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GREEN LEAF GALA AN EVENING IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST On October 3rd, guests were invited to enter the Enchanted Forest at Southern Hills, where the committee had worked to create a mystical atmosphere with large hedges, trees, and a beautiful flower wall. Young ballerinas from the Tulsa Ballet’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” posed in the entrance as guests walked by, and a Tree Walker meandered through the crowd taking pictures with patrons. Guests were also invited to take pictures in front of a green screen which allowed them to customize their photo on the spot. Thanks to the efforts of Gala Chairwoman, Laura Parrott, Patron Chairwoman, Bonnie Klein, and our Green Leaf Gala committee, this year’s Green Leaf Gala was a huge success, raising over $350,000 -- doubling the amount that the event has ever raised before. Committee members included: April Hastings, EJ Oppenheimer, Hayley & Patrick Bruce, Crystal Klein, Cassie Reese, Madison Baird, Jordon Didier, Erica Greenfield, Aaron Hunt, Erika Massey, Jayson Stroud, Yvette Tabor, Nikki Timmermans, Kate & Bryon Helm, Joy McGill and Blake Redden. Julie Chin and Rick Miller led the program section of the evening, and Rick Miller’s auction team exceeded all expectations, helping us to raise over $120,000 alone from that portion of the program. The band Hook played following the Live Auction while patrons danced the night away. Truly, it was a night to remember! Pictured here Susan Parrott, Bonnie Klein & Laura Parrott
SAVE the DATE! GREEN LEAF GALA, Friday October 2, 2015
IN THIS ISSUE JANE GOODALL VISITS TULSA
CURRENT UWT PROJECTS
CITIZEN FORESTERS