Testimonials
U.S. ARMY COMMAND & GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE
100 STIMSON AVENUE
FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS 66027-2301
Oct 25, 2011
Dear Ms. Haber,
I extend my congratulations on the Greater Kansas City Chapter of People to People International's selection, by the United Nations Association - Greater Kansas City Chapter, as the 2011 "K.C Citizen of the World" award recipient. For nearly 50 years, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College has enjoyed the commitment of your organization and the individual support of your remarkable membership as "Kansas City” sponsors for our International Military Students and their families.
Your membership consistently models the behavior encouraged by President Eisenhower, founder of People to People International: tolerance and mutual understanding achieved through the exchange of ideas and experiences directly among peoples of different countries and diverse cultures. While difficult to quantity, the impact of the chapter on more than 5,000 International Students and their families was unquestionably positive - attested to in the remarks of 241 International Hall of Fame inductees - from 67 countries - who returned to the College for induction into the Hall as the highest ranking member of their nation's military - and on more than a dozen occasions, as the civilian head of state. In every instance these accomplished military professionals and statesmen remarked that it was their sponsors that made the most memorable impact on them and their families during their year of study at Fort Leavenworth; as it was the sponsors who enabled their understanding of the United States and her people.
Sincerely,
Sean B.TvlacFarland
BG, US Army
Deputy Commandant, CGSC
Karen Haber, President, Greater Kansas City Chapter of People to People International
PO Box 22365
Kansas City, MO 64113
"It is almost certain that when the first International Military Student stepped off the steamboat or train in downtown Leavenworth in 1894, some helpful soul directed him to the fort and perhaps even offered him a ride in their wagon. Since then the citizens of Leavenworth and the Greater Kansas City area have continued to give willingly of their time and affection to support and befriend the thousands of International Military Students and their families who travel from all over the world to live in our community and study at Fort Leavenworth.
The dedication of our International Military Student Sponsors is legendary. They are the truest of ambassadors for our nation - setting a sparkling example of friendship; and they contribute tremendously to the outstanding reputation enjoyed by the United States Army Command and General Staff College throughout the free world. "
Jim Fain
Chief, Interational Military Student Division
US Army Command and General Staff College
"Words cannot express the gratitude that I would like to share for your great spirit and volunteer actions to help an international student make America their home away from home for a year or more. I believe that each of you have played a crucial role in American relations around the globe and deserve a great big THANK YOU!"
Lieutenant Colonel Teena M. Barber
U.S. Army CAC-T STRATCOM / PAO
