November 17, 2003

Friends:

You will notice the increased frequency of The Sharp Record as we close in on the legislative session.  Session starts January 12th – it has come so fast, can you believe we are hearing Christmas music on the radio already?

Four Colonies – TODAY!
China
INTERNS
PTA, Circle, Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, etc.
Follow-A-Scholar at a school near you!
Where’s (Waldo) Sharp?  Oct 26 – Nov 17, 2003 (PALM PILOT OVERLOAD)

Four Colonies Town Hall – TODAY
I am grateful to the Four Colonies subdivision at 79th-83rd and Quivira for hosting me at their Home Owners’ Association forum on Monday, November 17 at 6:30 pm, in Clubhouse 3 (81st and Monrovia).  I look forward to answering your questions about state government!

China
As many of you read in the Kansas City Star, I was asked to participate in a legislative exchange to China.  The American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) seeks to foster international understanding in state legislatures through exchange programs of young legislators.  I will leave for an orientation in Washington on December 3rd; we depart for the mainland on December 5th.  During my two-week stay in-country, eight legislators from across the country will meet with government leaders throughout China – specifically Shanghai, Beijing, and Xian.  I will return on December 20.  Therefore, I will be unable to attend most of the Christmas parties and other miscellaneous activities leading up to the holidays, but I am looking forward to this amazing experience and will have plenty of stories and pictures to share upon my return.  You can learn more about ACYPL and my trip through their website (www.acypl.org).  My thanks go to Representative Dean Newton for nominating me to the Council.

PTA, Circle, Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, Youth Group, etc.
If your civic organization needs a speaker to discuss federal or state government, campaigning, lobbying, etc., please do not hesitate to call on me.  I would be happy to speak on any topic of your choice!

Follow-A-Scholar Schedule
I will be shadowing students at each of the 17th District’s schools in the coming days:
November 17:  Christa McAuliffe
November 18:  Trailridge
November 19:  Shawnee Mission Northwest
November 20:  Shawanoe
November 21:  Benninghoven
November 25:  Rising Star

INTERNS!!
If your student at Washburn, KU, KSU, or Baker is interested in learning about public service – AND get college credit (in most cases), please have him/her contact me!  Due to a recent change in policy, interns will now be offered a $400 stipend to serve during the legislative session, instead of mileage reimbursement.  This is a great opportunity for students to have unique access to their government, learn a lot, and have fun!

Where’s (Waldo) Sharp?  October 26 – November 17, 2003
*  Ribbon-cutting for Dr. Gordon Clark’s new office in Shawnee
*  Johnson County Community College, College Republicans Women in Government series
*  Republican House Campaign Committee fundraiser
*  Lenexa Chamber Round-up activities
*  3 days of Health Committee computer training in Topeka
*  Meeting with Dr. Bob Clark, Vice-Chancellor of KU Edwards Campus
*  St. Luke’s South legislative lunch
*  WaterOne legislative reception
*  Ad Astra Ball honoring Fmr. Lenexa Mayor Joan Bowman
*  MO Rep. Paul LeVota’s Sunday morning political talk show on Hot Talk 1510
*  Attended fundraisers for Senator Nick Jordan and Representatives David Huff and Dean Newton
*  2 days of State Health Policy conference in Topeka
*  Johnson County Council of Mayors legislative dinner
*  Lathrop and Gage legislative forecast breakfast
*  2 days of Interim Committee on Commerce and Labor in Topeka
*  KS Chiropractic Association legislative reception
*  Shawnee Mission West choral festival
*  Lenexa Republican Women’s meeting
*  Johnson County Community College Foundation’s “Some Enchanted Evening”
*  Kansas City Life Sciences consortium workshop
*  Follow-A-Scholar at Shawnee Mission West (Thanks, Dr. Krawitz, Sarah, Amy, and Stacey!)
*  DeSoto legislative forum
*  Petroleum Marketers Association legislative dinner
*  Ribbon-cutting for Dr. Mark Mears veterinary clinic in Shawnee
*  Lenexa Chamber Business After Hours
*  2 days in Wichita for the KS House Republican Retreat
*  Planned Parenthood district town hall
*  Lenexa City Administrator David Watkins’ farewell reception
*  (Today) Follow-A-Scholar at Christa McAuliffe

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with questions, concerns, or ideas!

Warm regards,

Stephanie Sharp, Representative

Serving Lenexa and Shawnee