Special events at Prevent Blindness Nebraska
Special events scheduled for 2009:
August 21, 2009
Night Sight Golf Tournament
Eagle Run Golf Course
Omaha's most fun golf tournament, played at dark. Sponsorship opportunities available by clicking here:
Registration Form 2009
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G. Richard "Rick" and Carol Russell receive the 2009 People of Vision Award!
Story and photos here: People of Vision Dinners
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2009 Hunt for Sight Wild Game Feast a ROARING success!!!
Saturday, March 14 was the night of the annual Prevent Blindness Nebraska Hunt for Sight Wild Game Feast hosted by Dr. Buzz Madson at the Council Bluffs Country Club. The guest speaker for this year's program was Greg Wagner from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The event raised $6,500 for Prevent Blindness Nebraska's programs and services.
 
Jason Hellman and Mary Dinges Patron Party before the Wild Game Feast
 
Buzz Madson and Greg Wagner Bob Sr. and Bob Michelic Jr.
To see more photos from the event, click here: Photos from 2009 Hunt for Sight
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Hold em' or Fold em'?
Woodmen Lodge 16 holds Las Vegas Night to benefit the programs of Prevent Blindness Nebraska
Approximately 50 people turned out for Woodmen Lodge 16's Las Vegas Night on Saturday, March 24 to play cards and
bingo to support the programs and services of Prevent Blindness Nebraska. THANKS to the dollars raised by events such
as Las Vegas Night sponsored by Woodmen, Prevent Blindness Nebraska is able to offer free community programs, including
Glaucoma screening during January.
 
Bingo IS fun!!! Prevent Blindness Board Member Frank Logan
deals the cards
 
Having fun for a great cause!
 2008 See the World through your Taste Buds
Nestled between the wine racks and food from around the world, See the World through your Taste Buds, a fundraiser of World Market at 78th & Dodge St., raised nearly $1,000 for the programs and services of Prevent Blindness Nebraska. Guests enjoyed sampling a wide variety of delicious food and complimenting wines for a minimum $5 donation. A silent auction of creative World Market baskets was included in the event.
  
2008 Night Sight Golf Tournament
Although there was a late summer threat of rain, the evening turned out to be a perfect night for golf after dark. Event Chairman Kirk Swartzbaugh reported the sold-out event raised over $9,000 to support the programs and services of Prevent Blindness Nebraska. A buffet dinner was provided by the Eagle Run Old Chicago prior to the program and oral auction. Kirk Swartzbaugh served as the emcee for the program, and fellow Prevent Blindness Nebraska board member and Auctioneer Scott Moore led the oral auction. Included in the auction were four UNO Maverick Hockey players, Jared Kaufmann, JP Platisha, Mark Bernier and Dan Swanson, who were auctioned to play with a foursome.
The event was sponsored by Midwest Eye Care and Prudential, with support from many local organizations that contributed prizes for the silent auction.
  
 
2008 People of Vision Awards Dinner honoring Ree and Jun Kaneko
The Hilton Hotel in downtown Omaha was the location for the annual People of Vision event held May 16, 2008. The Hilton proudly displays artwork called "Dango's", created by artist Jun Kaneko, one of the honorees of the 2008 People of Vision Awards dinner. Ree and Jun Kaneko have more than 70 years of dedication to the arts between them, including KANEKO, a non-profit scholarly and presenting organizatin for the exploration of creativity in the arts, sciences and philosophy. The Kaneko's exemplify People of vision, whose clear perspective and farsightedness in community service and devotion to their fellowman have earned them the respect of their community. Congratulations to Ree and Jun Kaneko for being People of Vision!
Jun and Ree Kaneko with People of Vision Award
2008 Hunt for Sight Wild Game Feast
Lions, tigers and bears--oh my!
Great food and fellowship provided the backdrop for the event held on a beautiful Saturday evening in April at Dr. Buzz Madsen's lodge in Lake Manawa. Nearly 75 people attended the event and enjoyed the shared bounty of wild game provided by Dr. Madsen, prepared by the Council Bluffs Country Club. Nearly $6,000 was raised to support the important programs of Prevent Blindness Nebraska.
Special thanks to Dr. Buzz Madsen for hosting the event for Prevent Blindness Nebraska!
  
2007 Special Events:
2007 Hunt for Sight Wild Game Feast
On March 31, the 2007 Hunt for Sight Dinner to benefit Prevent Blindness Nebraska opened at Dr. Buzz Madson’s lodge in Lake Manawa, Iowa, at 5:00 p.m. with hor devours provided by Bryan Petrzilk. At 6:30, the event moved to the Council Bluffs Country Club for a Wild Game dinner. Approximately 50 people attended this wonderful event to help raise $5,000.00. Read More
2007 People of Vision Awards Dinner Honoring Dr. Gail Walling and Michael Yanney
The 2007 People of Vision Award Dinner, honoring Dr. Gail Walling Yanney and Michael Yanney was held Thursday, May 10 at the Happy Hollow Club. Read More
2007 Night Sight Golf Tournament
The 18th Annual Night Sight Golf Tournament was a ‘swinging’ success at Eagle Run Golf Course on Friday, August 25th, 2007. The stars were out and the air was cool--a perfect night for golfing in the dark! A delicious dinner was served before the tournament started along with a wide variety of oral and silent auction items available proving to be a ‘hole-in-one’ with everyone. Golfers had a great time using their senses with the “Blind Putting” contest and the “Closest to the Pin” contest.
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