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One of our most important jobs is to help brighten the communities we serve
What’s the future of the Kansas City
area? At KCP&L we think it’s brighter
than ever. That’s why we’re investing
in programming to improve school
readiness and continued educational
success. That’s why we provide financial
support to vital community groups and
our employees donate thousands of
hours to organizations such as Operation
Breakthrough, Habitat for Humanity and
American Red Cross. And that’s why
we are generating cleaner, greener and
more efficient energy. To learn more,
log on at www.kcpl.com.
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One of our most important jobs is to help brighten the communities we serve
What’s the future of the Kansas City
area? At KCP&L we think it’s brighter
than ever. That’s why we’re investing
in programming to improve school
readiness and continued educational
success. That’s why we provide financial
support to vital community groups and
our employees donate thousands of
hours to organizations such as Operation
Breakthrough, Habitat for Humanity and
American Red Cross. And that’s why
we are generating cleaner, greener and
more efficient energy. To learn more,
log on at www.kcpl.com.
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Contents April/May 2009
Bach Aria Soloists . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jr . League Children’s Theatre . . . 4
Featured This Month KVC Celebrates 1000 Adoptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Featured Organizations . . . . . . . . 29
Advertisers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
On the Cover: Fred and Shirley Pryor Photo by: Bob Miller
Charitable Events Greater Kansas City Area Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast . . . . . . 7
Whitefield Academy Ad Dei Glorium . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Rose Brooks Center Cabaret ~ 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Boys and Girls Club Kids Night Out . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Children’s Mercy Hospital Red Hot Nights 5 . . . . . . . . . . . 19
KVC Behavioral Health Care Wine Tasting at Caenan Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Red Cross Red Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Volume I Issue 6
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Editor-In-ChiefDonna Eddy
EditorJennifer Warren
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Bach Aria Soloists Present Music and Letters
Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties Performs Snow White
The Bach Aria Soloists recently performed Bach’s music as it was originally intended to be performed — in the intimacy of the home. The full-length performances en-
tertained nearly 100 guests at the beautiful home of benefactors, Edith and Benny Lee. Each piece was introduced with dramatic readings of letters writ-ten by Bach, Kreisler, deFalla, and Purcell re-cited by baritone stage actor, Robert Brand.
The Soloists also performed in Kirk Hall at the Kansas City Pub-lic Library’s Central Branch. Admission was free to the public with pre-reserved seats and the hall was filled to capacity. The Theme of the evening was “Notes and Letters” and included both music and historical letters directly from the composers.
The Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties presented Snow White for their 64th Annual Children’s Theater production, directed by Barb Van Middlesworth.
The cast of volunteers performed for elementary schools from around the city, including Bonner Springs, Shawnee, Olathe, Kansas City, and many others who attended the free performances.
The community was also treated to the Premier performance which was held on Sunday, February 8th at Wyandotte High School.
Elizabeth Suh Lane, Jane Solose, Beau Bledsoe, and Rebecca Lloyd Photo by Robin Onikul
Rebecca Lloyd, Robert Brand, Elizabeth Suh Lane, Beau Bledsoe and Jane Solose Photo by Hang Chen
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KVC Celebrates 1000 Adoptions!More than a hundred people gathered to celebrate the
adoption of 1,000 Kansas children ranging in age from a few months old to 19 years old, since July 2005. The event was held at the Ball Conference Center in Olathe on April 2, 2009. “This is a glorious occasion for all of us,” said Wayne Sims, KVC President/CEO. “This is what ev-eryone in the child welfare system works for - tremendous success.” kids planting
KVC works in coopera-tion with:
• the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilita-tion Services (SRS)
• the Kansas Judicial Court System and their represen-tatives
• hundreds of committed community partners to find these loving homes.
KVC is the Kansas foster care and adoption contractor select-ed by SRS for Regions 2 and 3 in northeast Kansas. Region 2 encompasses all of the Kansas City metro area, and Region 3 extends to the Nebraska border and west of Salina.
“Adoption is not about finding children for families, it is about finding families for children,” said Wayne Sims, KVC President and CEO. “Thousands of lives have been enriched and forever blessed by these adoptions.”
An estimated 129,000 children nationwide are in need of adoptive homes.
To celebrate the milestone of 1000 adoptions, balloons dropped from the ceiling. Cool, rainy weather moved the planting of a commemorative garden indoors.
Among those joining the celebration were Kansas Lt. Gov-ernor Mark Parkinson, Olathe Mayor Mike Copeland, adoptive families, and staff from the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services and KVC.
Photos by Bob Miller
The Hardesty Family
The Schumm Family
The Kuzinski Family
The Randolph Family
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Erin Stuckey, Jason Hooper, Kelly McMahon
Logan Ball, David Ball
The Easley Family
Mayor Mike Copeland,LT Gov. Mark Parkinson
Jenny Wolfe, Heide Wooten, Mayor Mike Copeland, Renny Arensberg
Linda and Larry Kaminsky, Robert and Joyce Jones
Rick Wolfe, Larry Kaminsky Barb Kempf, Dr. Stephen Hazel
KVC is a not-for-profit organization, providing care to 3,000 abused and neglected children each day . The organization touches 18,000 children and families daily with one of the most extensive continuums of care in the nation . KVC provides services to 54 Kansas counties and 26 West Virginia counties, as well as behavioral healthcare in western Missouri .
KVC’s mission is to enrich and enhance the lives of children and families by providing medical and be-havioral healthcare, social services and education .
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Mayors Prayer BreakfastGreater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Photos by: Bob Miller
In 1961, Clair Schroeder, a banker, founded the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast Committee. The first breakfast was held in February of 1962 and was the first prayer breakfast group of its kind in the nation — including members of all faiths, communities, races, creeds, national
origins and ethnic groups in the planning stages as well as inviting them to attend the event. The tradition continues today. The Mattie Rhodes Center, whose mission is to provide bilingual and bicultural mental health and social services tailored especially for Latinos, was chosen to be the beneficiary of the proceeds from this year’s breakfast.
Maria Tapia Belsito, Jacob Prado, Alex Wendel, Joanne Collins, Carl DiCapo, Mark Funkhouser, Chuck Eddy, John Fierro, Vanessa Nyugen, Woody Cozad, Consuelo Cruz
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Bob Steinkamp, David Bower
Chuck Eddy, Patty Dipardo, Carl DiCapo
Debra Shultz, Dick and Carol Retrum
Linda Dillon, John Duncan, Candace Spurny
Tony and Doddie Dipardo
Evie Craig, Rick Hughes
Larry Frevart, Teresa Loar
Steve Petrehn, Clausie Smith
Terry Guignon, Consuelo Cruz, Maria Tapia Belsito, John Fierro
Ed Howe, Chris Malloy, Donnell Griffin, Brett Battmer
JoAnn Collins, J. Kent Barnhart
Azelli Aris, Mark Zimmerman, Adam Zimmerman
Dick Berkley, Woody Cozad, Jim Corwin
Mike Boehm, Peggy Dunn, Ron Schaffer
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Whitefield Academy
Ad Dei Glorium
The proceeds from this an-
nual benefit auction, support Whitefield Academy in its mis-sion to graduate crit-ical thinkers, clear communicators and compassionate lead-ers, all for the glory of God.
Photos by Bob Miller
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Dr. Bruce Barrow, Anne Peterson, Connie Brown, Michael Brown
BJ Willaims, Vince Long, Jo Filejski, Heidi Rodriguez, Jenny Buckner
Matt and Molly Nagel
Lonny Houk, Molly Pitkin, Charles Usher
Jim Selby, Jane Dirks, Jennifer Large, Jimmy Dodd, Jeff Dykstra
Jim and Elaine Selby
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Rose Brooks Center
Cabaret ~ 2009Photos by: Bob Miller
Rose Brooks Center, the most comprehensive domestic violence agency in the Midwest, was excited to present Chaka Khan in their signature fundraiser, Cabaret. More than $1 Million dollars
has been raised in Cabaret’s 22-year history, with featured performers entertaining in a one-of-a-kind, high-end, intimate atmosphere. This year’s honorary chairs were Shirley and Fred Pryor, in partnership with the 2009 event chair, Kate Ferrell Banks.
The 2009 Cabaret was a unique chance to see Chaka Khan in an inti-mate, elegant setting! The event kicked off with remarks by Mark Clegg, the master of ceremonies, as well as Susan Miller, the Rose Brooks Cen-ter CEO. A rousing dance floor was created during Ms. Khan’s final song, “I’m Every Woman.”
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Fred and Shirley Pryor
Patricia and Ed Schober
Scotty and Patty Blaich, Acey Lampe, Peter Florzak, Rebecca Caldwell, James Seay
Renita Blackburn, Gail McClenton, Jean Reese, Jeanetta Ellis
Joe Quinly and Janet Redding
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Cori Gilbert , Allyson Jasper, Brenda Lax , Tracy Kilso
Jennie Clarke, Jane Lee, Mary Jo Browne, Kathy Terry-Carter
Karen Hemple, Debbie Delliger, Libby Bergman, Julie Wellner
Jill Farrell, Kate Ferrell Banks, Shauna Woody-Coussens
John Petrehn, Deb McCloud, Mark Clegg
Paul and Bunni Copaken, Shirley and Fred Pryor
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Ralph and Leisa Reid
Pat and Brian MacDonald
Jim and Susan Brown
Chris and Denise Salanski
Tony and Carla Sanders
Gloria Jackson and Keith Leathers
Tracey Nash and Bob McGrath
Cabaret ~ 2009Rose Brooks Center
Ron and Susan Miller Ann Porter and Shelly Burgoon
Boys and Girls Club
Kids Night OutPhotos by: Bob Miller
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City Kids Night Out 2009 helps ensure that the Boys & Girls Clubs can continue to give tools for success to
youth throughout Kansas City. Kid’s Night Out offers Club members an opportunity to experience a positive role mod-el who cares enough about them to appear in their honor. This year’s speaker was Ju-lie Andrews - an Acad-emy Award-winning actress, singer, author and icon! A true role model, Julie Andrews knows the importance of encouraging kids to reach for the stars!
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Leah and Jane Sosland
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Carrie Goehausen with an Auction Poster
Tyrone Brown, Jean Loesch
Tyrone Brown, Jean Loesch
Verdis Green, Alexandra Green
Leisa and Ralph Reid Margi Pence, Sarah Pence, Michael Pence, Keith Pence, Jorgan Sandvik
Jason Roth, John Winnett
Michelle Tyler, Lilli Tyler, Sammi Tyler, Toby Tyler and Stacy Alderson
Julie and George FinnGrace Beaham, Taylor Beaham, David Beaham, Lauren Brown, Catherine Brown
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Lynn Sestac, Steve Sestac, Cappy Powell Nancy Beaham, Gordon Beham, Jennifer O’Neill, Mignon Johnston, Mike O’Neill
Lawrence Craig, Rose Marie Craig, Dana Turner, Tom Turner
Donna Salzwedel, Ray Salzwedel, Carrie Hickman
Carmen and Denny ThumDebi Williams, John Willaims, Shane Parr, Cindy Parr
Boys and Girls Club
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John Rose, Mike Naatz, Michelle Smith, Dave Smith
Tanya and Thurston Cromwell, Jeb and Leslie Bayer
Steve and Janie Panknin, Janie and Bobby Grant, Courtney Rooney
Katie, Karen, Laura and Jeff Mispagel
Valerie Freeman, Shawn Edwards, Meghan Alderson, Stacy Alderson
Michelle Chisholm, Mary Wetzel, Cathy Powers
Tammy Ruder, Tom and Jan O’Rourke, Joel and Jackie Krasnow, Andy Burczyk
Terryand Linda Ward, Tom and Lora Kokjer
Kids Night Out
Red Hot Night 5Children’s Mercy Hospital
Photos by: Kate McCormick
The Hands & Hearts auxiliary of Children’s Mercy Hospital hosts and produces the hospital’s premier fund-raising event, Red Hot Night,
a Valentines Day themed dinner, auction and cocktail party. The funds from this year’s Red Hot Night will provide operating rooms for children with heart prob-lems. The upgraded Cardiac Surgery will offer state of the art technology, pumps, cameras and machines, directly securing Children’s Mercy Hospital’s place as one of the top pediatric cardiothoracic surgery programs in the world. Kelly Funk, Julie Levine, Michelle Giele
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Amy McAnarney, David Hunt Kathy and Justin Nemechek Teri and Marc Maun
Ryan Ommert and Kelly Barth
Tiffany and Rob Riggle
Damar and Tony Janssen Carra and Chris Sprague
Ivan Veselic and Mona Moran Ryan and Stephanie Jackson
Dennis and Cindy Stowell
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Red Hot Night 5Children’s Mercy Hospital
Photos by: Kate McCormick
The Hands & Hearts auxiliary of Children’s Mercy Hospital hosts and produces the hospital’s premier fund-raising event, Red Hot Night,
a Valentines Day themed dinner, auction and cocktail party. The funds from this year’s Red Hot Night will provide operating rooms for children with heart prob-lems. The upgraded Cardiac Surgery will offer state of the art technology, pumps, cameras and machines, directly securing Children’s Mercy Hospital’s place as one of the top pediatric cardiothoracic surgery programs in the world. Kelly Funk, Julie Levine, Michelle Giele
1 April 2009
Amy McAnarney, David Hunt Kathy and Justin Nemechek Teri and Marc Maun
Ryan Ommert and Kelly Barth
Tiffany and Rob Riggle
Damar and Tony Janssen Carra and Chris Sprague
Ivan Veselic and Mona Moran Ryan and Stephanie Jackson
Dennis and Cindy Stowell
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Red Hot Night 5Children’s Mercy Hospital
1 April 2009
Bonnie and Richard Stroup
All Boan and Jason Day
Katelyn and Mark Christopher
Steve and Jennifer Franke
Kay and Mark Whiting
Debbi Walsh and Cindy Huffstickler
Hank and Kasi Henry
Vince and Sarah Morris21 April/May 2009
Art For The ChildrenWine Tasting at Caenen CastleKVC Behavioral HealthCare
Photos by: Bob Miller
The KVC Behavioral HealthCare General Board members hosted a wine-tasting event at Renee
Kelly’s Caenen Castle. The successful event helped to raise funds for KVC and awareness about the need for more foster and adoptive families in Kansas.
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Chris Gaunce, Janie Gaunce, Diane Wilkerson
Lori and David Wittman, Luanne and Kurt Eskew
Ken Conroy, Ryan Bowling, Laura Bowling, Mike Lambert, Stephen Heiner
Richard Wetzel, Mary Wetzel, Bill Edwards, Karen Edwards
Jan Howard, Brynn Andrews, Renny Arensberg, Blair Lawrence
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Kandy Meehan, Janene Ervin, Mary Lou Jacoby
Gloria Murray, Robin Lambert
Janie DeGoler, Janie Gaunce
Nicole Glass, Brett Glass, Heidi Wooten, Charlie Wooten, Jennifer Jones, Ken Jones, Lisa Reitz, Chris Reitz
2nd Annual Red Ball GalaGreater Kansas City Chapter, American Red Cross
Photos by: Bob Miller
The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the American Red Cross’ biggest fund-raising event is The Red Ball. This year’s event was co-chaired by Suzanne and Joe Donnelly along with Kelly and Willie Lanier, Jr., they were joined by Honorary Chairman Mike Chesser. The
2009 Red Ball was attended by 600 individuals and raised over $320,000. The first ever live auction at the Red Ball raised $49,000. All proceeds from the Red Ball will benefit the Kansas City Chapter of the American Red Cross, serving more than 1.5 million people across five counties.
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Joe and Suzanne Donnelly
Susan and Michael Newburger
Red Cross Volunteers
Kelly and Willie Lanier, Kay and Tom Martin
Joe and Suzanne Donnelly
Alex Althaus and Betty Dawson
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Robert Reymond and Sheri Reymond, Ray and Jill Kowalik, Cindy and Jeff Reid
Jill and Charley Crutchfield, Pat and John Teeter
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Mike and Renee Badami Norma and Alfred McKelvyAnna Lisa Zapien-Pina, Kevin Jochens
Roger Arwood, Gina Beard Katherine and Michael MaciasTeresa and Gerard Doyle
Marilyn Vanderlinden, Nick Castagno Stu and Debra Goldstein Andrew and Angela Etkind
Tim and Jenny Morgan
Brad and Gisele SprongJim and Kelly Morgan
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Brooke and Scott Wesley April Sohayda and Anthony Davis
Susan and Rob Nagle Kim and Jeff Armstrong
Courtney and Brian Johanning
Ivan Beatty, Kim Shaffer, Denise and Vance Patterson
Bryan and Jody Albers, Jessica and Jason Williby
Lisa Burnham, Ramsey Mohsen, Sally Wise John and Nancy Dillingham, Ellen and Chris Todd
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Bach Aria Soloists • www.bachariasoloists.com
Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Countieswww.jlwjc.org
KVC Behavioral HealthCare • www.kvc.org
Greater Kansas City Area Chamber of Commercewww.kcchamber.com
Whitefield Academy • www.whitefieldacademy.org
Rose Brooks Center • www.rosebrooks.org
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas Citywww.bgc-gkc.org
Children’s Mercy Hospital • www.childrensmercy.org
Greater Kansas City Area, American Red Crosswww.kcredcross.org
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