Rob Kline Recognized as Young Leader at NPWW

Rob Kline (left) receiving his award.

Rob Kline was recognized by the American Public Works Association (APWA) at the annual National Public Works Week (NPWW) Luncheon on May 20 as the 2015 KC Metro Chapter Young Leader. The award recognizes Kline’s exceptional service to the organization and the profession. 

 
He has been involved with APWA since 2009 and has been a part of several committees including the Arrangements Committee where he assisted with event registration and setup. Then he moved to a position as Chapter Meeting Chair which he has held since 2012. He is also a graduate of the 2014 Emerging Leaders Academy (Class VII).  As a young member of the organization, Rob is dedicated to creating a beneficial environment within the chapter for engineers in the early stages of their careers. He is the Chair of the chapter’s Emerging Leaders Committee and is in the process of bringing the chapter a Young Professionals Group.  

Kline, who joined GBA in 2006, is an engineer with the Highways and Streets Group where he provides planning and design for state and local agencies.               

Congratulations, Rob!

2015 Relay for Life

At the heart of GBA is a core value to “Promote compassion and teamwork among employees and clients.” Since 2013, we’ve been a corporate sponsor of Relay for Life-Lenexa in support of the American Cancer Society. Each year our team campaigns to raise funds and awareness in the fight against cancer. To date, our team has raised nearly $15,000 with more than 40 employees participating. Fighting cancer is important to us because we know our employees and clients have been impacted by this disease.

Each year more than four million people in 20 countries participate in a Relay for Life event, which offers an inspiring opportunity to honor cancer survivors, support caregivers, promote how individuals can reduce their cancer risk, and raise money to help end cancer.

30^th Anniversary of Relay

Relay for Life began 30 years ago, hence the theme “Party Like its 1985” this year. In keeping with the theme and our love of the hometown boys in blue playing in the 1985 World Series, we wore Royals gear and gave away ballpark snacks to fellow walkers.    

Series of Events

Following the opening ceremony and a few laps around the lake at Sar-Ko-Par Trail Park in Lenexa, volunteers participated in a hula hooping contest and water balloon relay. Several laps later we honored cancer survivors in attendance. As the skies darkened, luminaria bags dedicated to loved ones were placed along the trail.    

Special Thanks

We want to thanks everyone who donated to our team and participated! Hope to see you at the park next year.