THE FRIENDS OF ST. AVIPS
THE 64TH ANNUAL BALL
Fleur de Mai
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 – 64th Annual St. Avips Ball
Upcoming – 64th Annual St. Avips Ball.
We hope you will join us as we celebrate our 64th Annual Ball on Friday, May 1st, 2026 — for the Fleur de Mai Ball, a celebration of May Day.
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 $1.8 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 1st, 2026, for the Fleur de Mai Ball.
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 | 2026
Sharon and Lance Beshore
Debra and David Humphreys
Forvis Mazars Private Client
Patron Level | $5,500-$8,499
Crossland Construction Company, Inc.
Freeman Health System
Leggett & Platt, Inc.
The Glauber Family
Stanley Wealth Management, Logan Stanley & Ryan Stanley
Juanita and Mike Cragin
Scott Cragin
Gay Cragin Currence
MacCo Builders
Satterlee Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
Aunt Anne Sharp
Platinum Level | $1,125-$3,249
Arvest Private Banking
Natalie Avondet and Jason Nowland
Karolee and Kent Blanchard
Doris Carlin and Gary Bandy
Christy Cragin
Leigh and Mark Frogge
GB Engineering – Civil Engineering and Design
Steve and Diana Graddy
Cynthia Graham
Amy and Brian Ipsen
Heather and Kile Lesmeister
Liberty Utilities
Dr. Rob and Mrs. Karen Lieurance
Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Longnecker
Dr. and Mrs. Talon Maningas
Emily and Brad McIntyre
McLarty Daniel Buick GMC
Mercy
Jill and Reed Miller
Amanda and Philip Mitchell
Renee and John Motazedi
Rebecca and Joe Newman
Kay and Randy Spiva
Mindy and Steve St. Clair
The Wild Flower – Justin Thomas
Heidi and Pete Williams
Gold Level | $800-$1,124
Susan Burleigh
Corner Greer Architects
Karie and Steve Currence
Davis CPA Group
Guaranty Bank
The Insurancenter
People’s Bank of Seneca
Mrs. Sally Reid
Cari and Rob Renger
Sebastian Equipment Company
Southwest Missouri Bank
Silver Level | $350-$799
Lakeland Office Systems
Sara Newman
Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell Stinnett
Willis Team Southtown Real Estate
Platinum Level | $1,125-$3,249
Arvest Private Banking
Natalie Avondet and Jason Nowland
Karolee and Kent Blanchard
Doris Carlin and Gary Bandy
Christy Cragin
Leigh and Mark Frogge
GB Engineering – Civil Engineering and Design
Steve and Diana Graddy
Cynthia Graham
Amy and Brian Ipsen
Heather and Kile Lesmeister
Liberty Utilities
Dr. Rob and Mrs. Karen Lieurance
Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Longnecker
Dr. and Mrs. Talon Maningas
Emily and Brad McIntyre
McLarty Daniel Buick GMC
Mercy
Jill and Reed Miller
Amanda and Philip Mitchell
Renee and John Motazedi
Rebecca and Joe Newman
Kay and Randy Spiva
Mindy and Steve St. Clair
The Wild Flower – Justin Thomas
Heidi and Pete Williams
Gold Level | $800-$1,124
Susan Burleigh
Corner Greer Architects
Karie and Steve Currence
Davis CPA Group
Guaranty Bank
The Insurancenter
People’s Bank of Seneca
Mrs. Sally Reid
Cari and Rob Renger
Sebastian Equipment Company
Southwest Missouri Bank
Silver Level | $350-$799
Lakeland Office Systems
Sara Newman
Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell Stinnett
Willis Team Southtown Real Estate
Tea Sponsor
The Curchin and Secker Families
In-Kind Donations
Action Graphics Printing
Jill Brennan and Cary Oserowsky
Comeau Jewelry Company
Connect2Culture
Drew Kimble 12EightyOne Photography
Finn’s
Guru Marketing
La Boussole Medical Spa and Wellness Center
USA Print & Digital Services, Linda and Keith Kuehle
