Alumni Association presents 38th annual Gala Dinner and Auction
MINOT, N.D. – The Minot State University Alumni Association will host its premier fundraising event, the 38th annual Gala Dinner and Auction Friday, April 29 at the Clarion Hotel.
The Gala and Auction commemorate the University’s history, alumni, and students with a social, dinner, silent auction, and live auction. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the social and silent auction. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. with a live auction to follow.
The fundraiser supports student scholarships and Alumni Association sponsored activities. Individual tickets for the Gala are $60 and tables of eight are still available and are priced at $500. Tickets can be purchased by calling the MSU Alumni Office at 701-858-3373.
“Our annual Gala is our premier event and our largest fundraiser of the year, supporting both students and the Alumni Association,” said Janna McKechnie, director of alumni relations and annual giving. “The Minot community is wonderfully supportive of Minot State and this is another example of that. They have shown time and time again that they believe in what we are doing and that continues to help us grow.”
Along with the silent and live auctions, the fundraiser will feature mobile bidding sections and multiple games of chance. Successful bidders in the silent and live auctions may win a $500 Visa gift card donated by Dacotah Bank, a Rockstar Energy Drink refrigerated cooler from Northern Bottling Company (Pepsi Cola), a Maui Mat from Vallely Sport & Marine, Minot State clothing and items, and more.
The fundraiser is semi-formal. For more information, contact McKechnie by EMAIL or by phone at 701-858-3373.
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Minot State University is a public university dedicated to excellence in education, scholarship, and community engagement achieved through
rigorous academic experiences, active learning environments, commitment to public service, and a vibrant campus life.
Published: 03/28/22
