With generous support from alumni and friends of Avila University, the 36th Annual Steer Dinner on February 18, 2012 raised more than $500,000 for the university’s scholarship fund. Nearly 500 guests attended this special evening to enjoy a delicious “steer” steak dinner, a live and silent auction, and dancing.

Steer dinner began in 1977 when a group of area businessmen donated “Jimmy C” (the American Royal prize steer) to Sister Olive Louise Dallavis. Thirty-six years later, Sister’s resourcefulness continues through the efforts of the 2012 Steer Leadership Team: Kevin and Susan McGreevy, Honorary Chairs, Joe and Sue Fahey, Event Chairs, and David ’76 and Geri Frantze, Event Vice Chairs, as they raised scholarship gifts for Avila students most in need.

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Thank you to all who made the evening a success!

	Joe and Sue Fahey, Steer Dinner Event Chairs, and Dr. Ron and Suzanne Slepitza enjoy the social hour together greeting attendees.		David Frantze ’76, Steer Dinner Vice Chair, participates in the Live Auction with a generous gift to the Sister Olive Louise Dallavis Fund.
	Kevin McGreevy, Steer Dinner Honorary Chair, surrounded by Nightingale Scholarship recipients.		Alums from the Class of 1962 were well represented at Steer this year with Helen Hagel, Lee Robben, Theresa Kempf, Sister Rose McLarney, LaNora Hughes and Anne Hess in attendance.

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For more information about Steer Dinner, call 816-501-2450 or email robin.rowland@avila.edu.