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National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial – A Centenary of Australian War Art

Kim Beazley, Ambassador of Australia to the United States, visited the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial for a pair of events in March. Ambassador Beazley visited Our Town in conjunction with the July 2015 debut of a new special exhibition at the Museum, A Centenary of Australian War Art. The Museum hosted a reception in his honor on March 10th, followed by a luncheon on March 11th, where he delivered an address to leaders from the Kansas City region.

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Geoff Andersen and Brad Scott
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Ambassador Kim Beazley addressed the guests.
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Peggy and Kevin Rooney with Ambassador Kim Beazley.
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Lieutenant Colonel Paul O’Donnell, Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore, Ambassador Kim Beazley, Major Daniel Anderson, Major Matt Boxall, and Major Meegan Olding

Also featured in the May 2, 2015 issue of The Independent

Features

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Symphony League of Kansas City – Spring Luncheon

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Symphony League of Kansas City – Ball Kickoff

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Saint Luke’s Foundation – Spirit of Philanthropy Awards

In the spirit of gratitude, Saint Luke’s Foundation hosted its Spirit of Philanthropy Awards celebration on April 18th at the 1900 Building. Being honored this year are: Philanthropists of the…