Larry McAlister has been a dedicated volunteer at the Shepherd’s Center of the Northland since 2004. He volunteers as a handyman, specializing in the installation of grab bars. Larry also does plumbing and electrical work. He loves spending time outdoors, traveling and helping others. Also featured in the September 6th issue of The Independent  Larry […]

Patrick Sallee is a member of the Centurions Class of 2014. He has served on the Leadership and Civic Engagement Committee. Patrick is the Executive Director of the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center Foundation.  Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Jenae Weinbrenner  Patrick Sallee with his daughters, Makenna and […]

The Nutcracker Ball will be held on December 5th at Union Station Kansas City. Guests will enjoy a ballet presentation, cocktails, dinner by Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, and dancing to The Michael Beers Band. James Jordan is serving as the honorary chairman, and Anna Allen is the chairman.   Also featured in the August 23rd […]

Holiday Mart, a four day shopping extravaganza benefiting the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, will be held from October 16th through the 19th at Bartle Hall. Erin Lambert and Kristen Brought are serving as co-chairmen of the event that has raised nearly nine million dollars for community projects since its inception in 1988. Also […]

Doctors Allison and Craig Anderson are long-time supporters of Olathe Health System. They served as chairmen for the Olathe Medical Center Charitable Foundation’s 2013 Yuletide Gala. Thanks to Allison and Craig’s wonderful leadership, the Gala had record attendance and net proceeds to support the new Hospice House at Olathe Medical Park.  Also featured in the […]

On September 13th, the 9th Annual Carnival for CASA will be held at Paradise Park. An array of activities for the entire family will include lunch, a rock wall, hair designers, a hamster ball from Yes! Kids Fitness, bounce houses, and the Kansas City Zoo’s Zoomobile. Proceeds will help Jackson County CASA serve more than […]

The Kansas City Country Club was the site for the BOTAR Spring Meeting on April 24th. Members gathered to plan the 65th BOTAR Ball, to be held on October 18th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Also featured in the August 23rd issue of The Independent Photo Credit: Anthony Mendolia BOTAR […]

It’s time to channel your inner spy for a night filled with glamour and espionage. The sixth annual Paint the Town, a benefit for Saint Luke’s Hospital, issued a James Bond super spy dress code for the September 20th event that will be held poolside at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza. Special Agents […]

A reception for members of the honorary Centennial Celebration Civic Committee kicked off Union Station Kansas City’s 100th anniversary celebration on May 20th. Donald Hall, Jr., Michael Haverty and Thomas McDonnell are serving as the co-chairmen of the Committee. Members will be recognized at Union Station’s Re-Dedication Ceremony on November 1st.  Also featured in the […]