Now that the 50th Anniversary Gala is behind us, it's time to concentrate on the Club's 2023 fundraiser, “Raise the Stakes for Community” which will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the FFA Enrichment Center on the campus of DMACC in Ankeny.
All members need to plan to attend, buy tickets, (preferably a table of 8), and obtain auction items. We will have 20-22 larger, live auction items and need about 100 items to be sold during the silent auctions. Generally, any restraurant, will provide a gift card and most retail stores will donate an items, for our auction. You just have to ask! Any item, large or small, is acceptable.
The evening will be similiar to past years, with everyone purchasing a ticket receiving chips to play the games which will include Black Jack, Roulette, Craps, Poker, Three Card Poker and Let It Ride. Complimentary wine and beer will be available throughout the evening and a buffet dinner will be available beginning at 6:30 PM. In addition to a silent auction, there will be a program that will begin at 8:00 PM which will include, "Heads or Tails", dessert auction, paddle raisers, "100 for 100 Raffle" and a live auction.
A new feature this year will be the Brazilian Twins performing in the atrium as you play at the tables. They came from a reality in which some days it was hard to smile. Now their desire is to positively impact the world and bring a smile to everyone they encounter. There will also be "Caricature By Steph" available to create a hilarious drawing of your face. Steph loves to make people smile and enjoys the laughter that each drawing brings as it is revealed. And magician, Jonathan May will be strolling to amaze you with close up magical moments.
Tickets, $75 each or a table of 8 for $550, and sponsorships may be purchased on-line at https://bidpartner.net/rotary/