Join us in celebrating 75 years of vision, community, and hope at NewView Oklahoma’s Anniversary Gala!

When: March 28, 2025, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: The Yale Theater, 227 SW 25th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109 

Theme: Big Band Swing, guests are encouraged to embrace the glamour of the era with stylish attire reminiscent of the 1940s. Think elegant dresses with flared skirts, tailored suits, and dapper accessories that evoke the sophistication and charm of the golden age of jazz.

What to Expect:

Event committee

Our committee is comprised of selfless professionals and community leaders across the state who have a heart for service and the NewView mission. We are so grateful to them for sharing their time, talent, and leadership with us.

HONORARY CHAIRS, ANNIE BOHANON AND HENRY BROWN

EVENT CHAIR, JULIE WHITE
Communications & Public Affairs, ONE Gas

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Lauren Branch, President and CEO, NewView Oklahoma

Michael Hanley, VP of Financial Development, NewView Oklahoma

Ashley Howard, President and CEO, DevMar Strategies

Christi Jeffreys, Director of Development, Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine

Patti Lane, Board Member, NewView Oklahoma

Dr. Lisa McLaughlin, Board Member, NewView Oklahoma

Javier Nunez, Operation Sales Leader, Bimbo Bakeries

Avery Oden, VP Business Development, NewView Oklahoma

David Pasnau, VP Business Banking, MidFirst Bank

Meg Salyer, President and CEO, Broadway Realty

Steven Shepelwich, Community Volunteer

help us reach our $1 million fundraising goal

Make a personal donation, or become a sponsor of our anniversary event. Sponsorship opportunities are detailed below, or make a personal donation here.

Become a Sponsor

To become a sponsor for our 75th Anniversary event, please complete the form below and we will send you an invoice.

In 1949, America was a nation on the cusp of transformation under the leadership of President Harry S. Truman. The post-war boom brought prosperity, suburban expansion, and the rise of the American Dream. Television was becoming a household staple, captivating audiences with shows like “The Lone Ranger” and “Hopalong Cassidy.” Jazz and big band music dominated the airwaves, with legends like Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman setting the stage for unforgettable nights of dancing. Drive-in theaters were the go-to weekend destination, and fashion embraced the elegance of the “New Look” by Christian Dior. It was a time of optimism and innovation, where every tune, every dance step, and every broadcast echoed a nation brimming with hope and possibilities. It is also the year that the Oklahoma League for the Blind, known today as NewView Oklahoma, was founded. We are so excited to celebrate our 75th Anniversary with all of you and invite you to join us on March 28, 2025 as we set our sights high for the next 75 years and express our deepest gratitude to those whose hearts align with our mission. For 75 years, NewView Oklahoma has been dedicated to serving people who are blind or have low vision. Our model for creating jobs for individuals living with vision loss came through the inception of the Wagner-O’Day Act, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938. This act would change the landscape of America, creating job opportunities for people living with disabilities across the country. This act protects those jobs, still to this day, and we are grateful for it and all of the innovation that has come out of it. We are also grateful for the progress that has been made at a local level to create opportunities for people with disabilities in the State of Oklahoma and are dedicating this year’s event to the Honorable George and Donna Nigh, for all their work in propelling individuals with disabilities forward. We hope that you’ll join us.