WoHeLo Luncheon

Three, two, one, Blast Off!  Camp Fire USA Snohomish Council’s annual WoHeLo Luncheon was a success.  300 guests attended the luncheon with a theme of “Today, Tomorrow & Beyond!”  The event was held on October 15^th and raised over $55,000.  Many special guests helped contribute to making this year’s luncheon one that guests will not soon forget. 

Myrna Overstreet and Paul Johns of the Seattle Seahawks co-chaired the event and welcomed guests to the 17^th WoHeLo Luncheon.  Nichole Loehr, a Camp Fire All Star Club Member, lead the Pledge of Allegiance along with the Marysville Pilchuck High School NJROTC Color Guard.  An Invocation was giving by US Navy Commander John Swanson, Command Chaplain of the USS Abraham Lincoln.  Commander Swanson just returned from a seven-month deployment on the USS Abraham Lincoln this week.

Bob and Myrna Overstreet were surprised with the presentation of the Lou Denney Award for community service.  The award was given to honor their years of service and dedication to Camp Fire USA of Snohomish County.  Myrna’s ceremonial gown and other items from her time as a Camp Fire member and leader were on display after the luncheon.

The energy in the air “took off” as former NASA Astronaut Bonnie J. Dunbar, Ph.D., inspired guests to make their dreams come true.  Camp Fire Youth Member Trina Huschka displayed how Camp Fire has influenced her life.  Trina gave out paper clips to encourage guests to “get connected” and “be a positive link.”  Camp Fire USA would like to thank Boeing and Alfy’s Pizza for being this year’s event co-sponsors.

Stay tuned for details of the 2009 Luncheon!