Saturday, September 28, 6:00 p.m.

HonoringLinda and David Gentile

of Blue Cross and Blue Shield with theKaren and Hank Herrmann Humanitarian Award

Presenting SponsorCentrinex

Steering Committee ChairsToni and Phil Sanders, Missy and Bob Kroeker

Honorary Founding SponsorJanet and Ron Reimer

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Rent parties originated in 1920’s Harlem in the heart of New York City. Tenants hired a musician or band to play for the neighborhood or building and then passed the hat to raise money for their rent.

Community LINC’s signature fundraising event takes inspiration from these rent parties in gathering our community to spread hope and opportunity to those in the midst of difficulty. We congregate at The Rent Party to celebrate life in the heart of our city and “pay the rent” for the families we serve as they transition from homelessness into self-sufficiency. Thank you for being a Silver Lining and helping us end homelessness and transform lives!

A very special thank-you to these incredibly generous supporters:Nick Kroeker – Graphic DesignJolley Productions – Video Production

HONORINGLinda and David Gentile of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

PRESENTING SPONSORCentrinex

HONORARY FOUNDING SPONSORSJanet and Ron Reimer

STEERING COMMITTEE CHAIRSToni and Phil Sanders Missy and Bob Kroeker

Welcome: Nikki Newton, Board Chair

Our Heroes: Presentation of the 2013 Karen and Hank Herrmann Humanitarian Award

Silver Platter: Dinner is Served

Silks of Silver: Voler Thieves of Flight

Silver Ticket and Live Auction: Tanna Guthrie, Auctioneer

Honoring our Founding Sponsor, Ron Reimer: Hank Herrmann

Presenting Sponsor: Bart Miller, Centrinex

The Community LINC Success Story: ‘Temporary Home’Scott Jolley Production Services

Be a Silver Lining: Fund-a-Family

Thank You

Silver Swingin’ to the sounds of KC Groove Therapy

What is a Rent Party?

MISSION

Community LINC’s mission is to end homelessness, impact poverty and remove barriers to self-sufficiency for the families we serve.

Community LINC and our honorary sponsorsKaren and Hank Herrmann with Waddell and Reedinvite you to provide a Silver Lining at

EVENING PROGRAM

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We are delighted to welcome you to Community LINC’s 5th Annual Rent Party. This is our Silver Lining Celebration as we begin our 25th year of Ending Homelessness and Transforming Lives.

Your support allows us to provide a safe, stable place for families to stay while they work to change their lives and break the cycle of homelessness. We appreciate all you do in helping to provide a Silver Lining for the homeless families in our community.

We extend a special thanks to Karen and Hank Herrmann for their ongoing commitment to Community LINC. To our presenting sponsor, Centrinex, and our founding sponsors, Janet and Ron Reimer – we appreciate your dedication to our mission, which allows us to make a real difference in this community. Extra special thanks to Toni and Phil Sanders and Missy and Bob Kroeker, our Steering Committee Chairs. Your leadership has allowed us to meet the lofty financial goals for The Rent Party 2013.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity. On behalf of the families we serve at Community LINC, we would like to again express their deepest appreciation for your support to the Rent Party. We are appreciative you’ve chosen to invest in your community.

Nikki NewtonBoard Chair

Welcome to The Rent Party 2013! Hundreds of hours and scores of volunteers have worked the last six months to plan tonight’s Silver Lining celebration. It has been our privilege to lead through this process and we appreciate the new friendships made along the way.

Each member of the Steering Committee dedicates time and resources to this vital cause because we believe our effort can be a Silver Lining in the lives of homeless families and children in our community. For more than 25 years, Community LINC has been impacting poverty and ending homelessness in Kansas City.

Tonight’s 2013 Rent Party will impact lives and create a brighter future for families, ending poverty and homelessness. As we begin Community LINC’s 25th year of serving families, our goal this year is to raise over $500,000, and you are helping us do this! A hearty thank you to the Herrmann’s for their exceptional leadership giving in our community. Congratulations to Linda and David Gentile, recipients of the 2013 Karen and Hank Herrmann Humanitarian Award. You embody humanitarianism whole heartedly and you’re an inspiration to us all. To Bart Miller – your generosity is unparalleled and we thank you. To Susan Walker and our wonderful

auction committee – tonight’s auction is the best ever. And to the Community LINC Board of Directors, staff, we simply couldn’t have achieved our goals without you!

A very special thank-you to you for attending You are providing a Silver Lining to homeless families in Kansas City.

Bob and Missy KroekerPhil and Toni SandersThe Rent Party 2013 Co-Chairs

Welcome From Our Leadership Welcome From This Evening’s Chairs

Kent CableSogeti USA LLC

Raymond Cattaneo, M.D.Priority Care Pediatrics, LLC

Blaine DegnanCity Wide Maintenance Company

William (Bill) DippelCitizens Bank and Trust

Tina Ussery-FranklinAmerican Century

Carol Gilstrap, TreasurerU.S. Bank

Brad KorrisB. Korris Painting

Jeremy LilligBright Futures Fund

Angie Makkyla, Immediate Past ChairAssurant

Nikki Newton, Board ChairWaddell & Reed

Greg PayneGrant Thornton

Greg Porter, Vice ChairCatalyst Consulting Group

Rita TiehenThe Tiehen Group, LLC

Susan ThomasU.S. Bank Calvin WardTime Warner Cable

Laura GrayExecutive Director

A MESSAGE FROM THE RENT PARTY STEERING COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS

COMMUNITY LINC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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The Karen and Hank Herrmann Humanitarian Award, recognizing the Herrmann’s unparalleled legacy of selfless and generous support for families impacted by poverty

and homelessness, is presented this evening with love and appreciation to Linda and David Gentile who have demonstrated extraordinary compassion for homeless families working towards self-sufficiency.

About Karen and Hank Herrmann

Karen and Hank Herrmann came to Kansas City in 1971 from New York, where Hank started his career as an investment analyst on Wall Street. He moved here to join Waddell & Reed where he became CEO in 2005 and Chairmen in 2010, and is currently one of the firm’s longest tenured leaders. Hank sets a standard centered on giving back because he believes that investing in the communities that a company serves is not only good business, but is the way to provide a ray of hope and encouragement amidst the cloud of difficulty that often surrounds us. He and Karen volunteer their personal time and resources, which fosters an environment among their friends, family, peers, and associates where volunteerism and philanthropy have become second nature.

Under Hank’s leadership, Waddell & Reed and Ivy Funds have consistently provided a Silver Lining to community, cultural and charitable causes in the Kansas City area and nationwide. His strong encouragement to serve on boards and to contribute to local organizations has caused a greater philanthropic effort resulting in a brighter future for many in and around Kansas City. The Herrmanns set high expectations for themselves, their family and friends, and their associates at Waddell & Reed. They view giving back as a privilege and find reward in their ability to be a Silver Lining in the lives of so many.

2013 Karen and Hank Herrmann Humanitarian Award

2013 Recipients Linda and David Gentile

The 2013 Karen and Hank Herrmann Humanitarian Award is presented to Linda and David Gentile.

As the President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) since December 1, 2010, David has elevated Blue KC’s role as the area’s leading health insurer to provide affordable access to healthcare and to improve the health and wellness of its members. David has been the company’s key executive responsible for coordinating Blue KC’s strategic planning activities to date including transforming the company into the area’s leading wellness enterprise. Under his leadership, Blue KC has embarked on multiple community sponsored wellness initiatives while

continuing to offer state of the art health insurance products in the market. Under his helm, Blue KC has received the J.D. Power and Associates “Highest Member Satisfaction” distinction in both 2012 and 2013, Ingram’s 2012 “Best Companies to Work For” designation and has been awarded the ArtsKC Award on four occasions.

Together, David and Linda continue to work tirelessly to provide Silver Linings for the Kansas City community. David and Linda serve numerous civic organizations, including the Mid-America Coalition on Health Care; Ronald McDonald House; Junior Achievement of Middle America; Third and Long Foundation; Horizon Academy; Union Station; Kansas City Area Development Corporation; Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; Kansas City Civic Council; the USOC governing entity of USA Volleyball; Kansas City Young Matrons and Friendship Inn.

Tonight it is our privilege and honor to celebrate David and Linda for the tremendous work they put forth to make Kansas City a better place. They truly embody what it means to foster an environment in which volunteerism and philanthropy have become second nature. Congratulations and a heartfelt thank-you to David and Linda Gentile!

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For 25 years, Community LINC has been uniquely successful in helping families end homelessness and maintain their hard-won independence permanently.

Our dream is to impact poverty and break the cycle of homelessness for Children and their parent’s..

With your help, we are providing a Silver Lining to repair the damage, both physical and emotional, from homelessness.

25 years of ending homelessness and transforming lives

Mission: Community

LINC’s mission is to end

homelessness, impact

poverty and remove

barriers to self-sufficiency

for the families we serve.

The Community LINC Story Community LINC – A Model That

Works• A five year study shows that 80% of

the families who left for permanent housing between 2007 and 2011 did not become homeless again.

Why We’re Successful: • Housing Placement (and indirectly

Employment Services) ends homelessness by convincing landlords to take a risk on our families.

• In 2013 78% of the families exiting Community LINC have found a home.

• Employment Services impacts poverty by equipping clients to find and keep a job.

• Budgeting & Financial Education shows parents how to manage money, often for the first time.

• Family Coaching (Case Management), Aftercare, Mental Wellness Counseling & Healthy Lifestyles, and Lifeskills classes remove barriers to self-sufficiency.

• Children’s Lifeskills, academic assistance, Mental Wellness Counseling and a Wellness Clinic reduce the damage of homelessness and awaken children to new life options.

Why We Excel:Data collection and analysis drive continuous program improvement. Our program design follows proven, evidence-based models.

Why “A Hand Up” Is a Greater Gift Than a “Hand Out”:Parents find jobs and become taxpayers• Taxable income increases – by $4M

dollars for all families who have exited since 2007.

• Dependence on public assistance declines – by $1M for those who exited since 2007.

Families don’t become homeless again• 8 out of 10 families who left from

2007–2011 did not become homeless again.

Facts About Homelessness:• Families are the fastest growing

segment of the homeless nationwide.

• Many people in the U.S. are three paychecks away from becoming homeless!

• The average wait time for subsidized housing is at least three years.

• Jobs that pay well remain scarce and the clients we serve have fewer skills.

• The poverty rate in the United States is the highest since 1993.

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Your incredible generosity will help Community LINC shelter and serve over 135 families with over 350 children this next year. We simply couldn’t do it without YOU!

Honorary SponsorKaren and Hank Herrmann with Waddell and Reed

Presenting SponsorCentrinex

Honorary Founding SponsorJanet and Ron Reimer

Steering Committee ChairsMissy and Robert Kroeker Toni and Phil Sanders

Underwriting SponsorKimberly and Nikki Newton

Silver Sponsors and AboveAlpine Lithographics (In-Kind Sponsorship)

Michael AveryBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

DST Systems Inc.eFinanaceEnterprise Holdings FoundationEPIC Entertainment, Inc. (In-Kind Sponsorship)

Express ScriptsThe McDonnell Foundation, Inc.PSAV Production Services (In-Kind Sponsorship)

Waddell & Reed

Home SponsorsAssurant Employee BenefitsBurns & McDonnell FoundationMary Beth and Tom ButchMelissa and James CarnesDaniel P. ConnealyCyberClick MarketingMeritage Portfolio Management, Inc.Ellen Miller and Irv Robinson and the Robinson Foundation

ProShredRhonda and Zachary ShafranState Street CorporationUPS FoundationUS Bank

Haven Sponsors Boston FinancialMissy Bruhn and Brad KorrisCatalyst Consulting GroupChildren’s Mercy HospitalCountry Club BankMargie and Eric DyckSharilyn GasawayGrant Thornton, LLPAmy Scupham HoileHusch BlackwellKC Groove TherapyKPMGMartin, Leigh, Laws & FritzlenLindsay and Andy MohnRetail Management Specialists, LLCRocket Fuel Partners

Hope SponsorsBCS Financial CorporationCates-Cattaneo FamilyRay and Jan CattaneoCentric ProjectsCommerce BankCreative Planning, Inc.Brooke and Blaine DegnanDunn Family FoundationFriends of Community LINCCarol Gilstrap and Dennis BargerLisa and Thomas GodlaskyLaura GrayHelix Architecture and DesignAnne and Clayton JohnstonAlan KosloffLegal Staffing Solutions, LLCDennis LogueAngie MakkylaJo and Sam McCormickJulie Nelson and Sam MeersJoAnne and Brick OwensGreg PorterPriority Care Pediatrics, LLCJames RainesSprint FoundationThe Tiehen GroupRita and James TiehenJerry Walton

Host SponsorsRita and Irwin BlittBryan Cave, LLPKellie and Jeffrey BryanChristi and Ron DeaverWilliam (Bill) DippelHaren & Laughlin Construction Co., Inc.

UMB Bank

Individual Sponsors1st Continental Group Inc.Alyssa AkersKenneth and Ann BaumSue and Dan BonnerDick Smith FordHafkemeyer MotorsHolly LullTeresa and Ron MallarePat Meads and Mike UrbomMerrigan and Co.Greg PothSusan and Mike ThomasBill Waris

The Rent Party Sponsors

MANY THANKS TO OUR AMAZING RENT PARTY SPONSORS!

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Honorary SponsorsKaren and Hank Herrmann with Waddell & Reed

Presenting SponsorCentrinex

Honorary Founding ChairsJanet and Ron Reimer

Event Co-ChairsToni and Phil SandersMissy and Bob Kroeker

*Carol Gilstrap and Dennis Barger*Kent CableDustin Cates and *Raymond CattaneoBrooke and *Blaine Degnan

*Bill DippelMissy Bruhn and *Brad KorrisJill and Nick Kroeker

*Jeremy Lillig*Angie MakkylaKimberley and *Nikki NewtonJennifer and *Greg Payne

*Greg Porter

Donna Thomason*Rita Tiehen*Tina Ussery-Franklin*Calvin Ward Auction CommitteeSusan Walker, ChairTracy AndersonEmily BranchWilma ColladoBeth CoughlinAshley CrankJill KroekerKaren LatshawDenise LewisMary StoneShirley TerreauRita Tiehen

* Denotes Member of the Community LINC Board of Directors

The Rent Party Steering Committee LeCretia’s Story

The year was 2000 and LeCretia Morrison was about to enter her first year of high school. Like most teenagers, she was very excited but apprehensive. She had attended school in her neighborhood for years – and had friends there as well as a sense of belonging. She couldn’t know it as high school began that September morning, but that year – she and her family would become homeless.

As a single mother, LeCretia’s Mom was a superstar, always keeping LeCretia safe and fed and sheltered. But when they lost their home, there was no way for this fragile little family to stay together and circumstances forced them to live apart. Freshman year is supposed to be exciting. It’s a time of self-discovery, of learning, of finding your footing as you move into early adulthood. But freshman year for LeCretia was one of loss, sadness and often times fear. She lost her room, her neighborhood, but most importantly – her mother was no longer by her side.

Had it not been for Community LINC, no one knows what would have happened to this young family. But when they rejoined in a temporary home, LeCretia found herself marveling at all the family was learning. Her mother’s mentors and especially her budgeter, Joni, was literally changing the course of this family’s life. They learned how to create a structure for money management and other life skills that left LeCretia hopeful about her future. She was even more inspired by her amazing mother, who not only worked every job she could, but enrolled in nursing school to finish her degree.

After high school, LeCretia followed in her mother’s footsteps, enrolling in college and graduating with a Masters in Architecture in 2009. Today she is working on her second Masters, and in her spare time – loves to help kids, just like the good people from Community LINC helped her.

Nothing speaks better to LeCretia’s Community LINC story than these words from her: “Community LINC changed my life, no doubt about it. Not only did they teach me practical skills, but they gave me back my family and together, we’ve made a wonderful new home. I wish all the people who have donated to Community LINC could hear my story. They are doing more than impacting poverty and ending homelessness ... they are reuniting families and building tomorrows. May God bless them all.”

Centrinex is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of

The Rent Party 2013.

Many thanks to David and Linda for the incredible example you set for all of us! And a heartfelt

congratulations to Community LINC.

Congratulations to Community LINC on

The RENT Party 2013!

We applaud the difference you make in Kansas City every

day, and we are honored and humbled to be part of your

great work.

With deepest appreciation,Karen and Hank Herrmann

Our sincerest gratitude to David and Linda

and Community LINC!

Your commitment and heartfelt efforts make Kansas City a stronger

place to raise our families.

Congratulations to David and Linda and Community LINC,

and many thanks to our outstanding committee!

We are so proud and honored to be part of this incredible

evening.

Toni and Phil SandersCo-Chairs,

The Rent Party 2013

Janet and Ron ReimerHonorary Founding Chairs

The Rent Party

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”

– Muhammad Ali

“Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more.” – Anthony Robbins

It has been a joy to chair this special

evening with such an incredible group

of volunteers.

Many congratulations to

David and Linda and Community LINC!

Missy and Robert Kroeker

Co-Chairs, The RENT Party,

2013

Thanks David and Linda for the incredible example you set for all of us.

And a heartfelt congratulations to Laura and the great staff and volunteers

at Community LINC!

Nikki and Kimberley Newton

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Mahatma Gandhi

Congratulations to David and Linda

and Community LINC!

We are delighted to be your print sponsor for

The RENT Party 2013.

We applaud David and Linda and Community LINC on your incredible

contributions to Kansas City! We are honored to be the event

managers for The RENT Party 2013!

“From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” – Arthur Ashe

“You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.” – Zig Ziglar

Thank you Community LINC for the difference you make!

Congratulations to David and Linda and Community LINC from DST Systems!

Thanks to Community LINC for all you do to move this very worthwhile cause forward!

Congratulations to Community LINC on beginning your 25th year! Thank you for all

your hard work in our city.

Mike Avery

“The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” – William James

Congratulations and thank you to David and Linda for your extraordinary leadership! And to Community LINC – we are proud to be part of your Silver Lining for homelessness.

Thank you David and Linda and Community LINC for the difference

you make.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of KC

The McDonnell Foundation,Inc. is proud to be part of theCommunity LINC family.

Congratulations and thank you formaking a difference in Kansas City!

What a fantastic organization, event and honorary couple to celebrate at The RENT Party 2013. Congratulations!

Mary Beth and Tom Butch

Congratulations David and Linda and Community LINC, and thank you for inspiring our community!

Burns & McDonnell Foundation

Thank you to David and Linda for your amazing philanthropic

contributions to our community!

Melissa and James Carnes

“In giving you are throwing a bridge across the chasm of your solitude.”

– Antoine de Sainte-Exupery

Congratulations to David and Linda and Community LINC!

Congratulations to David and Linda and Community LINC on The RENT Party 2013 from the UPS Foundation.

“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” – Albert Einstein

Assurant Employee Benefits is proud to support Community LINC!

Daniel P. Connealy

Congratulations to David and Linda& Community LINC!

Bravo David and Linda for your incredible generosity! And thank you Community LINC for your contribution in helping Kansas City families succeed.

We are happy to help provide a Silver

Lining to homelessness. Congratulations to

David and Linda and Community LINC!

We are proud to support The RENT Party 2013 and Community LINC’s commitment to be a Silver Lining for homelessness.

Best wishes on The RENT Party 2013.It is an honor to support Community LINC’s efforts!

Thanks to all our amazing supporters of The RENT Party 2013!

The Board of Directors and Staff of Community LINC

Ellen Miller and Irv Robinson

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Lovable LidsLea Anne and Kyle MallotMazzarese Fine JewelryMike McMullenJulie and Sam MeersMeierotto’s Midwest JewelersMichael Forbes GrillMichael’s Fine ClothesMidland TheatreMission HyVee Flower ShopMK Decor and MoreNegro Leagues Baseball Museum Kimberly and Nikki NewtonNicklaus Golf ClubOverhead DoorOverland LimoParadise ParkKelly ParatorePaulo and Bill RestaurantPawz at PlayPetworks Veterinary HospitalPicture LadyPieces by PapillonPiroposPlaza IIIBrenda PoorPowell GardensPower PlayPrairiebrooke ArtsPRPPryde’sR&R CommunicationsRC’s RestaurantRaphael HotelRimann LiquorsIrv RobinsonSally’s Organizing ServiceSalon 152Colleen and B.M. ScottShelly and Jim SchwabScreenland TheaterSearsSeasons 52Sharyn Blond LinensShop Beautiful

Julianne SmithMelinda and Phil SmithSoffia Via SalonSole Patch BarbershopSPIN PizzaSplish SplashSprint CenterStarker’sAnn and John SundeenTavern at Mission FarmsTC Dance ClubThe Athletic ClubThe Clarion HotelThe College Basketball ExperienceThe Gent’s PlaceThe Gerson CompaniesThe Hair SalonThe HairemThe Harriman-Jewell SeriesThe JacobsonThe Learning TreeThe Market VineyardThe Melting Pot The Outlaw Cigar CompanyThe Pet RanchThe RoasterieRita and James TiehenTivol JewelryTrader Joe’sDonna TulipanaTwo Chic BoulevardUltramax SportsUnicorn TheatreVan Liew’s Home and GardenVera BradleyWaddell & ReedWaldo PizzaTom WatsonWendy HillsWines by JenniferHillary and Adam WinzenriedWorld’s WindowWWI MuseumYoga School of TherapeuticsYoung Images

21c Hotel68’s Inside SportsAffäreAixiois Bistro and Brasserie Aladdin Holiday InnAMCAmerican Jazz MuseumTracey and Steve AndersonAnonymousAntisdel’s PhotographyArgosy CasinoArthur Bryant’sAvelluto’s Italian DelightBag and BaggageKathy and Larry BaldwinBarnes & NobleBelle EpoqueBijin Salon & SpaBlades Salon and BoutiqueBonefish GrillBread and Butter ConceptsJoni BrennanBristol Seafood GrillBrookside JewelryMeghan BushDavid ButelByMindyCapital GrilleCarla KingCathy and Co., Inc.ColladoCookie’s by DesignCosentino’sCoterie TheatreBeth and Shane CoughlinPam CowanCrown CenterDean and DeLuca’sDub’s DreadEBT RestaurantMartie Effink

EPC, a CSI Leasing Co.Fieldhouse of Kansas CityFirst WatchFolly TheaterFriends of Community LINCFusion FitnessGallagher Metzler InsuranceGarozzo’sGaslight GrillGenessee Royale BistroDavid GentileGlow ImageryGold’s GymGrand Street CafeHappy GillisHealthRidge FitnessHeart of America Shakespeare FestivalHendrick’sHereford HouseHank HerrmannIntercontinental HotelJ. Gilbert’s RestaurantJaegerz Laser TagJazz: A Louisiana KitchenJewelry by MorganJimmie Johnson FoundationSteve Johnston Kansas City Actors TheatreKansas City BalletKansas City Chiefs Football ClubKansas City Marriott DowntownKansas City Repertory TheatreKansas City T-BonesKansas City ZooChris KarlinKnotty Rug CompanyKohl’s Gayle and Bruce KrigelLeader Chauffeur ServiceLifetime FitnessLon Lane’s Inspired Occasions

The Rent Party Auction Donors

THANK YOU TO OUR AUCTION DONORS WHOSE INVALUABLE SUPPORT WILL HELP US PROVIDE A SILVER LINING TO THOSE IN NEED!

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3. A GREAT OREGON WINE COUNTRY TOURThe world-class wine state of Oregon is beckoning you and a companion to enjoy a holiday of wine tasting and relaxation. Resident Wine Expert Chris Karlin will be your personal tour guide through the beautiful Oregon wine country as you spend two nights at the beautiful Allison Inn and Spa. Your tour guide will spend the day introducing you to the local wineries, including Square Space and Natalie’s Estate

Winery, both of which have local ties to Kansas City. Your wine tour will conclude at Natalie’s Estate. Round trip airfare for two is included in this romantic getaway to the Northwest. This very unique wine experience includes a case of Oregon wines for you to take home tonight!

This item is for two people, and must be used by Sept.15, 2014.

Value: $2,500Donors: Beth and Chris Karlin, Natalie’s Estate, Southwest Airlines

4. VACATION HOME IN SCOTTSDALE, AZCreate magical memories and escape the winter to enjoy the beautiful sunsets of this amazing home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Bring up to seven of your friends and family and enjoy a glass of wine in the infinity edge pool overlooking beautiful landscapes and magical sunsets. This also includes airfare for two! The trip must be used between Oct. 31, 2013 and Sept. 15, 2014. Subject to availability, excludes Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Value: $3,800Donors: Tracey and Steve Anderson, Wilma Collado and Jim Walsh

5. CEO LUNCHEONTake advantage of this amazing opportunity to send eight of your leadership team to lunch with some of Kansas City’s top CEOs! Each month/quarter, your team will spend invaluable time networking over lunch with one of several area CEOs, including our own Hank Herrmann of Waddell and Reed, Stephen Hooley of DST Systems, Terry Bassham of KCP&L, Rob Heineman of Sporting KC, and tonight’s

honoree, David Gentile of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City!

Value: Priceless!Donors: Hank Herrmann, Stephen Hooley, Terry Bassham, David Gentile, Rob Heineman

1. PRIVATE DINNER FOR EIGHT AT HOME WITH EBTFor over 33 years EBT has been providing the finest food and service available anywhere with hospitality and charm! Chefs Tate and Adam were featured on “In the Kitchen with Bonnie” and they plan to cook up a very special Beef Tenderloin Signature dinner for you and your guests. Sommelier Joni Brennan has included wine pairings, and everything in this four-course dinner will be taken care of for

you – from set-up to clean-up – so your only job is to enjoy! This package must be used by Sept. 15, 2014 and is based on availability.

Value: $3,000Donors: Kate and John Mitchell and EBT Restaurant Joni Brennan, Sommelier

2. RELAX IN KEY WESTEnjoy world-renowned sunsets from a private condo in the heart of Key West at Shipyard Palms Condos. Up to four guests can relax in this beautiful two bedroom condo in the hottest spot in Key West. Known for watersports, lively nightlife, beaches and historic sites, enthusiasts can also enjoy energetic strips of shops, bars and cafes, intriguing architecture, courtyards and gardens. $800 in airfare is also included!

This package must be used by Sept. 15, 2014. Excludes Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s and based on availability.

Value: $3,200Donors: Gayle and Bruce Krigel, Julie and Sam Meers

Live Auction

BE A SILVER LINING BY OPENING YOUR HEARTS AND WALLETS TO BID ON THESE GREAT AUCTION ITEMS.

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9. PRIVATE VACATION HOME IN BRECKENRIDGE, COExperience the beautiful Rocky Mountains during a week in the summer of 2014 at a private home in Breckenridge, Colorado. Relax in the hot tub and enjoy the beautiful mountain view, or venture out for some hiking, fly-fishing or strolling through Breckenridge. This gorgeous home sleeps up to eight adults and two children. Subject to availability.

Value: $2,800Donors: Rita and James Tiehen

10. LON LANE DINNERHost an inspirational dinner for 10 in your home with Lon and Marcia Lane and their outstanding staff from Inspired Occasions, Kansas City’s jewel in private dining! Sommelier Joni Brennan has paired some fabulous wines for this special evening with friends. Date is based on availability, and this item must be redeemed by September 1, 2014.

Value: $3,500Donors: Lon Lane’s Inspired Occasions, Joni Brennan, Sommelier

11. CHIEFS VS. RAIDERS VIP EXPERIENCEThese four VIP tickets include pre-game sideline passes to watch the team warm up and prepare. Then watch the game from a luxury suite on the Club level. This item includes a parking pass and light game-day fare. The game is October 13th, 2013, Chiefs vs. Oakland Raiders.

Value: $5,000Donor: David Gentile

6. SOUTH OF THE BORDER PARADISEEnjoy a private paradise at the luxurious Grand Mayan Luxury Resort. Let your hair down and sink your toes into the white sandy beaches of Nuevo Vallarta or Cabo San Lucas – your choice! Enjoy a one bedroom Grand Suite that will accommodate up to 4 adults and 2 children. We’ve included $1,000 in round trip airfare to defray your travel costs.

This package must be booked six months in advance and redeemed by September 15, 2014.

Value: $3,100Donors: Kathy and Larry Baldwin, Kimberly and Nikki Newton

7. MASTERS ELIMINATION DAYThis is a golfer’s dream and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and five others: fly to Georgia in a private plane to attend the elimination round of the Masters at the prestigious course founded by golf legend Bobby Jones and businessman Clifford Roberts. Enjoy unlimited drink and food watching the pros on the rolling terrain blanketed with azaleas, yellow jasmine, flowering peach and tea olive.

Value: Priceless!Donors: Karen and Hank Herrmann

8. SPRINT CENTER SUITE WITH THE EAGLESYou and 15 guests will enjoy the most popular American band of the ‘70s when you see the Eagles live at the Sprint Center on October 23rd. This amazing concert chronicles the decadent 70’s Southern California lifestyle of classic and soft rock. You and your guests will enjoy unlimited food, with an open bar and 2 parking passes to sweeten this suite deal! Enjoy songs from the best-selling U.S. album of all time

written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey. This is an evening you simply won’t want to miss!

Value: $2,500Donors: Waddell and Reed

Live Auction (continued)

4012–14 Troost AvenueKansas City, Missouri 64110p: 816-595-5553f: 816-531-4416tmcclain@communitylinc.orgwww.communitylinc.org

Thank you for providing a Silver Lining to those involved with Community LINC!

See you at The Rent Party 2014 on Saturday, October 4th!