I have been incredibly lucky to be involved with the installation of the Giving Machines in Kansas City this year. As a brand new member of the committee a month or so ago I was intimidated by the amazing people who were serving and contributing to this event. Thankfully they accepted me and have counted me as their friend.
The Grand Unwrapping happened this last Tuesday in downtown Kansas City at Crown Center. It's a beautiful place with an ice skating rink, giant Christmas tree, Union Station, Legoland, and shops and restaurants. (I had burnt ends at a bbq place for the first time and man they met all expectations of deliciousness!) The governor came to the event along with city representatives, a gospel choir, the mascot for the KC Chiefs - KC Wolf - and the drumline for the Chiefs along with several news stations. Here are just a few of the pictures from the day. (The really good pics are from my new friend, Val Anderson, who is a photographer for the Church News)
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| My friend Aubrey, social media specialist for our area |
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| Working hard to get this banner up |
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| Aubrey, me, Liesl, and Michelle |
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| I gave out dozens of buttons at the event |
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| I helped wrap up the machines, which took a long time! |
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| Elder Valenzuela from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was there and announced that the church was donating 3 truckloads of food for 3 food pantries in Kansas City AND $10,000 to a charity that promotes education in at risk youth. |
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