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 | 2025
Artist Circle | $8,000+
Lance and Sharon Beshore
Debra and David Humphreys
MacCo Builders
Forvis Mazars
Patron Level | $5,000-$7,999
Curt and Kristie Crossland
Freeman Health System
Leggett & Platt, Inc.
Michael A., Mary Louise, and Christine L. Glauber Foundation
Cherub Level | $3,000-$4,999
Mike and Juanita Cragin
Scott Cragin
Crossland Construction
Edward Jones — Logan Stanley, Ryan Stanley
Mid-Missouri Bank
The Satterlee Family
Aunt Anne Sharp
Randy and Kay Spiva
Platinum Level | $1,000-$2,999
Dr. and Mrs. Brant Ansley
Arvest Private Banking
Kent and Karolee Blanchard
Doris Carlin and Gary Bandy
Christy Cragin
Gay Cragin Currence
Dorothy and Rudy Farber
Mark and Leigh Frogge
GB – Civil Engineering and Design
Steve and Diana Graddy
Brian and Amy Ipsen
Kile and Heather Lesmeister
Dr. Rob and Mrs. Karen Lieurance
Dr. & Mrs. Ryan Longnecker
Dr. and Mrs. Talon Maningas
Brad and Emily McIntyre
Mercy
Reed and Jill Miller
Amanda and Philip Mitchell
John and Renee Motazadi
Joe and Rebecca Newman
Sara V. Newman
Ozark Center
Satterlee Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
Mike and Kristi Seibert
Stephen and Michelle Wade
The Wild Flower – Justin Thomas
Heidi and Pete Williams
Gold Level | $750-$999
Corner Greer Architects
Davis CPA Group
Cynthia Graham
Guaranty Bank
The Insurancenter
Joplin Carnegie Library
Liberty Utilities
Dr. and Mrs. Derek W. Miller
Rob and Cari Renger
Ann and Grant Schwartz
Skyway Buick – GMC
Southwest Missouri Bank
Silver Level | $350-$749
Paula and Gene Baker
Jill Brennan and Cary Oserowsky
Susan Burleigh
CNC Machine Products, Inc.
Sebastian Equipment Company
Deborah and Mitchell Stinnett
Drs. Paul Toma and Denise Hamar
Willis Team – Reality Executives Tri States
Platinum Level | $1,000-$2,999
Dr. and Mrs. Brant Ansley
Arvest Private Banking
Kent and Karolee Blanchard
Doris Carlin and Gary Bandy
Christy Cragin
Gay Cragin Currence
Dorothy and Rudy Farber
Mark and Leigh Frogge
GB – Civil Engineering and Design
Steve and Diana Graddy
Brian and Amy Ipsen
Kile and Heather Lesmeister
Dr. Rob and Mrs. Karen Lieurance
Dr. & Mrs. Ryan Longnecker
Dr. and Mrs. Talon Maningas
Brad and Emily McIntyre
Mercy
Reed and Jill Miller
Amanda and Philip Mitchell
John and Renee Motazadi
Joe and Rebecca Newman
Sara V. Newman
Ozark Center
Satterlee Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
Mike and Kristi Seibert
Stephen and Michelle Wade
The Wild Flower – Justin Thomas
Heidi and Pete Williams
Gold Level | $750-$999
Corner Greer Architects
Davis CPA Group
Cynthia Graham
Guaranty Bank
The Insurancenter
Joplin Carnegie Library
Liberty Utilities
Dr. and Mrs. Derek W. Miller
Rob and Cari Renger
Ann and Grant Schwartz
Skyway Buick – GMC
Southwest Missouri Bank
Silver Level | $350-$749
Paula and Gene Baker
Jill Brennan and Cary Oserowsky
Susan Burleigh
CNC Machine Products, Inc.
Sebastian Equipment Company
Deborah and Mitchell Stinnett
Drs. Paul Toma and Denise Hamar
Willis Team – Reality Executives Tri States
