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Symphony League – Holiday Luncheon

Mission Hills Country Club was the site for the Symphony League’s  Holiday Luncheon on December 14th. President Katherine Schorgl recognized Johyne Hamra for her 25 years of membership. Ursula Terrasi, Symphony Ball co-chair, presented a check to Pat McCown, Kansas City Symphony board president. The concluding activity was the passing of the gavel to Linda Stevens, the incoming president.

(Seated) Julie Sykes with Johyne Hamra, honoree (standing) Amy Volini and Mary Leonida

 

Ursula Terrasi, Symphony Ball co-chair; Amy Embry, and Jackie Middelkamp

 

Gina Penner and Julie McCann

Featured in the January 21, 2023 issue of The Independent.
Photo credit: Heirloom Photo Company

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