2026 Annual Meeting
Join us on Saturday, April 11 at the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer. Breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.; followed by the business meeting at 9 a.m. This year's event features an exciting keynote address by Dan Meers, mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, director elections, a Youth Tour participant report on their trip to Washington D.C., student scholarship awards, door prizes, and more! Scholarship applicants must be present during the meeting to win.
Scholarships will be awarded by random drawing at the 2026 Annual Meeting. All qualified and registered high school seniors in attendance will be awarded a $2,000, $1,000 or $750 scholarship. Students must be present to win.​
Dan Meers has been KC Wolf, the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, for more than 30 years. In 2006 he was selected as the first NFL mascot inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Dan travels throughout the United States and the world entertaining thousands of people both in and out of costume. He has performed in over 40 states and 12 different countries.
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He is in high demand not only as a mascot but also as humorous and motivational speaker to audiences of all ages. His enthusiasm, optimism and love for life are contagious and make Dan an inspiration to all those he meets.
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Be it young or old, executive or blue collar, his audiences walk away with a smile and renewed spirit to live life to the fullest.
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Whether you're a Kansas City Chiefs fan or not, you'll enjoy Dan Meers as he shares his unique wit and wisdom about life.