Saturday, February 15th, 2020 Overton Hotel and Conference Center
WELCOME TO WALTZING FOR WISHES Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted hundreds of thousands of life-changing wish experiences worldwide. Our vision is to grant the heartfelt wish of every eligible child battling critical illness. Wishes are not reserved for children with terminal illnesses. In fact, medical research connects wish experiences to better health outcomes! Wishes are catalysts for hope -- profoundly effective in fueling a child's drive to defy the odds and push toward tomorrow. Families are unified and entire communities are enriched -- the positive impact is boundless. It is because of generous donors, dedicated volunteers and valuable partners in the medical community that each wish becomes a reality. Thank you for helping to ensure every eligible child receives their one true wish when they need it most!
Starlight Dancer: Braelyn Rodriguez I wish to go to Walt Disney World® Resort Braelyn, 3 cancer
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ORDER OF CEREMONIES 5:45pm 6:45pm 7:30pm 8:30pm 9:30pm 9:30pm - 11pm
Registration and Cocktails Dinner and Program Begin Dance Competition Begins Mission Moment & Make-A-Wish Program Silent Auction Closes Open Dance Floor
*Event times subject to change
LUBBOCK REGIONAL COUNCIL Lee Williams, Chair Allen Carson Hilary Hale Kent Hale Junior Rodriquez Stacey Rogers Barbara Webb Jason White Joey Yates
WALTZING FOR WISHES COMMITTEE Abby Bogle Allison Childress Abi Dolch Kim Phillips D’Lynn Reed Johnny Rodriguez Junior Rodriquez Chelsea Salazar Wayne Ware Jennifer Williams Candace Wood
MEET THE DANCERS
Thank you to the professional dancers who have dedicated their time and talent to help us grant life-changing wishes! Jeremy Bauer Lynelle Frakes Ryan Lanier Mikayla Merigan Henry Odibi Ingrid Tamez
Chase Graves is the lead designer for B&S Woodworking. He has a love for design and art and takes a lot of pride in the work he does for his clients. When out of the office, Chase loves to travel and go to sporting events. Most travel is to go to art museums or to see his beloved Dallas Stars play on the road. Chase has never been married and has no plans to ever be. He is blessed with an incredible group of friends that he would do anything for.
Amye Jay was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and was raised in the piney woods of East Texas, then moved to Midland, Texas where she graduated from Lee High School. She moved to Lubbock in 2002 to attend Texas Tech University. Through the next 8 years she earned her Bachelor’s degree/Registered Nurse, and her Master’s degree. She has been a nurse practitioner for 10 years in multiple areas including concierge medicine, interventional pain management, urgent care, internal medicine, prison medicine, and ultimately found her mission field in hospice and palliative care. For the past two years, she has been the nurse practitioner at Hospice of Lubbock, caring for both adult and pediatric patients. She began dating her now husband, Brooks, shortly after finishing graduate school. They were next door neighbors from the age of 13, and she maintains that their first date was driving him to his first day of high school. They have been married 8 years and have a 3-year-old daughter named Blair. After fleeing from Lubbock, twice, they came to their senses and decided to return to West Texas and plant permanent roots. Three years later and they’ve never looked back. When she is not busy working, being a wife and mother, and answering hundreds of questions from her daughter, she enjoys traveling, kayaking, building and restoring furniture with her husband, music/singing, spending time with friends, learning new languages, and just about anything involving a paintbrush. Amye first became involved with Make-A-Wish in her current role at Hospice of Lubbock, as some of her pediatric patients had been wish kids in the past. The sheer anticipation and joy that Make-A-Wish provided the kids made all the difference in the world for their quality of life, and gave their families such sweet memories to keep. Amye attended the last gala with her husband at the invitation of their friends, Lee and Jennifer Williams. She was so impressed and grateful for Make-A-Wish, and felt a strong conviction to establish the relationship with the organization who cares for her kiddos as much as she does. Her wish is for every pediatric hospice patient to, one day, have the opportunity to have their wish granted.
Kellianne Klass is the Weekday Morning & Midday Meteorologist on KAMC News as well as the host of KAMC's Kiss the Cook. She is a native of eastern Pennsylvania and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science from The Pennsylvania State University. Kellianne began her career right here in Lubbock, Texas two weeks after graduating in May 2018. She started as the Weekend Meteorologist and Weather Ready Nation franchise reporter on KLBK News before quickly transitioning into KAMC's Weekday Morning & Midday Meteorologist. Every weekday, Kellianne wakes up before many people at 2 AM to get the forecast ready for the newscast. You can watch her every weekday morning on Good Morning Lubbock from 5-7 AM and again at 11 AM. When Kellianne isn't in the studio, you can find her at a local coffee shop or eatery, exploring infamous West Texas landmarks, and spending time with friends. She is also a huge sports buff and can always catch her cheering on her Nittany Lions.
Mike Jones was born and raised in Ames, Iowa. He earned his BA degree in Accounting from Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Iowa and later obtained his CPA status. 16 years ago, Mike became the Chief Financial Officer for ARMtech Insurance Services, Inc. here in Lubbock, in which he has enjoyed being a part of ARMtech’s success in becoming the largest writer of crop insurance in Texas and currently the 6th largest writer of crop insurance in the United States. Mike and his wife, Sharon, who have now called Lubbock “home” for 16 years, just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in November. They have 3 children and 10 grandchildren. In addition to spending time with their grandkids, Mike and Sharon enjoy dancing, traveling and entertaining. Mike also loves following college sports, especially BIG XII football and basketball, in which he enjoys watching and rooting for his Iowa State Cyclones and also the Red Raiders. Mike first learned about the Make-A-Wish foundation when his nephew, Scott, was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 12. Scott was granted his wish to have a computer through the Make-A-Wish organization. Fortunately, through many surgeries and a long journey, Scott survived his illness, is married with a family, and has a successful career with a well-known national insurer. Mike is very grateful for the opportunity to be involved with this year’s “Waltzing for Wishes” which will help Make-A-Wish continue to grant wishes to these very deserving children. Mike has the great honor of dancing with his beautiful and talented wife, Sharon Jones and a beautiful and talented Texas Tech Ballroom Dancer, Ingrid Tramez, tonight.
Taylor Hutchison is a Registered Nurse at Covenant High Plains Surgery and works for Dr. M. Oliva at Rushland Park Surgicenter, Center for Interventional Pain Management. Taylor was born and raised in McAllen, TX. She moved to Lubbock in 2007 to attend Texas Tech University, then attended Covenant School of Nursing. She was a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Travel Nurse for 4 years, and had the opportunity to care for sick children in San Francisco, San Diego, Flagstaff, and Dallas. She moved back to Lubbock and married Ryne Hutcheson; they have been married for 3.5 years, and have recently welcomed their first child, Henry Brooks Hutcheson. When Taylor is not working she enjoys traveling all over the world with her husband, practicing yoga, and wine tasting. Taylor and her husband, Ryne, look forward to the Make A Wish gala every year, and have been attending for several years. Ryne was a dancer last year, and Taylor is excited she has received the opportunity to participate this year.
Paul Dannevik is in his 16th year as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager at Lubbock National Bank. Paul grew up in Dimmitt, Texas and came to Lubbock to attend Texas Tech University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance. Paul also earned a graduate degree in Banking from the University of Colorado. Paul enjoys living in Lubbock with his wife Kathy of 26 years, and their two children Caylor and Chloe Katherine, He has served as a board member for United Way of Lubbock, South Plains Council of Boy Scouts, Southwest Little League and as a member of the Leadership Lubbock Steering Committee.
AUCTION RULES CHECK-IN / BID NUMBERS Upon arrival, each person will be asked to complete registration and will receive a bid paddle. If the patron has already pre-registered online, they will go through the “Express Check-In” line to pick up their bid paddle with their bid number. Anyone wishing to bid on an auction item must have a bid number. Bid numbers are unique and will serve as identification throughout the auction proceedings. Bid numbers can also be found on the mobile auction webpage. SILENT AUCTION The Silent Auction begins when the mobile bidding link is sent to guests and will close at 9:30pm on the evening of the event. Descriptions and restrictions of Silent Auction items are listed in the mobile auction description of the item. To make a bid for a Silent Auction item, a bid must be made through the mobile bidding software. The price appearing next to your bid constitutes the price you are committing to pay for the item in case no higher bid is made at a later time. Each new mobile bid represents an increase corresponding to the selected amount. Please see the Auction Help Desk located in the Silent Auction area if you require assistance with placing a mobile bid throughout the evening. LIVE AUCTION The Live Auction will begin following the dinner program. Your bid paddle must be used to participate in the Live Auction. In order to bid, please raise your bid paddle to notify the auctioneer or auction bid spotter of your desire to bid. Your oral or motion bid constitutes an agreement to bid. Once the auctioneer announces "sold," the merchandise becomes the property of the winning bidder and payment must be made at the conclusion of the event. CONDITIONS OF SALE All merchandise is sold "as is" and Make-A-Wish North Texas makes no warranties expressed nor implied, or representations in connection with the sale. No statement made in this packet, orally at the auction or elsewhere shall be deemed to be such a warranty or assumption of liability against the organization or the donor of the product or service. Through the purchase, the buyer waives any and all claims against the organization or the donor of the product or service. Neither Make-A-Wish North Texas nor the donor is responsible for any personal injury or damage to property that may result from the use of the product or service sold. Auction participants understand that all items have been solicited in good faith and that all descriptions, representations and values associated with auction items are based upon information provided by the donor and or of approximate value. Items may have restrictions and every attempt has been made to include the most relevant restrictions on bid sheets and/or on informational placards. Auction bidders may request to review certificates for restrictions prior to placing a bid for an item by notifying an auction representative. All items must be paid for and should be collected at the end of the event. Items which have been sold and not collected within 180 days of the event will become the property of Make-A-Wish North Texas. CHECK OUT Check out will begin approximately 15 minutes following close of the Silent Auction. Winning bidders will receive an invoice at check-out indicating all items won and/or purchased at the event. Payments may be made with cash, check or credit card. All sales are considered final and payment in full is expected the evening of the event. Merchandise and Gift Certificates will be available for pickup following payment. If you chose to pre-scan your credit card and do not check out at the end of the evening, your credit card will be charged 1-2 business days following the event for the amount due. All items not collected the night of the event will be available the first business day following the event at the Make-A-Wish office located in Lubbock. You may contact the office at 806-416-5582 or e-mail waltzing@ntx.wish.org to arrange pickup or to determine if you have won an item or check your mobile bidding profile. If payment is not secured within 2 weeks of the event, the next highest bidder will be contacted.
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Thank you to each and every Waltzing for Wishes sponsor & guest for making wishes come true!
SPECIAL THANKS TO Printing Sponsor
A Visual Edge Technology Company
Media Sponsor
Thermometer Sponsor
Grab Bag Sponsor
Decor & Florals
Wish Family Attire
Signature Stag & Bella’s Bridal
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Wish Sponsor
Joy Sponsor
Hope Sponsors
Craig, Terrill, Hale & Grantham L.L.P.
Shooting Star Sponsors
Stacey Rogers Real Estate Group Keller Williams Realty
Dr. Salas Interventional Pain Management
Event Table Sponsors
Alliance Credit Union • Amye Jay • ARMtech Insurance Services Inc. B&S Woodwork/Clearview Custom Homes • Brent Preston • Deborah and Dale Taylor Family Family Power Sports • Ferguson Enterprises • First Capital Bank High Plains Wine & Food Foundation INC. • Joey Yates Construction Lakeridge Estates/Stratford Pointe • Lubbock National Bank • Matt Powell • OLIVA Aesthetics Overhead Door • Racer Classic Car Wash • Reagan Reed • Rodriquez Painting Teinert Construction •Texas Tech Federal Credit Union • Yates Flooring Center