"Be A Big Friend"
August 30, 2010
Noon-1 p.m.
Inside the "Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog" exhibit
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This wonderful event brings together those who have worked passionately to enhance the lives of metro-area children.

In its fourth year, this event recognized individuals and organizations who have worked diligently to make the Omaha metro area a wonderful place for children to grow up.

2010 Honorees

Great Friends to Omaha Children's Museum
Susan and Mike Lebens | Janet Strauss
Longtime supporters of children in the community, Mike and Susan Lebens have been Great Friends to Omaha Children’s Museum for more than 20 years. Susan served as president during her first board tenure in 1986-87, while working as vice president at Mutual of Omaha. She was part of the group of people who influenced the decision to occupy and renovate the museum’s current home at 20th and St. Mary’s and during a second term on the board many years later helped establish the Great Friends to Kids Luncheon.
Susan’s mother, Janet Strauss and her late husband Willis, supported the museum through critical times of growth. The Strausses’ commitment to the community is evident through their support of children, performing arts and education.

Great Friend to Kids
Peter Kiewit Sons', Inc.
Well-known as a leading benefactor to numerous youth-oriented charities, Kiewit has long been a Great Friend to Kids. With its emphasis on investing in the future by investing in young people, the company’s philanthropy plays an important role in helping to create and maintain a family-friendly community.
Kiewit has been represented on Omaha Children’s Museum board of directors for more than two decades, and the museum has benefited from both generous corporate support and gifts from families associated with the company. Most recently, Kiewit employees took a lead role in soliciting donations of materials and recruiting volunteers from industry and labor to create the highly popular Construction Zone exhibit that was featured on the second floor of the museum from January to April of this year.

Past Honorees

2009
Sandy Parker, Great Friend to Omaha Children’s Museum
Children's Hospital & Medical Center, Great Friend to Kids

2008
Karen Levin, Great Friend to Omaha Children's Museum
Peter Kiewit Foundation, Great Friend to Kids 

2007
David Karnes, Great Friend to Omaha Children's Museum
Evelyn Zysman, Great Friend to Kids 

Join in an evening of celebration and enchantment in the royal kingdom. This is a magical place where dreams come true and princesses may just kiss a frog to discover their prince! Everyone will enjoy delicious dining and shopping for unique items in the museum. Take part in this wonderful event supporting the power of imagination and children’s dreams coming true everyday at Omaha Children’s Museum.

Honorary Chairs
Dan and Shirley Neary

Royal Sponsor
Mutual of Omaha

Benefit Chairs
Denise Fitzgerald
Sarah Kahler
Christine Stevens


Schedule of Events:

5:30-6:00 p.m.
Patron Pre-Bidding

6:00-9:30 p.m.
Silent Auction
Dinner
Live Auction
Raise the Paddle

9:30-11:00 p.m.
Cinderella’s After-Ball
Cinderella had to leave the party early... but you don't have to. Music by Joey Gulizia, cocktails and party favors.

Valet Parking ** Complimentary Bar ** Kingdom Chic Attire