Annual Report | 2011 - Omaha Childrens Museum

Rainbow Connectors Guild
The Rainbow Connectors Guild is committed
to the advancement and growth of Omaha
Children’s Museum. In addition to planning the
museum’s largest fundraiser, the For the Kids
benefit, this active group of hardworking and
dedicated volunteers offered friend-raising events
throughout the year. These events included the
Big Backyard Bash in February and the Dino-Mite
Bash in November. With nearly 100 members, the
guild takes pride in the museum and what it offers
to the children of the Omaha community.
GUILD BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
2011/2012
Wendi Kroeger
President
Beth Ochsner
President Elect
Sarah Hinsley
Vice President Friendraising
Kayla Hawkins
Vice President Fundraising
Piper Johnson
Corresponding Secretary
Heather Efaw
Recording Secretary
Julie Liakos
Treasurer
Rachel Stricklett
Membership Chair
Melissa Schafer
Membership Vice Chair
Lisa Gravelle
Advisor
(top) Dave and Sandy Parker, Lindy
Hoyer and benefit honorary chairs,
Peggy & David Sokol
(bottom) For the Kids benefit chairs,
Beth Ochsner, Jennifer Simmons
and Christie Oberto
Monster Success for the Annual Benefit
The Rainbow Connectors Guild planned the annual For the Kids benefit that created a
memorable experience for all attendees and raised more than $ 255,000 for the museum with
record attendance of over 600. The event, themed Monster’s Ball, was chaired by Christie
Oberto, Beth Ochsner and Jennifer Simmons. Honorary chairpersons were Peggy and David
Sokol. MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company was the event sponsor.
Monster’s Ball was honored as winner of Metro Magazine’s award for Best Event Theme at
The Big Event 2011.
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