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The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri – Celebrating a Century of Service Luncheon

The Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, celebrated 100 years of service in Our Town at its Celebrating a Century of Service Luncheon on September 20th. The event was held in the Grand Ballroom at Bartle Hall and Lisa Schubert Hickok, Rachel Sexton and Betsy Ballard served as the co-chairmen. Hoda Kotb, correspondent for Dateline NBC, co-host of the Today Show and best-selling author; was the featured speaker.

Also featured in the November 2nd issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Bruce Mathews and JLKCMO

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Jill Dean and Hoda Kotb, featured speaker
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The Looney family, representing the University Academy; were special speakers at the event.
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Betsy Lynch and Amber Hackett
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2013-2014 Board Members: Patsy Amick, Amy Tysseling, Allison Taylor, Theresa Uchytil-Etler, Colleen Goldblatt, Jennifer Ray, Julie Randolph, president-elect; Hoda Kotb, featured speaker; Marissa Schaffner, president; Jessica Earnshaw, Gina Stingley, Mary Jo Saviano, JLKCMO; Ericka Duker, Kori Crouse, Rachel Sexton, and Rebecca Arbuckle
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Jean Wagner and Hoda Kotb, featured speaker

 

 

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