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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy – Civic Service Award Celebration

More than 350 supporters of Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy celebrated its 51st year at the annual Civic Service Award Celebration, “Our Next Chapter.” The March 26th event was held at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Crosby Kemper III and Jonathan Kemper were honored for their work with the Kansas City Public Library. Elizabeth and Paul Uhlmann III were the chairmen of the special evening that featured cocktails, dinner and music. Proceeds support programming and financial aid that benefits the Kindergarten through 12th grade students.

Jonathan Kemper & Crosby Kemper III receive the Civic Service Award from last year's honorees Blanche & Neil Sosland
 Honorees Jonathan Kemper and Crosby Kemper III received their Civic Service Award from last year’s honorees, Blanche and Neil Sosland.
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Paul and Elizabeth Uhlmann, chairmen
Sisters Ritchie Lynne & Cynthia Ellis
Ritchie Lynne and Cynthia Ellis
Sandy & Christine Kemper
Sandy and Christine Kemper
Marsha & Seymour Krinsky, the Borcherdings
Marsha Krinsky and Program Book Honoree Seymour Krinsky with Mark Borcherding and Jessica Kruse
Richard and Charlotte Brockman
Richard and Charlotte Brockman
Lewis Nerman, Maurice Watson & Jon Wilson
Lewis Nerman, Maurice Watson and Jon Wilson
Josh & David Sosland aroud Christine Kemper
Josh Sosland, Christine Kemper and David Sosland

Additional photos featured in the April 29, 2017 issue 
Photo Credit: David Riffel

Features

War Horses For Veterans – The Derby Party

War Horses for Veterans, founded by Andy and Patricia Brown, held its third annual fundraiser, The Derby Party, on May 4th. More than 400 guests watched the Kentucky Derby race…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Spring Luncheon

Lidia’s was the lovely location for the Symphony League of Kansas City’s annual Spring Luncheon on May 8th. Mandy Burditt and Trish Mayer were the co-chairmen. Nearly 60 members and…

Symphony League of Kansas City – Ball Kickoff

Symphony League members gathered at Amy Volini’s beautiful home recently to kick off preparations for the 2024 Symphony Ball, “NOVA.”Amy and Julie Sykes hosted the fun event, where Ball Chairman…

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…