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11th Annual Golf Tournament Results

11th Annual Golf Tournament Raises More Than $12,000

The 11th Annual Foundation for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Golf Tournament was held August 21 at the Hebron Country Club in Hebron, Nebraska. With a beautiful day and 95 golfers, the Tournament was a huge success; raising more than $12,000.

“We continue to be overwhelmed by the support we receive, particularly with the participation in our annual golf tournament,” says Megan Hinrichs, Director of Development.  “Everyone from individual donors, to players, sponsors, and volunteers step up to help make a difference.  It’s extremely gratifying, enabling us to address the needs of our residents.”

The Foundation for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Golf Tournament began in 2004, as a way to raise funds for remodeling and upgrade projects that normal operating expenses do not cover. This year’s funds are earmarked for The Gardens. The funds will be used to add a driveway to The Gardens entrance making it easier for residents to leave for appointments or for family and friends to come and visit their loved ones.

A beautifully sunny day with a strong breeze set the stage for a wonderful day with golfers enjoying the scramble competition, food and beverages, flag prizes, and a great golf experience.  Golf teams came from Hebron, Ruskin, Bruning, Deshler, Davenport, Lincoln, Omaha and surrounding areas to participate in a day of relaxation and golf.

The tournament champion this year was the Eric Krupicka team with a score of 55. The first flight winners were the team from Capital Sanitary/ LTC Midwest, with a score of 62.  The second flight winner went to the Crop Production Services team with a score of 67.  Each flight winner was awarded a commemorative cooler.

Championship Team  - Eric Krupicka Team Team Members from Left to Right Gunnar Mumford, Ryan, Butler, Eric Krupicka, Dave Klaumann

Championship Team – Eric Krupicka Team
Team Members from Left to Right: Gunnar Mumford, Ryan, Butler, Eric Krupicka, Dave Klaumann

A wonderful hamburger and polish dog supper was donated and cooked by NuStar Energy of Geneva, Nebraska.

The Foundation for Blue Valley Lutheran Homes would like to thank all of the sponsors, players, volunteers and donors for the tournament this year.

1st Flight Winner 40156 Capital Sanitary/LTC Midwest Team Members from Left to Right Randy Kozeal, Rob Novak, Tom Bacek

1st Flight Winner – Capital Sanitary/LTC Midwest
Team Members from Left to Right: Randy Kozeal, Rob Novak, Tom Bacek

2nd Flight Winner Crop Production Services Team Members from Left to Right: Doug Holtzen, Kent Werner, Troy Kane, Dustin Drohman

2nd Flight Winner – Crop Production Services
Team Members from Left to Right: Doug Holtzen, Kent Werner, Troy Kane, Dustin Drohman

 

Golf Tournament Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Thayer County Bank
LTC Midwest, LLC
Platinum Sponsors
Farm Bureau Financial Services, Nate Casey
Supper Sponsor
NuStar Energy
Gold Sponsors
Moeller Electric
Quality First Insurance
Seim Johnson, LLF
Petersen Oil & Fertilizer
Lunch Sponsors
Bruning State Bank
First Choice Vending
Hole-in-One Sponsors
Berwyn and Betty Petersen
Fred and Ardie Maschmann
Bronze Sponsors
Byron State Bank
Midwest Ear, Nose and Throat, Dr. Bowen
Kathy and Roger Retzlaff
Solution One
Breakfast Sponsors
Dick Walsh Insurance
Grace Lutheran Church
Hiland Dairy Company
Hebron Rotary Club
Hole Sponsors
Diode Telecom
Tom Posey Real Estate and Appraisal
Kent and Kris Reckewey
Women of the ELCA– Christ’s Lutheran Church
Flag Prize Sponsors
81 Trailer Sales
Ray and Eileen Asche
Blue Valley Bowl (x2)
Carleton Body Shop (x2)
Eakes Office Supplies
First Choice Vending (x9)
MetalQuest Unlimited
Nebraska Health Care Association
Price Funeral Home
Riverside Motel
Southeast Valley Irrigation (x2)
True Value 
Other Sponsors
Bethany Lutheran Church
Breezy Pointe Farms
Hergott Enterprises
Hebron Chamber of Commerce 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Thanks To
Hebron Country Club
Nate Casey
Robert Harms
Idonna Kripal
Carlece Kenner
Janelle Bruning
Deb Craig
Sharon Ebke
Ken Else
Shari Fischer
Pat Kenner
Fred Maschmann
Berwyn Petersen
Lloyd VanCleef
Kelli Day
Kathy Retzlaff
Nikki Drohman
Alan Jarecki
Pam Kozeal 
Golf Teams:
Brase Farms
Breezy Pointe Farms
Bruning State Bank
Blue Valley Lutheran Homes
Capital Sanitary/ LTC Midwest
Cornerstone Bank
Crop Production Services
Draeger-McDonald
Nikki Drohman Team
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Doug Fintel Team
Foundation for Thayer County Health Services
Eric Krupicka Team
Norder Supply
Peace Lutheran Church
Price Funeral Home
Quality Concrete
Reinke Manufacturing Team #1
Reinke Manufacturing Team #2
St. John Lutheran Church #1
St. John Lutheran Church #2
Sudbeck, Lubben and Pulliam
Sysco
Thayer County Bank

11th Annual Golf Tournament

13th Annual Golf Tournament

11th Annual Golf Tournament

August 21, 2015 · Hebron Country Club, Hebron, Nebraska
Registration begins at 8 a.m.; Start at 9:00 a.m.

Each year, Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Foundation holds a golf tournament to help raise funds for renovation projects at The Gardens, Care Home, Nursing Home or Courtyard Terrace.

This year, the Foundation will use the money to install a circle driveway at the Care Home.  It will allow residents easier access to vehicles for doctor’s appointments and be more convenient for family members and friends to visit loved ones.  The challenge is to raise $15,000 to start this project.

We are currently signing up teams for a four man scramble golf tournament. There is a limit of 24 teams, so sign up today!

The single team fee is $240, cart rental is $45. To sign up, please contact Megan Hinrichs at 402-768-3916 or email meganh@bvlh.org. Download the Entry Form by Clicking Here.

If you would like to be a sponsor for the golf tournament, prizes or lunch, please contact Megan for more information.  Your participation is appreciated. Hope to see you at this year’s event on August 21st.

Golf Tournament Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors
LTC Midwest, LLC
Thayer County Bank

Platinum Sponsors
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Hole-in-One Sponsors
Berwyn and Betty Petersen
Fred and Ardie Maschmann
Petersen Oil & Fertilizer
Gold Sponsors
Moeller Electric, Inc.
Quality First Insurance
Seim Johnson, LLF

Silver Sponsors
STILL AVAILABLE!
Bronze Sponsors
Kathy and Roger Retzlaff
Byron State Bank
Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists, PC
SolutionOne
Hole Sponsors
Diode Communications
Tom Posey Real Estate and Appraisal
Kent & Kris Reckewey
Tom Posey Real Estate
Women of the ELCA – Christ’s Lutheran Church
Breakfast Sponsors
Dick Walsh Insurance Agency, Inc.
Grace Lutheran Church

Lunch Sponsors
Bruning State Bank

Supper Sponsors
NuStar Energy

Flag Prize Sponsors
Riverside Motel
81 Trailer Sales
MetalQuest Unlimited
Carleton Body Shop (2)
Eakes Office Supply
Price Funeral Home
Ray & Eileen Asche
Riverside Motel
Southeast Valley Irrigation (2)
Gift Bag Sponsors
Tom Posey Real Estate

Start a New Career in the Medical Field with the Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Nurse Aide Training Program

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Start a New Career in the Medical Field with the Blue Valley Lutheran Homes Nurse Aide Training Program

Imagine a job that rewards you for caring about others…that is exciting and challenging…a job where you make a difference. Whether you’re just starting your career or ready for a change, now is the time to consider becoming a Nurse Aide (CNA).

As a Nursing Assistant, you will be an important part of today’s world of health care, with knowledge and skills that are always in demand. The Blue Valley Lutheran Homes (BVLH) Nurse Aide Training Program prepares individuals with the information and the experience needed to become a Nurse Aide who will provide quality care for residents in our long-term care facilities.

Students learn in a hands-on environment under the eyes of caring and professional nurses.  They are taught the art of compassionate care for people in the long-term care system.  Through lecture, DVDs, role-playing, and clinical practice, students learn procedural skills such as vital signs, bathing, dressing and positioning. The classroom is equipped with nursing beds and medical equipment to practice skills prior to the clinical rotation. Graduates of the BVLH CNA program are well prepared for the requirements to pass the state test.

Classes will begin on July 20, 2015 and will meet on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm for five weeks.  Two Saturday classes will be scheduled after the classes begin.  Anyone interested in the program must be at least 16 years of age.

Contact BVLH Kelli in Human Resources at 402.768.3615 or email her at kellid@bvlh.org.  Class participants must sign up ahead of time and need to fill out an application before being accepted into the class.

Course Benefits

  • Small Class Sizes
  • Hands-On Experience
  • Licensed Instructors with Professional Experience
  • Course Length 5 Weeks

Openings at Blue Valley Lutheran Homes

Blue Valley Nursing Care Home Nebraska

OpeningsBlue Valley Lutheran Homes has openings at all four of their facilities:  Courtyard Terrace Assisted Living, Care Home, Nursing Home and The Gardens.

Call to schedule a Tour or ask questions:  402-768-3900

Is a Gift Annuity right for you?

WHAT ARE GIFT ANNUITIES?

Are you looking for secure sources of fixed income for now or future retirement?  If you are like many individuals who own appreciated assets, you are tired of living at the mercy of the fluctuating stock and real estate markets.  You recognize that if you sold your appreciated assets you would face a high capital gains tax.

There is a solution, a plan that provides you with fixed income for life, avoids capital gains tax and leaves a lasting gift to your favorite ministries.  This plan is called a charitable gift annuity.

A charitable gift annuity is a contract between you and the ELCA.  You transfer your appreciated assets to the ELCA in exchange for the ELCA’s promise to pay you fixed income for your life.  The income can be quite high depending on your age, and a portion of your income stream may even be tax free.  Best of all, you will receive a charitable deduction for the value of your future gift and the joy of contributing to your favorite ministries.

GIFT ANNUITY OPTIONS

There are excellent options for establishing a charitable gift annuity.  For current income, you may transfer property for a fixed income beginning as early as this year.  Or you can establish a deferred gift annuity, take your charitable deduction now and receive payments at the designated future date.  A deferred gift annuity also offers the option to establish the gift annuity now and take a current deduction while maintaining a flexible future retirement date. 

HOW TO MAKE A GIFT ANNUITY

Several types of assets may be gifted in exchange for a charitable gift annuity.

CASH
A cash gift is an excellent way to fund a gift annuity.  A large portion of the annuity income will be tax free.

APPRECIATED SECURITIES
Capital gains tax may be bypassed on a gift of appreciated securities to fund a gift annuity.  A portion of the income stream will be taxed at the lower capital gains rate and another portion may be tax free.

GIFT ANNUITY WITH APPRECIATED STOCK

Photos Myron wanted to make a gift for two of his favorite ELCA ministries and had heard that a Charitable Gift Annuity might be a good way to give.  His stock had appreciated greatly over the 15 years he owned it.  Because of the fluctuating markets, Myron desired to sell his stock.  However, he wanted to avoid paying high capital gains taxes.  Myron called Lutheran Planned Giving Services and discovered that he could transfer his stock in exchange for a charitable gift annuity.  He could begin receiving income now, take a current charitable deduction and avoid capital gains taxes on the gift.  Best of all, a portion of his income would be tax free!  Myron decided to transfer his appreciated stock in exchange for the gift annuity and was delighted with the resulting fixed lifetime payments and the eventual gift for his favorite ministries.

GIFT ANNUITY WITH INVESTED ASSETS

SharonSharon was disappointed in the poor return she was receiving from her savings and certificate of deposit. investments. She thought about investing in stocks but felt they were too risky.  Sharon attended a seminar put on by Lutheran Planned Giving Services at her congregation and learned about the Charitable Gift Annuity.  Since she recently turned 82, she learned she qualified for a fixed lifetime payment of 7.2%.  She was excited about the additional tax savings of a through her current deduction and receiving a portion of the payments tas free.  Sharon was comfortable with the fact that this was a gift and not an investment, as she felt she had adequate assets to live on and could afford to make this gift now.  Sharon was most excited that the remainder would pass, at her death, to the ELCA ministries she so loved.

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Omaha, NE 68134
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