GaLa
Patty Kircher, Chef Rick Bayless, ConAgra Foods Foundation President Chris Kircher. Photo by Green Room Studios
Gala Co-Chairs Cindy Hanley and Karen Burkley, HFS Friends President Mary Zlomke, HFS President and CEO John Jeanetta, Honorary Chairs Kathy and Tom Martin
11th Annual Celebrity Chef Fundraiser
5th Annual “Carnival of Love”
Courtesy of Food Bank for the Heartland
P
resented by ConAgra Foods, Food Bank for the Heartland hosted its 11th Annual Celebrity Chef Fundraiser at Embassy Suites La Vista in February with special guest Chef Rick Bayless, champion of Bravo’s first season of Top Chef Masters and recipient of multiple James Beard Awards. Drawing a crowd of over 900 guests, the event raised more than $225,000 for the Food Bank. During the evening, Chef Bayless demonstrated three recipes from his award-winning cookbooks, and the dishes were auctioned off. Michelle Scott of ConAgra Foods served as the event chairperson. Patron Party chairs were Melissa Marvin, Kim Reeves, and Jayne Timmerman.
Courtesy of Heartland Family Service
I
n February, 480 guests headed to Embassy Suites La Vista for the 2012 “Carnival of Love” fundraiser for Heartland Family Service. Calliope music, tents, and carnival games turned the ballroom into an exciting carnival atmosphere. KMTV’s Carol Wang served as mistress of ceremonies, and Karen Burkley and Cindy Hanley served as Co-Chairs. Heartland Family Service Friends Guild volunteers sold raffle tickets, ran invoices to the tables, and assisted with the live auction. Funds raised will support Heartland Family Service’s mission to strengthen individuals and families in the community.
Black Hills Energy Team
Junior League American Girl Show Committee. Photo by MDP Dwyer Photography
Heartland Walk for Warmth 2012
American Girl Fashion Show 2012
Courtesy of Heartland Walk for Warmth
T
he Heartland Walk for Warmth took place in February at Westroads Mall to raise funds and awareness for these programs. More than 400 walkers turned out to ensure people in the Omaha area in need of energy assistance will be able to heat their homes when it’s cold and cool their homes when it’s hot. The campaign ends May 31, and the goal is to raise $120,000. So far, the campaign has raised $99,000. The American Red Cross – Heartland Chapter and The Salvation Army will distribute the funds raised from the campaign.
104
may/june • 2012
Courtesy of Junior League of Omaha
A
merican Girl celebrated its 20th anniversary for the Junior League of Omaha in March at Happy Hollow Country Club. More than 1,000 friends and family watched as 350 girls modeled over the course of seven shows. There were raffle prizes, silent auctions, local vendors, and 75 volunteers that all helped support the event. The shows raised approximately $40,000, which went to help Junior League of Omaha’s projects. Special guests Craig Nigrelli, Hannah Pickett, and Jeremy Maskel of local news stations commentated the patron shows, where girls were escorted by an adult of their choice; and Miss Teen Nebraska USA, Sarah Summer, and Miss Nebraska USA, Amy Spilker, also attended and signed autographs. www.OmahaPublications.com