John's company is associated with a foundation called Captain Planet which is a charity organization working to engage and empower young people to be problem solvers for the planet. Annually the foundation holds a fundraising gala that we have been invited to but unable to attend for the last three years, However, this year, things worked out for John and Nikolas to go, represent, and enjoy. Nikolas was able to reconnect with one of Kellogg's family members, Kathy, who took a liking to him when she first met him about eight years ago while Nikolas was assisting John at a company convention activity. I believe it was called Compost Con. :-) There Nikolas lovingly received the nickname of Mister Master Nikolas Sir. It's a great story and joke now, and Kathy still addresses him as such. It was wonderful that they were able to see each other again. They've kept up correspondence over the years. He's kind of a mentee of sorts and that evening, she introduced him to her networks as her pen pal. :-) Kathy is rather connected so Nikolas met many people, some of whom are rather influential. It was a great social event with notable guests in attendance, speakers, a live auction, dancing, and the food was fabulous (so I was told), I would say the event opened his eyes to another space in life that we simply do not regularly occupy, but absolutely exists here in America. We are so blessed! I'm so glad the guys were able to share such an experience.
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