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Ozanam – 31st annual Hollywood Holiday Gala

Nearly 800 guests gathered at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center for Ozanam’s 31st annual Hollywood Holiday Gala on December 4th. After a lovely dinner, everyone enjoyed a video and a performance by the Ozanam cheerleaders. Larry Moore, who has served as the emcee for the last 31 years, kicked off the live auction portion of the evening with the assistance of the Nigro Brothers Auctioneers and Bryan Truta.

Also featured in the January 24th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Studio Chyree Photography

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Foundation Board Member Chuck and Karen Peters
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Laurie Minx, Ozanam; and Larry Moore, emcee
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Doug Zimmerman, honoree; with Larry Hightower and Denise Cross
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Beth and Jason Houseworth with Mary and Tom Bloch, honorary chairmen
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Ted Arrandale, John Clymore, Paul Turner, and Kim Gregory, all with Ozanam
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Bill and Carole Cobb, chairmen

 

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