Friends of CCVI
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The mission of the Friends of CCVI is to conduct fundraising activities, increase CCVI's visibility throughout the community and provide volunteers for both Friends' projects and school-related activities.
Created by CCVI's Board of Directors in 1986, the Friends of CCVI has grown from a charter membership of 200 to more than 500. Over $2.4 million has been contributed to CCVI by the Friends with thousands of volunteers participating in the many Friends and Center projects.
The Friends of CCVI is an important member of the CCVI family. Your membership, ideas and assistance are most welcome.
Current Friends Projects
A Taste of Kansas City II, Menus and More
$26.00 (shipping included)
With A Taste of Kansas City, Then and Now in its sixth printing, the Friends of CCVI decided it was time for a second cookbook. Inside the pages you will find delicious recipes, tempting menus, a section on buying local and photos of the children inspiring us to complete A Taste of Kansas City II, Menus and More. Your purchase supports the 225 children currently enrolled at the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired!
A Taste of Kansas City, Then and Now
$26.00 (shipping included)
Savor this inspired collection of recipes and fascinating histories from Kansas City's most famous restaurants! Recipes for appetizers, breakfast and breads, soups, entrees, desserts and much, much more. Sales benefit the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired. More than 250 pages.
Through excellent media coverage for each of these projects, the visibility of CCVI has been greatly enhanced and thousands of individuals have volunteered to work on these fundraising events and at the Center in the classrooms and office.
Friends of CCVI Board of Directors
| Co-President | Debbie Frazee |
| Co-President | Meg Grandcolas |
| Vice-President/Membership | Susan Goodman |
| Secretary | Martha Dooley |
| Treasurer | Marilyn Rue |
| Food Fight | Debbie Niemann |
| Food Fight | Dolly Wood |
| Cookbook | Erma Peterson |
| Historian | Denoya Novovesky |
| Hospitality | Jennifer Carmody |
| Tactile Bookmaking Workshop | Rachel Riddell |
| Staff Appreciation | Debbie Link |
| Nominating | Debbie Niemann |
| Marketing/Public Relations | Robyn Jones |
| Delta Gamma Liaison | Beth Hayden |
| Staff Liaison | Susan Belger Angulo |
| Staff Liaison | Jennifer Anderson |
| Executive Director | Mary Lynne Dolembo |
Did you know …
In its founding year, the Speas Foundation of Bank of America challenged the Friends to double its membership and match a $10,000 grant. Through a successful membership drive and a fundraising tea at the Russell Stover mansion, these goals were accomplished.