More than 70 Chapter members and guests attended the Heartland Chapter’s Annual Awards, Installation Banquet & Auction on February 10, 2022. It was great to see everyone in person!
Thank you to Kevin O’Keefe, who was the emcee and auctioneer for the evening. And a big “Thanks” as well to our evening sponsors:
- The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center (also the location for the banquet at Benton’s Prime on the top floor of the Westin).
- Visit Wichita
- Visit Lauderdale
- Salt Lake
Outgoing Chapter President, Sandy Wachter, thanked the 2020 & 2021 Chapter Board Members for their full two years of service during the pandemic:
- Sandy Wachter – President
- Bobby Riggins – President-Elect
- Vicki Baker -Treasurer/President-Elect
- Hayley Neverve – Secretary
- Caitlin Condie – Immediate Past President
- Melissa Abuel – Director
- Meredith Carr – Director
- Kristin Malek – Director
- Megan O’Keefe – Director
- Melissa Whitaker – Director
And, 2020 & 2021 Committee Chairs:
- Communications – Cheri Jones and Eric Jacobson
- Community Service – Sarah Morrissey
- E3 Summer Conference – Kristen Kimbrel
- Emerging Leaders – Geralyn Krist
- Finance & Audit – Vicki Baker
- Golf Tournament – Mary Ryan
- Membership – Taylor Abbate and Rhonda Chesney
- Nominations – Caitlin Condie
- Programs – Steve Donlin
- Scholarships & Awards: Peg Ford
- Sponsorship – Meredith Carr and David Kinney
Next during the evening program awards for 2021 were presented to:
Emerging Leader – Hayley Neverve
Distinguished Supplier – Eric Jacobson
Distinguished Meeting Professional – Meredith Carr
President’s Award – Anna Weber
Distinguished Member Of The Year – Sandy Wachter
Our Chapter’s new Board was installed. Serving for 2022 are:
- Vicki Baker – President
- Hayley Neverve – President-Elect
- Melissa Whitaker – Treasurer/Secretary
- Sandy Wachter – Immediate Past President
- Taylor Abbate – Director
- Melissa Abuel – Director
- Meredith Carr – Director
- Eric Jacobson – Director
- Kristin Malek – Director
Thank you to Jacky Miracle, PCMA Director, Chapter Engagement, who traveled from PCMA Headquarters in Chicago to officially install our new Board.
Sandy then handed over the gavel to incoming President, Vicki Baker. Read more about our Vicki and read her speech from the evening in our newsletter, The Pulse.
Your Chapter Committee Chairs for 2022 are:
- Community Service – Amy Westerman and Debbie Jennings
- E3 Summer Conference – Kristen Kimbrel
- Emerging Leaders – Geralyn Krist and Kristin Malek
- Finance & Audit – Hayley Nevere
- Golf Tournament – Mary Ryan
- Membership – Heather Miller and Anna Weber
- Nominations – Sandy Wachter
- Programs – Steve Donlin and Carolyn Santos
- Scholarships & Awards – Peg Ford
- Sponsorship – Meredith Carr and Cassie Conners
- Communications – Cheri Jones
Finally, throughout the evening, the Chapter held its annual auction – this year benefitting reStart. This impressive organization offers a full range of services for youth, individuals, veterans and families experiencing homelessness in Kansas City. They provide a continuum of housing services that include emergency shelter, transitional living and permanent housing. reStart is equipped to handle all persons, including those with special needs and we offer the tools, assistance, and support to help our clients exit homelessness and enter permanent housing. Thank you to Stephanie Boyer, LMSW, Chief Executive Officer, at reStart who shared the organization’s story with us during the evening and who thanked our Chapter for its financial support.
