Shawnee Community Services has made progress in the effort to raise enough money to build another headquarters. </p><p> Evelyn Van Kemseke, founder and president, said about $126,000 had been raised so far toward the $1.2 million goal. </p><p>The organization wants to build a 10,400-square-foot facility on the site where it currently operates at 11110 W. 67th St. </p><p>The fundraising committee will kick off its campaign at a meeting at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 20 at the Hampton Inn in Shawnee. </p><p>“The money has come in from various individuals,” Van Kemseke said. “A lot of people are giving $100. It’s extremely encouraging." </p><p>Van Kemseke said the need at her center was obvious. </p><p>“We’re so busy every day,” Van Kemseke said. “It’s almost like we’re running. People come in and think we’re busy. I tell them, it’s busy all day.” </p><p> Commerce Bank in Shawnee has pledged the final $25,000 that will be needed. When the fundraising reaches the halfway mark, construction can begin. </p><p>••• </p><p>Two students from Kansas City have been awarded the Chick Evans Caddie Scholarship, a full tuition and housing college scholarship that began this fall. </p><p>Evans Scholars are caddies selected based a strong caddie record, excellent academics, a demonstrated financial need and outstanding character. </p><p>Michael Rockhold of Overland Park is attending the University of Colorado in Boulder. He graduated from Rockhurst High School and caddied at Indian Hills Country Club in Mission Hills. </p><p>“Caddying has been so good to me,” Rockhold wrote in his application essay. “I am proud to say that I absolutely love my job. Caddying has given me this great opportunity to receive a scholarship along with a quality education.”</p><p>Jaclyn Kruger of Kansas City is attending the University of Missouri in Columbia. She graduated from O’Hara High School in Kansas City, where she caddied at Oakwood Country Club. </p><p>“I have learned dedication,” Kruger wrote in her application essay. “I am a hardworking student with an excellent academic record through my education. Golf has always been a major part of my life.” </p><p>••• </p><p>First Watch will donate its profits Nov. 13 to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. </p><p>Nov. 13, 2009, would have been Buck O’Neil’s 98th birthday. Every year since O’Neil’s death, the restaurant has raised funds for the museum. O’Neil died Oct. 6, 2006. </p><p>“It’s a great way to keep Buck’s name alive,” said Bob Kendrick, director of marketing for the museum. “People can support the museum that day and enjoy a great meal at the same time. It’s great gesture by First Watch.”