Honoring the Rising Stars of 2012 and the Top Ten events of 2011
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The Independent and Nonprofit Connect
Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club
We’ll Take Manhattan
The Shawnee Mission Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club took its 54th Annual New York Theatre Tour in October. The group stayed at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and enjoyed a tour of NBC and four Broadway shows. Other activities included sightseeing, shopping and fine dining. Nearly half of the members continued to venture to Martha’s Vineyard and stayed at the Historic Harbor Inn.
(Also featured in the January 21st issue of The Independent)
Photo Credit: Pi Phi
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| Peggy Rice, Anna Squires and Martha Squires | Margaret Murray, Natalie Pfost and Carol Knott |
Mestizo
Star Opening
Food Network Star Aarón Sánchez introduced his newest restaurant, Mestizo, at its VIP Grand Opening on December 15th. Guests enjoyed the tortilla making station and the tequila bar, which boasted 40 different kinds of tequilas. Lisa Chism served as the event organizer.
(Also featured in the February 4th issue of The Independent)
Photo Credit: Shotbee
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| Jeff Alpert, Mayor Peggy Dunn and Aarón Sánchez, Mestizo |
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| Zim Loy, Lisa Chism, chairman; Aarón Sánchez and Michelle Jolles |
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| Angela Moser, Kayla Cox and Mike Valent, Mestizo |
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| Tony Penn, Aarón Sánchez and Mike Auger |
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| Jeff Alpert and Mayor Peggy Dunn |
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| Aarón Sánchez, Mestizo; Kaitlin Motley, Katie Van Luchene, and Kate Brosseau |
American Heart Association
Celebrating 25 Years
Committee members of the 2012 Heart & Stroke Ball are busy planning this year’s gala, set for February 18th at the Kansas City Convention Center. To celebrate 25 years of saving lives, guests will enjoy an evening of entertainment with a cocktail reception, formal dinner, live & silent auctions and dancing to Lynne Jordan and the Shivers at the Pulse Party. Proceeds will benefit the lifesaving research, education and community-based initiatives of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
(Also featured in the February 4th issue of The Independent)
Photo Credit: David Riffel
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| Mary & Don Broschart, past committee members, Carla Duryee and Jane & Randy Hinkle, past committee members |
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| Dr. Willie Lawrence, Current American Heart Association’s Physician of the Year, Carla Duryee, Honorary Chairman & Tyler Nottberg, Co-Chairman |
Beta
Songs of Beta
The Carriage Club was filled with song when new members, collegians and alumni of Beta Theta Pi gathered for a holiday brunch on December 3rd. Many songs were sung along with a performance from The University of Kansas new member class. Renowned industrialist Dick Muther and Air Force pilot Buddy Frye were named Beta Men of the Year.
(Also featured in the February 4th issue of The Independent)
Photo Credit: KC Beta
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| KU Beta New Members: (Front row) Juan Salgado, Cole Hesse, Alex Rankin, Jake Faucett, Jackson Long, Henry Foster, and Scott Brown (back row) Austin Werner, Scott Watson, Colin O’Reilly, Austin Steer, Jack Esberg, Colin Thomas, Adam Zoellner, Cam Smith, and Jacob Rude |
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| Dick Muther, honoree | Buddy Frye, honoree | Carl Bolte led the group in song. |
St. Teresa’s Academy
Magic in the Air
St. Teresa’s Academy was the site for The Magic of Windmoor auction on November 19th. The fun-filled evening featured both live and silent auctions and a delicious dinner from Garozzo’s Ristorante. Co-chairmen for the event were Christine and Doug Fielder, Cynthia and Pat McCarthy, Julie and Mike McCann, Jill and Tom McGee, Holly and Don Beineman, and Jane and Tim Coppinger.
(Also featured in the February 4th issue of The Independent)
Photo Credit: Chris Wilborn
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| Doug and Christine Fielder, Pat and Cynthia McCarthy, Mike and Julie McCann, Tom and Jill McGee, and Holly and Don Beineman, all co-chairmen; Nan Bone, St. Teresa’s Academy; Larry Moore, emcee; and Jane and Tim Coppinger, co-chairmen |
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| David Nigro and Ron Stricker, Nigro Brothers; Larry Moore, emcee; and George Nigro and Toby Tyler, Nigro Brothers | Rich and Dana Reda, Jane and Tim Coppinger, Julie and Randall Bredar, and Alexandra Beineman (standing) Tom and Jill McGee and Don and Holly Beineman |
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| Barbara Tiehen Flynn, Bill Bone, Abby Bone, Steve Flynn, Nan Bone, Jim Tiehen, Diane Tiehen Schloegel, Cecile Schloegel, Bob Schloegel, and Joe Schloegel |
Colonial Dames of America
Holiday Fun
The Holiday Luncheon and Gift Exchange for the Chapter XIII Colonial Dames of America recently took place at Indian Hills Country Club. Guests enjoyed delicious fare and a fun afternoon of conversation.
(Also featured in the February 4th issue of The Independent)
Photo Credit: Chapter XIII Colonial Dames of America
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| Liz Crape, Fran Pattarini, chapter president; Helen Minteer, Sue Brownlee, Mary Frisch, and Fran Bade |
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| Marjorie Willsey, Mary Jo Leary, Mary Downey, Mary Mize, Cathy Hedlund, and Georgette Page |
KidsTLC
United for Kids
The 15th Annual United for Kids Gala was held on October 21st at the Overland Park Convention Center. Guests enjoyed a safari-themed evening to help benefit KidsTLC. Linda Rumsey was the chairman, and Christia and Dustin Colquitt and Jeanne and Larry Gates served as the honorary co-chairmen.
(Also featured in the January 21st issue of The Independent)
Photo Credit: Dave Atkins
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| Nancy Johns, Karen Blaich, KidsTLC volunteer of the year; Missy Wilson, and Kathy Edminster |
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| Shelley Hill, Gala co-chairman; and Terry Boyd | Donna and Tom Mertz |
American Heart Association
Heart & Stroke Ball
The 25th annual Heart & Stroke Ball promises to be a fabulous evening on February 18th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests will enjoy a formal dinner and a special performance by Lynne Jordan and the Shivers. Tina and Paul Neidlein, Linda and David Gentile and Leigh and Tyler Nottberg are the co-chairmen. Proceeds will support the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association’s mission to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
(Also featured in the January 21st issue of The Independent)
Photo Credit: Blaine Fisher
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| Tina and Paul Neidlein, Linda and David Gentile and Leigh and Tyler Nottberg, co-chairmen |
John Wornall House Museum
Christmas Past
On December 9th and 10th, local reenactors portrayed the Wornall family and other 19th-century residents of Our Town during the annual Christmas Candlelight event. Proceeds supported the John Wornall House and the Alexander Majors House Museums.
(Also featured in the January 21st issue of The Independent)
Photo Credit: Emily Sloan
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| Local reenactors portrayed the 18th century parlor game of Tableau Vivant. The actors are portraying the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware. |
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| Alice and Ron Willard portrayed Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and Jesse Walker McGraw portrayed Princess Helena |
