Welcome to "DeLaSalle Musings", my occasional blog to acquaint you with an extraordinary school in Kansas City, Missouri.
I have had the privilege of serving at DeLaSalle since May 1980, when I was hired by the original Executive Director, Godfrey S Kobets. My initial duties were in grant writing and fundraising. When Mr. Kobets stepped down as Executive Director in May 1983, I was appointed as the second Executive Director in the history of the organization.
I am now in my 27th year as Executive Director, and thirtieth overall year of service. And since DeLaSalle was established as a private, non-sectarian school in June 1971, I will not only be celebrating my thirtieth year of service to DeLaSalle in the spring of 2010, but we will also be celebrating DeLaSalle's fortieth year of service to Kansas City!
The longevity of DeLaSalle and the continuity of leadership are signal accomplishments for any organization, especially one whose daily survival depends on the generosity of the public and the endorsement of many diverse community organizations and partners.
In the days to come, I will tell you more about the school, myself, Godfrey S Kobets, and the many other incredible individuals who have made DeLaSalle what it is today. I can't wait to begin, but I have to first address a real estate deal that has been confounding our institution for nearly a year. More on that to follow... see you soon!