Village Shalom – Ages of Excellence
Vicki Novorr and James Klein were the co-chairmen of the sixth annual Ages of Excellence, a benefit for Village Shalom, on November 20th at the Overland Park Convention Center. Rick Reilly was the featured speaker, and the Stephen J. Schoenfeld Volunteer Recognition Award was presented to the staff of Village Shalom for their exemplary actions during the events surrounding the tragic shootings on April 13th at the Jewish Community Center and Village Shalom.
Also featured in the January 10th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Nicholaus James
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| Co-chairman Vicki Novorr, Rick Reilly, guest speaker; Joe Hiersteiner, board chairman; Co-chairman James Klein and Matthew Lewis, Village Shalom |
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| Karin McCrary, Village Shalom; Liz Bohm and Stevie Shuchart |
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| Dick Greenberg, Lisa and James Klein and Steve Greenberg |
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| Barbara Newbold and Andie Weisz |
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| Keith and Vicki Novorr with Amy Applebaum and Michael Novorr |
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| Michael Liss posed at the book-signing table with Rick Reilly, guest speaker. |
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