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2015 Investment in Character Patron Luncheon

When: Thursday, March 5, 2015
Where: Kansas City Downtown Marriott

RSVP for the 2015 Patron Luncheon

GUEST SPEAKER: Fred Thompson - Actor & Former U.S. Senator

This year's featured guest speaker is Senator Fred Thompson. Senator Thompson is a multi-faceted speaker with widespread appeal ranging from politics to entertainment. He began his career as an attorney, later serving as U.S. Attorney, lobbyist, and counsel to the Senate Watergate committee. Thompson served eight years as U.S. Senator from Tennessee and was briefly a candidate for President during the 2008 election. Thompson's acting credits include No Way Out, Days of Thunder, The Hunt for Red October, and In the Line of Fire. Most recently, you may recognize him from his role as Arthur Branch on the television series "Law & Order".

LUNCHEON CHAIRMAN: Mike Hagedorn - President & CEO UMB Bank, n.a.

To learn more about the 2015 Patron Luncheon contact Kristan Townley with questions at kristan.townley@scouting.org

Investment in Character

The Patron Luncheon is part of the Heart of America Council's annual "Investment In Character" campaign that raises much needed funds to support Scouting in the 19-county area in and around Kansas City. Scouting teaches leadership skills and ethical decision-making. The Heart of America Council serves more than 33,000 young people through the work of more than 15,000 adult volunteers.

Thanks to the generosity of luncheon sponsors, contributions to the Heart of America Council for this event are 100% tax deductible.