BBQ Battle Results

Over the June 22-23 weekend Genuswine Brisket Authority went head-to-head against 184 other BBQ teams competing for the title of best BBQ in Kansas. Although the Grand Champion title eluded them, they did very well getting 18th over all.
Thanks to everyone that came out and supported the GBA team. Great job!

Battle of the BBQ

More BBQ? You bet!

GBA’s  Genuswine Brisket Authority is staying busy. Last Friday, June 15^th, they competed in the Kansas City Metro Chapter of the APWA’s Membership BBQ contest and won 1^st place in the chicken category.   This weekend, June 22-23, they will participate in the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park where they will compete with approximately 200 other BBQ teams. If you like BBQ this is the place to be.

The City of Lenexa recently renovated Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park with a newly constructed dam and spillway. While you are sampling delicious BBQ you can take a stroll across the pedestrian bridge and have a seat in one of the new viewing areas. You can enjoy great food and great scenery in one location.
If you’re going to be at the event, please stop by the booth and say hello. For more information on the event, please visit http://www.lenexa.com/parks/festivals_bbq.html.

   

And the Winner Is...

Accepting the 1st Place Award from Dave Mennenga
is Jennifer Gunby and Molly Oller.

The Genuswine Brisket Authority (GBA) BBQ team took first place at the APWA Membership BBQ in the chicken category. A total of 16 teams competed.
Although the team did not take first in all the categories, GBA endured the heat and came away with 7th place overall. Way to go team!

APWA Membership BBQ

The Genuswine Brisket Authority (GBA) BBQ team is returning to the American Public Works Association (APWA) Membership BBQ contest on June 15. Each year the BBQ is hosted by the Kansas City Chapter of APWA to raise awareness about the organization and try to recruit new members.
This is a friendly one-day contest consisting of approximately 15 teams competing in various categories such as ribs, pork, chicken, and sausage. GBA's team includes Jennifer Gunby, Clint Loumaster, Molly Oller, Josh Tedder, and Jon Karst. The team is returning in order to defend their first place medal in the sausage category from 2011.
If you're interested in becoming an APWA member and eating some great BBQ, you can get more details at http://kcmetro.apwa.net/events/chapter/.
Good Luck, GBA!!

Enjoy Retirement, Roy!!

We knew the day was coming, but it seems as though it arrived too soon. Roy Wilson is retiring after 34 years with GBA. During his time with GBA he was a mentor to many and he will be missed. He served on the Board of Directors and was a Principal in our Buildings Group since 1987. The company owes much of its success to him. Thanks Roy!

It will not be the same around here without Roy, but we are very excited for him. Good luck and we hope you enjoy retirement.

The following are some well wishes from those who have worked with Roy over the years.

Since the day Roy hired me he has been my mentor and has provided his unwavering support. He gave me an opportunity, provided a foundation on which to base my career, and been a great friend. He has provided his unwavering support for our group, and has always been available to listen to our gripes, help us with the hard decisions and celebrate with our successes. We could not have asked for a better leader and there are not enough words to thank him. I wish him all the best in his new career with his family. – Alan Lehman

 
I have enjoyed getting an opportunity to work with you, and I appreciate your tutelage. Best wishes in retirement! – Katie McKenzie

Good luck Roy, thanks for all your coaching and your level-headed and calm approach to all situations. - Steve C.

Hey Roy, its “Old Wood” here talking at you. Man, it’s been a long haul but you’ve made it. I will always remember those awesome eggroll’s you brought in on special occasions and the bacon-burger-dogs at our cookouts – you are the master. Thanks for all the good times we’ve had together at GBA. Enjoy your retirement and keep in touch!   - Gale Starman

Congratulations and best of luck as you enjoy your retirement years.  Your organizational skills and constant attention to detail made us a good team and improved the quality of our documents.  You were my teacher, mentor and dear friend, and I miss you very much.  Thank you for all of your help and guidance.  I hope you will stay in touch and let me know how your family grows.  Aloha, E Hui Ho, Malama Pono… - Pat Cotter

Roy, thanks for all you have taught me in my time at GBA, it is greatly appreciated. I look forward to updates on your new endeavors and know we will stay in touch. - Brian Steiner

Roy, I have really enjoyed working with you over the last 14 years and have learned a lot from you. Enjoy retirement and best of luck in all future endeavors! - Dennis Eisenbarth

Memorial Day

During this Memorial Day, we at GBA want to acknowledge all of those who have died while serving in our military. We truly appreciate their sacrifice and know that our freedom is due to their courageous service. They will always be remembered.

Teaching Students about Public Works

Prior to National Public Works Week (NPWW) which is May 20-26, the APWA K-12 Outreach Committee visited two elementary schools in an effort to promote public works and help students understand it. GBA employees Waldo Margheim, Cory Clark, and Heidi Thummel were a part of the visits.

The activities included coloring pages from the P.W. Paws Works for Our City book, a video produced by American Public Works Association (APWA) titled “Everday Heroes”, and completing exercises in Discovering the World of Public Works workbook. The students also created the centerpieces used at the NPWW Luncheon on May 23.

Waldo Margheim teaching the
students about Public Works.

One student from Prairie Ridge wrote a thank you letter that said, "Yesterday I learned about public works. I learned about Mr. Margheim's job, he makes water clean. If we didn't have him we wouldn't have clean water. If we didn't have him we might be sick. I could think of a lot more - that is why public works is so important."