Friends:

A little something for everyone - K-State fans, theater fans, politics, and even some off-session education policy.

One quick political update:  Monday, June 12th, 12:00 noon was the deadline to file for office.  I will face a Libertarian and a Democrat in the November 7th election.  However, that does not get you off-the-hook to vote on August 1st!  I am treating this just like any other election summer - yard signs and door-to-door included.  There are a number of hotly contested statewide primary elections as well as precinct races that are very important.  In fact, my husband, Dan Bruyn and I are both running for precinct committeeman and committeewoman.

What do Precinct Committeepersons do?  Every precinct is represented by one woman and one man for the Republican and Democratic parties.  In the case of a vacancy, these people "elect" the replacement.  A Republican vacancy is elected by the Republican committee and a Democrat vacancy is elected by the Democrat committee.  For instance, Rep. Dean Newton recently retired from the legislature to take a new position.  A vote was held among the precinct committee members in his district to elect someone to fulfill the remainder of his term.  Rep. Kay Wolf is now running for a complete term.  Another example was when Sheriff John Foster died.  The Republican precinct committee members for the entire county elected his successor.  It doesn't happen often, but these positions are crucial when a vacancy occurs.

Announcements
Education and Personal Activities
Where's Waldo
Resources

Announcements

1.  Are you a K-State alum, parent, or friend?  Ever had a chance to hang out with famed

Former KSU Head Coach Bill Snyder?

I am cosponsoring a breakfast fundraiser for TLC for Kids, which is doubling as a "Thank You" for Coach Snyder.  This will be a great event to meet Coach 1-on-1, take a chance on some great raffle and live auction items (signed artwork/footballs/basketballs, football trips/tickets, and one-of-a-kind paraphernalia and sporting opportunities), plus help a wonderful cause!  Besides, it's a breakfast event, so you don't have one more thing in the evening.

Who:  Coach Bill Snyder, appearances by Kansas City Chiefs and KSU players

What:  Fundraiser for TLC for Kids (www.kidstlc.org)

When:  Wednesday, June 21st, 7:30 am

Where:  810 Zone, 4800 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS 66209 (One of the restaurants in the Town Center parking lot.)

DONATION:  $25 gets you breakfast and one raffle ticket

2.  Although it didn't make it into the programs L, I am sponsoring The Theatre in the

Park at Shawnee Mission Park (http://www.theatreinthepark.org/index.cfm).  TTIP is truly a gem for our communities, and I encourage you to pack a picnic and some OFF and enjoy an upcoming show:  CATS (July 22-25), Peter Pan (June 30-July 4; July 6-9), Grease (July 14-16, 20-23), Bye Bye Birdie (July 28-30; Aug 3-6).

Education and Personal Activities

I hope to have an update next week on the status of the Montoy v. Kansas case that is in front of the Supreme Court.  You'll remember that this is the case where mid-size school districts sued the state for not providing enough money for education, per the state constitution.  The court told us to deposit more money last year and maintained jurisdiction over the suit in case we decided not to follow the law (state constitution) and their recommendations.

Oral arguments begin on Thursday to determine if the funding bill we passed this year complies with the court's expectations and the constitutional mandate.  I'll keep you posted!

Where's Waldo?

§            Keynote speaker at the KC Regional Association of Realtors luncheon

§            Overland Park Chamber of Commerce legislative appreciation luncheon

§            Old Shawnee Days Parade - thank you SO much to Samantha, Linda Gallagher, Brenden, Kirsten, and Dean Vermeire, Anita Roman-Garcia, and Dan Bruyn.  It was a great success and I APPRECIATE your help!

§            SAFEHOME banquet

§            Johnson County Council of Mayors dinner

§            I was supposed to attend Rep. Scott Schwab's Congressional announcement, but couldn't make it.  Scott and I came into the House together in 2003 - www.scottschwab.com

§            KU Medical Center legislative appreciation luncheon

§            Health Care High Tea with constituent Christy Hall

§            Springboard Enterprises' National Innovators Reception

§            Shawnee Chamber of Commerce luncheon

§            Lenexa Chamber of Commerce legislative affairs luncheon

§            Shawnee Mission NEA election interview

§            Kansas Republican Party "Eisenhower Excellence in Public Service" series graduation

§            This weekend is the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park (87th & Lackman) - DO NOT MISS IT!!!  Be sure to track me down for a hand fan.

§            Many meetings to plan the TLC event!

Resources

Many of you have restaurants and catering businesses, so I thought I would share the opportunity to show off your wares to thousands of people!  On Saturday, July 8th, the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection is hosting SummerFest 2006.  If you would like to participate, contact Sharon Newcomb at 913-745-2275.

Johnson County Election Office - www.jocoelection.org

Primary Election Guide:

June 12, 2006             Election filing deadline

July 11, 2006              Advanced Voting begins by mail and in-person (in-person locations TBA)

July 17, 2006              Last day to register to vote in primary election

July 31, 2006              Advanced voting closes

August 1, 2006           PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

General Election Guide:

October 18, 2006        Advanced voting begins

October 23, 2006        Last day to register to vote in general election

November 6, 2006      Advanced voting closes

November 7, 2006      GENERAL ELECTION DAY

Please do not hesitate to contact me about these or any other issues of interest to you.  I appreciate the opportunity to represent you in Topeka.

Rep. Stephanie Sharp
17th District, Kansas House
Serving Lenexa and Shawnee
www.stephaniesharp.com
Home:  913-894-1201

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