The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City has an exciting 2026 planned to fulfill our mission of enhancing collaboration by solidifying trust and communication between labor and management in the community. Here are a few of the highlights:
•The LMC has a new on-line home—https://thelaborbeacon.com/category/lmckc/. You will find meeting minutes, our Public Issues Agenda, upcoming events and member news there. Photos from recent events can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/203572425@N08/. Thanks to the Kansas City Labor Beacon for hosting us.
•The Board of Directors has approved the 2026 Public Issues Agenda. You can find the agenda on the web site or we can email it to you.
•Upcoming events and programs include—
*47th Anniversary Celebration and 26th Awards Dinner April 9 at Argosy Casino (see below)
*40th Mid-America Labor/Management Conference July 5-8 at Camden on the Lake. Kim Becking, renowned motivational speaker who has worked with the LMC and many of our members, will keynote. Early hotel reservations are strongly encouraged due to the impact of the World Cup, 573-365-6520; conference registration will be available soon.
*29th Craig Whitaker Memorial Golf Tournament is set for July 21 at Eagle’s Landing
*Public Officials Reception co-hosted with BOMA-KC will be Oct. 15 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
*Construction Industry Committee meets the 2nd Thursday each month (except July), 8 a.m. at Mark One Electric Co., Inc.
More events and programs will be announced soon.
•The LMC Board has filled some vacancies and generated its officer and board slate for 2026. Matt Harris, Plumbers Local 8, is the LMC’s new Vice Co-Chair, Labor. He joins Co-Chairs Jimmy Walker, Independence Fire Department, and Bo Moreno, IBEW Local 124, and Vice Co-Chair Chris Stanton, McCownGordon Construction Co. Chris will become Management Co-Chair at the annual meeting during the Anniversary Celebration April 9. The Board also nominated Ralph Oropeza, Greater Kansas City Building & Construction Trades Council, secretary, and Greg Davey, The Builders AGC, treasurer, for reelection as officers and Mike Kane, Tri-County AFL-CIO for the Executive Committee. This year’s Board nominees will be Mike Keeran, Teamsters Local 541 (re-election), Stacey Smyly, SMACNA-KC and past co-chair Dan Heizman, Fire Fighters Local 42.
Please let me know if you have questions, suggestions or want to become more involved. The reservation form for the 47th Anniversary Celebration is below. Stay warm!
The Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City
requests your presence at its 47th Anniversary Celebration and 26th Annual Awards
Thursday, April 9, 2026 • Argosy Casino
5:30-6:30 p.m. Cocktails •6:30 p.m. Dinner & Ceremony
These awards to be announced at the Celebration:
Leadership in Labor-Management Cooperation • Outstanding Service to the Labor-Management Council
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Reservations
Founding Sponsor. $2,600. Includes one table, preferred placement, program front cover listing/full page ad.
Anniversary Sponsor. $1,850. Includes one table, preferred placement, program highlight.
Awards Sponsor. $1,350. Includes one table with special program listing.
Tables of 10 at the member rate of $850 per table, nonmember rate $1,100.
Places at the member rate of $90 per person, nonmember rate $110.
Program Advertising
Full Page, $1,000 Half Page, $650 Quarter Page, $400 One-eighth page, $250
Supporters Listing, $125.
Deadline for sponsors to be listed on invitations: March 10
Deadline for sponsorship, tables and advertising: April 18
Payment: Payment is enclosed for $ . Please bill.
Send this form to Labor-Management Council, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110, or email the information to bob.jacobi@rockhurst.edu. Please call (816) 501-4565 with questions. Thank you for your participation in the LMC’s 45th Anniversary and 24th Awards Celebration. If available, please list the names of the persons who will be sitting at your table.
You Are Invited to the Twenty-Eighth
Annual Craig Whitaker Memorial
Labor-Management Council Golf Tournament
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Eagles Landing Golf Club
The Labor-Management Council Golf Tournament brings together top labor and management leaders in an informal atmosphere combining cooperation and competition. The tournament recognizes its founder Craig Whitaker, longtime LMC Board member. Eagles Landing Golf Club is an outstanding public course. It’s located at 4200 Bong Ave., Belton MO 64012. All ability levels welcome!
Agenda
7:30 a.m.–Registration and access to putting and driving practice begins
8 a.m.–Shot-gun start for the four-person scramble
10:30 a.m.-Noon—Lunch on the course
12:30 p.m.: Awards Presentation
Sponsorship and Playing Opportunities
___Title Sponsor, $2,500 (above the title, included on all materials; includes a foursome and hole sponsor sign)
___Luncheon Sponsor, $1,000 (name featured at luncheon plus a hole sponsor sign)
___Eagle Sponsor, $1050 (foursome plus hole sign plus featured listing on program and other materials)
___Foursome(s) @ $750 ($850 after July 1) (includes greens fees, lunch and refreshments). ___Refreshment Cart Sponsor, $500
___Hole Sponsor, $175 per hole.
___Individual player(s) @ $190 per ($215 after July 1) (includes greens fees, lunch and refreshments).
___In-Kind Sponsors of food, beverages, gifts for golfers, volunteers. Volunteers will also be recognized.
Prizes–Partial List
$800 in pro shop credit for First Place Team
$400 in pro shop credit for Second Place Team $200 in pro shop credit for Third Place Team
Hole-in-one Prize $100 pro shop credit nearest-to-the-pin $100 pro shop credit, longest drive
Participation will be limited so sign up early! Foursomes & individual players/twosomes must register by July 18; $215 per golfer after July 1. Sponsors must commit by July 9. Registration form can be mailed to Labor-Management Council, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110; or emailed to bob.jacobi@rockhurst.edu.
___Check enclosed. ___Please bill. Total Amount: $________
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Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues. Thanks!
The mission of the Labor-Management Council of Greater Kansas City is to enhance collaboration by solidifying trust and communication between labor and management in the community.
