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You're invited to a unique event: Kansas Dialogue. Every summer, people from all corners of Kansas and many walks of life gather for a weekend retreat. We come to explore the big and little, serious and fun issues that shape our state, world, workplace and family.

It’s been called “a weekend-long dinner party”, and that’s pretty accurate! You get the opportunity to meet people you wouldn’t meet otherwise, cover some fascinating topics, learn, laugh, and go home. There is no new committee or “To Do” list at the end of it.

We also get to explore a different Kansas community every year, and experience its unique culture and perspective. This year Kansas Dialogue is visiting Emporia for the very first time. Under the expert guidance of Dr. Loren Pennington and his committee, we'll be learning about the Flint Hills of Kansas and the journalistic heritage of William Allen White (and the state of Kansas journalism today), on top of our usual fare.

1) This is an off-the-record conversation. We have public figures in our midst, and they need to be able to speak freely.

2) Kansas Dialogue starts Friday evening and lasts until Sunday noon. Meals are provided, and we go from first thing in the morning until nearly bedtime. You’ll get the most out of it when you immerse yourself in the experience.

3) We literally design the content details of the retreat around you. We want to know who is coming, and what do you want to talk about? (That's why we ask people to register 2-3 months before the event, and give a special discount to those who do.)

If you're planning to attend Kansas Dialogue, please read each page of this brief website to get acquainted with our format and philosophy. We look forward to having you join us for this very special weekend.

If you'd like to join our mailing list, or have any specific questions, please fill in the contact box below.

Best wishes on behalf of the Conveners,

Martha Slater Farrell

Wichita, KS

Phone: 800-282-8435

martha@fgvideo.com

Welcome!

Flint Hills Photography by Eric Montgomery (Kansas Dialogue Convener). Thanks, Eric!

We've been bringing Kansans together for great conversation since 1993.

2011 theme:

"Ad Astra Per Aspera:

after 150 years, are we there yet??"

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