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MOCSA – Community Luncheon

May 2nd was the date for The Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault’s (MOCSA) Community Luncheon at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Keynote Speaker Erin Merryn, shared her story of triumph over years of sexual abuse as a child. Christy and Bill Gautreaux and Zulema and Terry Bassham were the honorary co-chairmen, and Karen Miyawaki and Carole Cobb served as the co-chairmen. Stacey McLey and Brad Bodamer were the community support committee co-chairmen.

Also featured in the May 31st issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: David Remley 

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Jacque and Tyler Frederickson, Jennifer Cook and Steve Metzler and Brian Williams 
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(Seated) Shirley Tarver, Danielle Coulter, Rebecca Pryor, Steven Phillips, Janet Kenny, and Marilyn Barth (standing) Dub Steincross, Shirley Pryor, Joy Steincross, and Carol Meierotto 
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Chuck and Judy Wells with Mary Ann and Mark Hinderks
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Brad Bodamer, community support committee co-chairman; Lori Schultz and Karen and Mark O’Donnell 
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(Seated) Lois Liechti, Rita Boyd, Verdis Green, Cynthia Kearney, and Janet Waddell (standing) Stan Lister and Kara Larson

 

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Symphony League of Kansas City – Ball Kickoff

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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…