Even if football isn’t your thing, I know you can’t help it if you puff out your chest and yell GO CHIEFS if your happy, they won. Today there is a parade in progress to honor the team and expose Kansas City Metro to the world for the fantastic community that it is. To have successful professional teams in Kansas City is a wonderful thing. If you ask what makes the teams successful, I suggest it’s the fans. Sure, the local business is owed tremendous credit. Their support and sponsorship are vital. However, all their success filters down to the population of the Kansas City Metro and surrounding area who work for them or buy their products and services.
Ironically the team colors add very much to the annual celebration of Valentines Day. Today is a perfect day to wear red. It is a great feeling to see so many people coming together in solidary to honor the Chiefs. As is with any sport the preparation to bring 11 offensive and 11 defensive football players to work so well together is amazing. Credit is given to the leadership, the coaches the quarterback etc. but I feel more credit needs to go to those that are out there working alongside the poster boys. there are men and women who are never seen or discussed, ever. I noticed the person that has the quarterback’s cape at the ready on the sidelines when it’s cold. I notice the water boy/girl that run out on the field to provide relief for a thirsty player when called on.
I was blessed to have served with my brother, a three letterman in high school football. The team was impressive with players big and strong. But in the background were the equipment managers and the workers who maintained the locker room. Dedicated people who worked hard to ensure the whirlpools were the right temperature or the towels clean and at the ready. Each of you have been there at some level. So, what makes a winner? Yes, it’s the supporting team members. “There is no “I” in team”. You’ve heard that one. For those of you who identify as Alpha males or females we are often reminded that we are who we are because someone got us here. In the case of LULAC it is an organization which was founded years ago by some very concerned citizens. It is only fitting that we remind ourselves that the mission they established is a mission we need to perpetuate today.
LULAC’s mission statement is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health, and civil rights of Hispanic people in the United States12.
We could add “of the Hispanic people of the world today”. I have seen good intensions in LULAC members, but like any organization, any team requires the hard work of many dedicated people focused on the mission. Football is for a win. What is Lulac for? The mission is very broad and can use your support in many areas. For the Kansas City Metro and from my perspective it should focus on getting our children in educational and civic minded programs for the purpose of enhancing the culture. If there is a alpha male/female leading the organization, they are nothing without the support and the work of the team. Give them suggestions on where you want to help. If you are reading this and not a member of a council please look at the membership page on the main menu of this site and signup.
It is time for the councils to re-registor for their 2024 annual participation. For new councils it is time to recruit the minimum number of members required for acceptance and apply. I encourage you to understand where you can be most valuable in support or leading of your council. The “Dues are now Due”.
As of this moment, Kansas City has been embarrassed, to the world, only because of one or two ignorant members of the community that could not treat a fellow with respect and let bygones be. Let’s put feet to our prayers and expose those that are a threat to our community. Convince our kids that there are better ways to settle differences than violence. Maybe try to out preform your enemies scholastically. Please pray for all victims to heal and recover quickly and the shooters be caught quickly. Go Chiefs, Go Kansas City!
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