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Chevra Event for the Families of Survivors

August 22, 2021
6:30 PM Meet-and-Mingle in the Stilwell Room followed by 7 PM exhibition viewing

Please note the following changes made for your safety and in response to the Kansas City, Missouri mask mandate.

  • Masks are required inside Union Station and in the exhibition.
  • We welcome you to come for a meet-and-mingle beginning at 6:30 pm in the Stilwell Room. We will be able to access the exhibit at 7 pm.
  • We are no longer able to serve food. Bottled water will be available at the meet-and-mingle. Please eat before arrival.
  • Those who are not comfortable mingling are welcome to join us at 7 pm for exhibition entry.
  • This event is reserved for the families of survivors ages 12 and up.
  • PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
  • Reservations: Reservations are available for $20/person. Your payment helps defray the costs of exhibit tickets, parking and the social hour. Reservations are required for entry. Each child and grandchild of a survivor is invited with a guest. We are accepting reservations on a first-in basis and request a reply by Tuesday, August 10. Purchase options are available below.
  • Limited capacity: This event is reserved for the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of Holocaust survivors and a guest.
  • Survivors: If your survivor parent/grandparent has not yet visited the exhibit, they may receive a complimentary ticket to this event until capacity has been reached. Email Jessica Rockhold at jessicar@mchekc.org to inquire.
  • Age recommendation: The exhibit is appropriate for those 12 years and older.
  • COVID restrictions: Masks are required inside Union Station and the exhibition. Union Station is following the protocols of Kansas City, Missouri.
  • Additional support appreciated: For anyone interested in making an additional contribution to offset the event costs, we gratefully accept donations of $100. This includes 2 tickets to the exhibition and parking. Amounts over $20 per issued ticket for this event are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Your donation will be acknowledged at the event.
  • Plan for the event: No strollers. No bags except clear bags for medical necessities. No food/drink/gum. Limit phone usage. Wheelchairs and walkers allowed. Plan to spend at least 2 hours in the exhibition.

MAKE YOUR RESERVATION HERE

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Thank you to our generous event sponsors


Gold Level
Leon and Pam Dagerman, Adela Dagerman, and Erika and Stan Greenberg
Henry and Kristi Kanarek
Marie and Phil Koffman – In memory of her parents, Sara and Israel Mittelman
Michael and Pamela Zanders

Silver Level
Debbie and Joe Adamous
Steve and Milisa Flekier
Benny and Susie Harding
Jackie and Phil Hermanson
Joyce and Jim Hess – In memory of her mother, Sonia Golad
Brad and Amanda Koffman – In memory of their grandparents, Sara and Israel Mittelman
Kerry and David Kuluva – In memory of their grandparents, Sara and Israel Mittelman
Erika and Cody Showalter – In memory of my loving grandparents, Rose and Nathan Murra
Fran and David Sternberg and Jonathan and Meredith Sternberg

Bronze Level
Alyssa Agard
Carol and Tom Barnett
Andrea Bourke
Art and Diane Federman
Allen and Gail Gutovitz
Linda and Steve Hammer
Sharon and Jeff Mallin
Zachary and Linsey Mallin
Jack Nagel
Toube and Mark Searles
Evy and Lowell Tilzer

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5801 West 115th Street STE #106,
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