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Kansas AFL-CIO 8th Annual Golf Tournament

02 May, 2025

The Kansas AFL-CIO will host our Eighth Annual Golf Tournament to help fund our continued efforts on behalf of Kansas' working Families. A portion of the proceeds from the tournament will go to support the Boys and Girls Club of Kansas Alliance. Our 2025 Golf Tournament Sponsor forms and request

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