Kansas City Young Matrons – Civics and Honoring Day
October 1st was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ Civics and Honoring Day. The organization, now in its 102nd year, honored the President, Past Presidents, Life Members, Silver Members, and Honorary Members from 1949 to the present. The “Merry Matrons” shared details about KCYM’s upcoming Magic Ball, a benefit for Avenue of Life.
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| Bonne Illig and Martha Miller, Magic Ball co-chairmen; flanked Guest Speaker Desiree Monize, Avenue of Life; and Debbie Westlund. |
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| Merry Matrons: Melinda Frenzen, Edie Downing, Jennifer Caldwell, and Kathy Kane |
Also featured in the November 10, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: David Remley
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