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An Awesome Report About The April 17th
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Building on the success of the 2007 and 2008 Gala events, Shelter House supporters exceeded previous efforts and all expectations in the 3rd Annual Gala. Here are a few of the highlights:
- Proceeds from the live and silent auctions exceeded $33,000. These funds will support the Shelter's ongoing domestic violence activities in Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Lac Qui Parle, Meeker, Renville, and Swift counties.
- Nearly another $11,000 was pledged by Gala attendees for services exclusively for children. Guests who joined in this unique effort did so without receiving any gifts, prizes or auction items. All they received was the comfort of knowing that children who are victims of domestic violence in their local communities will receive help and that those communities will be safer as a result.
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- Twenty one individual and corporate sponsors (click HERE for list) advanced enough money to fund the entire event so that all auction proceeds can be used for Shelter House activities.
- Another 72 individual and corporate supporters (click HERE for list) provided a wide variety of attractive and valuable auction items for the live and silent auctions (click HERE for list of auction items).
- Guests enjoyed music, entertainment and food in a sumptuous dining/party environment at the Willmar Holiday Inn. Click HERE for more pictures of the Gala event.
The Shelter House Board of Directors and staff extends its great and sincere gratitude to all sponsors, donors, volunteers and Gala program participants for the sacrifices they have made on behalf of victims of domestic violence.
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Chuck Derry of Men's Action Network challenged men to taking a strong role in stopping violence by men toward women. He told what his organization is doing to help get men involved in this effort.
He told men and women in the audience that they were very attractive, but that they are more attractive when giving to support survivors of domestic violence and helping Shelter House advocates to do their important work.
Learn more about the Men's Action Network online at
http://www.menaspeacemakers.org/programs/mnman |
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Melanie Eckhart served as emcee for the Gala with grace and passion. Melanie has been the emcee for the Gala for all three years.
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Repeating her previous Gala auctioneering efforts in 2007 and 2008, Kristine Duininck, of Fladeboe Auctions, encouraged the audience of 394 faithful supporters to increase their bids and pledges for the sake of the women and children who receive Shelter House services.
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Donna Bonnawitz and Melissa Carlson of Heartstrings set the mood for the evening with great piano and violin music during the social hour.
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