A Celebration Philanthropy

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TOASTTO OUR TOWNS

A CELEBRATION of PHILANTHROPY

A beneﬁt supporting programs and services of Truman Heartland Community Foundation MISSION To improve area communities by promoting and serving private giving for the public good.

WELCOME TO THE 2016

TOASTTO OUR TOWNS SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 GALA PROGRAM MENU

6:00 PM Menu Prepared by Chef Franck Marciniak Cocktail Hour Salad 7:00 PM Roasted spiced pear salad with baby arugula, Welcome and Introductions shaved pecorino and quick pickled shaved radishes, candied pecans, raspberry vinaigrette Emcee Kelly Eckerman, KMBC-TV 9 Entrée Options Pan seared arctic char topped with fennel citrus Invocation marmalade and petite beef tenderloin topped Stephen M. Veazey, President with smoked béarnaise sauce, asparagus risotto, Community of Christ grilled asparagus, and roasted roma tomato

DINNER Vegetarian Option: toasted vegetables tian served with golden peppadew sauce, 8:00 PM Israeli couscous Program

David Jeter, Board Chairman Phil Hanson, President and CEO Dessert Duo Meyer lemon tart with orange rappe and red Heartland Service Award berry sauce, meringue and micro basil Citizen of the Year Awards - or - Heartland Corporate Citizen Award Chocolate sponge cake with rich chocolate Heartland Humanitarian Award mousse, chocolate velvet glaze & raspberry 9:00 PM sauce, finished with fresh berries and micro basil Mix, Mingle and Music

Featuring the Hermon Mehari Quintet with vocalist Megan Birdsall 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS DAVID JETER, Chairman, Jeter, Rains & Byrn, L.C. (ret.) ROBERT HEPTING, Trebor, LLC CLIFF JONES, Vice-Chairman, Edward Jones BARBARA KOIRTYOHANN, Hallmark (ret.) CINDY CAVANAH, Secretary, Cable-Dahmer Chevrolet (ret.) DIANE KRIZEK, Doozek Limited DAVID WILLIAMS, Treasurer, Centerpoint Medical Center TRACEY MERSHON, Mershon & McDonald JUDY FORRESTER, Immediate Past Chairman, Dana Forrester Watercolors MELANIE MOENTMANN, DST, Inc. DAVID W. BOWER, Populous KIRK NOOKS, Metropolitan Community College Longview CHRIS CULBERTSON, Creative Planning Property & Casualty STEVE POTTER, Mid-Continent Public Library TOM DUVALL, truckmovers.com MACHELLE RIFFE, Machelle Riffe Real Estate JILL ESRY, Community Volunteer STAN SALVA, Public Office (ret.) RON FINKE, Stewardship Capital CHARLES SHIELDS, Truman Medical Center ELEANOR FRASIER, Community Volunteer MONTIE TRIPP, Garney Construction (ret.) LINDA GERDING, Community Volunteer JEFF WALTERS, Blue Ridge Bank and Trust PATRICIA HATLEY, Blue Springs School District (ret.) CANDY WHITE, Lee’s Summit School District (ret.) HELEN HATRIDGE, Community Volunteer JONATHAN ZERR, Kapke & Willerth, LLC

ADVISORY BOARDS Blue Springs/Grain Valley Independence/Sugar Creek Lee’s Summit Raytown Chris Culbertson, Chairman Jill Esry, Chairman Machelle Riffe, Chairman Diane Krizek, Chairman Annette Seago, Vice-Chairman Adam Kliethermes, Vice-Chariman Kathy Hughey, Vice-Chairman Martha Cockerell, Vice-Chairman Sara Stiles, Secretary Susan Wray, Secretary Mary Stilley, Secretary Rev. Orin Cummings, Secretary Michael Banks Michele Crumbaugh Karen Dexter Al Brown Jeff Coleman William Haman Gary Fruits Pat Ertz Mark Cromwell Doug Horn Deanna Gilbert Loretha Hayden Bryan Gash Steve Kidwell Fred Grogan George Koepp John Hardy Scott King Kathryn Harvel Terry Landers Dyan Herdzina Eric Knipp Mike Kelly Jim Lynch Harvey House Fred Mills Beto Lopez Judy Ness Tina Parsley Hughes John McEvoy Rosalie Newkirk Steve Shelton Rebecca Knepper Mark O’Renick Donna Nill Jim Stilley Steve Krueger Billie Preston Gloria Solis Alyse Stoll Rina Mehta Stan Salva Pam Stepp Allan Thompson Jens Sorensen Brian Snyder Kim Berwald Viar Barbara Thompson Nicole Underwood Dennis Taylor Bob White David Wurth Ellen Ward Lynette Wheeler Candy White Shirley Wurth Sharon Williams

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TEAM Rebecca Dorman, Blue Springs High School J.T. Cornelius, Lee's Summit High School Holly Sullivan, Raytown South High School Taylor Muller, Blue Springs High School Brayden King, Lee's Summit High School Kayla Kernsvaal, Summit Christian Academy Ling Rudicil, Blue Springs High School Isabel Baughn, Lee's Summit North High School Maddox Dockins, Truman High School Kadie Clark, Blue Springs South High School Quentin Brown, Lee's Summit North High School Rachel Millard, Truman High School Tori Davenport, Blue Springs South High School Emily Gerber, Lee's Summit North High School Jessica Rivera, Truman High School Caleb O'Donnell, Blue Springs South High School Liz Endecott, Lee's Summit West High School Ben Teig, Truman High School Jordyn Krause, Fort Osage High School Alex Marko, Lee's Summit West High School Bryanna Counts, Van Horn High School Kaitlin Evans, Fort Osage High School Katie Richardson, Lee's Summit West High School Vanessa Ramirez, Van Horn High School Skyler Murphy, Fort Osage High School Hanine Al Haydar, Raytown High School Jose Mendoza, William Chrisman High School Sophia Barra, Grain Valley High School Hope Romero, Raytown High School Jennifer Soendker, William Chrisman High School Evan Creswell, Grain Valley High School Chris Brocker, Raytown South High School 2016 HONOREES

Terry and Betty Snapp Heartland Humanitarians of the Year

Terry and Betty Snapp’s lives have focused on service. Their impact greatly assists our area’s most vulnerable populations. They founded and are chief organizers of the Neighborhood Dinner Program hosted by Stone Church Community of Christ. Hundreds of volunteers work to serve 10,000 warm meals annually under the Snapp’s leadership.

Terry and Betty had careers devoted to service. Betty co-founded Sunshine Center, and served as Executive Director for 28 years. During this time, thousands of physically challenged pre-school children received aid. Betty is a sustaining member of the Junior Service League of Independence and volunteered in numerous leadership roles in her community.

Terry served the community in roles including VP for Advancement at Park University, Executive Director of Truman Medical Center Charitable Foundation, and Executive Director of Share. He now guides other nonprofit organizations as a consultant with Hartsook Companies. Terry served in numerous roles on Independence Commissions and nonprofit boards, like Outreach International and Camp Quality USA. More than 30 years ago, Terry was a founding board member of Truman Heartland Community Foundation.

Two convenient locations: 500 Main • Grain Valley 14801 E. 40 Hwy. • Independence Allen and Barbara Lefko The Missouri Mavericks Heartland Corporate Citizen of the Year

The Missouri Mavericks support the community through a number of endeavors, including in-kind donations for charitable causes, volunteerism, sponsorship of local events, hosting fundraising initiatives such as the annual Dinner on Ice, as well as facilitating the Chuck-a-Puck fundraiser at every home game in Independence.

Since the Missouri Mavericks’ inaugural season in 2009, the team has helped raise more than $1 million for charitable organizations throughout Jackson County. The Mavericks have partnered with numerous community organizations, including Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City, Hope House, The Rainbow Center, Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity, and Community Services League. During the 2015-16 season, the team partnered with more than 120 local nonprofit organizations.

Prior to this recognition, the Missouri Mavericks were recognized by the City of Independence in 2014 with the Harry S. Truman Special Community Recognition Award for their outstanding philanthropic contributions to the Independence area over the last five years.

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR • $5,000

Two convenient locations: 500 Main • Grain Valley 14801 E. 40 Hwy. • Independence Allen and Barbara Lefko 2016 HONOREES

Community Services League Heartland Service Award

THCF recognizes Community Services League (CSL), in their 100th anniversary year with the special recognition of the Heartland Service Award. CSL was founded in 1916 by a women’s Bible study group that included former First Lady Bess Wallace Truman. From the Great Depression to the Great Recession and beyond, CSL has aided families and individuals in need with emergency services for food, clothing and shelter.

Today, CSL operates 11 service locations in eight suburban Jackson County communities. In 2015 alone, CSL assisted more than 15,000 local residents through its four programs: Emergency Assistance, Work Express, Housing Counseling, and the Financial Opportunity Center. CSL is a partner agency of United Way of Greater Kansas City, a HUD-certified housing counseling agency, and a USDA food distribution site.

Doug Cowan, President & CEO of Community Services League, said, “It has taken many generations of concerned residents to keep CSL going over the years, and the recognition we’re receiving from the Community Foundation is a tribute to the hard work that so many have invested over the years, and a nod to the importance that our community places on helping people in need."

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR • $5,000

Toasting those who make an impact.

Giving back is part of who we all are. More than individuals and companies, we’re a community. And we’re proud to toast the Truman Heartland Community Foundation and this year’s honorees.

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CENTERPOINT MEDICAL CENTER proudly supports the TRUMAN HEARTLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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COMMITED TO OUR COMMUNITIES Building Lasting Relationships With Those Who Make a Diﬀerence DSI commends the Truman Heartland Community Foundation for connecting the community to the people who strive to make a difference—those who continously seek opportunities to improve the quality of life for all people. DSI is proud to sponsor a partner with such a steadfast commitment to its community.

Mayor Carson Ross, City of Blue Springs, Recognizes David Smith

David Smith owns Tandem Paving Company, Inc., and is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1989-1993. David combined these two aspects of his life in advancing the construction of the Veterans Way Memorial in Pink Hill Park, not only donating to the project, but also working as the memorial’s general contractor. David contributes to the Blue Springs Parks Department and is a sponsor of the Music in the Park summer concert series.

In addition, David, in gratitude to numerous teachers who have greatly impacted his life, has given back to the Blue Springs School District in a variety of ways; he is a sponsor of the W.E.E. Learning Bus Program, has provided classroom grants through contributions to the Blue Springs Education Foundation, and constructed walking paths at Cordill-Mason, Lucy Franklin, and Voy Spears, Jr. elementary schools. David and his wife, Jamie, spend summers at various baseball fields, supporting their three sons.

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR • $5,000

All of the money in the world cannot solve problems unless we work together. And, if we work together, there “ is no problem in the world that can stop us, as we seek to develop people to their highest and best potential. —Ewing Marion Kauffman”

All of us entrusted to carry on the legacy of Ewing Kauffman know we have big shoes to fill. Walking The founder of Marion Laboratories, the owner of the Kansas City Royals, the namesake of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Mr. Kauffman believed in the power of people above all. the talk. The opportunity to invest in people—to give back—brought him genuine happiness. The associates of the Kauffman Foundation are proud to continue on the path of our founder by helping underserved youth, aspiring entrepreneurs, and our Kansas City community.

Fostering economic independence by advancing www.kauffman.org education and entrepreneurship

KF_ToastTown_8.5" x 3.indd 1 7/26/16 2:52 PM Mayor Mike Todd, City of Grain Valley Recognizes Darryl Jones

Darryl Jones has been a pastor for 24 years, serving his community in various capacities. In 1999, he founded the Crossroads Church of Grain Valley and has been the church’s only pastor since its foundation. Darryl pushed the Crossroads Church to merge with the then struggling former Grain Valley Christian Church, and is currently in the process of restoring the 40 year-old “church on the hill”. Darryl tends his community by giving the invocation—on a rotating basis—at the bi-monthly Board of Aldermen meetings, speaking and serving as emcee at both Blue Springs and Grain Valley community events, and serving as Director of the Grain Valley Fellowship of Pastors and Churches. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity in Biblical Counseling in order to serve his community even more effectively.

Darryl is active in the community. He served with the board of the Grain Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Grain Valley Assistance Council, and is a liaison for the Bright Futures program in Grain Valley. Darryl and his wife Sharon have been married for 24 years, and have three children.

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR • $5,000

Fostering economic independence by advancing www.kauffman.org /gehahealth education and entrepreneurship This is a brief description of the features of GEHA. For complete information on benefits, see the GEHA Plan Brochure, RI 71-006 and RI 71-014 . All benefits are subject to the definitions, limitations and exclusions set forth in the federal brochure. ©2016 Government Employees Health Association, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Mayor Eileen Weir, City of Independence, Recognizes Donna Pittman

Dona Pittman has owned and operated Curt’s Famous Meats for the past 30 years. In addition to providing quality, hand-cut meat to the community, Curt’s Famous Meats contributes to many community events and fundraisers each year, such as Whatsoever Community Center, Independence School District, Englewood Arts District, and Drumm Farm Center for Children, among others.

Donna founded the Truman Gateway Redevelopment Committee, a group of property owners, city and county officials, and local residents who coordinate planning and investment in business, beautification, and branding along the Truman Road corridor. Under her leadership, the committee has restored the Stone Arch Bridge and created both the Truman Road Green Gateway Development Plan and the Truman & Winner Road Commercial Node Project. She has served as a member of numerous boards, such as, the Independence Chamber of Commerce, NorthWest Community Development Corporation, and Independence School District Advisory Board.

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR • $5,000 Mayor R.L. Scharfen, City of Lake Winnebago, Recognizes Richard Williams

Richard Williams has been a cornerstone of the Lake Winnebago Police Department for parts of three decades, having served for 22 years, and spent the last 11 years as Chief of Police. Chief Williams works tirelessly to guarantee the citizens of Lake Winnebago a safe neighborhood. Under his direction, the Police department sponsors events to promote the safety of the city, including numerous programs where citizens may interact and dialogue with officers in order to promote awareness and create a more secure community. One such program allows citizens to meet officers and view some of the equipment used by the department.

Another program initiated by Chief Williams is the “Train the Trainer” program. Under this program, seasoned officers are trained to be instructors, and teach other members of the department about firearms, DWI arrests, and other areas, reducing the department’s spending on training. The department also has a mentoring program that partners veterans with new officers.

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR • $5,000

MIDWEST TRUST AND FCI ADVISORS ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT

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Mayor Randy Rhoads, City of Lee’s Summit, Recognizes Nick and Jennifer Swearngin

Nick and Jennifer Swearngin are both busy entrepreneurs, and are active members of Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street. Nick owns John’s Barber Shop, while Jennifer is co-owner of Parker Swearngin, LLP, an accounting and business consulting firm. Both have used their professional skills to serve community. Nine years ago, Nick started the “Head Shave for Hope House” event. This event raises money for Hope House, an organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence. Since its inception, the event has raised almost $121,000. Nick served as a member of the City Council from 2005-2010, working on various committees. Jennifer has served as treasurer of the Downtown Lee’s Summit Community Improvement District Board, member of the Community Board of Advisors at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, and prepares pro bono tax returns for Rachel House Pregnancy Resource Center.

Nick and Jennifer are very involved in their Abundant Life Church community. Nick serves as a deacon and technical arts volunteer, while Jennifer serves as camerawoman. The couple supports Faith, Substance & Evidence, Inc., a local nonprofit that provides resources to young people to defend their faith in Christ.

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR • $5,000

Orbital ATK is proud to operate the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, where our employees make the finest ammunition in the world for the United States Armed Forces — and have for 75 years.

We’re honored to partner with the Truman Heartland Community Foundation to make a difference in Eastern Jackson County.

Orbital ATK Small Caliber Systems • Lake City Army Ammunition Plant • P.O. Box 1000 • Independence, MO 64051

Mayor Michael McDonough, City of Raytown, Recognizes Chris and Stacey Payne

Chris and Stacey Payne have fallen in love with Raytown, and immersed themselves in the community through their philanthropy. The Payne’s have a special devotion to education. In 2014, with the help of Raytown Education Foundation and Truman Heartland Community Foundation, the Payne’s established the Aspire Scholarship, dedicated to helping first generation college students get the financial assistance necessary to attend college. By the 2018-19 academic year, the scholarship will support four students. The couple partnered with the school district to turn a closed YMCA building into the newly renovated Raytown School District Wellness Center, a health center open not only to district employees, but the community as well.

Chris and Stacey support Midwest Animal ResQ, facilitating a partnership between the City of Raytown and Midwest Animal ResQ to promote animal adoptions; they had a strong influence on the institution of no-kill policies in Raytown animal shelters. Lastly, the Payne’s have supported Camp Quality, a summer camp and year-round support for children fighting cancer.

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR • $5,000

Orbital ATK is proud to operate the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, where our employees make the finest ammunition in the world for the United States Armed Forces — and have for 75 years.

We’re honored to partner with the Truman Heartland Community Foundation to make a difference in Eastern Jackson County.

Orbital ATK Small Caliber Systems • Lake City Army Ammunition Plant • P.O. Box 1000 • Independence, MO 64051

2016 CITIZENS OF THE YEAR

Mayor Matt Mallinson, City of Sugar Creek, Recognizes Robert “Bob” Buckley

Robert “Bob” Buckley served as city attorney of Sugar Creek for 35 years. During his tenure, he helped guide Sugar Creek to establish one of the first blasting ordinances in the United States, an ordinance that many other cities have since drawn from. Bob helped Sugar Creek negotiate terms with Waste Management, American Oil, and then BP once they acquired American Oil. He has been an attorney since receiving his doctor of law degree in 1979, specializing in medical malpractice and catastrophic injury litigation. His wife Kim has been his paralegal for more than 25 years.

Bob is an active member of the Independence Community. He serves as moderator for Maywood Baptist Church. In 2008, Bob founded Bears Tomorrow, Inc. This nonprofit organization helps young people develop athletic and leadership skills. Finally, Bob is heavily involved in William Chrisman High School activities. He served as Booster Club president for a total of seven years, is the announcer for football and varsity basketball games, and funds annual scholarships for graduating seniors.

BENEFACTOR SPONSOR • $5,000

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Dana Forrester Watercolors Melanie Moentmann, DST

The Rotary Club of Independence

Good stewardship of your money provides stewardship opportunities for your heart’s passions.

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Arvest Bank Mike and Joy Hobick/David and Midwest Animal ResQ Connie Ross compliments of Heartland Park Bacon Financial Advisors Topeka The Horn Law Firm, PC City of Blue Springs City of Raytown HSMC Orizon LLC Bryan Cave LLP Raytown Advisory Board Independence School District Carefree Industrial Park/Powerful Raytown Education Foundation Performance Solutions, LLC City of Independence Raytown Quality Schools Central Plains Cement Company Dave and Lydia Jeter Jan Reding Cockerell and McIntosh Pediatrics KCATA Terry and Betty Snapp Community Services League KCP&L Allan and Karen Thompson/Dave Dunn Family Foundation City of Lee’s Summit and Shirley Wurth Edward Jones Loretto Foundation Tandem Paving Co., Inc. Gerald E. and Marcia E. Finke Bruce and Tracey Mershon Mr. Dennis Taylor and Dr. Bridget City of Grain Valley MC Power Companies McCandless Hallmark Cards MCC—Blue River White, Graham, Buckley & Carr, LLC Hartsook & Associates Mid-Continental Public Library

2016 FRIEND SPONSORS - $500

Bank of Kansas City Sue Frank Insurance Agency, Inc. David and Connie Mayta BMO Harris Bank Kenneth and Eleanor Frasier Meyer Music Paul and Judy Broome Mike and Linda Gerding MCC-Longview Gene and Joanne Cable Fred and Julie Grogan Machelle Riffe Real Estate Marty and Cindy Cavanah Haldex Brake Products Steve and Carol Sturm Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics Harry S. Truman Library Institute Steven C. Krueger Legal Services, LLC Commerce Bank Henks Financial Group Michael Paul and Mary Ann Swisher Brad and Larna Constance Jackson County Cathy Tharp Corporate Copy Print John and Nancy Kimak Viracor-IBT CPros, Inc. Lathrop and Gage – Ruth Brackney Wells Fargo Advisors – Mark Foudree Datamax KC Lead Bank Brenda West Ronald and Becky Eiman Lighthouse Legal Bob and Candy White Foto’s Office System Lytle Construction Winbury Group Chuck and Colleen Foudree Martin Tax and Financial Services

2016 MEDIA SPONSORS

LEE’S SUMMIT JOURNAL Connecting your community

Donations reflected as of 9/1/2016 PAST GALA HONOREES

1996 2000 Lee’s Summit – Paula Belser Blue Springs – Jim Moran Blue Springs – Pam Albarelli and Lyle Shaver Raytown – Dr. Marlon Steinert Independence – Roberta Coker Independence – Carl Mesle Sugar Creek – Alex Petrovic Kansas City – Rev. Wallace Hartsfield Kansas City – Carolyn Vellar Lone Jack – Howard E. Hensel Lake Lotawana – Paulla Martin Lake Lotawana – Howard Chamberlin Commerce Bank, Corporate Citizen Award Lee’s Summit – Rev. Tom G. Haley Lee’s Summit – Bud Hertzog Dr. Robert E. “Bud” Hertzog, Humanitarian Raytown – Penny Hoffman Raytown – Robert R. Sego of the Year Sugar Creek – John C. "Jack" O’Renick Sugar Creek – Charles Dumsky Grain Valley – Robert Gillette Oak Grove – Brad & Fred Byam 2004 Byron Constance, Humanitarian of the Year Blue Ridge Bank & Trust, Corporate Blue Springs – Larry Sparks Citizen Award Grain Valley – Jan Reding 1997 Chuck and Colleen Foudree, Independence – Larry Blick Humanitarians of the Year Blue Springs – Olen Wilkinson Kansas City – Rev. Ralph J. Crabbe Independence – Paul Weston Lee’s Summit – Phyllis Hamilton & Russ Berlin 2001 Kansas City – Vernon Thompson Raytown – Rosalie Vanzant Blue Springs – Derrick Warren Lake Lotawana – Brenda Ferrell Sugar Creek – L. Earle Conner Grain Valley – Steve Gildehaus Lee’s Summit – Mary Stacy Haldex, Corporate Citizen Award Independence – Robert F. Glaser Raytown – Shirley & David Wurth Junior Service League of Independence, Kansas City – Herman A. Johnson Humanitarian of the Year Sugar Creek – Nancy Kimak Lake Lotawana – Dave Wagner Lone Jack – James Neece Lee’s Summit – Betty McNought Barbara J. Potts, 2005 Humanitarian of the Year Raytown – Alyse Stoll Blue Springs – Louie Lamendola Sugar Creek – Lanard Toys Grain Valley – David Hackett 1998 American Sterling Bank, Corporate Independence – Dr. Bridget McCandless Citizen Award Blue Springs – Imelda Farmer Kansas City – E. Frank Ellis Helen French, Humanitarian of the Year Independence – Steven E. Mauer Lee’s Summit – Gene Gamber Kansas City – Mary Groves Bland Raytown – Gary Knabe 2002 Lake Lotawana – Rodney Sommers Sugar Creek – Ron Rybarczyk Blue Springs – Diane Mack Lee’s Summit – John C. Graham, Sr. Meyer Music, Corporate Citizen Award Grain Valley – Kim Roam Raytown – Judith L. Ness John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil, Humanitarian of Independence – Galen Boyer, Jr. the Year Sugar Creek - John McEvoy Kansas City – C. Patrick McLarney Greenwood – Dan Vansickle Lee’s Summit – Mel Aytes David P. Ross, Humanitarian of the Year 2006 Raytown – Edna Scahill Blue Springs – Lois Krueger Sugar Creek – Mark O’Renick 1999 Grain Valley – Chuck Johnston Jim Kidwell Construction, Corporate Independence – Glenn & Ada Betts Blue Springs – Carol Journagan Citizen Award Kansas City – Mary Lou Jaramillo Independence – Lu Vaughan Allen Lefko, Humanitarian of the Year Lake Winnebago – Robert Bennett Kansas City – Neighborhood Volunteers Lee’s Summit – Kathy Smith Lake Lotawana – Barbara Robison 2003 Raytown – Al Maddox Lee’s Summit – Kay Ford Blue Springs – Cindy Coburn Sugar Creek – Joe & Kathleen Woods Raytown – Allen J. Brown Grain Valley – Matt Farlin The EXAMINER, Corporate Citizen Award Sugar Creek – John Maglich Independence – Ken Johnston Dr. Frederick Hahn, Humanitarian of the Year Grandview – Don Armacost, Jr. Kansas City – Herbert M. Kohn Bob Reeds, Humanitarian of the Year 2007 – 25th Anniversary Oak Grove – Floyd & Frances Evans 2013 Blue Springs – Rick Nelson & Jeanie Lauer Raytown – Kenneth Fleishmann & Kenneth Blue Springs – The Honorable Steve Steiner, Grain Valley – Dr. Chris Small Whisler Dale Walkup Independence – Cynthia & Kenneth McClain Sugar Creek – Jim Rittel & John Ryan Grain Valley – Nancy Totton Lake Winnebago – Bob Mais Bunk Farrington, Dr. Paul M. Thomson Independence – The Honorable Jack Gant Advisor of the Year Award Lee’s Summit – Larry Stewart, posthumously Lake Winnebago – Mike Collar Centerpoint Medical Center, Corporate Oak Grove – Hollis Dyer Lee’s Summit – Christine Bushyhead Citizen Award Raytown – John Ness Raytown –Terry Landers John & Nancy Kimak, Humanitarians of Sugar Creek – The Honorable Stan Salva Sugar Creek – Robert Pinter & Barry Berislavich the Year Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, Cliff Jones, Dr. Paul M. Thomson Advisor of Silver Legacy Award the Year Award 2011 Silverstein Eye Centers, Corporate Citizen Blue Springs – F. Mark Hissong & of the Year 2008 Steve Mokosak Dr. Bridget McCandless, Heartland Blue Springs – Dr. Mark & Mrs. Cheryl Mozer Grain Valley – David “Scott” Hedger Humanitarian of the Year Grain Valley – Mary Strack Independence – Jerry Mackey Independence – School Transition Team Lake Winnebago – Dr. Jim Elias 2014 Kansas City – Rev. John Modest Miles Lee’s Summit – Dr. Emmanuel Ngomsi Blue Springs — Ted & Betty Meyer Lake Winnebago – David Claycomb Oak Grove – Danny & Dottie Hughes Grain Valley — Allen Lefko Lee’s Summit – Geneva High Raytown – Barbara & Ben Carmack Independence — Bill & Jill Esry Oak Grove – Norby Corn Sugar Creek – Robert & Debbie Ray Lake Winnebago — Dr. Steven Silverstein Raytown – Mike Aprill Rick Henks, Dr. Paul M. Thomson Advisor Lee’s Summit — The Tominia Family Sugar Creek – Robert & Jake Welch of the Year Award Raytown — Mike McDonough MeraVic, Corporate Citizen Award Rotary District 6040, Heartland Sugar Creek — Herb Soule Larry Moore, Humanitarian of the Year Service Award Doug Hammer, Dr. Paul M. Thomson Gene & Joanne Cable, Heartland Advisor of the Year Humanitarians of the Year 2009 Corporate Copy Print, Corporate Citizen of Blue Springs - Tom Evans the Year Grain Valley - Sharon Stewart 2012 – 30th Anniversary Norman Swails, Heartland Humanitarian of the Year Independence - Nina & Ira Anders Blue Springs – Eleanor Frasier Lake Winnebago - Jim McCambridge Grain Valley – Jeff Coleman Lee’s Summit - Mary Ann & Michael Independence – Bill Rogers 2015 Paul Swisher Lake Winnebago – Aldo Mariotti Blue Springs — Linda (Blackwell) Landahl Oak Grove - Roy Meier Lee’s Summit – Susan Coffman Edison Raytown - Kenneth Blom Raytown –Bob & Jodie Smith Grain Valley — Michael Scully Sugar Creek - Veronica Powell Sugar Creek – Dennis Onka Independence — Ron and Molly Clemons Data System International, Corporate Carol Sue Bass, Kyle Conway, Lake Winnebago — Steve Besermin Citizen Award Lloyd Uptegrove, Carole Roper Park Lee’s Summit — Art and Hope Davis Vaughan & Luva Vaughan – Dave Jeter & Jim Kidwell, Humanitarians Raytown — David Bower of the Year Founder’s Recognition Sugar Creek — Valerie Soule R. James Stilley, Jr., Dr. Paul M. Thomson Advisor of the Year Award Dennis Bacon, Dr. Paul M. Thomson Advisor of the Year 2010 Community of Christ, Community Blue Springs – Art Phillips Partner Award The Independence Young Matrons, Heartland Service Award Grain Valley – Dale & Sheila Arnold Dave & Shirley Wurth, Heartland Mid-Continent Public Library, Corporate Independence – Robert J. “Bob” Reeds Humanitarians of the Year Citizen of the Year Lake Winnebago – Shirley Bond Mike and Jan McGraw, Heartland Lee’s Summit – Jon Ellis & Vicky Cundiff Humanitarians of the Year Heartland Citizen 2016 SPECIAL THANKS Reception Sponsor

The following individuals and local businesses provided generous support for this year’s Toast to our Towns gala event.

Heartland Citizen Reception Host – Dr. Steven Silverstein Table Centerpieces – Vicki Digby, MeraVic with special thanks to V’s Restaurant Chocolate Donation – Russell Stover Chocolates Wine Donation – Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Truck Donation – Meyer Music

Gala Committee Judy Forrester, Event Chair Deanna Gilbert Rebecca Knepper Roberta Coker Phil Hanson Liz McClure Vicky Digby Pat Hatley Melanie Moentmann Colleen Foudree Joy Hobick Shannon Sundberg Eleanor Frasier Kathy Hughey Shirley Wurth Helen French Lydia Jeter Linda Gerding Scott King

Gala Sponsorship Committee Tom Duvall Chuck Foudree Steve Potter Ron Finke Tracey Mershon, Chair Eileen Weir

Truman Heartland Community Foundation: Connecting dreams to promote private giving for the public good.

Truman Heartland Community Foundation has led Sugar Creek, Lee’s Summit/Lake Winnebago, Raytown philanthropy in Eastern Jackson County for more than and area youth. 30 years as a respected partner in charitable giving. Through a community foundation, donors can set up Founded in 1982, THCF offers a wide range of services their own family foundations, scholarship funds, field for donors and grant seekers alike. THCF serves the of interest funds, endowment funds, charitable gift needs in the region with nearly 600 charitable funds annuities and many other charitable vehicles which ranging from $5,000 to $1.5 million, total assets utilize shared resources of the foundation to maximize exceeding $36 million and community grants surpassing the tax benefit of their philanthropic dollars. In addition $3 million annually. to donor services, the community foundation provides The community foundation is a 501(c)(3) and is governed asset development for nonprofit organizations, awards by a board of directors comprised of Eastern Jackson grants and scholarships, assists organizations in planned County community leaders and has advisory councils giving and serves as a community leader in addressing representing Blue Springs/Grain Valley, Independence/ community issues. As a community leader, THCF actively serves Eastern Jackson County by building relationships, being a catalyst for change and providing assistance where needs are greatest. THCF makes a difference by:

Awarding Community Grants Awarding Providing Donor Scholarships Services Donor Advised Funds Endowment Funds Legacy Planning Scholarship Funds Charitable Gift Annuities Providing Planned Giving Support

Facilitating a Youth Advisory Council Leading Community Initiatives Community for All Ages Coalition Providing Nonprofit Asset Development

Learn more about how Truman Heartland Community Foundation can serve you at THCF.org. We invite you to join our family of nearly 600 charitable giving funds.

4200 Little Blue Parkway, Suite 340 • Independence, MO 64057 • www.THCF.org • 816.836.8189