Grand Exalted Ruler visits Kansas, KETCH

Grand Exalted Ruler James M. McQuillan toured the KETCH facilities while in Wichita for the Kansas Elks Association’s 100th Annual State Convention. McQuillan was amazed at the state’s project and was overwhelmed with the success of our job training services and job placement numbers across the state.

“There is nothing I have seen in my other 42 state visits that will stick with me more than what I saw during the KETCH tour,” McQuillan said during the KETCH Annual Meeting. “Members of the KETCH staff and Kansas Elks are what make this a worthwhile organization. I thank you for doing what you do.”

The highlight of the tour came when McQuillan used a hot-glue gun and assembled an air-filter. After listening to instructions from air-filter production coordinator Vicki Carrell, and slipping on his protective gloves, McQuillan glued down the metal insert to the cardboard frame. When he was done with the hot-glue gun, he asked how he did. Carrell responded, “The glue stuck, so you did a good job!”

Clients, Community Leaders and Businesses Honored at Annual Meeting

KETCH staff presented awards to several clients, employers and community leaders at the Annual Meeting, Friday, May 6, 2005. Awards that recognized achievement at home, work or in the community were given to selected individuals served at KETCH; employers were recognized for their continued support of the employment programs; community leaders were honored for their leadership and guidance. Held in conjunction with the Kansas Elks Association’s State Convention at the Wichita Airport Hilton, the awards presentation, hosted by Ron Pasmore, KETCH president and CEO, was the highlight of the KETCH Annual Meeting.