2013 KCMPI Trivia Fun Night – Another Huge Success!

Thank you so much for all that attended the 2013 KCMPI Trivia Night at Berg Event Space. The event was a huge success and were not only able we able to achieve some great fundraising for KCMPI, but attendees were very gracious in their donations of warm pajamas for the Rose Brooks Foundation. In addition, at the end of the night after the competition concluded, KCMPI was able to donate quite a bit of leftover food from the event to the Hope Family Care Center in KCMO, giving back even more to the local community.

The Berg Event Space in the heart of downtown made for the perfect setting for this year’s Trivia Night. Attendees of the event enjoyed a delicious dinner provide d by Zarda Bar-B-Que followed by the comforting Panetone Bread Pudding and Apple Blueberry Crumble provided by Shining Star Catering, along with open bar provided by Berg Event Space to include two simply delicious signature drinks!

Our favorite emcee, Brad Plumb with the Overland Park Convention and Visitors Bureau, introduced KCMPI Past President Kara Brady to make a few announcements then the games began ...

The rules were presented, the judges/scorers introduced and team captains selected. Then the teams got down to some serious work. It became apparent that everyone would have to think hard or purchase more "free answers;" no resources or electronic devices were allowed – only sheer brain power. The evening consisted of eight rounds with 10 questions per round. Some topics covered were Name that Cereal, We are the Champions, Hotel Slogans and more! The competition was fierce and the players were serious; but, ultimately, everyone had a great time with one team even cheering in joy for their last place standing. Thanks "Three Guys that Showed Up," it wouldn’t have been the same without you!

The Trivia Master Champs title for 2013 was awarded to Team Hilton Kansas City Airport hotel. Team members included were Andrea Foulkes, Ryan Ewigman, Anne Foutz, Trish Haskel and Lori Haskell. Each member of the first-place team received a great Bear Grylls Survival package that included waterproof binoculars, Solar Wrap Mini w/ Rechargeable Battery and a Back Track GPS all donated by Bushnell Optics.

Our 2012 Trivia Night Masters at the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Bureau did not disappoint again this year coming in a strong second place! The KCCVA also took home the prize for Best Dressed Team this year as "Trivia Nerds." This year’s team Rod Sanchez, Stacy Bartlett, Alan Carr, Denise DeJulio and Rebecca Elliot were not leaving without placing again this year so watch out for them again next year the heat is on! Winners of the second place team took home two movie tickets and a starter or dessert at Standees Eatery in Prairie Village.

Rounding out the top three was the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati Team Name "The Late Comers." This team included Megan O’Keefe, Angela Capra, Shelley Klein, Tracy Oprin and Cheryl Whelan. Third place winners each received a two movie tickets to the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in downtown Kansas City and a $5 Certificate to On the Border.

• Grand Prize: Two-Night Stay at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, Family of Four Combo
• Passes to Legoland Discovery and Sea Life, $100 Gift Card to Crown Center

Thanks to everyone for their continued support of KCMPI and to our other sponsors, Einstein Brothers, D’ Bronx Pizza and Black Mariah Photography!