Page 2 of showmekiwi Travel Blog Posts
Finally Here!
"Mission Control, the Eagle has landed!" The team members are now "Kiwis". The team arrived safely at 10am this morning and are settled into the "Fino Casamenti" hotel. After the jet lag wears off, we'll have more details to come. Stay tuned... ... read more
I'm going to break your leg, so I can go
The team is ready to leave Kansas City International Airport on Wednesday and fly to Los Angeles. With an eight hour layover in LA, Cindy has planned an afternoon for us in Santa Monica (her old stomping ground) for lunch and touring. She jokes, I think, saying she wants to take us to the public transit bus barn (described as exciting for a transit expert like her) but I think there will be a revolt. We are ready and excited about our trip and look forward to learning about New Zealand and making new friends. Mark Twain: Travel can be fatal to your perceptions and prejudice. ... read more
Presentation of Pins
On Saturday, we attended our farewell celebration hosted by District 6040. Rotarians from throughout the area along with our friends and family came out to commend the hard work thus far and wish the team well on our travels. The team also got a chance to practice our presentation, which I'm sure we'll be very familiar with after a few Rotary meetings in New Zealand. It's hard to belive in less than two weeks we'll be flying over the Pacific en route to New Zealand. Throughout our training meetings, it seemed so distant, now the time to gather passports and rain jackets is upon us. ... read more
Sale Barn
Well, today was our last team meeting before we leave. Those of us who live in Kansas City jumped in Gordon's van and took a little road trip to the town of Macon, Missouri where Brock calls home. The day was spent ironing out travel plans and honing our group presentation, but the real treat of the afternoon was Brock introducing us to an authentic Macon eatery--The Sale Barn. As catchy as the name sounds for a fast-food burger chain, this was the real thing. Not only do they have all you can eat mashed potatoes and delicious apple pie, but you can enjoy your meal to the melodies of auctioneers and the smells of livestock. Talk about home cooking! ... read more
Sarah, Greg, Cindy, Carl, Jesse, Brock
We're putting our minds to use this month. Here we are during a group training meeting. These have been great to learn a little about NZ and each other, but more importantly, eat free food. ... read more
Cindy
I’m Cindy Terwilliger and I have lived in Kansas City, Missouri since 1999. I grew up in the Catskill Mountains in rural upstate New York and the sandy shores of Eastern Long Island. I have also lived in New York City and Los Angeles, California. I work as the Deputy Regional Administrator for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), U.S. Department of Transportation in our Region VII Kansas City Office. Our office is responsible for the administration of over $156 million in Federal funds annually for mass transit projects in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. I have a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from New York Institute of Technology. For my masters Degree in Urban Planning, I attended Hunter College, City University of New York. I love music especially rhythm and blues music and serve as ... read more
Jesse 2
Intro I am the 25 year old son of Rod & Barb Heimer and older brother to my sister Heidi and brother Jacob. I grew up and currently reside in Taylor, Missouri, a small rural town in Northeast Missouri. My current job responsibilities include a marketing position with a company called ArchAngel, LLC, which imports a disinfectant for agriculture from Denmark and I’m a partner and President of H2AG, Inc which is a start-up company that specializes in products for the show animal industry. In addition, I recently spent 3 months in South Florida as a catastrophe claims adjuster handling insurance claims in the wake of Hurricane Wilma. My hobbies include golfing, fishing, reading and spending time with family and friends. I would consider myself an avid fan of all sports, especially the url=http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.co... read more
Brock
I grew up in Southwest Missouri on a livestock farm near Halfway. After graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia, I worked as a District Manager for Stine Seed Co. in South Dakota. In the fall of 1997 I transferred to Macon, and since February of 2000 have worked at Macon-Atlanta State Bank as the Agricultural Representative. I'm active in the Macon Young Farmers, the Agricultural Leaders of Tomorrow (ALOT), am a member of the Missouri Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and the First Christian Church of Macon. My wife Sonja and I have 3 children; daughters Callie, 6, Shae, 4, and son Bodie, nearly 2 years old. I enjoy spending time with his family, as well as hunting, fishing, horseback riding and boating. ... read more
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I’m Sarah Low and I live in Kansas City, Missouri. I grew up in Southwest Scotland and moved to the United States in 1992. My hobbies include running, Tae Kwon Do, dancing, showing horses and dogs, traveling, and having fun with friends. I work in the Center for the Study of Rural America at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. My research focuses on rural economic development, entrepreneurship, and regional assets as development tools. I have a Master’s in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University. This fall I hope to go back to school full-time to work on my Ph.D. in economics.... read more
SI2109
Hello I am Greg Dillard, the alternate team member; I will provide a support role as the team prepares for their journey. I work in the field of Entertainment Marketing and am currently a graduate student at the University of Kansas. As much as I love my career, I relish the opportunity to get out from behind my desk. I am passionate about backpacking, rock climbing, and many other outdoor activities. ... read more
