OVERLAND PARK, KANSAS

Tonight marks the official start of the 2007 World Series between The Colorado Rockies and The Boston Red Sox. Thinking of the game reminds me of when I was in Overland Park, Kansas, a few weeks ago. I got the chance to take a small break after an event and watch a little baseball on TV with my sister-in-law Connie, my brother-in-law Brian, and their kids. Catching up with family and friends is one of the true gems I receive from traveling.

While I was in Kansas, I worked with the Overland Park Sheraton's Sous Chef, Scott Skomal, and his team. We put together a cooking demo and lunch for 170 guests of CoBank. Currently CoBank is my most frequent supporter; they have scheduled me for 10 events this year. This event was arranged by CoBank as a way to express gratitude to several of their best clients.

CoBank provides financial support to the NRECA International Program, a “technical assistance” program focusing on bringing electricity to rural areas throughout the world. It is a pleasure to do business with an organization, such as CoBank, who I know directly supports the rural community. More information about Cobank can be found here: cobank.com