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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – Civic Service Awards Celebration

March 29th was the date for the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy’s Civic Service Awards Celebration, “Seeding the Future.” Ann and Kenneth Baum were the honorary chairmen, and Renana and Michael Abrams served as chairmen of the 42nd annual event that was held at the Overland Park Convention Center. Guests enjoyed cocktails, an auction, dinner, awards, entertainment, and a video. The Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation was honored with the Civic Service Award, and Angie Smith received the John Weil Uhlmann Young Leadership Award.

Henry & daughters
Mary Jo Brown and Liz Uhlmann flanked their father, Henry Bloch.
Henry & Mike
Honoree Henry Bloch was congratulated by Chairman Michael Abrams.
Janet & Frank
UMKC Chancellor Leo Morton with Janet Mark and Frank Lipsman
March & Bratt
Joan March, Howard Haas, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy; and Anne Bratt
Pred, Brockman, Goldberg
Marshall Pred and Gayla Brockman, Richard and Charlotte Brockman, Marla Brockman, Adena Goldberg, Dr. John Goldberg, and Geraldine Goldberg
tricia & angie
The John Weil Uhlmann Young Leadership Award was presented to Angie Smith, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy parent; by Patricia Werthan Uhlmann.

Also featured in the May 2, 2015 issue of The Independent 
Photo Credit: David Riffel

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