{"id":6473,"date":"2023-09-15T15:06:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T20:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourplanbproductions.com\/gmiintest\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=6473"},"modified":"2023-11-14T15:15:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T21:15:11","slug":"46th","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/yourplanbproductions.com\/gmiintest\/events\/46th\/","title":{"rendered":"46th Annual Benefit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Reception Photos<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<h4>2023 Benefit Photos<\/h4>\n<h4>2023 End of Year<\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JxjjZkpRY9k?si=6TCLkMCIovbtjByI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>John B. Herrington, Ph.D. (<\/strong><\/span><strong><i>Chickasaw<\/i><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>)<\/strong>, was the first member of a federally recognized tribe to travel to space. Like many children in the 1960s, he dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Although Herrington held tight to his goal of flying in space, his path to the astronaut corps was far from what one might expect. A lack of motivation as a freshman in college, his interest in rock climbing instead captured his imagination, and he was subsequently suspended from college with a 1.72 GPA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using his expertise as a rock climber, Herrington found work as a member of a survey crew in the Colorado mountains. Exposed to the practical application of real-world mathematics, he found the passion for learning that had eluded him. Following the advice of the lead project engineer, Herrington returned to college and graduated with an engineering degree. He was also fortunate to meet a retired Navy captain who encouraged him to apply to the Navy, which led to a 22-year career as a Naval Aviator, test pilot, and astronaut.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">His historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS) was the culmination of years of experience and training with men and women with diverse cultural and technical backgrounds, and provided Herrington with a unique perspective that he enjoys sharing with audiences worldwide. &#8220;From lift off to completing three space walks, mission STS-113 was more exciting and challenging than I could have imagined.&#8221; But Herrington&#8217;s work didn&#8217;t stop when he returned to earth. After a successful career as an astronaut, he ventured into the commercial space arena and eventually found a new passion.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following a 4,300-mile bicycle ride across the United States, Herrington returned to university and earned a doctorate in Education. With humility and humor, John shares his stories of challenge, leadership, motivation, and mentorship with diverse audiences of all ages and occupations. His multimedia presentations inspire and entertain, and challenge people to seek out the best in themselves and in service to others.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Anyone who is interested in trying to find a new way to inspire themselves or their communities will find Commander Herrington&#8217;s stories of struggle, mentorship, and persistence a welcome reminder that our dreams and goals are gifts to pursue and enjoy with the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>46th Annual Benefit<\/h3>\n<p>Schedule of Events<\/p>\n<div><strong>5:00pm &#8211; 6:00pm<\/strong> VIP Reception with John Herrington in the Writers Theatre Patrons Lounge<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>6:00pm &#8211; 7:00pm\u00a0<\/strong>Opening Song\u00a0Oka Homma Singers<\/div>\n<div>Cocktail Hour<\/div>\n<div>Dinner by Fox Way Native American Foods<\/div>\n<div>Entertainment with Chickasaw Violinist:\u00a0Brandi Berry Benson<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>7:00pm &#8211; 7:40pm<\/strong>\u00a0Honor Song:\u00a0Oka Homma Singers<\/div>\n<div>Welcome Remarks:\u00a0Board President April Chancellor<\/div>\n<div>Mitchell Museum Year in Review:\u00a0Executive Director Kim Vigue<\/div>\n<div>Paddle Raise<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>7:40pm &#8211; 8:30pm<\/strong>\u00a0Keynote and Q&amp;A:\u00a0Commander John Herrington PhD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>8:30pm &#8211; 9:00pm<\/strong>\u00a0Closing Remarks<\/div>\n<div>Traveling Song:\u00a0Oka Homma Singers<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Brandi Berry Benson<\/strong> <em>Chickasaw<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\">As a classically trained violinist, fiddler, and composer, Brandi masters musical genres from baroque to bluegrass. She is a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and will share her new music, <a href=\"https:\/\/yourplanbproductions.com\/gmiintest\/events\/pa-i-sha\/\">Story of Pa I Sha<\/a>, a musical work based on the stories of her heritage, beginning with her great-grandmother, Pa I Sha. Brandi is on the faculty of Northwestern and DePaul Universities and directs the Bach &amp; Beethoven Experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Body\">Brandi serves on the faculty of Northwestern and DePaul Universities, where she works with the Baroque Music Ensemble and teaches Baroque Performance Practice and Ornamentation, respectively.\u00a0For more information about the Bach &amp; Beethoven Experience, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bbexperience.org\/#socialmedia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bbexperience.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oka Homma Singers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Oka Homma &#8211; a Chicago-based Drum group, presents intertribal songs of the Southern Plains. Oka Homma formed in March 2023 to contribute to a resurgence of arts engagement needed to mobilize and build community. In addition, the Drum aims to re\/introduce cultural practice amongst Chicago\u2019s intergenerational Native American community. Through song, these singers share a small taste of southern plains culture with the Midwest populace. Lead Singer: Niyol Spencer (Mississippi Chata\/Din\u00e9).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Fox Way Catering<\/strong> is a family-owned and operated business specializing in Native American cuisine that has provided traditional foods to the Chicago area for over 50 years and represents the Omaha Nation of Nebraska, Three Affiliated Tribes of North Dakota, and Odawa from Wiikwemkoong, ON, CA.<\/p>\n<h3>Thank you to our Sponsors:<\/h3>\n<h3>Sponsorship:\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p data-key=\"38\"><span data-key=\"41\">For more information about sponsorship, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:jgackstetter@yourplanbproductions.com\">jgackstetter@yourplanbproductions.com<\/a> | <\/span><span data-key=\"43\">(847) 475-1030<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-key=\"40\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p data-key=\"38\"><span data-key=\"41\">For more information about this program, please contact: info@yourplanbproductions.com | <\/span><span data-key=\"43\">(847) 475-1030 | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/yourplanbproductions.com\/gmiintest\/events\/\" data-key=\"44\"><span data-key=\"45\">www.mitchellmuseum.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-key=\"40\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reception Photos 2023 Benefit Photos 2023 End of Year John B. 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