Making a Difference is

Sylvia's Way . . .

CONGRATULATIONS TO SYLVIA STONE!

June 15, 2005 proved to be a beautiful, sunshine filled summer day.  The perfect kind of day for a wine-tasting party – and a perfect day to honor one of our own by presenting the 2^nd Annual Variety “Quest for Kindness” award to Variety Board member Sylvia Stone.

Variety entered Sylvia’s life when local Tent 8 was re-chartered in 1974, and her husband Martin became a member.   Sylvia participated heavily, despite  the  fact  that  at  that  time  in  the  organization’s  history, women were relegated to the Women’s Auxiliary.    Dedicated to the works of Variety for the special needs children of Kansas City, Sylvia assisted Martin and the Variety men on countless fundraisers, including 18 years of Telethons, raising thousands of dollars for area children’s agencies. 

Being a member of Variety Women’s Auxiliary was not enough .. so, Sylvia began the movement to get the Variety membership opened to women.    The by-laws were amended in the early 1980’s opening the membership, worldwide, to include anyone, male or female, with a big heart and a desire to help better the lives of children in need.

For her many years of service and dedication to the works of Variety for the special needs children of Kansas City, Variety Tent 8 President Greg Hogue and 1^st Vice President Nancy Pagel were proud to name  Sylvia Stone as the recipient of the prestigious 2^nd annual “Quest for Kindness” award.    Congratulations Sylvia!              

The Invitation read:

          Variety + ODV + Hollywood Glamour =

                   “Quest for Kindness” Event

     Join us for a fun evening like no other this year!

           JUNE 15, 2005 6:00pm-8:00pm   

    The Hollywood Room, 20^th & Main, K.C., Mo