THE FRIENDS OF ST. AVIPS
THE 63RD ANNUAL BALL
EVERYTHING IS COMING UP ROSES
Friends of St. Avips
Purpose
The Friends of St. Avips is a permanent organization of 40 women who volunteer their efforts to promote interest in, and to provide financial assistance to George A. Spiva Center for the Arts.
In addition to the annual ball, the organization assists in receptions at the Center sponsors exhibits, and participates in other fundraising events for the Center. St. Avips operates independently of the Center, but with its full cooperation and support.
Upcoming – 63rd Annual St. Avips Ball
Upcoming – 63rd Annual St. Avips Ball.
We hope you will join us as we celebrate our 63rd Annual Ball on Friday, May 2nd, 2025 — where “Everything Is Coming Up Roses.”
We will once again host our ball in the breathtaking space of the Harry M. Cornell Arts and Entertainment Complex which houses the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts. The Friends of St. Avips has had the purpose of supporting the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts through fundraising efforts of its annual ball, since inception in 1963.
Since 1963, the Friends of St. Avips committee has raised over $1.7 million dollars for Spiva by hosting the annual ball. Through fundraising efforts of the Friends of St. Avips, Spiva has expanded programs to better serve our community and the surrounding area — making Joplin an even more desirable place to live and raise a family.
Thank you for your continued support of The Friends of St. Avips and the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts.
We look forward to celebrating with you at the annual ball on Friday, May 2nd, 2025, where “Everything is Coming Up Roses.”
If you would like an invitation to the ball, please provide us with your information.
Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex | Available Parking
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Thank You to Our Generous Underwriters | 2024
Artist Circle | $8,000+
Lance and Sharon Beshore
Debra and David Humphreys
MacCo Builders
Patron Level | $5,000-$7,999
Mitch and Melanie Dolloff
Freeman Health System
Leggett and Platt, Incorporated
Cherub Level | $3,000-$4,999
Mike and Juanita Cragin
Edward Jones – Logan Stanley, Ryan Stanley
FORVIS Private Client
Michael A., Mary Louise & Christine L. Glauber Foundation
Guaranty Bank Wealth Management
Dr. and Mrs. Todd Moen
The Satterlee Family
Dr. and Mrs. Brant Ansley
Kent and Karolee Blanchard
Christy Cragin
Mark and Leigh Frogge
Mid-Missouri Bank
Joe and Rebecca Newman
Dee Kassab
Mike and Kristi Seibert
Frank W. Shagets, M.D.
Scott Cragin
Gay Cragin Currence
Sara V. Newman
Anne Sharp
Satterlee Plumbing, Heating, & Air
Brian and Amy Ipsen
Brad McIntyre – Stifel
The Insurancenter
Liberty Utilities
Southwest Missouri Bank
Davis CPA Group
Silver Level | $350-$749
Platinum Level | $1,000-$2,999
Dr. and Mrs. Brant Ansley
Kent and Karolee Blanchard
Carlin – Bandy Family Foundation
Christy Cragin
Crossland Construction Company, Inc.
Gay Cragin Currence
Scott Cragin
Dorothy and Rudy Farber
Mark and Leigh Frogge
GB Engineering – Civil Engineering and Design
Steve and Diana Graddy
Brian and Amy Ipsen
Dee Kassab
Kile and Heather Lesmeister
Dr. Rob and Mrs. Karen Lieurance
Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Longnecker
Maningas Cosmetic Surgery
Brad and Emily McIntyre
Mid-Missouri Bank
Renee and John Motazedi
Joe and Rebecca Newman
Sara V. Newman
Rob and Cari Renger
Satterlee Plumbing, Heating, & Air
Mike and Kristi Seibert
Anne Sharp
Frank W. Shagets, M.D.
Mindy and Steven St. Clair
Stephen and Michelle Wade
Justin Thomas – The Wildflower
Platinum Level | $1,000-$2,999
Dr. and Mrs. Brant Ansley
Kent and Karolee Blanchard
Christy Cragin
Mark and Leigh Frogge
Mid-Missouri Bank
Joe and Rebecca Newman
Dee Kassab
Mike and Kristi Seibert
Frank W. Shagets, M.D.
Anne Sharp
Satterlee Plumbing, Heating, & Air
Gold Level | $750-$999
BBC Electrical Services, Inc.
Corner Greer & Associates
Davis CPA Group
Liberty Utilities
The Insurancenter
Mercy
Amanda and Philip Mitchell
Southwest Missouri Bank
Arvest Wealth Management
Silver Level | $350-$749
Paula and Gene Baker
Susan Burleigh
CNC Machine Products, Inc.
Sebastian Equipment Company
Mitch and Deborah Stinnett
Alan and Lori Marble
In Kind
Athena Marketing & Events
Jill Brennan & Cary Oserowsky
Comeau Jewelry Company
Connect2Culture
Finn’s
Guru Marketing
Brian & Amy Ipsen – La Boussole
Maningas Cosmetic Surgery
Pittcraft
Mitzi Starkweather
The Jonathan Leach Team, Keller Williams Elevate
The Wild Flower – Justin Thomas
USA Print & Digital Services, Linda and Keith Kuehle
