KCMPI's Next Top Member

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By Jenny Forsythe

"Who are you wearing??" "How was rehab??" "How does it feel to be dating Brad Pitt??" Questions yelled out, flashes going off, red carpet runway, paparazzi mobbing the supermodels as they arrived at the "KCMPI's Next Top Member" reception on Thursday, March 26. The event was hosted by Jenny Wheat Photography at her loft studio. White lights twinkled, wine flowed and guests could choose from several settings in which to pose for pictures. Brancato's provided a wonderful buffet of chicken quesadillas, spinach artichoke dip, fruit, veggies and more. Sweet Perfection offered chocolate covered cherries and peanut butter balls that were both delicious and addictive. Cheesecakes by Anthony presented a selection of mouthwatering cheesecakes ranging from London Crunch to Chocolate Cherry Amaretto. Laughter and music echoed throughout the brick and wood studio. The DJ - Mario Estevez - kept the place hoppin' with a great range of '80s and '90s music.
 
Famous faces were everywhere! Tyra Banks (aka Aesha Beattle of the OP Convention Center) emceed the event and brought all of her friends - from Marilyn Monroe (aka Sally Bennett of Sweet Perfection, LLC) to Cindy Crawford (Valerie Robertson - Holtze Executive Village), and Niki Taylor (Andrea Brack - Epic Entertainment) to Twiggy (Dana Jackson - Hotel Phillips). Even Heidi Klum (Andrea Cowsar - KCCVA) made an appearance complete with her "Angel" wings!
 
The event was a fundraiser for KCMPI and raised nearly $1,000 for the chapter! There was a 50/50 raffle won by Mark Garner of VAE and Kristi Jones - Independent Consultant. Silent auction items included a custom piggy bank (won by Karen Hoch of People to People International) and several hotel packages from local hotels. Danielle Jodts won the Great Wolf Lodge gift certificate, which seemed to be the item of the evening.
 
Overall, the event was a big success and everyone had a wonderful time. There were several new faces and quite a few returning faces that have not been around for awhile. Many guests commented that it was great to see everyone and have the chance to mingle with the "beautiful people." A special thanks goes out to the rest of the committee members who helped pull off the "Star-studded" event: Amber Valetta (Andrea Foulkes - Toad Cove Resort & Yacht Club), Mister Jay (Chris Aquino - Hyatt Regency Crown Center), Miss J (Kara Brady - Great Wolf Lodge), Janice Dickinson (Susie Mogren - Vista Productions, Inc), Linda Evangelista (Jenny Forsythe - Prestige Resorts & Destinations), and Paulina Porizkova (Rebecca Hensel - KCCVA).
  

Check out pictures from the event!