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The Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory – Sophisticated Ladies Spring Luncheon

Indian Hills Country Club was the site for The Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory’s Sophisticated Ladies Spring Luncheon, which was held on April 17th. Michele Hamlett-Weith served as the chairman, and Linda Eddy and Barbara Lutman served as auction co-chairmen. UMKC Conservatory Dean Courtney Crappell introduced the program, followed by remarks from Stephen Steigman, 91.9 Classical KC. Guests enjoyed a delicious lunch and musical and dance performances by students who have received scholarships from The Women’s Committee. 

Michele Hamlett-Weith, chairman

 

Scholarship recipient Maddy Smith spoke to the guests.

 

Kate McLaury and Katie Carttar

 

Scholarship recipients Lillia Monroe and Jihyun Oh

 

Scholarship recipient Samantha Mitchell

 

Seated) Stephen Steigman, guest speaker; Don and Pat Dagenais, and Jana Larsen (standing) Jan Kreamer, Destiny Mermagen, Linda Stevens, and Reachel Beichley

Featured in the May 18, 2024 issue of The Independent.

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