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September, 26 2009 - Truman Heartland Community Foundation Gala "Giving is Living"

Where: Muehlebach Hotel

When: Kansas City, Missouri

Time: 6:00PM

EMCEE: Donna Pitman, KMBC-TV

Presenting Sponsor(s): Allen Lefko-Bank of Grain Valley, Mike McGraw-Data Systems International, Tom Stoll-Dunn & Davison, LLC, Dr. Steve Silverstein-Silverstein Eye Centers, Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co., Centerpoint Medical Center, Community of Christ, Edward Jones, KCP&L, Simply Equine Assisted Therapy

Gala Chairperson(s): Joy Hobick

Committee Members: Vicki Digby, Michele Crumbaugh, Irene Baltrusaitis, Carol Sue Bass, Roberta Coker, Sharon Dankenbring, Judy Forrester, Colleen Foudree, Helen French, Judith James, Lydia Jeter, Allen Lefko, Jan McGraw, G. K. "Tom" Thomas, Betsy Wenzel, Shirley Wurth, Dave Wurth

President(s): Beverly Powell, Paul Thomson-CEO

Staff: Paul Thomson-CEO, Beverly Powell,CPA-President/CFO, Liz McClure-Director of Programs & Donor Services, Nicole Stevens,MBA-Director of Marketing & Communications, Nancy Wilhelm-Office Manager

Invocation: Rev. Sherri Wood-Powe, St. Paul AME Church

Music: KC Prime Quartet, Conor Scholes

Menu: Salad Natalie, Petite Filet of Beef, Sauteed Sea Bass with Creamy Risotto and Vegetables, Chocolate Fudge Torte, Red Velvet Torte, Coffee and Tea

Special Thanks: Mike & Jan McGraw, Kris Siriwangchai of Print America, Adam Forrester of Grape Design, Steve Mullally of Rolland Studios, Vicki Digby of Mera Vic

Event Coordinator: Michael Lintecum and Associates

Board of Directors: Roberta Coker-Chair of the Board, Vicki Digby-Vice Chair, Steve W. Gildehaus-Secretary, Nancy C. Kimak-Treasurer, Allen L. Lefko-Imediate Past Chair, Ron Bruch, Martha Cockerell, Bradley Constance, William C. Esry, Randall Ferguson, Chuck Foudree, Dr. Frederick Hahn, Doug Hammer, Robert Hepting, Joy Hobick, Richard Kreher, Jan McGraw, Judy Ness, James Pryde, Frederick Siems, Jr. , Dr. Steven Silverstein, Brenda West, Rev. Sherri Wood-Powe

2009 Truman Heartland Community Foundation "Giving is Living " Gala
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The following were honored at the Gala:

Heartland Humanitarian:  David Jeter

Heartland Humanitarian:  Jim Kidwell

Corporate citizen:  Data Systems International

Outstanding Citizens of the Year:

City of Blue Springs:  Tom Evans

City of Grain Valley: Sharon Stewart

City of Independence:  Ira & Nina Anders

City of Lake Winnebago:  Jim McCambridge

City of Lee's Summit:  Michael Paul & Mary Ann Swisher

City of Oak Grove:  Roy Meier

Professional Advisor of the Year Award:  Dr. Paul M. Thomson

City of Raytown:  Kenneth Blom

City of Sugar Creek:  Veronica Powell