Training & Events

This session will highlight best practices, available planning tools, and current regional coordination efforts supporting special events. 

Participants will learn about the updated Special Events Planning Toolkit, practical approaches for planning safe and successful events in their communities, and insights from experienced regional event planners, including partners involved in KC2026.

Regular meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

Hybrid option is available. Please contact us for meeting credentials.

The All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) course trains emergency responders to serve as radio communications unit leaders during all-hazards emergency operations. COML responsibilities include developing plans to effectively use incident communications equipment and facilities, managing distribution of communications equipment to incident personnel, and coordinating the installation and testing of communications equipment.

Regular monthly meeting of the Kansas Programming Committee (KPC). 

Hybrid option available. Please contact MARC for virtual meeting credentials.

Thursday, April 2, 2026
6 - 7:30 p.m.

Guarderia Infantil Alegria
4925 Saint John Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64123

Program Description

As the saying goes, "There's no bad weather, just bad clothing." This interactive course will engage participants to consider their current outdoor routines and how they would want to increase their outdoor time. We will consider a variety of outdoor spaces and review the weather guidelines. We will review DRDP and NAEYC as guidance, along with the knowledge in the room, to plan a variety of outdoor activities.

The All-Hazards Communications Unit Leader (COML) course trains emergency responders to serve as radio communications unit leaders during all-hazards emergency operations. COML responsibilities include developing plans to effectively use incident communications equipment and facilities, managing distribution of communications equipment to incident personnel, and coordinating the installation and testing of communications equipment.

Representatives from local governments and environmental organizations come together quarterly as a forum for stormwater and environmental professionals to develop a cooperative approach to water quality public education, meet federal NPDES Phase I/II regulatory requirements and advance regional stormwater management strategies.

In-person attendance is encouraged and a catered lunch will be served. Please register to reserve a lunch or receive virtual meeting credentials. 

Representatives from local governments and environmental organizations come together quarterly to develop a cooperative approach to water quality public education and to meet federal NPDES Phase I/II regulatory requirements.

In-person attendance is encouraged, and a catered lunch will be served.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
6 - 8 p.m.

Sunshine Daycare & Learning Center LLC.
1903 Route 291
Harrisonville, MO 64701

Training Description

Each year, Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Missouri submit plans to the state for the coming year. MARC’s State Fiscal Year 2027 AAA Area Plan is now available (include link). The plan addresses the evolving needs of older adults and their caregivers across in Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri, and reflects our commitment to promoting dignity, health and autonomy for aging adults.

Read the plan online.