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Julie Haas, Director, ext. 3120
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11/07/05
Story by Emily Fowler

Networking Is Topic of Dec. 7 Polsky Series –
‘How to Sell Yourself and Build a Network of People’

Charles J. Carlsen 

Charles J. Carlsen

Peggy Dunn, Mayor, Leawood 

Peggy Dunn

Bob Regnier, president, Bank of Blue Valley 

Bob Regnier
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Charles J. Carlsen, president of Johnson County Community College, will head a panel of speakers with Peggy Dunn, mayor, Leawood,  and Bob Regnier, president, Bank of Blue Valley, to discuss How to Sell Yourself and Build a Network of People from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the Polsky Theatre, Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College.

The seminar is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Reserve tickets by calling the JCCC box office, 913-469-4445. Reserved parking is available.

Topics include:

  • Let networking expand your ability to make a difference
  • Develop skills and/or mentors to accomplish what you want
  • Understand relationships are for the long run
  • Build deposits in the relationship account before you need to make a withdrawal.
  • The more you give, the more you receive – always give 100 percent

Carlsen has served as president of JCCC since January 1981. During that time, enrollment has tripled, 12 new buildings and three parking structures have been constructed, and an innovative technology and business building and contemporary art museum are currently under construction. Carlsen was named by a University of Texas study as one of the nation’s leaders in the community college movement. He also was named the outstanding community college president who best promotes the community college mission by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. In 2003, under Carlsen’s leadership, JCCC received the Kansas Award for Excellence.

Dunn was elected mayor of Leawood in 1997.  In her years as mayor, Leawood has experienced a period of growth and economic development unprecedented in its history.  In addition to her mayoral duties, Dunn is involved in many nonprofit organizations in Kansas City as a board chair or committee person.

Regnier, after 18 years with the Boatmen’s banking organization, organized and developed investors for the Bank of Blue Valley in 1989. Since then, its total assets have grown to more than $600 million. In addition to his corporate and business skills, Regnier has a long record of civic involvement, serving or heading the boards of organizations throughout the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. 

This series of educational presentations is underwritten by the Norman & Elaine Polsky Family Supporting Foundation within the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City with Johnson County Community College. The series includes a number of topics, which are not now being offered in a formal academic program. Each event is free and open to senior citizens, students and the general public. Refreshments and networking are offered one-half hour before and after programs.

For more information, contact Emily Fowler, Polsky Series director, 913-469-8500 ext. 3640 or efowler@jccc.edu.