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Officers           Steve Kyser 816-276-8151   President     UMB Bank                   Pat O’Boyle 816-696-9888   1st Vice President     Leadership Advocates                   Kevin Sharp 816-444-3422   2nd Vice President     Sutherlands                   Jerry Singer 816-444-8525   Secretary     Jerry Singer Automotive Services                   Steve Lyddon 816-756-1993   Treasurer     Jackson Hewitt Tax Service                   Peggy LaPierre 816-420-8855   Asst. Treasurer     AFLAC                   Directors           Angie Lile 816-582-5765   LileStyle Productions/Tower Homes                   Barry Freese 816-363-4084   Broadway United Methodist Church                   Chris Lewellen 816-695-3576   Lew’s Grill & Bar                   Chuck Eberle 913-782-1404   Goodman Gravely Ins.                   Dee Bullard 816-333-3334   Bank Midwest                   Dr. Aaron McDonald 816-361-2225   Center of Life Chiropractic                   Jackie Murtha 913-693-1613   M&I Bank                   Jacqueline Euritt 816-276-4314   Research Medical Center                   Robert McCain 816-304-7458   blo Salon Studio                   Advisory Directors           Becky Beck 816-361-2939   American Family Insurance                   Norm Besheer 816-523-0777   Gunter Pest Management                   Sam Gromowsky 816-523-4566   Almar Printing                   Laurie Hines 816-333-9060   Waldo Homes Association                   Tom Johnston 816-361-2423   Johnston Insurance Agency                   Susan Mitchell 816-648-4318   Wednesday Magazine                   Darrell Spoon 816-444-7774   Swyden Cleaners                   Betty Tillotson 816-444-0837   Betty Tillotson Dance Studio                   Dr. John J. Turley 816-444-1810   Turley, Drs. John J. and John W.                   Bette Smith 816-333-4200   Dave Smith the Lamp Maker                   Melissa Saubers 816-361-0663   Arbonne International                   Committees and Chairpersons           Ambassadors Patrick O'Boyle                 Programs Bette Smith                 Promotions Susan Mitchell                 Property Steven Kyser                 ATA Representatives Dr. John J. Turley                 ATA Representatives Norman Besheer                 Historian Betty Tillotson                 Public Affairs Barry Freese                 Other

Waldo Area Business Association Accomplishments Waldo Area Plan:  Assisted city planners in developing the Waldo Area Plan which describes the existing conditions, proposed land use, and implementation steps for the Waldo community. The plan was adopted by the city in 1998. Facade Improvement Plan:  Assisted fourteen property and business owners along Wornall Road in the renovation of 19 storefronts. More than $40,000 was received from government grants with more than $270,000 in private reinvestment. WABA Directory:  Annually produced and distributed 5,000 WABA directories to businesses and residents in Waldo. WABA Membership:  Over the past several years, increased membership to more than 175 businesses, associations and institutions, further increasing the organization's credibility and effectiveness for serving the communities. Advocate for Area Businesses:  Provided administrative support and technical assistance to area businesses in dealing with city codes, zoning, liquor control, and ordinance requirements. Waldo Best Awards:  Established a positive reinforcement program that monthly acknowledges oustanding appearances of properties in Waldo. Crime Prevention:  Monitored area crime situations, coordinated with Kansas City Police Department in developing and implementing the Community Police Action Cooperative (CPAC). Waldo Gateway:  In conjuction with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, raised funds for the construction of the Waldo monument at 75th St. and Wornall Rd. and the addition of a flagpole. Waldo Fall Festival:  Organized an annual family community event to showcase Waldo and provide a day of activity and celebration in Waldo. Networking Events:  Held monthly AM and PM networking events and luncheons to provide networking and communication opportunities for community members. Monthly Newsletters:  Produced and distributed monthly newsletters informing the community of area activities, information, and news.

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