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Kansas City Young Matrons – Civics Honoring Day

On October 8th, The Kansas City Young Matrons celebrated Civics Honoring Day at their historic clubhouse. Past presidents and silver, life and honorary members were honored.  National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Kansas City Executive Director Guyla Stidman educated members about the services the organization provides to those who suffer from mental illness. KCYM will host The Magic Ball on January 15th, which will benefit NAMI UMKC. Chancellor Leo Morton will serve as the honorary chairman, and Janet Bjerke and Mary Beth Hershey are the co-chairmen.

Also featured in the November 15th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: David Remley

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Janet Bjerke, co-chairman; Barbara Thomas, NAMI board president; Chancellor Leo Morton, honorary chairman; Robin Blakely, NAMI board member; Guyla Stidman, NAMI; and Mary Beth Hershey, co-chairman
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Honorary Members: Kathy Smith, Sandy Reigel, Lucinda Rice-Petie, Virgie Bancroft, Pam Zchoche, and Peggy Jones

 

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