Merrymakers Celebrates 30th Anniversary

2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the Merrymakers Association (www.merrymakers.org). The Merrymakers Association’s major annual fundraiser was held Thursday, November 10, 2016 at the La Vista Embassy Suites. It was the 26th anniversary of this event, which traditionally includes a roast of a prominent Omaha figure. Instead, the 2016 event was a “toast” to the Creighton Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Greg McDermott.

Greg McDermott is the 16th head coach in Creighton men’s basketball history and has proven to be a top-notch recruiter and a sound tactician. He has coached 32 players who have earned some sort of conference award in his 15 years as a Division I Coach.

The event started with a social hour at 6 p.m. followed by a dinner program and live auction conducted by auctioneer Scott Moore. Emcee was Mary Maxwell. Toasting Greg McDermott was Pat Garvin, Steve Powell and Creighton Athletic Director Bruce Rasmussen. Corporate chair for the event was Daniel O’Neill and Toast Committee Chair was Sandy Parker. On the Toast Committee: Cathy Bonnesen, Amy Deardorff, Tom Kerr, Sandy Lemke, Cynthia Peacock and Ellen Wright.

Over 310 attended the event, mostly comprising corporate tables. Sponsorships came in at $135,000 and a total of over $200,000 was raised. Major sponsors for the event include Stephanie and Jack Koraleski, Parker Family Foundation, Simmonds Family Foundation and The Vetter Foundation.

For more information please visit www.merrymakers.org or contact Patti Craig, Executive Director at (402) 697-0205.

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