Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Center Foundation "Toast to Murder Mystery"


The Annual Center Foundation Gala was a blast! The era was the 1920's, and as always, the guests that faithfully attend this event were all decked out for the festivities.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Craig Johnson, I'll miss you.





It is with such a heavy heart that I upload these pictures of Craig Johnson. I just learned a few days ago that Craig passed away last week from a stroke and truthfully my heart is broken. I have worked with Craig (and his wife Pam, shown in pictures above) numerous times over the years...from their wedding in Jackson Hole, reception in Napa Valley, and then with the New Venture Club again in Jackson Hole just a few years ago. Craig was one of those clients that you just love, really love and appreciate...and my heart breaks for his family as I hear of this news and am stunned and saddened beyond words.
Craig was not only an amazing client, but an incredibly nice guy...and a great business man too! He helped companies such as Yahoo and Garage.com come to fruition, lending his amazing talents and insight into the social media industry...he was a pioneer. You wouldn't have known how amazingly successful he was by meeting him...he was THAT down-to-earth. He was generous beyond words, putting me and my husband up in one of the most beautiful hotels in San Francisco and then taking care of immenities beyond our dreams in Napa Valley--bike rides, spa treatments, wine cask dinners, croquet, and fabulous wine tasting seminars. Later I'd jump off a perfectly good mountain in Jackson Hole (Rendezvous Peak, 10,500 ft. elevation) paragliding with members of the New Venture Club while planning their amazing weekend retreat...with Craig and Tim Koogle (Yahoo) essentially doing the pushing! (I had just shown up to take a few pics...what on earth!?!?!?!).
I am going to miss Craig Johnson and will be praying for his family, friends and colleagues that no doubtably miss him beyond words right now.
God bless,
Aimee


Thursday, October 1, 2009

All White Party!

Loved the simplicity of this little birthday party for 20 people in the desert!





Historic Bend Run & Float 2009...amazing!


And, a few amazing sponsors!

Sunday, August 9, 2009

2 Weeks and Counting!! Aug. 22nd HBR&F!


The Historic Bend Run & Float is an amazing event put on for local, Christian Non-Profits. Spearheaded by FrontLine Foundation, who's mission is to equip Christian ministries doing work on the front lines, the Historic Bend Run & Float will be an absolute blast!

Snapshot of the day

8:00am
Pancake breakfast fundraiser for Ransom Wear @ Drake Park
Competitive run begins @ Drake Park

9:00am
Non-Profit and Business booths open @ Drake Park

10:00am
Music, dunk tank, and entertainment begins @ Drake Park
Recreation fun run begins @ Drake Park

11:30am
Announcement of sponsors & Prizes for Competitive Division
BBQ lunch fundraiser for On Track @ Drake Park

12:00pm
Activities begin @ Drake Park, Pie eating contest, burlap sack races, etc.

1:00pm
Announcement of sponsors & Prizes for Recreational Division
Music, activities, and food continue until 3:00pm


For more info:
www.HistoricBendRunandFloat.com
www.FrontLineCO.org

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Mill Quarter Block Party

Bend Event Co. has been working on an amazing event that takes place July 14th from 4-8pm. There are over 35 businesses in the Mill Quarter, each unique and inspiring! When walking around the Mill Quarter Design Distric there is such a great sense of community in the air as everyone seems to know one another...perhaps it's from spending time in front of each other's storefronts chit chatting and drinking a cup of Strictly Organic coffee! I've been working with Casey Kaiser of Community First, Noelle of Furnish, Graham Hausler of Atlas Smart Homes, Elise Franklin of Bend Radio Group & Amy Holbrook of HD Architecture...all amazingly talented and fun people to be around!

Many businesses in the Mill Quarter will be having music, food & libation that you won't want to miss out on! I'll be sure to keep you informed!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Historic Bend Run & Float


Mark your calendars for a great event to help fund Christian Non-Profits in Central Oregon!


August 22, 2009 is the event date. Check out the website http://www.historicbendrunandfloat.com/.

The event is being put on by FrontLine Foundation http://www.frontlineco.org/

Saturday, March 7, 2009

"A Toast to Rock 'n Roll" for The Center Foundation




I personally love everything The Center does, as I have been a patient of Dr. Swift's for a while now (car accident, 2006). What a huge blessing it was to give back...helping with their annual Gala and also being in their ad campaign, "I am strong, again" http://www.thecenteroregon.com/

"Private Dinners in the Desert" hosted by van den Berg's








This was an amazing summer evening as Jody Denton prepared a 7 course meal in a spectacular setting in The Highlands at Broken Top. Money was raised for KIDS Center, to help end child abuse in Central Oregon. http://www.kidscenter.org/