Midlands Community Foundation’s 2017 Reflection Ball Raises More Than $120,000
Midlands Community Foundation’s (www.MidlandsCommunity.org) 2017 Reflection Ball, held on January 21 at the Embassy Suites in LaVista, raised more than $120,000. An estimated 500 guests attended the gala. Net proceeds from the event will be donated to the MCF General Fund. Through MCF’s grants program, proceeds will support the needs of non-profit organizations serving Sarpy and Cass counties in the areas of art, community, economic development, education, health and human services.
At the event, the 2017 Reflection Award was presented to Valerie and Don Bellino for their community involvement and philanthropy. “We appreciate their vision and dedication to our community, particularly through all they have done in the area of economic development and their support of extracurricular activities for our youth,” said Tonee Gay, executive director.
As 2017 marked MCF’s 35th Annual Reflection Ball, Karla Rupiper, MCF Board president and Mary Gawecki, MCF Board past president recognized all past Reflection Award recipients who were in attendance.
The mission of Midlands Community Foundation is to benefit the diverse needs of the Sarpy and Cass county communities by providing financial support, involvement and service.
For more information, contact Diane Knicky, Director of Operations and Public Relations, at (402) 991-8027 or visit www.MidlandsCommunity.org.
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- Award Recipients (L-R) Tonee Gay, Executive Director, Midlands Community Foundation; Patrick and Kathy Sullivan, Honorary Chairs; Don and Valerie Bellino, 2017 Reflection Award Recipients.
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- Reflection Ball Committee (L-R) Front Row: Ken Summerfield, Bindy Frederick, Martha Sopinski, Donna Wilcox, Mary Gawecki, Kyle Black, Diane Knicky. Back Row: Brenda Carlson, Jan Davis, Lori Pankonin, Pattie Iske, Carrie Krist, Kris Zey, Jackie Davis, Leanne Sotak, Jill Govier.
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- Past Reflection Award Recipients (L-R) Front Row: Karen Olson, Evonne Williams, Joann Fricke, Marian Fricke, Cherie Metschke, Kyle Black, Donna Wilcox, Lori Pankonin, Lisa Strohmyer, Valerie Bellino. Back Row: Al Schmid, Dr. Michael Westcott, Ken Molzer, Bill Williams, Milt Fricke, Charles Fricke, Dr. Harlan Metschke, Dr. Rick Black, Dr. Chuck Wilcox, Dave Pankonin, Dr. Jeffry Strohmyer, Don Bellino.