Bobby Odom and the Odom Law Firm welcomed some 500 guests for the 44th annual Seafood Jubilee on July 22 at the Fayetteville-Springdale Elks Lodge in Fayetteville. The group served up approximately 500 pounds each of crawfish and shrimp.
Along with Bobby, firm members playing host were Matt Lindsay, Russell Winburn, Conrad Odom, Alan Lane, Monte Sharits and Bryant Crooks.
At a Glance
Seafood Jubilee
Who: Odom Law Firm
What: The 44th annual event fed 500 guests 1,000 pounds of shrimp and crawfish.
When: July 22
Where: Fayetteville-Springdale Elks Lodge in Fayetteville
Dream Big Charity Gala
Who: Children’s Safety Center of Washington County
What: Children’s Safety Center champions joined the group for the ninth annual Dream Big Charity Gala on July 23 at the Fayetteville Town Center.
When: July 23
Where: Fayetteville Town Center
Information: (479) 872-6183 or childrenssafetycent…
Beat the Heat Luncheon
Who: Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life
What: The luncheon was part of the Mercy Sports Medicine Coaching Summit that drew hundreds of area coaches and physical education teachers for a day of learning about the latest developments in sports medicine.
When: July 28
Where: John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers
Next: A Cool Summer Homecoming Gala, Aug. 20
Information: (479) 986-9960 or kendrickfincher.org
Among those gathered for the afternoon-long event were Judge John Threet, Judge Joanna Taylor, Gen and Frank Broyles, Win Phillips, Cyndi Nance, Lisa and Howard Higgins, Judge David Clinger, Judge Xollie Duncan, Kay and Sid Davis and Dee Howe.
Children's Safety Center champions joined the group for the ninth annual Dream Big Charity Gala on July 23 at the Fayetteville Town Center. The $130,000 the 1,000 guests helped raise will go to support the nonprofit organization's programs for child abuse victims.
The Children's Safety Center coordinates investigation, prosecution and treatment services in child abuse cases with law enforcement, child protective services, victim service providers, prosecutors, medical personnel, mental health professionals and volunteers.
Last year the center saw 546 children and averaged 45 a month. In July, they served 74 children and as of Aug. 4 had already seen 11 children.
Those championing the Children's Safety Center included Sarah White, Kirby Jett Harris and Nathan Harris, Jennifer Rivas, Mandy Rogers and Adam Luetgen, Shelby Barron and Brett Booker, Holly and Jon Thorn, Carrie and Brandon Bell, Amy and J.S. Bull, Kelly Krall and Tracy Ego, Nick Pynes-Smallwood, Hayley Mitcham, Jillian Oyler, Kristin Baldwin and Elizabeth and Scott Shackelford.
Kendrick Fincher Hydration for Life kicked off Heat Stroke Awareness month with the Beat the Heat Luncheon on July 28 at the John Q. Hammons Center in Rogers.
The luncheon was part of the Mercy Sports Medicine Coaching Summit that drew hundreds of area coaches and physical education teachers for a day of learning about the latest developments in sports medicine.
Those beating the heat with hydration included Rhonda Fincher, Heather Foitek, Dr. Steve Goss, Mercy Clinic Northwest president, Martine and David Pollard, Dean Weber, Brendon McDermott, Brian Arend, Amy Combs, Kembra Mathis, Lance Taylor, Joey Walters, Mary and Orlo Stitt and Eric Howerton.
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Columnist Carin Schoppmeyer can be reached by email at [email protected].
NAN Profiles on 08/07/2016