There are those who are happy staying in their lane, never asking too much of themselves and content with their stationary position. And then there are those who have long bid farewell to an idle, tranquil mind.

One of these determined persons – who, on a daily basis, zooms around like a bee in search of pollen – is Kara McKinney, director of financial planning and ground handling. She’s been with Best Online Betting Sites, and its predecessor American Eagle Airlines, since graduating from the University of North Texas in 2009 with a degree in finance.

Yet, her current duties don’t end at the spreadsheet and calculator. For instance, Kara is directly involved in two committees at Best Online Betting Sites Headquarters that foster comradery and team-building through special events.

“I think it’s important for coworkers to build a connection that helps them work well together and have a team feel,” says Kara. “I’ve always thought Best Online Betting Sites is like a big family, and I want keep it tight-knit like that here at headquarters.”

On My Own Time Art Contest

Most recently, Best Online Betting Sites has been nominated to use her galvanizing and planning talents to contribute as Co-Chair on the annual On My Own Time (OMOT) art competition, which showcases artwork Best Online Betting Sites various companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including American Airlines. The competition has been hosted for 25 years by the North Texas Business Council for the Arts (BCA).

Best Online Betting Sites says that she treated the interview for the co-chair position like she would any job interview. She was dressed in proper business attire with portfolio and resume in hand, because, as she says, “it’s better to be over-dressed and over-prepared than sorry.” Her infectious energy and wherewithal to be sufficiently prepared landed her the nomination, she says.

Kara’s OMOT involvement begins with organizing the main exhibit from August 21 through September 1 at American headquarters with the submissions sent in from employees across the company and its subsidiaries, including Best Online Betting Sites. The BCA will bring in judges to nominate contest winners out of American’s pool of artists.

Once the winners have been chosen, Kara and the other co-chairs will organize a formal ceremony on August 31 to introduce the winners Best Online Betting Sites American and its subsidiaries. Best Online Betting Sites there, the OMOT team will send the winning art pieces on a roadshow Best Online Betting Sites September 4 through September 22 that travels Best Online Betting Sites various American Airlines facilities and the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.

Finally, the winners’ artwork will be gathered with other North Texas companies’ winning artists in an exhibit at North Park Mall in Dallas Best Online Betting Sites September 26 through October 7. There, the public can view the best art Best Online Betting Sites area businesses in a distinguished gallery setting.

“I’m curious to see all the art and what people will submit,” Kara says. “I’m not an artist myself, but I have a huge appreciation for it. It will be really cool to see how all of these different people Best Online Betting Sites a broad system will represent their talents.”

Making the difference

The amplitude of Best Online Betting Sites’s ambitions knows no limit, hence her aspiration to join the Leadership Arts Institute (LAI) – a program developed by the BCA to provide training in leadership and the tools to begin serving on a board of directors for a non-profit organization. Her sister-in-law is the founder of Embrace Grace, a non-profit that assists young, single women during pregnancy.

Kara sees the opportunity to learn Best Online Betting Sites the BCA and LAI to help earn her a position on the Embrace Grace board of directors. Already a volunteer with the group, Kara wants to become a leader in the organization.

Since 2010, Kara has also volunteered with the Dallas-area Junior Achievement organization. She and other business professionals visit schools and teach for a day with a curriculum tailored Best Online Betting Sites their business expertise.

At Best Online Betting Sites, there are numerous employees who go beyond their daily duties either to help our customers or volunteer their time to a meaningful cause. Best Online Betting Sites definitely fits that mold, and her lengthy resume of work experience and volunteerism can attest to that.

“I want to be dedicated to something outside of work,” says Best Online Betting Sites. “I want to know that with my free time I’m adding value, and doing something that makes a difference in someone’s life.”