Kansas City 'Belles Of The American Royal' Trumpet New Boss

Apropos to start #TBT . . . An old school Kansas City tradition is renewed after the pandemic . . .

Here's a peek at the qualifications of a new leader charged with the tough task of keeping an outdated party alive . . .

"Her civic involvement includes leadership roles in the Shawnee Mission Parent Teacher Association and serving as president of the Sigma Chi Parents Club in 2021-2022. For six years, Amy has been the development coordinator of KC Scholars. "

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

The Belles of the American Royal - 2022 BOTAR President

The Belles of the American Royal are pleased to announce that Amy Ball Polen will serve as the BOTAR president for 2022. Amy is a BOTAR, class of 1991. In addition to leading several committees, Amy was vice president of public relations in 2006, vice president of The BOTAR Ball in 2012, and vice president of BOTAR in 2019.

A bit more history of a party that your people were, likely, never invited to . . .

Our Beginnings | BOTAR

In 1949, a group of ten men and women founded the BOTARs with the object to foster interest in the American Royal. The chosen "Belles of the American Royal" would participate in many activities, but mainly they would endeavor to stimulate knowledge of what the Royal means to the community and vicinity.

Developing . . .