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The Jewel Ball – Gentlemen’s Serenade

The Gentlemen’s Serenade was held on June 5th at Mission Hills Country Club. The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball learned about proper etiquette, how to tie a bow tie and entertained their mothers and grandmothers with a serenade of three songs. Members of the 2014 and 2015 classes of Gentlemen were on hand to assist […]

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Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation – Golf Baby Golf!

Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s Golf Baby Golf! 10th Anniversary Golf Tournament was held on June 10th at WinterStone Golf Course. Harlan Limpus received a special recognition award for hosting the event for the last 10 years. Proceeds support TMC Lakewood Care Center. Volunteers Candice Brooks, Coffi Bell, Mary Berlin, and Whitney Addison asked golfers […]

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Man & Woman of the Year

Jeff Winters and Kip Robertson served as the co-chairmen of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale on May 19th at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Danny Callahan and Mara Sabatini were named the 2016 Man & Woman of the Year. Ella Schultz, Girl of the Year; and George […]

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BOTAR President – Missy Love

BOTAR President Missy Love has been active in American Royal activities since she was presented at The BOTAR Ball in 1984. She served as corresponding secretary in 1991, vice president of public relations in 1994 and vice president of the BOTAR Ball in 2009. In addition, she has been co-chairman of the decorations committee, co-chairman […]

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Gina Lange

Gina Lange is a seventh and eighth grade health teacher at Heritage Middle School in Liberty, Missouri. She is an amazing volunteer for Girls on the Run Serving Greater Kansas City. When the organization began piloting its new Girls on the Run curriculum for middle school girls, Heart & Sole, Gina was asked to lead […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Aaron Siders

Aaron Siders graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor of science degree in business and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. He is a member of the Centurions, class of 2017 and serves on the recruitment committee and the Dividing Lines Task Force. Aaron and his […]

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City – Legacy Invitational

The Legacy Invitational golf tournaments, benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, were held on May 23rd at Loch Lloyd and June 6th at The National Golf Club. Golfers enjoyed hot towel shaves, valet parking, chair massages, cigar emporium, a car wash detail, breakfast, lunch and delicious beverages. Micheal Lawrence, Big Brothers Big […]

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MOCSA – Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction

August 27th is the date for the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA’s) 12th annual Young at Art Cocktail Party and Auction at The Gallery Event Space. Guests will enjoy drinks, delicious fare, silent and live auctions, and entertainment from 2Proud2Beg. Debbie and Russ Welsh are the honorary chairmen, and Ingrid VanBiber and Denise […]

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Literacy KC – 22nd Annual Spelling Bee & 30th Bee-Day Party

April 28th was the date for Literacy KC’s 22nd Annual Spelling Bee and 30th Bee-Day Party at UMKC’s Pierson Auditorium. Vanya Shivashankar, 2015 Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee reigning co-champion; was the special guest. “Ultracrepidarian” was the winning word for a three-person team from Andrews McMeel. Paul Rosenboom, board member; Spencer Becker, board member; and […]

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Synergy Services – Kindest Kansas Citian

May 6th was the date for the 26th annual Kindest Kansas Citian, which took place at the View at Briarcliff. Joanna Glaze, Tyrone Flowers and Father Mike Roach were the honorary stars. Proceeds support Synergy Services’ Stop Violence program that provides anti-bullying education to thousands of Our Town’s students annually. Laurie and Chip Ingram with […]

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Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences – Centennial Gala

October 22nd is the date for Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences’ Centennial Gala at Union Station Kansas City. Mayor Sly James is the honorary chairman, and Carla Duryee is the ambiance chairman. Partygoers will enjoy cocktails, dinner and dancing to the tunes of Lost Wax. Carla Duryee, ambiance chairman Mayor Sly James, honorary […]

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Girl Scout Testimonial

“Everyone loves the Girl Scout Cookie Program, but underneath it, the beauty is, it teaches goal-setting, planning, teamwork, accountability, and money management, and those are great underlying lessons.”  — David Hall, president, Hallmark  Lauren Fricke and David Hall  

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Congratulations, Ashley & William!

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Edward Elder of Our Town are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Nicole Elder, to Elmer William Stout, Jr., the son of Carol Krausnick Stout and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer William Stout II of Memphis, Tennessee. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Bonnie Hendrix, Mr. and Mrs. Russell […]

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The Family Conservancy – Mother of All Happy Hours

The fifth annual Mother of All Happy Hours was held recently. Volunteers in Our Town held happy hour events and collected baby items for the Family Conservancy. The items are used to stock a Mother’s Market, where Family Conservancy clients can shop. (Front row) Julie Ray, Molly Griffin, Anna Pennington, Katy Hornaday, Samantha Twenter, and […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Maggie Fitzgerald

Maggie Fitzgerald is a member of the Centurions Class of 2016. She has spent nearly two decades sharing her passion for strategic marketing, branding, and communications in the technology and manufacturing sectors. Maggie is a graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and recently completed the Kauffman Foundation’s TechVentures Entrepreneurship Program. She […]

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Black Tie Ball

The Black Tie Ball, a benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, was held on April 23rd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Suzanne and Brad Smith served as the chairmen of the 28th annual event that featured “An Evening of Elegance” theme. Ali Edwards, Rusty Smith and Janna LaCock, Leukemia […]

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2016 Rising Star – Karen Abramowitz

Karen Abramowitz is delighted and honored to be a 2016 Rising Star and to be included in the company of such remarkable professionals who make a difference in Our Town. The award also serves as a humble reminder of the importance of giving back.  She began her career in journalism, working as an associate producer […]

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March of Dimes – March for Babies

The March of Dimes’ March for Babies Kansas City was held on May 1st in the Kansas City Power & Light District. Proceeds help mothers have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. Ambassador Ashley Higgins with her children, Reece and Carter Ellen McNamara, Chris Suchan and Brad Stephens served as the emcees. More than 10,000 people […]

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The Jewel Ball – Prelude Party

The Jewel Ball Prelude Party officially kicked off the 2016 Jewel Ball season on June 2nd at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Carol Fryer, Cappy Powell and Laura Redmond served as the Prelude Party co-chairmen.  Amy Volini, Page co-chairman; Susan Jones, Family Liaison chairman; and Sarah Bloss, Page chairman Page Reed, Jewel Ball chairman; and Nancy […]

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Saint Luke’s South Hospital – Books & Boutiques

The ninth annual Books & Boutiques, a benefit for Saint Luke’s South Hospital’s Art of Caring and Comfort, took place on April 16th at the Overland Park Convention Center. More than 900 guests enjoyed shopping and remarks from CBS News’ 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl. The evening prior, a private book signing of Lesley’s book, […]

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The Center for Practical Bioethics – Annual Dinner

The Center for Practical Bioethics held its Annual Dinner on May 3rd at the Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Will Schwalbe, best-selling author of The End of Your Life Book Club, was the keynote speaker. Linda Johnson, Mary Kay McPhee and Kate Marshall Karen Miller, Jane Lombard and Jack Alpert Truman Christopher, Branden Christopher, […]

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