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Brew HaHA Co-Chairs Erin Swanson & Joel Russell. Photo by Images by TLC, Terry L. Cue
Brew HaHA Co-Chairs Franny High & Bill Wardell. Photo by Images by TLC, Terry L. Cue
Lt. Gen. Leo W. Smith, Christi Janssen, Kyle Robino, Phyllis Choat, and VADM C.R. “Bob” Bell
On Track Guild Luncheon
6th Annual Brew HaHa
Courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Omaha
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abitat for Humanity Omaha’s 6th Annual Brew HaHa, organized by Habitat Omaha’s Young Professionals Group (HOYP), drew over 1,000 attendees to Stinson Park at Aksarben Village in September. The event showcased craft and locally brewed beer, as well as food from area restaurants Taste and Greenbelly. Over $75,000 was raised to support Habitat Omaha and HOYP’s goal of raising $100,000 in 2012. Event Chairs were Franny and Bill Wardell, Erin Swanson, and Joel Russell; Honorary Brewmasters were Amber and Brian Fahey and Haley and Jamie Walker.
Courtesy of Durham Museum
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ver 325 guests attended the Durham Museum’s On Track Guild Luncheon—themed “Brass, Boots, Buttons & Braids, An American Soldier”—and raised over $60,000 for the museum. The morning started with a tour of the Worn with Pride: Americans in Uniform exhibit. General Chair Kyle Robino opened the luncheon with the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the lunch, Honorary Chairs VADM C. R. “Bob” Bell and Lt. Gen. Leo W. Smith II spoke about some of the highlights and experiences of their former military careers. Bell graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and Smith from United States Military Academy.
Mogens and Cindy Bay, Joan Squires, Denise Bartels, Michelle and Ryan Clark
Abi Fallah, Rod Laible, and Machelle Kenton
Broadway Ball 2012
An Evening at the Fair
Courtesy of Omaha Performing Arts
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he 2012 Broadway Ball themed “Together We Shine” was a success in September at the Holland Performing Arts Center, raising $450,000 for Omaha Performing Arts’ Education and Community Involvement Programs. Nearly 400 people attended the benefit to hear Nebraska native Tanner Pflueger—a former Billy Elliot in both London’s West End and on Broadway—talk about OPA’s education opportunities, as well as watch a special performance by Tony Award®-winner Sutton Foster. Honorary Chairs for the event were Cindy and Mogens Bay, and Event Chairs were Michelle and Ryan Clark. www.ReadOnlineNow.com
Courtesy of Quality Living Inc.
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LI’s “An Evening at the Fair” welcomed a crowd of 700+ to the CenturyLink Center in September. Unlike any other fundraiser in the metro, the county fair-themed event drew rave reviews from returning and new fairgoers for its creativity, fun, laid-back atmosphere, and overall theme. No tables were assigned, and fairgoers came and went as they pleased while enjoying live entertainment, a large array of fair-themed games and activities, and fun food. There were no speakers, no silent auctions, and no suits and ties. Honorary Chairs were Lori and David Scott; Chairs were Carly and Jessica Turner; and Co-Chair was Jami Heideman. november/december • 2012
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