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Wednesday, September 24, 2008 The American Red Cross of Greater Kansas City and this year’s presenting sponsor, the Harry Portman Charitable Trust, UMB Bank n.a., Corporate Trustee, invite you to join us at the ninth annual Genevieve Byrne Speaker Series at the Folly Theater on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008. The event promises to be another informative, intimate and entertaining evening. Last year, George Stephanopoulos, of ABC’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” entertained nearly 700 guests with his extensive knowledge of political affairs. Combined with the help of many charitable sponsors and donors, we raised more than $240,000. Since its founding in 2000, The Genevieve Byrne Speaker Series has raised nearly a million dollars for the Red Cross. Because of the generosity of our benefactors, we have been able to respond to over 520 local emergencies, to assist nearly 1,000 military families, and to provide more than 28,000 people with the training to save lives in 2007. The series’ name honors an exceptionally loyal Red Cross volunteer, Ms. Genevieve Byrne. Ms. Byrne devoted nearly two decades to volunteer work and provided years of financial support that continued even after her death in the form of a generous bequest. In honoring Ms. Byrne, we pay tribute to the thousands of volunteers who, like her, have chosen to serve others through the Red Cross. For more information, or to order tickets to the Genevieve Byrne Speaker Series by phone, please contact Red Cross Event Coordinator Courtney Johanning at (816) 841-5259. Please see the menu below for information on sponsorship opportunities. Genevieve Byrne Speaker Series Through the Years: 2008 David Brooks Honorary Chairs: Nancy and John Dillingham Event Chairs: Jill Deramus Dean and Jean Deramus Wagner 2007 George Stephanopoulos Honorary Chairmen: Kathleen and David Moore Event Chairman: Alison Jager 2006 Cal Ripken, Jr. and Frank Deford Honorary Chairmen: Laura and Bill Frick Event Chairman: Jackie Johnson 2005 Ben Stein Honorary Chairman: Sally Wood Event Chairman: Judy Barlow 2004 White House Correspondents Honorary Chairmen: Mary and John Hunkeler Event Chairman: Joan Marsh 2003 Ben Bradlee & Bob Woodward Honorary Chairman: Mrs. Peggy Townsend Event Co-Chairmen: Nancy and John Dillingham, and Patty and Charles Garney 2002 Tim Russert Event Co-Chairmen: Courtney Earnest and Patty Garney 2001 Bill O'Reilly Honorary Chairman: Mrs. Lucille Armacost Event Co-Chairmen: Diane Johnson and Susan Spaulding 2000 Cokie & Steve Roberts Honorary Chairman: Senator Audrey Langworthy Event Co-Chairmen: Kathleen Moore and Cathy Hedlund 2008 Menu of Event Opportunities Event Sponsor Level $5,000 • Recognition in Business Journal, printed Invitation and Program • Six Tickets to the Benefactor Only Pre-Party featuring our guest speaker • Photo Opportunity with Speaker • Cocktail Buffet and Evening Performance • Preferential Seating and Complimentary Parking Crimson Benefactor Level $2,500 • Four Tickets to the Benefactor Only Pre-Party Reception featuring our guest speaker • Cocktail Buffet and Evening Performance • Recognition in the Printed Invitation and Program • Preferential Seating and Complimentary Parking Byrne Benefactor Level $1,000 • Two tickets to the Benefactor Only Pre-Party Reception featuring our guest speaker • Cocktail Buffet and Evening Performance • Recognition in the Printed Invitation and Program • Preferential Seating and Complimentary Parking Patron Level $200 • One Ticket to the Patron Reception featuring • Cocktail Buffet and Evening Performance • Priority Seating and Complimentary Parking Fellow Level $100 • One Ticket to the Evening Performance • Reserved Seating and Complimentary Parking Back to News American Red Cross Greater Kansas City Chapter 211 W. Armour Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64111 USA         Phone 816-931-8400 Fax 816-531-7306 © 2003-2008 The American Red Cross. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy