Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

The Kwero Team and Project Hope Worldwide would like to thank everyone who attended "Kwero!" this past Friday night. Thanks to your generosity we made....


 drumroll please...


 $162,000!!! $12,000 over this year's goal! 100% of the funds raised will go directly towards building new homes and a second school building at Calo Me Lare!


If you would like to view the short video that was shown at Kwero, click here and enter the password: Hope.

If you were not able to attend Kwero and would still like to make a donation, you can do so online here. Thank you again for celebrating transformed lives with us & we look forward to seeing everyone next year at Kwero 2013!

You Are Invited...

to a night of celebration - a celebration of transformation and lives that have been been given new hope for 48 orphans in Lira, Uganda. Proceeds from our 3rd annual auction and dinner will go towards the continued construction of homes and a school at Calo Me Lare (a.k.a. "Village of Redemption"). You won't want to miss this exciting dinner and auction, full of amazing entertainment - all for a great cause!


Friday, April 20, 2012 
In the Ballroom at the Historic Mayo Hotel 
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. 

"Your Hand, Your Help, Their Hope!"


If your company or organization is interested in sponsoring a table, please contact Kelley Compton at kelleycompton@projecthopeworldwide.org or Steve Rowden at srowden@SEMGROUPCORP.COM

This year's entertainment will be provided by...


The fabulous GROOVE MERCHANTS - Touted as “the Midwest’s premier top 40 entertainment” for almost a decade, The Groove Merchants ability to connect with any audience and greatly enhance any event is unmatched. The definition of the band’s name becomes evident as audiences everywhere are quickly drawn into the tight harmonies, thick grooves and versatile song lists characteristic of The Groove Merchants' sound. Combining the talents of seven of the Midwest’s finest musicians and entertainers, and often coupled with the power of the three-piece OKC Horns, the Groove Merchants move easily from the subtleties of dinner jazz to the dynamic power of your favorite hits – one after another. The Groove Merchants’ unfailing reputation for professionalism and quality is their trademark.

ART BY THE ART COMMUNITY FOR CHRIST...


CURRENT SILENT AUCTION ITEMS...
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LIVE AUCTION...

* Chef’s Table Experience for 6 at The Tavern - Enjoy your meal from a completely different perspective by dining in the Tavern’s kitchen with 5 of your closest friends. Eating amidst the action of a kitchen is a unique way to watch chefs cook firsthand and experience the energy of a busy restaurant. The Tavern on Brady, a modern interpretation of the classic neighborhood pub, is located in the Brady District in downtown Tulsa. Chef Grant Vespasian’s menu is a gourmet twist on classic pub cuisine. Freshly baked breads and homemade desserts are the perfect complements to the seasonally inspired menu. This will be an evening that you will want to go on for ever! *Alcohol and Gratuity not included.

* Cherokee Spur Ranch - Grab your favorite hunting partner and head for the outdoors to partake in a 1 1⁄2 day 120 bird Upland Hunt and 2 nights lodging at the rustic Cherokee Spur Ranch on Grand Lake. This trip isn’t just any old hunting trip, though. It’s an experience that comes equipped with your own guide, field course and your very own private birddogs that will search for quail, pheasant, or chukar partridge. The winner of this fantastic trip can schedule the adventure between October 1, 2012 and March 2013.

Located in Northeastern Oklahoma, the Cherokee Spur Ranch offers the most spectacular view of Grand Lake. This unique ranch boasts 1,000 acres of diverse flora and fauna, wetlands, nearly 2 miles of shoreline, a lodge, ranch house, bunk house and party barn. Sitting high atop one of these wooded ridges, the lodge itself is as “grand” as the view. The 6,000 sq/ft lodge is a delightful blend of old and new. It has the charm of an old, rugged lodge with custom-made cedar furniture, large sunlit rooms, lofted ceilings, and rustic décor. At the same time, it carries all the modern amenities that you could possibly need. The lodge features a full kitchen, flat screen TVs in each room, pool table, hot tub, pinball machine, Bose music system, large outdoor patios, grills and smoker, and wet bar. Also included are a ping pong table, kids gaming center, horse shoes, archery and rifle/pistol range. There is ample room to relax or play during your time here, but don’t forget to also enjoy the specially prepared meals throughout your stay.

* Culinary Safari for Ten at SMOKE - For this event, SMOKE on Cherry Street is donating a Culinary Safari with Chef Erik Reynolds for 10. Explore the culinary diversity of three distinct regions of the world under the guidance of Chef Erik Reynolds (includes wine pairings). Chef Erik was voted “Best Executive Chef of 2011” in the ABoT Awards (Absolute Best of Tulsa), and just won “The People’s Choice Award” at the 2012 Blank Canvas Top Chef Competition.

* El Dorado Royale (7 Days and 7 Nights) - Laid back and luxurious, El Dorado Royale in Cancun, Mexico is the #1 destination on the Mayan Rivera for relaxation, romance and adventure. This adults-only, beachfront property offers superior service and accommodation. With more than a mile of sandy beach in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, El Dorado Royale by Karisma offers an escape no other destination can match. All the luxuries you can dream of, combined with an emphasis on personal attention to your every whim, make this an ideal location for impromptu getaways, romantic weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries. Discover the pleasures of the Gourmet Inclusive® experience. Relax in an elegant suite that includes 24-hour room service and a private Jacuzzi. Savor gourmet dining at seven extraordinary restaurants. Float on 13 swimming pools and indulge in spa services, including our popular couples massage classes. Then get ready to join in the exciting nightlife. It’s all here and it’s all for you in a place that doesn’t just feel like paradise, it is.

 * Experience Big Cedar - Enjoy a minimum of 4 days and 3 nights (subject to the time of season) for four at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, MO. Enjoy a resort vacation in our areas favorite getaway place! Located just 10 miles south of Branson, Missouri on Table Rock Lake and tucked into the wooded hillsides of the Ozark Mountains, Big Cedar resides. During your stay, experience a plethora of activities for all ages and access to all the amenities of Big Cedar Lodge. Hit the water for some boating, fishing, or water skiing in the pristine Table Rock Lake or explore shores from a canoe or paddleboat. Enjoy world-class cuisine at your choice of four restaurants. Land lovers can go hiking and horseback riding along the wooded trails or enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course.

* James Taylor in Concert (July 18, 2012) - Enjoy this experience for four from the front row of the ONEOK Club seats (Section 110 Row A). The ONEOK Club Seats are located on the concourse level and represent a rare opportunity to enjoy an event in total comfort. Set in an exclusive venue where privacy is a priority and access to privileged amenities is given. Before the concert, start your evening off with a fine dining experience at the Daily Grill ($200 gift certificate) located inside the newly renovated Hyatt Regency Tulsa downtown. After an evening of being serenaded by the warm baritone voice of James Taylor, kick back and relax as you enjoy two Regency Club King rooms at the Hyatt Regency Tulsa. Their Regency Club floors offer travelers exclusive accommodations and upgraded amenities and services for an ultra-luxurious stay, including complimentary high-speed Internet. Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast and evening snacks and beverages (available Sunday evening – Friday morning), served in the Concierge Lounge on the 15th Floor.

* Man's Day Out - You and your closest two friends can experience the Perry Maxwell designed course at Southern Hills Country Club. Have the golf experience of a real pro when you play an unforgettable round on the course that has hosted seven Major PGA Championships. After setting a course record, it’s time to indulge yourselves with a prime steak and fine wines at Mahogany Prime Steakhouse ($400 gift certificate). Mahogany is a restaurant where steak is the star - where great steak is the rule, not the exception. Mahogany’s steaks are the finest custom-aged U.S. Prime Midwestern Beef known for its excellence in marbling, texture and flavor. They broil them exactly the way you like it at 900 degrees to lock in the corn-fed flavor. Enjoy as your meal is served on a sizzling heated plate so that it stays hot throughout your meal.

* Memorial Day Celebration With the Stars (May 28, 2012) -  Make your memorial Day memorable this year as you rub shoulders with PGA’s biggest names and Country music’s favorite entertainer, Rascal Flatts. You and three of your closest friends will enjoy a day filled with golf, dining, and music.

Patriot Club Spectator - Join Major Dan Rooney, members of The Patriot Golf Club, and the Golf Channel for the 3rd Annual Patriot Cup, Monday, May 28th. Come watch some of PGA’s biggest names compete at The Patriot Golf Course. Some of the PGA players attending are Fowler, Mahan, Pavin, Van Pelt, and Jacobsen.

Patriot Club Gala - Come together for a black tie affair at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on the evening of Memorial Day. During the Gala, Major Dan Rooney presents the Corporal Brock Bucklin Patriot Award to an individual who has served our nation’s heroes in an outstanding way.

Rascal Flatt’s Concert at the Joint - Following the Gala, guests move to “The Joint” at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for a first-class concert with Rascal Flatts who rocks the house. This is a day full of memorable events you don’t want to miss!

* OU versus Notre Dame (October 27, 2012) - After four Big 12 Conference games, OU plays host to its third and final non-conference foe as it welcomes Notre Dame to Norman for the first time since 1966 on Oct. 27. The two historic programs have faced each other nine times with the Fighting Irish owning an 8-1 series lead. The last meeting between the two teams came on Oct. 2, 1999, a game Notre Dame won 34-30 in South Bend, Indiana. The two have played a total of four times in Norman with Notre Dame capturing all four games, the last a 38-0 win on Oct. 22, 1966. Be there to witness Landry Jones and the Sooners take the field for this historic match up as the Sooners fight for an 8th National Championship. Enjoy the game with your buddy in 2 lower level premium seats (Section 3-west side 20 year line). In addition, get your pre-game party started off right at Louie’s on Campus Corner ($100 gift certificate)!

* Pamper Yourself at j’nar Spa & Salon - Prepare yourself to journey through an oasis of relaxation with 3 of your best girlfriends at J’nar Spa and Salon. Located in scenic downtown Tulsa in the Hyatt Regency, where their exceptional team integrates style with beauty to fit the individuality of each client. J’nar Spa and Salon has flourished on the principles of professionalism and team work. They offer their clients the energy and feel of an uptown city salon with the warmth and atmosphere of a small town location. Let time stand still as you experience your journey at J’nar with (4) one-hour massages, (4) 30-minute facials, and (4) pedicures. After feeling like new revived women, stroll over to Daily Grill for lunch or dinner ($100 gift certificate).

* Patriot Golf and Dine - The Patriot was designed by preeminent golf course designer Robert Trent Jones Jr. Over a two-year period, The Patriot was born of the earth. The diversity of the terrain is unique and awe-inspiring with views that stretch 30-miles, virgin forests, and jagged limestone walls that climb to heights of 150-feet. It traverses through four distinct and sometimes hostile topographies: lowland marsh, heavy woodlands, high prairie, and dramatic limestone canyons. If that gets you excited to play one of the newest, most-talked- about courses in the state, then grab two more of your buddies and experience a round of golf like you’ve never experienced before. After a breathtaking and challenging round, meet your better halves at the clubhouse for a dinner for six. Exquisite food and breathtaking views will cap your evening as you sit on the patio and watch the sun go down over Tulsa. Golf to be scheduled with Dr. Steve Scott.

* Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks Concert (August 8, 2012) - Celebrated by both fans and critics alike, Rod and Stevie first joined forces in the spring of 2011 for their acclaimed “Heart & Soul Tour”. The 3+ hour shows featured individual heart- pumping sets loaded with all of their biggest hits – opening with Stevie’s and closing with Rod’s - with a few rousing duets in the middle. US Weekly called the show “magical,” with a set list that “sparked non-stop cheers from the sold-out masses”, and the Boston Globe declared, “Stewart & Nicks make a classic combination” delivering sold-out audiences a “hits-packed night of crystal visions and reasons to believe”.

Enjoy this experience for four from the front row of the ONEOK Club seats (Section 110, Row A). The ONEOK Club Seats are located on the concourse level and represent a rare opportunity to enjoy an event in total comfort. In an exclusive setting where privacy is a priority and access to privileged amenities is given. Before the concert, start your evening off right with a mouthwatering dinner at In the Raw ($100 gift certificate). After you have had the night of your life enjoying an unforgettable evening of music, head down the street for your night stay at the iconic Mayo Hotel (2 rooms). Once regarded as the preeminent Tulsa luxury hotel when she opened in 1925, The Mayo Hotel has returned, more brilliant than ever. The Mayo sets a new standard of value, boasting convenient amenities, superior services and an exclusive address in the heart of downtown.

* Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Enjoy America’s favorite past time when you head on south to watch the 2011 American League Champion Texas Rangers in full SWING against the Colorado Rockies June 23rd, 2012. Not only will you get to enjoy two famous franchises battle it out on the field, but you will witness this relaxing spectacle in your (4) premium club level seats behind home plate. To make the trip even more of a HOMERUN, you will enjoy a gas-free weekend with $200 worth of QuikTrip gift cards. After an evening of strikes, fly balls, peanuts and ballpark dogs, don’t worry about the long drive home. Simply relax and enjoy two rooms at the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa. The newly renovated 431 guest rooms feature rich, deep grain wood furniture and 21st century art to complement the comfort of the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed. Club Level accommodations provide private access to the Club Lounge where you receive complimentary morning breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres with cocktails.