Annual Toast
A night filled with tributes and jabs, supporters and friends gather every year to honor a prominent Nebraskan with a toast – which may include a little roasting, too. During the evening, attendees have the opportunity via auction to adopt-a-home, providing sponsorship of Merrymaker’s professional performances for a senior care facility for a year. It’s a great way to have fun and do good at the same time.
“The Toast is a highlight of the fall social season and an opportunity to support culture for senior citizens. The evening is filled with friendship, laughter, great entertainment, and light- hearted jokes!”
– Sandy Lemke, Executive Director
2023 Merrymakers’ Toast to Jay Noddle.
Toast Honorees Through the Years
- 1991 Ben Nelson
- 1992 Del Weber
- 1993 Bob Kerrey
- 1994 Chip Davis
- 1995 Dr. Lee Simmons
- 1996 J. James Exon
- 1997 Walter Scott, Jr.
- 1998 Reverend Michael G. Morrison
- 1999 Bruce Lauritzen
- 2000 Michael Yanney
- 2001 Chuck Hagel
- 2002 Ken Stinson
- 2003 Dana Altman
- 2004 Mary Maxwell
- 2005 Mike Fahey
- 2006 David Sokol
- 2007 Dick Holland
- 2008 Mogens Bay
- 2009 Susan Jacques
- 2010 Bruce Rasmussen
- 2011 John P. Nelson
- 2012 Sid Dinsdale
- 2013 Tom Fangman
- 2014 Cyndy Peacock
- 2015 Michael Simmonds
- 2016 Greg McDermott
- 2017 Hal Daub
- 2018 Stephanie and Jack Koraleski
- 2019 Eldora and Jack Vetter
- 2021 Jean Stothert
- 2022 Dennis Pate
- 2023 Jay Noddle