Annual 9/11 Luncheon of Honor

 

Join the First Responders Foundation for our

Seventh Annual 9/11 Luncheon of Honor
with Keynote Speaker
Tim Burke, OPPD President & CEO (ret.)

You are invited to the luncheon on September 11th from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District.

The event will begin with a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11. Opening remarks will be made by our CEO, Al Batschelet, and President, Todd Sears. During lunch, we will hear from Retired OPPD President/CEO Tim Burke. The luncheon will include the tradition of inducting those who have made a difference in the lives of first responders and the Foundation and those who have made a great impact in the community into the

Ancient Order of Saint Florian and Saint Michael

This year we are honored to induct:

Timothy J. Burke

Justin Cooley

Paul Davis Restoration Omaha

Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits – Makers Mark

J. Joe Ricketts

 

The keynote speaker for the luncheon this year is Timothy J. Burke President & Chief Executive Officer of OPPD (ret.)

Timothy J. Burke joined OPPD in April 1997 as vice president. He has served as vice president of Customer Service & Public Affairs, overseeing Customer Service Operations, Customer Sales & Service, Customer Strategy, Economic Development, Safety & Technical Training, Corporate Marketing & Communications, Operations Analysis, Governmental Affairs, and Environmental & Regulatory Affairs. In May 2015, he became president and CEO. He retired last summer 2022.

His local and industry board affiliations include:

  • American Public Power Association
  • Large Public Power Council
  • Nebraska Power Association
  • Business Ethics Alliance Trustee
  • Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce
  • United Way of the Midlands – past Chair of the Board and he and his wife Terri were chairs of the 2022 United Way of the Midlands Campaign
  • Partnership for Our Kids
  • StratCom Consultation Committee
  • Offutt Air Force Base Advisory Council
  • Air Force Global Strike Command Civic Leader Program
  • Nebraska Blue Print Steering Committee
  • Papillion First Responders Foundation Chapter Board of Directors in 2021

Burke holds a Master’s degree from Drake University and a Bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista University. He is married to Terri Burke. They have three sons who are married, as well as seven grandchildren.  

Sponsorships are available for the luncheon.

To download a printable copy click here.

Purchase tickets, tables or sponsorships to the luncheon below.

Chief Sponsor

Command Sponsors

Badge Sponsors

Luncheon Protein Sponsor

Sponsorship Levels

Chief Level Sponsorship – $10,000

  • Sponsor name/logo displayed on foundation website as “Chief Level Sponsor”
  • Sponsor name/logo on foundation social media as “Chief Level Sponsor”
  • Sponsor name/logo on event signage & program
  • Special recognition of sponsorship during the event
  • Special recognition in all media alerts and press releases
  • Recognition in social media (at least 3 mentions during September)
  • Opportunity for on-site signage at the FRF Facility
  • Prominent table for 10 at the event

Command Sponsorship – $5,000

  • Sponsor name/logo displayed on foundation website as “Command Sponsor”
  • Sponsor name/logo on foundation social media as “Command Sponsor”
  • Sponsor name/logo on event signage & program
  • Special recognition of sponsorship during the event
  • Special recognition in all media alerts and press releases
  • Priority table for 10 at the event

Badge Sponsorship – $2,500

  • Sponsor name/logo displayed on foundation website as “Badge Sponsor”
  • Sponsor name/logo on foundation social media as “Badge Sponsor”
  • Sponsor name/logo on event signate & program
  • Priority Table for 10 at the event

For more information and/or to purchase a sponsorship email Gina Mowat, Director of Events, gina@firstrespondersfoundation.org.