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The Hats Off to Mothers Honoree Alumnae Event took place on March 2nd at Indian Hills Country Club. Hosted by Amy Embry, the event brought together past honorees and luncheon chairmen to meet the 2026 honorees, who will be celebrated on May 8th at the Hats Off to Mothers luncheon at The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Amy Embry is serving as chairman for the luncheon, which will embrace the theme, “The Timeless Elegance of Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Proceeds from the event benefit Life Unlimited, an organization dedicated to supporting people with disabilities and their families.

Andrea Adams, Life Unlimited; Kayla Curiel, board member; Michelle Kay, Amy Embry, luncheon chairman; Julie Edlund, Life Unlimited; Alisa Ford, board member; and Emily Morgan, Joe Berrigan, and Christy Wineland, all of Life Unlimited
Lynda Robertson, Barbara Godrey, 2026 honoree; Melanie Fenske, Monte Summers, and Alisa Ford
Kerry Gentry Hartnett, Mary Beth Gentry, 2026 honoree; Amy Embry, luncheon chairman; Debbie Fink, and Sara Bower Youngblood

Featured in the April 4, 2026 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: David Riffel

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