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26 Issues

In addition to receiving 26 issues of The Independent Kansas City’s Journal of Society, your subscription will include our annual publication, the Charitable Events Calendar and a subscription to our e-newsletter, The Insider. Questions about your current subscription? Contact Laura Gabriel at 816-471-2800.

I ON PHILANTHROPY

Cheers to Volunteers! – Al Risden

Al Risden has been a motivating force for Sprint’s Give Lunch initiative since it began in 2007 to donate food and pack sack lunches for hungry children and families. Al […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Matt Benge

Matt Benge is a graduate of The University of Kansas. He is a member of Centurions, class of 2016. Matt serves on the membership committee of the Association for Corporate […]

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National World War I Museum and Memorial – Night at the Tower

September 17th is the date for the second annual Night at the Tower, a benefit for the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Trudy and Jack Gabriel are the […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Jeff Blaesing

Jeff Blaesing graduated from the University of Nebraska where he played baseball and received his executive master of business administration degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City. He […]

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UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance – Crescendo

Linda and Mike Lyon are the chairmen, and Susan Gordon and Scott Francis are serving as the honorary chairmen for the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Crescendo. The November […]

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of KC – Red Shoe Shindig

September 17th is the date for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City’s Red Shoe Shindig at Arrowhead Stadium’s North Club. Ann and Bob Regnier and Kate and Jonathan Bender […]

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Cheers To Volunteers! – Carolyn Voelker

Carolyn Voelker has made the library at Horizon Academy a better place to read and relax. While volunteering there twice a week, Carolyn reorganized the shelves, added decorative flair and […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Eddie Meyer

Since, 2009 Eddie Meyer has volunteered at Heart to Heart International. Volunteering at least 20 hours per week, she handles the front reception desk, trains new volunteers and organizes volunteer […]

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Spotlight On Centurions – Tanesha Ford

Tanesha Ford received her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Central Missouri. She is the program director for the Kauffman Scholars. Tanesha and her husband, David, are […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Lindsey Rood-Clifford

Lindsey Rood-Clifford works for EPIC Innovative Events as a senior event producer. She is a member of the Centurions, class of 2017 and serves on the Trip Task Force and […]

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National Kidney Foundation – Magic of Giving Gala

Dr. Bradley Warady is the honorary chairman, and Crista Collins is serving as the chairman of the National Kidney Foundation’s Magic of Giving Gala. The June 9th event will be […]

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2016 Class of Rising Stars – Jennifer Matney

According to Kristi Hutchison, chief marketing officer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City; Rising Star Jennifer Matney “has a brain for business and a heart for charity. […]

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The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art – Kemper Gala

October 8th is the date for The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art’s Kemper Gala 2016. Partygoers will savor delicious cuisine prepared by Executive Chef Jennifer Maloney, Café Sebastienne; and enjoy […]

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Ozanam – Golf Classic

Ozanam’s Golf Classic, “Putting Kids on the Right Course” will be held on May 13th at St. Andrew’s Golf Club. The four-person scramble tournament will feature a putting contest, silent […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Laura Crowe

In 2000, Laura Crowe was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Since the day she was diagnosed, Laura has made it her personal mission to beat blood cancers. She works tirelessly […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Ashley McDonald

Ashley McDonald is a graduate of The University of Kansas. She is the manager of marketing and community engagement at Shawnee Mission Health. Ashley is a member of Centurions, class […]

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Heart to Heart International – Compassion Gala

Heart to Heart International’s Compassion Gala will be held on May 7th at the Overland Park Sheraton. Shirley and Glen Posladek are serving as honorary chairmen. Guests will enjoy a […]

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Cheers to Volunteers! – Melynn Sight

Melynn Sight has known Barnett Helzberg, founder of University Academy, all of her life. She was a Helzberg Leadership Fellow, and Barnett was her mother’s elementary school sweetheart. Melynn is […]

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Spotlight on Centurions – Ryan Myers

Ryan Myers earned a bachelor of science degree in agricultural education from the University of Missouri. He is a member of Centurions, class of 2017. Ryan serves on the Arts […]

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Scott Pioli Family Scholarship – Grace Corley

Grace Corley is this year’s recipient of the Scott Pioli Family Scholarship through WIN for KC. Grace has been involved as a volunteer, team captain and as the co-chairman of […]

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MOCSA – Community Luncheon

Committee members for MOCSA’s Community Luncheon gathered at The Mezzanine at Lead Bank for a planning meeting hosted by MOCSA Board Secretary Josh Rowland. The May 6th luncheon will be […]

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