvation Army to Fogo de Chão: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4Vg2N9Vd4S6bFQVu8

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Lunch - Fogo de Chão

Info: The Fogo® Churrasco Experience





✦ Market Table Feijoada Bar with seasonal salads, exotic vegetables, imported cheeses, smoked salmon, cured meats, Fogo feijoada (traditional black bean stew with sausage), seasonal soup and more


✦ Fire-roasted meats including: Filet Mignon, Rib Eye, Picanha, Lamb Chops, Chicken, Sausage and more


✦ Traditional Brazilian sides of warm pão de queijo (cheese bread), crispy polenta, mashed potatoes and caramelized bananas

 

✦ Fountain beverages, coffee and tea


✦ Individual Billing for Additional Items / Alcohol

🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:50 PM
Installation of Division 4 Officers and Club Officers
Host: Dominic Listermann

Info: We'll install the 2025-26 Mo-Ark Division 4 Officers and Club Officers of the various clubs of Division 4 requesting their installation at our gathering.

🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM
Share Division 4 Culture Capture - 3 Pillars of Tension
Host: Dominic Listermann

Info: We'll examine the 3 pillars of tension facing Kiwanis based on our interactions.

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:20 PM
Taking Ideas to Action Faster
Host: Dominic Listermann

Info: Discover and focus on what each person has the freedom and resources to do now (20 min.) You can reveal the actions, however small, that everyone can do immediately. These will create momentum, and may make a BIG difference. There is no reason to wait around, feel powerless, or fearful.

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