The 12th Annual Committee of 100 Celebratory Luncheon was held on September 19th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Ashley Whittaker, designer and author of “The Well-Loved House,” was the featured speaker. After the presentation, guests enjoyed a beautiful luncheon in Kirkwood Hall. Shelley Copaken and Amy Thompson were the Luncheon co-chairmen, and Kay Newell and Lisa Schellhorn served as the honorary co-chairmen. Clare and Nick Blasi were the hosts for the lovely Benefactor Party.

Maddie Sutherland, Margaux Blackwell, Ashley Whittaker, featured speaker; and Ali Armistead

Kari Cohen, Kira Blasi, Clare Blasi, Benefactor Party host; and Ali Begnaud

Erik Bergrud and Kimberlee Ried with Kelly Anders and Ann Baum

Luncheon Co-chairmen Amy Thompson and Shelley Copaken with Mina Steen, C100 board president; and Honorary Co-chairmen Lisa Schellhorn and Kay Newell

Lisa Block, Chandler Thomas, Georgina Herrera Luckie, and Rachael Sabates

Amy Uhlmann, Emily Fehsenfeld, Liz Uhlmann, and Lauren Blazar
Featured in the November 11, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: David Riffel