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The Belles of the American Royal – Julie Miller McCann

The Belles of the American Royal are pleased to announce the selection of Julie Miller McCann as the 2020 BOTAR president. Julie is a BOTAR, class of 1988, and has served on the Executive Committee as recording secretary in 2002, BOTAR Ball vice president in 2004, and vice president of BOTAR activities in 2018, as well as benefactor co-chairman. In addition to Julie’s long history with BOTAR, she has served many areas of our community, including volunteering with The Jewel Ball, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, The Symphony League, Christmas in October, Central City School Fund, and many more.

Julie is the daughter of Bernadette Miller and the late Richard William Miller. She graduated from St. Teresa’s Academy and received her bachelor of arts and sciences degree from Boston College. Julie is married to Michael McCann, who was a BOTAR escort in 1990. The couple has five children: Emily, who was a BOTAR Page in 2003 and is a BOTAR, class of 2017, Brendan, who was a BOTAR escort in 2018, Claire, who was a BOTAR Page in 2008, Colin, and Francie, who was a BOTAR Page in 2012.

The BOTAR Ball will be held on October 24th at the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown.

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