The Family Conservancy – Blue Carpet Event
September 26th was the date for The Family Conservancy’s annual Blue Carpet Event. Rykelle Seger from the Student Assistance Program was the featured speaker. Guests enjoyed delicious cocktails, dinner and silent and live auctions at Studio Dan Meiners. The Martha Comment family was the honorary co-chairmen.
Also featured in the November 15th issue of The Independent
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Emcee Tanna Guthrie works the auction tables as Brian Matlage and Brenda Wood hope for the best! |
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Nick and Mary Lawless and Linda Arnold |
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Katrina Bell, The Family Conservancy; Rykelle Seger, featured speaker; Marla Baldwin, The Family Conservancy; and Lindsay Swartwood, The Family Conservancy |
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Brenda and Dr. Barry Wood |
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