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2016 Class of Rising Stars – Wayne Larson

Wayne Larson is the national marketing manager at EFL Associates, a CBIZ Company. He loves connecting with people, which eventually led him to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City (RMHC-KC). Its mission is to reduce the burden of childhood illness on children and their families by providing a “home away from home” while their […]

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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

Holiday Mart, which will be held from October 20th through the 23rd at Bartle Hall, will benefit one of the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s initiatives, HealthyLivingKC. This signature program is aimed at connecting Our Town’s residents living in the urban core with health resources that may be unavailable to them. More than 500 […]

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The American Royal – Chairman’s Classic

The American Royal’s Chairman’s Classic, a new event for the 2016 American Royal season, is set for November 12th at Hale Arena. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with exhibitors, learn first-hand what it takes to take home a ribbon and watch the final night of the UPHA National Championship Horse Show. Angie Stanland, […]

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Synergy Services – Stand Up for Synergy

Michelle and Ryan Brown are serving as the chairmen of the 10th annual Stand Up for Synergy on November 5th at the Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa. Comedian Paul Reiser, star of Steven Soderbergh’s new Amazon series, Red Oak, is the featured performer. Proceeds support Synergy Services’ vision of a world without family violence, abuse […]

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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s 29th annual Holiday Mart will take place at Bartle Hall from October 20th through the 23rd. Laurel Marselle and Felicia Wirfel are serving as retail co-chairmen. Laurel Marselle and Felicia Wirfel, retail co-chairmen Also featured in the September 3, 2016 issue   Photo Credit: Andrea Nigh Photography  

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Notre Dame de Sion School

Julie Walker-Browne and Pete Browne are proud supporters of Notre Dame de Sion School. The couple’s children, Maureen, Joe and Jack are students at the school. Julie and Pete have focused their time and financial resources for education, the arts and social service organizations for those in need. Julie serves as vice president of the […]

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BOTAR 2016 President – Missy Love

Missy Love is serving as The Belles of the American Royal 2016 president. Since she was a BOTAR, class of 1984, she has worked tirelessly for the organization. “I served as corresponding secretary in 1991, vice president of public relations in 1994 and vice president of the BOTAR Ball in 2009,” said Missy. She also […]

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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

Megan Allen and Casey Brownsberger are serving as the co-chairmen of The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s Holiday Mart from October 20th through the 23rd at Bartle Hall. The 29th annual shopping event will feature more than 200 specialty retailers. Committee Members: Felicia Wirfel, Carrie-Lynn Rodenberg, Caitlin Fore, Laurel Marselle, Casey Hale, Casey Brownsberger, […]

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Crittenton Children’s Center – Toast for the Children

Mariel Hemingway, actress, author and passionate advocate for mental health, is the special guest speaker for Crittenton Children’s Center’s Toast for the Children on October 20th at Union Station Kansas City. Also featured in the August 20, 2016 issue Photo Credit: Saint Luke’s Foundation  

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Chiefs Ambassadors

The Chiefs Ambassadors are a group of former Kansas City Chiefs players from throughout the club’s history. The only group of its kind in the NFL, members support Camp Quality of Greater Kansas City, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City, KidsTLC, The Love Fund, First Downs for Down Syndrome, Ronald McDonald House Charities […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Danielle LeRoy

Danielle LeRoy is a member of the Centurions, class of 2017, and serves on the curriculum committee and the June Task Force. She graduated from The University of Kansas and works for Centric Projects. Danielle and her husband, Dan, have two sons, Dexter and Drake.  

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2016 Class of Rising Star – Beth Haden

Beth Haden is a senior associate at Bryan Cave, practicing law in the areas of financial services and bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors’ rights. In addition, she is on the Recruiting and Summer Associate Committees, is vice chairman of the Women’s Forum and participates in the Association for Women Lawyers of Greater Kansas City. Said Michael […]

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Urban Ranger Corps – Urban Rendezvous VII

Julie and Chris Thompson are the honorary chairmen for Urban Ranger Corps’ Urban Rendezvous VII. The October 21st event will be held at the College Basketball Experience. Partygoers will enjoy cocktails, a raffle, silent and live auctions, and a dinner. Proceeds support the programs and services offered to young men, ages 12 to 18, living […]

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JLKCMO – Holiday Mart

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri’s Holiday Mart will be held at Bartle Hall from October 20th through the 23rd. Megan Allen and Casey Brownsberger are the co-chairmen of the special shopping event that features more than 200 specialty retailers. Co-chairmen Megan Allen and Casey Brownsberger Also featured in the August 6, 2016 issue […]

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Spofford – Butterfly Gala

Spofford’s Butterfly Gala will be held on October 8th at the Overland Park Sheraton. Teresa and Ryan Keller and Christian and Jim Brown are serving as the co-chairmen. The 17th annual event will celebrate Spofford’s 100th birthday.  Teresa and Ryan Keller and Jim and Christian Brown, co-chairmen Also featured in the August 6, 2016 issue […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – HappyBottoms

At HappyBottoms, a committee of Junior League volunteers counts, wraps and fills diaper orders, which run more than 130,000 diapers per month. They spend time individually creating special marketing pieces such as handouts for the clients and identifying the locations of diaper programs. During fundraising events, they have been invaluable, selling raffle tickets, arranging silent […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jennifer Berhorst

Jennifer Berhorst moved to Kansas City in 2006 to attend law school at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. She is an attorney at Bryan Cave and focuses her practice on business litigation and employment litigation. Jennifer is a member of Centurions, class of 2017, and serves on the projects committee. She enjoys playing […]

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Symphony Ball – Christine and Ford Maurer

The Symphony League’s Symphony Ball is fast approaching and promises to be the premier kick-off event of the fall season. Christine and Ford Maurer will serve as the honorary chairmen, to be held on September 10th in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Barbara Storm is serving as the chairman. Christine is […]

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KidsTLC – United for Kids Gala

November 5th is the date for KidsTLC’s United for Kids Gala in the North Club at Arrowhead Stadium. Laura and Brian Dolezal are serving as the honorary chairmen. The 20th annual event will feature a “Journey of Hope” travel theme. Brian and Laura Dolezal, honorary chairmen Also featured in the July 23, 2016 issue  

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Carla Duryee

Carla Duryee is a fabulous volunteer for KCU. She recently served as chairman of KCU’s community engagement committee, where she helped launch the Leading the Way Centennial Campaign. Carla served on the board of trustees for nine years and is busy planning KCU’s Centennial Gala. Also featured in the July 23, 2016 issue Photo Credit: […]

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The University of Kansas Hospital – Hall of Fame Dinner Awards Celebration

The University of Kansas Hospital held its sixth annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Awards Celebration at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza on June 7th. Dr. Marc A. Asher and Frank J. Ross, Jr. received Legacy Awards for their leadership and service. Lisa Hale and the Hale Family Foundation and the Sunderland Foundation, […]

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