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Spotlight on Centurions – Caroline VanDeusen

Caroline VanDeusen is from Lincoln, Nebraska. She is a member of Centurions, Class of 2016 and serves on the Wild Card Task Force and the communications committee. Caroline works in business development for NIC Services. She and her husband, Geoff, have three children, Geoffrey, Anna and Adeline. Also featured in the July 11, 2015 issue […]

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SAFEHOME – Saturday Night

Britton and Clinton Robinson were the honorary chairmen, and Judy DeJesus served as chairmen of SAFEHOME’s Saturday Night. The June 13th was held at the Overland Park Sheraton. Guests enjoyed live and silent auctions, dinner and entertainment. Abby Eden served as the emcee. Randy and Andrea Gomez, Josh and Amanda Landrum, Bill and Marcie Artman, […]

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The Jewel Ball –  Gentlemen’s Serenade

The Gentlemen’s Serenade was held at Mission Hills Country Club on June 8th. The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball enjoyed delicious fare, learned about good manners and serenaded their mothers and grandmothers. Janet Russell, Allison Harding, Drew Harding, Twyla Harding, and Melissa Langstaff The Gentlemen of The Jewel Ball serenaded their mothers and grandmothers at […]

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The Family Conservancy – Blue Carpet Event

The Family Conservancy’s Blue Carpet Event will be held on September 18th at Pennway Place. The Family Conservancy will present an individual or organization committed to bettering the lives of children and families in Kansas City with the Betsy Vander Velde Award. The award was established to honor The Family Conservancy’s President and CEO Emeritus, […]

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Assurant Employee Benefits – Perseverance Hall of Fame

May 27th was the date for Assurant Employee Benefits’ Perseverance Hall of Fame at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. J.R. Martinez was the special guest, and Charity Tillemann-Dick and Deliece Hofen were inducted into the Perseverance Hall of Fame. Alan Colberg, Assurant; Paul Schofer and Peggy Dunn Amy Ireland, Rose Sanchez, Eunice Turner, […]

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TWayside Waifs – Fur Ball, The Wizard of Paws

Wayside Waifs’ Fur Ball, The Wizard of Paws – There’s No Place Like Home was held on May 9th at the Overland “Bark” Convention Center. Darlia and David Morris were the honorary chairmen, and Susan and Chris Wally served as chairmen of the event that supports thousands of abandoned, abused and homeless pets.  Gale Holsman, […]

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Crib Note – Thomas Gordon Bell

Thomas Gordon Bell was born on October 27th. The darling baby boy is the first child born to Amy and Michael Bell of Fairway. Tommy has light brown hair and hazel eyes and weighed seven pounds, 13 ounces. His proud grandparents are Kay and Tom Schoenfeld of Our Town and Kathy and Gordon Bell of […]

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Royals Charities – Celebrity Golf Tournament

The Royals Charities Celebrity Golf Tournament was held on June 1st at Shadow Glen Golf Club. Guests and supporters enjoyed playing golf with current and former Royals celebrities. Proceeds support Special Olympics KC Metro. John Lubin, Andy Protzman, Alex Protzman, Jerry Terrell, Kansas City Royals; and Chad Battison Mike Moustakas hit the greens. Hunter Westerfield, […]

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KidsTLC – United For Kids Gala

The 19th annual KidsTLC’s United For Kids Gala, “See a New Dimension of Hope,” will be held on November 6th at the Overland Park Convention Center. Guests will enjoy an exclusive Patrons’ Party, a gourmet dinner, photo booth, dancing, a mystery bottle pull, and a reverse happy hour. The Woodworth Family members are the honorary […]

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Open Options – Hats Off to Mothers

Hats Off to Mothers was held on May 14th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Lynne Weilert was the chairman, and Lara Moritz served as emcee. Ann Joyner was the guest speaker of the event that benefited Open Options UCP. (Seated) Barbara Storm and Julia Irene Kauffman (standing) Sandy Jackson Honorees […]

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2015 Class of Rising Stars – Kimberly Wilkerson

Kimberly Wilkerson’s first career was in education, where she taught and held an administrative position. When her father died in 2004, she and her brother, Ryan, became third generation business owners of Haas & Wilkerson Insurance. She serves as the agency principal and vice president.  Early in their lives, Kimberly and Ryan learned the importance […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Sophie Tulp

Sophie Tulp has been a dedicated volunteer committed to working for change for women of all ages over the last two years. She has donated her time weekly in addition to recently graduating from the Women’s Foundation’s Girls Leadership Program. Sophie attributes her acceptance into Ithaca College to her experiences and the support she received […]

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Happy Birthday, George!

George Palmer, the darling son of Allison and Jared Palmer, celebrated his first birthday at McCrum Park in Prairie Village on June 4th. His favorite hobbies are looking through books and playing in the swimming pool! Allison and Jared Palmer with their son, George Also featured in the July 11, 2015 issue of The Independent 

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The Symphony League – Symphony Ball

The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball, “Rhapsody in Blue,” will be held on September 12th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Joan Horan is the honorary chairman, and Elaine Mann and Annette Sherrow are serving as co-chairmen. Steering committee members gathered recently to make special plans for the event. Ball Co-chairman Elaine […]

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Kansas City Ballet Patrons Society – Cocktail Reception

The Kansas City Ballet Patrons Society celebrated the end of a very successful 2014-15 performance season with a Cocktail Reception on May 21st at Pennway Place. Guests honored Jill Marlow, who retired from her dance career, and celebrated The Ballet’s five extraordinary productions: Alice (in Wonderland), the final production of Todd Bolender’s The Nutcracker, New […]

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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – Annual Gala

October 24th is the date for the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art’s Annual Gala, “Bright Nights.” Megan and Mariner Kemper are the honorary chairmen. Christy and Bill Gautreaux will host a Patrons’ Party on October 8th at their spectacular new home, The Artery Residence.  Mariner and Megan Kemper, honorary chairmen   Also featured in the […]

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The Center for Practical Bioethics – Annual Dinner and Joan Berkley Symposium

More than 500 guests enjoyed The Center for Practical Bioethics’ Annual Dinner and Joan Berkley Symposium on April 30th and May 1st . The theme of this year’s event was “Healing What Hurts: The Politics of Pain.” The under-treatment of pain, which affects 100 million Americans, has been a focus of the Center’s work since […]

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The University of Kansas Hospital – Cocktail Buffet

Jody Tillotson’s beautiful home was the perfect setting for a Cocktail Buffet, where guests enjoyed delicious fare and a special program featuring Dr. Marilyn Rymer, vice president of neurosciences at The University of Kansas Hospital; and Dr. Jeff Burns, the Edward H. Hashinger Professor of Neurology at The University of Kansas Medical Center. Laura and Lewis Gregory, Beverly […]

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Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – 27th Annual Ball

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s 27th Annual Ball, Savor The Moment – A Taste of New Beginnings, was held on April 25th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Kathy and Jim Polsinelli served as the chairmen. Proceeds support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and […]

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JDRF – Dream Gala

Becky and Brett Gordon served as chairmen of the 20th anniversary JDRF Dream Gala on May 2nd. More than 800 guests attended the evening that featured a cocktail reception, dinner and silent auction. More than two million dollars was raised at the event that ranked fifth out of more than 100 JDRF galas across the […]

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Off to College – Class of 2015

Join us in our proud send-off to the Class of 2015. We wish the best to these fabulous students as they start their exciting journeys around the country this fall. Claudia Dillow, Miami University; Caroline Hogan, Southern Methodist University; Lucy Miller, University of North Carolina; and Sommer Howard, Vanderbilt University Nicholas Telep, Truman State University; […]

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