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MOCSA – Johnson County Fall Forum

MOCSA’s Johnson County Fall Forum was held on October 10th at the Overland Park Marriott. More than 275 guests supported MOCSA programming and learned more about sexual violence prevention at the event. Dr. Alan Heisterkamp, a recognized educator and leader in the field of violence prevention, was the keynote speaker. Judy and Chuck Wells were the honorary chairmen, and Maureen Brady and Lucy McShane were the co-chairmen. Elizabeth Alex was the emcee, and Vince Sabia served as the chairman of the Johnson County Advisory Council.

Also featured in the December 6th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit:  Jenny Frazee 

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Members of the Lenexa, Leawood, Olathe, and Overland Park Police Departments.
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Keynote Speaker Dr. Alan Heisterkamp addressed the audience.
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Julie Martinez, Amy Sharp, Jennifer Johnson, and Angie Blumel
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MOCSA Volunteer Barb Hannon closed the Fall Forum with a personal experience.
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(Seated) Keynote Speaker Dr. Alan Heisterkamp and Honorary Chairman Judy Wells (standing) Gary Howell, Barb Hannon, Julie Donelon, MOCSA; Board President Matt Sharples and Honorary Chairman Chuck Wells
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(Seated) Maureen Brady and Lucy McShane, co-chairmen; Julie Donelon, MOCSA; and Dr. Alan Heisterkamp, keynote speaker (standing) Vince Sabia, Johnson County Advisory Council chairman; and Judy and Chuck Wells, honorary chairmen

 

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