Kansas Mental Health Coalition
Speaking with one voice to meet critical needs of people with mental illness.
Agenda
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May 27, 2026
9:30 a.m. Welcome and Introductions Monica Kurz, President
Minutes of the previous meeting. See minutes draft.
9:35 a.m. Reports
Board of Directors - meet June 24
Treasurers Report - Mary Jones
Big Tent Coalition - Mike Burgess
KanCare Advocates Network - Sean Gatewood
Consumer Programs - CAC, CRO, P3, Clubhouse, Other
Parity Committee - Susan Rome/Mary Jones
Suicide Prevention Coalition - Kane Sheek
988 Crisis Line - Monica Kurz
10:00 a.m. KDADS Update Drew Adkins
10:45 a.m. Lobbyist Report Amy Campbell
- May Bethell Committee
- Interim Committees and Issues
- Retiring Legislators and June 1 Election Filings
11:15 a.m. Annual Elections Open nominations from the floor for Board seats for 2026-2028. Nominees should be full members, paid in good standing and active in the organization.
Nominations Committee recommends:
Board Members to be elected for next term 2026-2028: Andy Houltberg, Kyle Kessler, Marcy Johnson, Lori Barnes.
Accept motion to approve nominated Board members.
Nominations Committee recommends:
President Monica Kurz (1st full term)
Treasurer Mary Jones
Accept motion to elect officers.
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2025-2026 President – Monica Kurz
2025-2027 Vice-President - Sherrie Vaughn (2nd term)
2025-2026 Treasurer - Mary Jones
2025-2027 Secretary - Lori Barnes (2nd term)
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2025-2028
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2023-2026
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2024-2027
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Colin Thomasset
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Kyle Kessler
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Chad Childs
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Dr. Sherrie Vaughn
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Lori Barnes (2022)
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Susan Crain Lewis
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Jane Rhys
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Marcy Johnson |
Mary Jones
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Monica Kurz
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Matt Spezia
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11:25 a.m. Announcements
The August meeting will be held in person in Topeka.
11:30 a.m. Adjourn
For more information, contact: Kansas Mental Health Coalition
c/o Amy A. Campbell, Lobbyist, P.O. Box 4103, Topeka, KS 66604
785-969-1617 campbell525@sbcglobal.net
