Mike is the father of one of Jeff Jennings's Club's Webelo Scouts. Mike is an Eagle Scout himself who has blessed the Pack at Family Campouts Playing the Bag Pipes, Penny Whistle, and other instruments. His wife Sarah is a Girl Scout Leader for her daughter Molly and the Webelos Cub Scout Leader in the Club's Pack. Mike also attended the recent Scout World Jamboree held at Summit Betchel Scout Reservation and played an assortment of instruments with other Scouters from 27 other countries. He also assisted with honoring our fallen Scout, Drake Renberger, who died unexpectantly this past year by playing Amazing Grace and Going Home with his bagpipes at the graveside service. In addition, Mike runs an instrument manufacturing and distribution business here in Kansas City.

Wayne was born in Flushing which is a neighborhood in New York, NY. He used to play in the park that eventually became the location of the 1964 Worlds Fair. He grew up near the south shore of Long Island just outside New York City limits which made for an easy commute for his father who worked for Pan Am Airways at what became Kennedy Airport. 

 

After graduating from KU with a bachelor's degree in Architecture, Wayne lived in Roeland Park. It was here that he met a KSU graduate of fashion design named Peggy. The two got married and had two sons. Their oldest son lives in Camas, WA with his wife Katy and their 9 year old daughter while their youngest son lives in Minneapolis with his wife Katie (yes, two daughter-in-laws named Katy/Katie :) ). 

 

Wayne is an Architect that enjoys fly fishing, yard work, and in-home remodeling in his spare time. His favorite place for vacation is any place with a cold water trout stream or with his sons and their families. His favorite book is The Devil in the White City (excellent choice!) and at karaoke night he would sing So Low... so low no one could her him (oh come on Mr. President, I'm sure you have a great voice!). His chosen super power would be continued health for friends, family, and for himself (another great choice!). Wayne's favorite type of food is Italian; he says he could eat it three times a day. Cold pizza in the morning with a big glass of OJ was a favorite when first out of college that he still loves today (though not very often). 

 

Wayne and Peggy near the Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, Arizona.

Reminder: Monthly Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 14 at 1pm immediately following the regular noon meeting at Sylvester Powell Jr. Community Center.

Please sign up for greeter and invocation duties using the following link!