In the Spotlight – Snow Ball
Jo and Mike Kuckelman are the presidents for the 46th Annual Snow Ball, with Mary McGowan Swartz, representing the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, serving as the honorary president. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing are on the agenda for the evening of January 18th at the Overland Park Convention Center. The event is a benefit for Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas, which provides more than 20 programs and services across a 21-county area.
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Jo and Mike Kuckelman, presidents |
Also featured in the October 12, 2019 issue of The Independent
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