Women’s Employment Network – Annual Luncheon
Nearly 1,200 guests gathered on April 8th for the Women’s Employment Network Annual Luncheon. Dianne and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II were the honorary chairmen, and Katie Van Luchene and Beth Zollars served as co-chairmen of the event that celebrates and honors women in Our Town who have overcome great obstacles to achieve economic stability for themselves and their families. Alice Ellison received the 2015 Beth K. Smith Award.
Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II and Dianne Cleaver, honorary chairmen; addressed the guests. |
Mayor Sly James, Co-chairman Katie Van Luchene, Alice Ellison, honoree; Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II and Dianne Cleaver, honorary chairmen; and Co-chairman Beth Zollars |
Courtney Goddard and Kristopher Dabner |
Mayor Sly James, Alice Ellison, honoree; and Susan Wally |
Starr Terrell and Jen Gulvik, board chairman |
Co-chairmen Katie Van Luchene and Beth Zollars took a minute to record the moment. |
S. Sloane Simmons and Casey Simmons |
Also featured in the May 2, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: J. Robert Schraeder Photography
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