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2017 #believe2017

This Evening’s Schedule Silent Auction with Mobile Bidding Our silent auction runs from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m.Saturday, August 5, 2017 All bids must be submitted via your mobile device. You will be able to collect your items and settle 6:00 p.m. payments at 9:30 p.m. Reception and Silent Auction Kendra Scott | Jewelry Pull 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss out on this! For $60, you may select a Dinner & surprise box that contains a piece of Kendra Scott Welcome by Kris Ketz, jewelry valued between $60-$200. Begins at 6:00 p.m. Master of Ceremonies and the jewelry will go fast! 7:45 p.m. Wine & Whiskey Pull Silent Auction closes For $30, you may select a bottle of wine or whisky. Each bottle is valued between $30-$120. 9:30 p.m. Lost Wax Band Be Social We invite you to take pictures of the festivities 11:00 p.m. throughout the evening and post on your favorite Evening concludes social media. Please tag us @hopehouse on Facebook and Twitter and @HopeHouseKC on Instagram and include the event hashtag #believe2017.

Hope House is dedicated to making sure every person affected bydomestic violence can find refuge and freedom. Hope House’s mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those impacted by domestic violence. Hope House will advocate social change that protects and engenders a person’s right to live a life free of abuse. #breakthecycle #enddomesticviolence

From Our Honorary ChairsTerry & Zulema Bassham Welcome and thank you for joining us for believe 2017, formerly known as Hope & All That Jazz. While the name of the event has changed, its purpose and mission remain the same – to inspire transformation for those who have been affected by domestic violence. In 1983, Independence Mayor Barbara Potts recognized the community needed to provide safe refuge for women and children whose lives were in danger. Thirty-four years later, the organization she helped found continues to be a beacon of hope in our community at-large. We are honored to be a part of this event that will raise the funds needed so survivors can find a safe refuge and take advantage of the support services provided by Hope House. As we gather tonight in the iconic Union Station, let us all go forward as strong ambassadors for the mission and work of Hope House because everyone deserves to live a life free of abuse. Hope House continues to strive for Mayor Potts’ wish to end domestic violence. With your support tonight you can make a life-saving difference. On behalf of our family and the KCP&L team, thank you for joining us and supporting Hope House in its relentless pursuit to bring prosperity and hope for all.

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Barbara Potts Award Nick & Jennie Swearngin The Barbara Potts Award is given annually to dedicated individuals who have tirelessly volunteered their time and energies to the cause of assisting battered women and children. Nick and Jennie have been long-time supporters of Hope House, raising over $120,000 through “Head Shave for Hope House,” which Nick founded. Jennie is co-owner of Parker Swearngin, LLP, an accounting and business consulting firm and Nick is the owner of John’s Barbershop, both businesses are located in Lee’s Summit. Nick and Jennie received the Lee’s Summit 2016 Citizens of the Year Award.Guest Speaker Les Norman is a former member of the Kansas City Royals and since 2000 has enjoyed life as an author, radio program host, Kansas City Royals analyst, national keynote speaker, husband, and dad. He is the host of the “Breakin’ the Norm Show” on 810 WHB and ESPN 99.3 FM and the “Blue Zone Show” on Spectrum Sports. While he has experienced many successes in his professional career, the same cannot be said for his personal life. He had a traumatic childhood and for the first 12 years of his life, Les grew up in an abusive home and spent most of his time going to the homes of his relatives, hiding from his alcoholic father. Tonight, Les will share his story of survival— how he escaped an abusive relationship with his father and went on to not only survive, but thrive.

Tonight’s Menu We are proud to supportSalad Hope HouseHeirloom caprese~locally grown Heirloomtomatoes, burrata and fresh basil chiffonade with geha.commixed greens in olive oil and lemon. /gehahealthEntrée DuetChicken Spiedini nested on angel hair pasta with 816.945.6690 SNJ is a family owned andgarlic, lemon, and herb red pepper sauce, paired operated home builder thatwith pan-seared sea bass and brocollini topped specializes in building qualitywith lemon-herb gremolata. homes with unique features atDessert an affordable price.Flourless chocolate torte with edible silver dustganache ‘believe’ garnish.

Live Auction Details Gold & Diamond Necklace & Earrings A lady’s 14k yellow-gold necklace and earrings set designed byChef ’s Tour Cheri Dori. Necklace: 24 ct on 20” box chain; Earrings: .30 ct.Nationally Recognized Private Chef tour starting at thenew Rye on the Plaza with James Beard Award winning Donated by: Kennedy’s Custom Jewelerschefs, then off to Stock Hill for dinner with a stop atCorvino Supper Club & Tasting Room, before ending back New Orleans for the Sugar Bowlat Rye for dessert. All food and wine is included. Donations The Sugar Bowl is January 1, 2018, and you can stay for a week at the Quarter House in NOLA, just two blocks fromadditionally made by Chef Tim Doolittle and Seaboard Corporation. Bourbon Street. Enjoy this two bedroom, one bath condo that sleeps six people. Donated by: Ted & Kathy ThompsonMaui Wowie!Looking for an ocean view in Maui? Experience Kaanapali AMC Leading with the Heart Annual PassShores Beach Club, Maui, Hawaii, for six nights in a one Do you enjoy getting out to the movies? This AMC moviebedroom condo that sleeps four. Donated by: Raytown Police pass is valid seven days a week for an entire year, including Special Engagements, Alternative Content, IMAX, DigitalChief Jim Lynch. 3-D, Fork & Screen® and Cinema Suites®. Donated by: AMC“Serenity” House Chihuahua PuppyEnjoy a one-week stay on a Florida Inlet Beach in the Are you looking for the sweetest male Chihuahua puppy? Helap of luxury in a four bedroom, three bath house with a will be about five pounds when he’s matured. He is neutered,private pool. Donated by: Mike & Debra Beal has his shots, and is ready for his forever home. Donated by: Ka-Lynn’s Chihuahua

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Thank You believe Committee MembersOur heart-felt thank you to all of our supporters, for withoutyou, tonight’s event would not be possible. Event ChairKris Ketz Kerry HoltonKMBC-TV Evening News Anchor, Kris Ketz, is ourMaster of Ceremonies for the 28th consecutive year. Event CommitteeQuixotic Andrea JohnsonThis group of talented individuals is responsible for the Ben Thompsonmulti-sensory experience for believe. Their innovativeperformance art fuses imagination with technology, dance, Carol Bakerprojections, mapping and live music to create fully Debra Bealimmersive experiences. Elizabeth Danforth Jessi BixlerNigro Brothers Jill HontzGenerous beyond belief, these four gentleman donate their Kris Wellstime to raise money for charities across the metro-- LaTasha JamesGeorge Nigro, Toby Tyler, Ron Stricker, and David Nigro. Nancy Nail Nicky StaatsLost Wax Rachel VogelKansas City’s premiere party band offers stacks of tracks Terry Haydenspanning four decades of pop, rock, hip hop, and R&B. Zulema Bassham

Sponsors Diamond Sponsors Major Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Title Sponsors Platinum Sponsors

Sponsors Continued Patron Sponsors Patron Sponsors Terry & Kerry Holton Tico Productions, LLC Aladdin Hotel Triumph Foods, LLC Blue Cross Blue Shield KC Vista Outdoor BMA Foundation Williams Dirks Dameron Bryan Cave Donor Sponsors Burns & McDonnell Comcast Americo Life, Inc. Bank of Blue Valley Commerce Bank Dollar, Burns & Becker CBIZ Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation ECCO Select Hallmark Cards, Inc. Mosaic Life Care HCA Midwest Health -- Truman Medical Center Centerpoint Medical Center Hen House Markets believe Supporters JE Dunn Construction Co. Kansas City Chiefs Central Bank of the Midwest EPR KC Lathrop Gage Mark One Electric Erickson Solutions Group, Inc Greg Heishman Pure Insurance Merrill Lynch Saint Luke’s East Hospital Phyllis Willbanks Sara E. Welch Rick & Stacey Homuth Scaglia Law Firm Robert Trapp Sharon Moore Seaboard Starke Law Offices, LLC Shirley & Barnett Helzberg Yanel Mattsson Stewardship Capital

In-Kind Donors Amber Lasater Denny Bradley Larry & NaKell Staats Red Door Lee’s Summit AMC Family Leisure Lisa Lou’s Fancy Beads Wine Store Rye Anthony M. Totta Law Office feng Mary Foley Gorman Salvatore’s Argosy Casino Friends of Hope House Mary Lou McClune Scheels Matilda Jane ClothingBall’s Food - Hen House Markets Goodcents McCormick Distilling Co. Scott & Angela Presnell Baskin-Robbins Graham Morris & Shopology MaryAnne Metheny McDonald’s Seaboard Ben & Jessica Thompson Messenger Coffee Bob Fescoe Indigo Wild Mike & Debra Beal Southwest Airlines JE Dunn Construction Co. Mike Schwabauer SPC Portrait Art Brad & Kristine Homant Mirabile M.D. Med Cosmetics Carol Baker Jessi Bixler Monica’s School of Dance Stock Hill Jill Hontz Sugar Chat Cookie Studio Carthage Marble Just Frame It, Ltd. Nathan Bliss Taylor & Courtney Nussbeck Chief Jim Lynch Ka-Lynn’s Chihuahua Nevaeh Aveda Concept Salon Ted & Kathy Thompson Chloe Metheny Morris Kansas City Royals Kansas City Zoo ONEHOPE Terry & Kerry Holton Chris Stathos KCP&L Parisi Artisian Coffee Tim Doolittle Commerce Trust Company Kendra Scott Toni Mell Kenlee’s Skin Shop Pepper Jax Grill Cori G Designs Kennedy’s Custom Jewelers Perfect Output Underdog Wine Co. Corvino Supper Club & Live Fit Personal Training Pintervention Vista Outdoor Waldo Pizza Tasting Room PRP Wine Craig & Leigh Reaves Walt Disney World Deanna’s House Cleaning

binTybspehudliaisoreinmvfnfookegerfrsuiyntbtjtohoiuecuaoilrnivseeeibei.vnovreaegliegrf.nyfh.eco.tceentreetdo Bringing Proud to support Brancato’s compassion Hope House’s CATERING The Staff at Hope House and action Believe Illuminating Hope together 816.765.4707 |BrancatosCatering.com Hope House provides safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those affected by domestic violence. PwC is proud to support their efforts. www.pwc.com © 2017 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership. All rights reserved.

Our Team Hope House Executive & Development StaffHope House Board of Directors MaryAnne Metheny | CEO Ilene Shehan | Chief Operating OfficerChair – Carol Baker Ann Leabo | Chief Financial OfficerChair-Elect – Michael Moore Jenn Nussbeck | Chief Development OfficerSecretary – Michael Williams Traci Francis | Chief Quality OfficerTreasurer – Monica Alderson Denise Griffin | Events & Communications ManagerAt Large – Cynthia Raven Sara Boatwright | Community Engagement ManagerAdam Rossbach Angie Tuck | Development Database AdministratorAngela Ross PresnellBen ThompsonBrad HomantBrian HerrmannCurtis LynchDoug KingElizabeth SmithJarrod NicholsLee MooreMeghan ComiskeySarah MillinWhitney Bartelli

Thank you for joining us for believe 2017.Hope to see you next year on August 4, 2018, at Union Station. ##bbeelliieevvee22001717