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MOCSA – Johnson County Fall Forum

Mikaela Blocher and Shelby Frigon were co-chairmen of MOCSA’s 12th annual Johnson County Fall Forum. The October 7th event was held at the Overland Park Marriott. Jeffrey Bucholtz was the keynote speaker, and Sarah and Jon Baum served as honorary chairmen.

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Committee Members: (Seated) Co-chairman Shelby Frigon, Michelle Neylon, Cynthia Wendt, Kathy Woodward, Co-chairman Mikaela Blocher, Judi Tauber, and Kristin Wing (standing) Julie Donelon, MOCSA; Angie Blumel, MOCSA; Johnson County Advisory Council Chairman Vincent N. Sabia, and Harvey Bodker (out of camera range) Audra McMahon
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Julie Donelon, MOCSA; Honorary Chairmen Sarah and Jon Baum, Co-chairmen Mikaela Blocher and Shelby Frigon and Vince Sabia, Johnson County Advisory Council chairman

Additional photos also featured in the December 5, 2015 issue
Photo Credit: Jenny Frazee Photography

 

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