The 9th annual DINNER IN THE DARK was held October 21, to a resounding success. A banquet room full of people dined blindfolded to help raise awareness of the challenges facing the vision impaired. This event supports the programs offered by VIC to help the low vision community retain and/or regain their independence. Held at the Harman Center, guests enjoyed music and a silent auction prior to their dining experience. We must thank our many sponsors and volunteers who helped make this event a success.
Main Event Sponsor ($2000 and up)
Bruce Heiser, Morgan Stanley
Yakima Lions Club
Platinum Sponsor ($1000-$1999)
Yakima Society of Optometric Physicians
Washington Fruit & Produce Co.
Gold Sponsor ($750-$999)
The Eye Center
In memory of Dr. Robert V. Lance, OD
Silver Sponsor ($500-$749)
Abbott’s Printing, Inc.
Avail Home Health, Inc.
Banner Bank
Del Monte
Domex Superfresh Growers
Elliott Insurance Service, Inc.
Graf Investments
Matson Fruit Co.
Vision Craft, Inc.
Walmart Foundation
Zillah Lions Club
Bronze Sponsor ($250-$499)
Central Washington Insurance Agency, Inc.
David & Pat Stensel
Les Schwab, Ellensburg
Mike & Brenda Mills
Naches Lions Club
Naches Sunshine Lions Club
Terrace Heights Lions Club
Tieton Lions Club
Table Sponsors
Abbott’s Printing, Inc.
Avail Home Health
Cascade Eye Center
Family Vision Care
Health Alliance
Michelsen Packaging Co.
Yakima Vision Center
Special Thanks
Cintas, Costco, Linda Roth State Farm Insurance, Starbucks 72nd & Tieton, Wes Wilson,
and the Lions Clubs of Chinook Pass, Ellensburg, Selah, Sunnyside and West Valley
Wine: Marsha & Jerry Lance, Anonymous
Beer: The Beer Shoppe, Vickie & Darrell Bechard
Catering: The Christmas People Foundation, Yakima Lions Club
Entertainment: Jeff Martin
MC: Michael Liddicoat
Speaker: Robert Redman
Photographers: Eisenhower High School Photography Students
Event Staff: Lions Club members of Ellensburg, Naches, Naches Sunshine, Selah, Terrace Heights, Tieton, West Valley, Yakima, & Zillah, VIC volunteers, board members and friends.
