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The Jewel Ball – Chairmen’s Coffee

The Jewel Ball Chairmen’s Coffee was held on April 10th at The Kansas City Country Club, where Chairman Holly Milledge and Honorary Chairman Sue Esrey welcomed guests to the beautiful event filled with stunning flowers of pink, white, and green. The Jewel Ball will be held on June 15th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

 

Marcy Waugh, rehearsal hospitality chairman; and Natalie Kirk Welch, presentation co-chairman

 

Kirsten McGannon, program chairman; Joan Marsh, advisory board; and Peggy Rooney, vice chair

 

Wendy Burcham, steering committee; and Ellen Hockaday and Vicky Leonard, advisory board 

 

Judy Barlow, advisory board; and Pam Gyllenborg, steering committee; enjoyed a chat.

 

Jewel Ball Honorary Chairman Sue Esrey spoke to the guests.

Featured in the May 18, 2024 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Wirken Photography

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