Leavenworth Area Retired School Personnel will kick off their 2009-10 year at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3 at the Heritage Center in Leavenworth. Members will be able to pay yearly dues at this meeting. The charge for dinner will be $8. All Leavenworth County retired school personnel are welcome to attend. Questions may be directed to Sandy at (913) 651-2527.