Summer 2015 - The Great Platte River Road Archway

The
Summer 2015
Edition
In this issue
Inaugural Honor Run
1
#archwaysummeroffun
1
How to get involved
1
Naturalization ceremony
2
Archway Society event
2
#archiesadventures map
2
Archway Corvette show
2
How to get involved
Volunteer
The Archway needs you! Whether it’s helping guests through
the show or helping Archway
staff with special events, The
Archway takes many staff and
volunteers to work smoothly.
Contact Chris Makowski today
to find out how you can become
a volunteer.
Donate
There are numerous ways to
donate to The Archway. By using
our website, just click the
‘Donate’ button at the top of the
homepage.
Special thanks goes to these
businesses who’ve donated
both time and equipment to
help The Archway run more
efficiently:
Ace Irrigation & Manufacturing
Chesterman Company
Methe Communications
Nelson’s Furniture
O’Keefe Elevator
Platte Valley Communications
Russell’s Appliance & Electronics
Inaugural Archway Honor Run
Nearly 150 runners and walkers joined The Archway staff in honoring our
fallen service members in the inaugural Archway Honor Run despite
spitting rain and overcast skies.
“The inaugural Honor Run was a blast. We had a ton of participants that
made the day fun and memorable. They didn’t let the potential for bad
weather ruin the fun,” said Event Coordinator Kara Stevens.
Participants had the option of running or walking the two mile course
around The Archway. They were also asked to provide the name of a service
member they were running in honor of. Those names were scrolled through
on a television in The Archway food court.
Stevens said, “We should never forget about our service members who have
given their lives to defend our freedoms. This event gave folks an extra
opportunity to not only remember their loved ones who served, but also
share their stories.”
Stay up to date on #archwaysummeroffun
The Archway has declared the summer of 2015 to be known as the
#archwaysummeroffun.
“Make sure to check www.archway.org on a regular basis to see what fun
event The Archway is hosting next. We want people to be sure they don’t
miss out on an opportunity to create new memories with us at The
Archway,” said Archway spokesanimal, Archibald “Archie” Bison.
Archie also said that those who are interested can also follow The Archway
on social media. “We always have fun pictures and event updates on our
accounts,” Archie said.
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Archway hosts DHS naturalization
ceremony
#archiesadventures
Nearly 80 immigrants became naturalized U.S. citizens
in a ceremony that packed the event room at The
Archway on April 30.
Archway guests can now track where Archie’s visited all
over this great big globe.
Kearney Mayor Stan Clouse gave a brief speech to the
immigrants in which he stated the pride felt by him
and the community to be part of the special event and
welcoming them as citizens.
From the gentle shores of the Florida Keys to an African
safari, a journey through the Panama Canal to the
battlefields of the American Civil War, Archie has
ventured across this amazing world and has stories to
tell.
Clouse also noted the symbolism of The Archway and
how it represented the migration of the west and how
Nebraska was settled, in part, by immigrants. Clouse
said, “It’s very appropriate that this naturalization ceremony took place in Kearney.”
But he needs your help to visit as many awesome destinations as possible to add to his long list of unforgettable memories. As pictures and stories come in, we’ll be
sure to share them on social media and on our new
#archiesadventures map.
Archway Society event to be
held July 31
Archway Corvette Show
The Archway Society will hold its inaugural Trailblazer
event at The Archway the evening of July 31.
Events start at 5:30 with a social hour that will include
drinks and hor d’oeuvres and will also include a silent
auction, an unveiling of a bronze statue to be placed
in front of The Archway, and a live auction. The memorable night will be capped with a live perfomance
from Kearney’s own Jim Salestrom.
Event tickets are included with most Archway Society
memberships, however, additional tickets may be
purchased for $50 each. Please contact the Kearney
Area Chamber of Commerce or the Buffalo County
Economic Development for more information.
Needs List
- Event Tables/Chairs
- Commerical-grade paper shredder
- Oversized Wheelchair
The Archway Corvette Club hosted its annual car show
at The Archway May 16.
Over 30 classic Corvettes were on display throughout a
beautiful afternoon. “The Corvette is a beautiful piece of
Americana that spans several generations. These types
of car shows bring together different generations in a
fun and relaxed environment,” said Marketing Coordinator Jace Robinson.
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