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, Then and Now
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
| President | Brenda Munden |
| President Elect/Bylaws | Brenda Munden |
| Vice-President Membership | B.J. Thornburg |
| Secretary | Susan Erwin |
| Treasurer | Erma Peterson |
| Special Events | Nina Hollabaugh Linda Cook Judy Miller |
| Cookbook | Sally Cobb Mary Jo Truog |
| Delta Gamma Liaison | Patty Ramsour |
| Historian | Marilyn Rue |
| Hospitality | Nancy Bethay |
| Nominating | Mary Ann Wilson |
| Parent Group | Melissa Turner |
| Tactile Bookmaking Workshop | Carrie La Voy Amber Seaton |
| Public Relations | Dorothy Hill |
| Staff Appreciation | Debbie Neiman |
| YCCVI | TBD |
| Staff Liaison | Susan Belger Angulo |
| 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.