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Kansas City Young Matrons – Reassembly Day Tea

September 10th was the date for Kansas City Young Matrons’ Reassembly Day Tea. The event marked the start of the organization’s 102nd year. Members enjoyed a lovely brunch and the annual meeting. Joni Etherington is serving as the president. 

Karen Leimer, Julie Maggart, Jill Hartman, Joni Siplon, and Sue von Geyso

 

Becky McCormack and Debbie Westlund

 

The Merry Matrons heralded the 2019 Magic Ball. Pictured are Melinda Frenzen, Edie Downing, Jennifer Caldwell, and Kathy Kane.

 

2018-2019 Board of Directors: (First row) Karen Leimer, President Joni Etherington, Jo Anne Dondlinger, and Connie Schenke (second row) Gigi Rose and Joni Siplon (third row) Julie Maggart, Diana Cusser, Janie Ono, Valerie Burke, Nina Hollabaugh, and Juliette Singer-Spinks (fourth row) Sue von Geyso, Sue Lund, Edie Downing, Bobbie Messick, and Mary Katz

Also featured in the October 13, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: David Remley

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