Greetings!

The following information was shared by group attendees at the Roundtable meeting on February 23rd, 2010.  Please take the time to forward this information to members of your civic group or organization.

The primary goal of The Roundtable is to enhance communication and connect local groups.  Here is what is going on in Blue Springs!

Blue Springs School District Dr. Jim Finley

Accent on Academics

Next week, the Blue Springs School District will celebrate Accent on Academics by honoring 1379 high school students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above.  This is a record number of honorees for the district!  These students will attend a luncheon held in their honor.

School Funding Issues

Dr. Finley also reported that the school district is facing tight budgets and funding issues due to lower local property assessments and state budget funding.

St. Mary's Medical Center Susan Brauner 

Events

February 25th, Womens Heart Health Seminar- Free to the public!6:30-8:00pm, Education Center - 2nd Floor

March 6th, Butterfly Ball- Gala event to support the capital campaign to renovate the surgical area.  Reservations- 816-655-5363, Adams Pointe Conference Center

April 17th- Family Week Health Fair

Susan also announced Dr. Brook Reed has joined the surgical staff; and the latest addition to medical services at St. Mary's is the new endovascular care unit.

Stand Up Blue Springs Carol Journagan

The organization recently held their annual board retreat setting goals for the coming year.

This year's Princess Party will be held on October 2nd.  The event is the organizations largest fundraiser for their Dental for Kids Program.

Blue Springs Parks & Recreation Roscoe Righter

The Parks & Rec department is rebuilding the Centennial Pool indoor facility in April and May of this year.  Renovation includes primarily the replacement of the metal support structure and inflatable roof of the pool as well as some other improvements and repairs.  The project is set to be complete prior to Memorial Day weekend.

Public Art-  This year's exhibit, "Time and Place" will be displayed at Pink Hill Park.  Four art pieces have been selected by the Art Commission.

Ward Park- The city is taking advantage of federal stimulus funds to renovate and widen the one mile walking trail at Ward Park.  The project work will begin in March/April and be completed by mid-summer.

NEW Disc Golf Course is nearing completion.  The course will be a co-host location for a May 23rd & 24th tournament in conjuction with Lee's Summit Disc Golf Course, the first collabortion between the two departments.

June 6th is the date set for the dedication of the walking trail at Greg Grounds Park.  The trail is already seeing lots of use!

Roscoe also gave an update on "The Wall That Heals" exhibit that will take place at Pink Hill Park from September 30th to October 3rd, 2010.  This will be a huge community event that will require many volunteers- a great opportunity for your civic organization to be involved in a great community-wide activity!

The Roundtable meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month.  You are invited to attend and share your group's activities and discuss relevant community issues! 

If you would like to share information through The Roundtable, you may either bring that information to a scheduled meeting or email your communication to me at bessmann@adamspointecc.com.  I will be glad to share that information with the group and via email.

Sincerely,

Bill Essmann

The Roundtable of Blue Springs

816-220-4465

Bill Essmann
Adams Pointe Conference Center