2009 INAUGURAL BRUNCH RECEPTION The Nebraska Society of Washington, D.C., was proud to host its Inaugural Brunch Reception on January 19th, 2009. More than 300 Nebraskans attended the event, including our prestigious speakers: Senator Ben Nelson, Congressman Adrian Smith, Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler and Omaha Mayor Mike Fahey. Our guests were dazzled by the performances of Q. Smith, who sang the National Anthem and "The Impossible Dream," and the Adams Central High School Patriot Band, which played the University of Nebraska fight song, "Dear Old Nebraska U" as well as "You're a Grand Old Flag." Thank you again to everyone who attended, and we hope to see you at our future events! The Adams Central High School Patriot Band wowed the crowd with its performance of "Dear Old Nebraska U" and "You're a Grand Old Flag" the day before it represented the Cornhusker State in the President's Inaugural Parade. Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler (far left) and his wife, Judy Beutler (far right) are joined by board member Max Larsen and his wife, Lillie Larsen. More than 300 native and adopted Nebraskans turned out for our brunch to celebrate the Inauguration of our 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. (From left) Lisa Wheelock, Horatio Wheelock, Jennifer Sewell and Ryan Sewell were among the hundreds who enjoyed themselves at the brunch. Omaha native and Broadway performer Q. Smith performs a beautiful rendition of our national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner" to begin the speaking portion of the brunch. She would later perform, "The Impossible Dream. Nebraska Society Board members hopped on stage for a group photo. From left are: Jeff Kratz, Kyle Gilster, Secretary Jennifer Myers, Vice President Ali Tinkham, Jill Nolton, Joe Britton, President Charlie Ellsworth, Max Larsen, Katie Telligman, Immediate Past President Cory Colhouer, and Ansley Mick. Treasurer Pete Berlowitz is not pictured. The Color Guard of Fort Meade, Md., presents our nation's colors as Q. Smith sings the national anthem. Senator Ben Nelson addresses the crowd with brief remarks honoring our next President.

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