Leadership Butler, Inc.

12/11/2025

Thank you El Dorado Charities for the donation to Leadership Butler for the Youth Leadership Butler program.
We appreciatethat you share our vision for educating future leaders.
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Tonight’s Grant Disbursement Ceremony at the beautiful Coutts Art Museum was nothing short of extraordinary. Surrounded by stunning Christmas decor and a community filled with heart, we were reminded why the mission of the El Dorado Charities Auxiliary matters so deeply.

We are profoundly grateful for the partnership of the Coutts, whose space brought elegance and meaning to our evening, and for the unwavering support of our donors and sponsors who make moments like this possible.

Most of all, we are thankful for our 26 grant recipients—organizations and individuals whose dedication creates lifelong impact for the children, families, and veterans of Butler County. Tonight celebrated not just funding, but the shared hope, service, and community that make Butler County stronger.

11/05/2025

It’s that time! Applications for Leadership Butler Class of 2026 are now being accepted!

Start the application process by filling out the application form attached. Pleaseshare this informationwith those you would like to nominate.

https://leadershipbutler.org/start-application-process

Taking Leaders to the Next Level!

Taking Leaders to the Next Level!

10/28/2025

Congratulations to Youth Leadership Butler Class of 2025! They were celebrated tonight & their Class Project released. Please follow along with their Anti-Destracted Driving Campaign on TicTok. The reels will also be posted on this page. Please help these Juniors in high school reach their goals with this campaign. They would like to promote safe driving to their peers and reach a minimum of 500 views & 500 likes per video. There are three videos in the campaign. Please like, share & help us promote safe driving!

05/01/2025

“Manage Self”, Session 4 for the Class of 2025 brought many Alumni to participate. Saving the day right at the beginning with his IT expertise was Chris Miller, Class of 2024.
The “Welcome to Butler Andover” was given by Sherri Conard, Class of 2023. Lauren Taylor, also Class of 2023 gave the “Welcome from the Board” where she serves as Treasurer.
Sharing about their 2024 Class experiences were Trevor Kemp and Tom Gresham (Board Member) who also helped during the Session as part of their LB program commitment.
Presenters Norm Duncan and Kellen Adams, Class of 2016 were the facilitators for the day. They incorporated activities and opportunities to the Class to grow their personal leadership skills. This dynamic duo always lead a great Session.
At lunch, Chad Russell, Class of 2016 share his Leadership Butler experience with those gathered.
The Class of 2025 gathered at thee end of the Session to discus their thoughts and plans for their Leadership Challenge that will be carried out over the next year.
It was a very positive and highly energized day!

04/17/2025

Leadership Butler Class of 2025 gathered for their 3rd Session at Fulton Valley Farms near Towanda on April 2nd. “Diagnose the Situation” was the day’s topics.
Mixed into the day’s training were personal stories of leaders and business owners in the area. Presenters included David & Betty Corbin owners of Fulton Valley Farms, Will Johnson, County Administrator of Butler County, & Zachary Hettenbach of The FlutterBye at CrowleyRanch. Sydney Unruh, Class if 2024 & of IServe and Unruh Electric was on hand to share her experience with last year’s Class and assist during the day.
In the afternoon a special guest met the Class, Miss Itsy Bitsy, one of Fulton Valley Farms’ reindeer.
The Class also began discussions about their Class Project.

03/14/2025

Leadership Butler Class of 2025 spent the last two days expanding their leadership skills at the Kansas Leadership Center.
After Day 1 the Participants enjoyed relaxing and bonding over dinner at The Kitchen. Day 2 the Class of 2025 posed at KLC. They all completed the “Your Leadership Edge” course training. They will gather for the rest of the Sessions at various locations across Butler County.

02/28/2025

Leadership Butler Class of 2025 is underway!
The Class participated in the “When Everyone Leads” training facilitated by Tina Kahn, of the KLC Teaching Team.
Board Secretary Kristina Traina, LB Class of ‘23 stopped by to welcome the Class. Leon Leachman, El Dorado City Council Member and LB Class of ‘91 addressed the participants at lunch which was catered by Tony Yaghjian of Misfit_Kitchen, also an LB Alum.
The Session was held at Butler County Historical Society Home of the Kansas Oil Museum. The next session will be held at the Kansas Leadership Center.

01/17/2025

Application time is drawing to a close. If you have been considering the great networking and growth opportunities that Leadership Butler offers don’t hesitate! This is the year! Join the Class of 2025!

Applications are open for the 2025 Adult Class of Leadership Butler, Inc. Request applications by emailing [email protected].

11/07/2024

The Youth Leadership Butler Class of 2024 is actively sponsoring a stuffed animal drive across Butler County to benefit children visiting the Kansas Medical Center, SBA Hospital and Sunlight Children’s Services.
The following Andover locations are accepting donations for the YLB Class through November 8th.
Hope Community Church
1831 E 21st Street
Intrust Bank
308 W Central
Mike Garman, Farm Bureau Financial Services
135 S Andover Road
For more information contact [email protected].

08/15/2024

Applications are open for the 2025 Adult Class of Leadership Butler, Inc. Request applications by emailing [email protected].

06/13/2024

Do you know someone who will be a Junior in High School this year? If they live, attend high school, or are actively involved in Butler County, Youth Leadership Butler is a great opportunity for them! There’s no cost to the students to participate. The leadership program meets 6:30-9:00 pm on Mondays Sept 9-Oct 14. Attendance is required.

A class project must be completed by October 28th Class Celebration.

Optional college credit through Butler Community College may be earned for attending and writing an essay.

For more information or an application, email [email protected]. Hurry! Applications close August 1, 2024.

05/31/2024

The Class of 2024 selected assisting Sunlight Children’s Services as their Group Project. The new boutique location is open! It supports a needed charity in Butler County serving youth in times of crisis.

Sunlight Children’s Services have found a new way to bring revenue in while helping the community and the children they serve.