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Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park – Stems: A Garden Soiree

June 28th is the date for the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park’s Stems: A Garden Soiree at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Kim and Brad Scafe are the honorary chairmen of the seventh annual event. Guests will enjoy wine, delicious fare, strolling through the gardens, entertainment, en plain air art, and […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Cindy Marshall

Since the opening of Great Plains SPCA’s Independence Campus in April, Cindy Marshall has donated more than 2,300 hours of service. Rain or shine, hot or cold, Cindy makes sure that all dogs are walked and receive individual play time. Her hard work improves the shelter pets’ experience, and prepares them for forever homes. Thank […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Joy Vann-Hamilton

Joy Vann-Hamilton is the academic dean of ITT Technical Institute in Our Town and oversees campus academic operations, which includes curriculum, instruction, staffing, and compliance. She is a member of the Centurions Class of 2015, and serves on the leadership and civic engagement and communications committees. Also featured in the February 8th issue of The […]

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The Truman Library Institute – Wild About Harry

April 10th is the date for The Truman Library Institute’s 15th Annual Wild About Harry to be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Wil Haygood, Washington Post journalist and best-selling author of The Butler: A Witness to History; is the featured speaker. The Harry S. Truman Legacy of Leadership Award […]

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In the Spotlight – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Becky and Brett Gordon are serving as chairmen of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 26th Annual Ball, A Night At The Races. The April 26th event, to be held at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, will have a “Kentucky Derby” theme. Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, a five-course meal, silent and live […]

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WIN for KC Triathlon

July 26th is the date for the WIN for KC Triathlon to be held at Smithville Lake. Registration will begin on January 31st. Participants will compete in a 500 meter swim, a 10 mile bike ride and a 5K run. Various training opportunities will be offered to WIN participants before the race. For more event […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Cemal Umut Gungor

Cemal Umut Gungor, a native of Trabzon, Turkey, works as a financial manager for the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Cemal is a member of the Centurions Class of 2015 and serves on the steering committee and Diversity Task Force. Cemal enjoys Quixotic Fusion performances and spending time at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art with […]

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In the Spotlight – Heart & Stroke Ball

March 1st is the date for the American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Ball to be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Kansas City Convention Center. Linda and John Nobles and Peggy and Dr. Michael Borkon are serving as the co-chairmen.  Also featured in the January 25th issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Blaine […]

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The Children’s SPOT at Saint Luke’s Hospital – Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time, a fundraiser for The Children’s SPOT at Saint Luke’s Hospital, will be held on February 23rd at Starlight Theatre. Connie and Anthony Mendolia and Stephanie and Mike Moustakas are the honorary co-chairmen, and Amy and Eric Graham and Elizabeth and Dr. Michael LeBlanc are serving as the co-chairmen of the 17th […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Ryan Weber

Ryan Weber joined KCnext – The Technology Council of Greater Kansas City in 2011 as the first president of the organization. He is a member of the Centurions Class of 2015 and serves on the communications committee. Ryan also enjoys serving on the chancellor’s advisory board at the Women’s Center at the University of Missouri […]

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Alphapointe – Dining in the Dark

February 27th is the date for Alphapointe’s Dining in the Dark event to be held at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Judi and Dr. Joseph Tauber are the chairmen. Also featured in the January 11th issue of The Independent  Judi and Dr. Joseph Tauber, chairmen  

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In the Spotlight – Pawtini

Debbie Ward and Ann Jandl are the co-chairmen for Great Plains SPCA’s Pawtini. The event will be held on March 29th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown and will feature a “Seeing Spots” theme. Guests will celebrate the tremendous growth that the no-kill animal welfare agency has achieved during the past […]

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Jewel Ball  – Ellen Zimmer Darling

Ellen Zimmer Darling (Mrs. Albert Darling, Jr.) will serve as chairman of the 60th anniversary jubilee of The Jewel Ball, which will be held on June 21st at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Ellen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Joseph Zimmer. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jerome […]

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WIN for KC – Evelyn Gates Award

On November 13th, WIN for KC’s Evelyn Gates Award was presented at St. Teresa’s Academy to a top female high school varsity volleyball student-athlete in Our Town. Also featured in the December 14th issue of The Independent  Brittany Thomas, St. Thomas Aquinas; Anna Kropf, St. Teresa’s Academy and winner; Kali Eaken, Bishop Miege; and Arianna […]

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Störling Dance Theater – Inspire Freedom Gala

February 8th is the date for Störling Dance Theater’s Inspire Freedom Gala at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Christopher Miller, Underground Railroad Museum Freedom Center; will be the featured speaker. Guests will enjoy a performance of the Theater’s acclaimed production of Underground. Leisa and Ralph Reid and Beth and Pat McCown are the […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Lily Maxwel

Lily Maxwell joined Global Prairie, an integrated marketing and communications firm, in December 2010 to support its growing healthcare team. She is a member of the Centurions Class of 2014 and was a co-chairman of the Entrepreneurship Task Force on November 12th at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the new Henry W. Bloch Executive […]

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In the Spotlight – Kansas City Tip-Off

March 1st is the date for Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet’s sixth annual Kansas City Tip-Off. Mel Lagarde and Kevin Hicks are the honorary co-chairmen. Guests will enjoy a performance by Thompson Square, winners of the 2012 and 2013 Academy of Country Music Award for Vocal Duo of the Year; at the Uptown Theatre.  Also featured […]

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