2016 BOTAR – Royal Welcome
The 2016 BOTAR Royal Welcome was held on September 9th at the American Royal. BOTARs, Escorts and Royal Escorts and their families enjoyed a delicious buffet and celebrated the upcoming BOTAR Ball. Margaret Stadler and Addie Perry served as the co-chairmen. The 67th BOTAR Ball will be held on October 22nd at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.
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Norbert Russ and Anne Potter Russ, Diana Russ, Jack Wellner, and Julie Wellner |
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Laurie and Chip Ingram, Sarah Ingram, Dave Foster, and Eva and James Foster |
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Bill and Missy Love, BOTAR president; and Cynthia Savage |
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Art and Sarah Blackman, Lindy Blackman and Anthony Brown |
Additional photos featured in the October 15, 2016 issue
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