2010 RUN FOR THE ROSES
SETS NEW RECORDS
Six hundred and twenty.
That incredible figure is the number of happy guests who attended Run for the Roses this year, setting a new fund-raising and attendance record for Tulsa Boys' Home's annual gala event!
Like a well oiled machine (or horse!), the exciting Kentucky Derby party and auction started on time on Saturday, May 1st, at 1:00 pm at the Tulsa Fairgrounds Pavilion. It was the sixth year for this very popular and successful fund-raising event.
From the smiles and laughter that were everywhere in the huge arena, it was obvious that guests once again enjoyed the wonderful food and drinks, silent and live auctions, and the races simulcast live from Churchill Downs. The famous Art Deco Pavilion was again spectacularly decked out with thousands of fresh, live, red roses and lights.
Our Master of Ceremonies was Kristin Dickerson, News 8 Reporter. The Doo Woppa Doos musical group was a crowd pleaser, and our silent and live auctions were outstanding with Jay Litchfield as the live auctioneer. Sherri Griggs and Lisa Collidge were in charge of putting together our excellent silent and live auctions.
Among the most impressive live auction items offered was a chance to purchase a vehicle from Jackie Cooper Imports in Tulsa at dealer’s invoice!
Most ladies wore elaborate hats in the grand Derby tradition, and three judges choose Kelly Clark as the proud owner of the Best Derby Hat in 2010. She won a $250 gift certificate from Reasors grocery stores in Tulsa.
The men wore everything from short sleeve Hawaiian shirts to three-piece suits, and many of our guests placed bets at betting booths Derby day races courtesy of Ron Shotts of the Fair Meadows Racetrack staff.
Patron Co-Chairs
for our Run for the Roses Party in 2010.
They are:
Mike and Shelley Dill
Bill and Sherri Griggs
Mark and Whitney Franks
David and Martha Cordell
Gregg and Jennifer Conway
Robert and Erin Butler
Grant and Sarah Stewart
Stephanie and Danny Christner
Joe and Jamie Smith
Doug Janes and Jdanna James
Jack Allen
Our Sponsors include:
Our Presenting Sponsor
The Oxley Foundation
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Our Level Sponsors
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BREEDER'S CUP
Pat King
The Sherman E. Smith Family Charitable Foundation
TRIPLE CROWN
Frederic Dorwart, Lawyers
WINNER’S CIRCLE
AAON
John Christner Trucking
Mike and Shelley Dill
Betty Belcher
H. A. and Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust
KENTUCKY DERBY
BKD, LLP
Joe Smith
Conner and Winters
Bill and Sherri Griggs
Moran Family Foundation
Samson
Women’s Association of Tulsa Boys’ Home
BELMONT STAKES
Kip and Pat Leikam
Case and Associates
TMA Systems
THE PREAKNESS
Ken Ray Underwood Law Offices
Bank Of Oklahoma
Arvest
Our table sponsors were:
The Alternative Board, CFR, Jackie Cooper, Corporate Performance Group, Joe Frates, GMG Oil and Gas, Bill and Sherri Griggs, Twila Brown-Jan Johnson Interiors, Jr. Women’s Association of TBH, Kip and Pat Leikam, Lou Miller Foundation, Mark Mitchell, Tom and Barbara Naugle, PacSeis-Curt Conway, Sam J. and Nona M. Rhoades Foundation, Tom and Juanita Roberts, Patti and Gary Smith, Sunset Rotary Club, Emma Throneberry, Vacuworx, Williams Companies, Who’s Who International Tulsa, Women’s Association of TBH, Reed and Carol Woods, and Xanadu-Larry & Romona Sweet.
Donors of live auction items were:
Doe’s Eat Place, Tom and Barbara Naugle, Southwes Airlinesand Bill and Sherri Griggs, Polo Grill, Tulsa Boys’ Home, American Airlines and Bob Hartsook/Hartsook Companies, Southern Hills Chef Devin Levine and Nick Sidorakis, Lou Miller Foundation/Lou’s Antiques,Dave Bryan – Southern Hills Head Professional, Bonefish Grill, and Jackie Cooper Imports.
Donors of silent auction items included:
742-DINE, Beth Akins, American Airlines, Antique Warehouse, Arby’s, Aspen Liquor, B.A.S.E.LINE Performance, Battle Creek Golf Course, Baxter Black, Beacon Furniture, Bella Vita Spa, The Bistro at Seville, Bodega Wine Spirits, Bonefish Grill, The Brasserie Restaurant and Bar, Dave Bryan, Buckingham Group, Buffalo Run Casino, Carino’s Italian Restaurant-41st & Sheridan, Carpentree, The Cheesecake Factory, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Club House Bar & Grill, Coble’s Flowers and Gifts, Gregg & Jennifer Conway, Lisa & Mark Coolidge, Doubletree Hotel Tulsa at Warren Place, Doubletree Hotel Tulsa-Downtown, Fine Airport Parking, Fitness Together, Kent Fleming, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, Flying G Ranch, GolfTEC, Sherri & Bill Griggs, Hard Rock Casino- Tulsa, Bob Hartsook, Scott Hazelwood, Hooters of Tulsa, Hot Hoppers, In the Raw, Dennis Ingram, J&B Deep Discount Liquor, Jackie Cooper Imports, Junior Women’s Association TBH, Kathleen’s Kids, Lou Miller Foundation, LXi,
Marshall Brewing Company, Kristin Martin of Sterling & Co., Mazzio’s Italian Eatery, Mazzio’s Prattville, Meadowbrook Country Club, The Melting Pot, Memorial Wine & Spirits, Keyna Metcalfe of Sterling & Co., Michael Fusco’s Riverside Grill, Mike Murphy, Jim Nelson, Nielsens Exclusive Gifts, Oklahoma Aquarium, Olive Garden Utica Square, Oliveto Italian Bistro, Oral Roberts University, Outback Steakhouse Riverside, Panera Bread, Petal Pushers, PetSmart Friends, Polo Grill, Quik Trip, Reasor’s, Frank Rhoades, Johnathan & Amy Rice,
Jim & Amy Riddle, River Spirit Casino, Riverview Wine & Spirits, Samuels Jewelers, Santa Fe Cattle Company, Savory Chef, Shollmier Kitchen Ideas,
Sonoma Bistro & Wine Bar, Southwest Airlines, Sports Fan-attic, Star Jewelers, The Stock Pot, Sutherland’s, Tea & Magnolias, Ted’s Pipe Shop, Tidal School Vineyards, Tulsa 66’ers, Tulsa Firearms Training Academy, University of Tulsa,
Women’s Association of Tulsa Boys’ Home, Ziegler Art & Frame.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for “Run for the Roses”,
next year please contact Gregg Conway at 918-245-0231, Ext. 5022.
Sponsorships, reservations, and additional information are available by
contacting Lucy Willis at 918-245-0231, ext. 5055, or lwillis@tbhinc.org
Interested persons and companies may also register or become a sponsor online.
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