The Johnson County Christmas Bureau’s first major fundraiser was a wonderful success, thanks to our hard-working committee members, and all the generous friends of the JCCB who attended that night.
Thank you to our event Chair, Cathleen Hartman who worked so many hours to plan our wonderful evening, and her great steering committee, Rhonda Kelly, Patty Markey, and Bill Mechler who took care to make all the details right. Numerous other committee members worked to make the evening great, and we couldn’t have done it without all your help!
The evening began at 5:30, and featured a beautiful silent auction display with live strings in the background.The atrium of the Johnson County Community College was filled with lots of people bidding, and enjoying the wine, beer, and appetizers. A wonderful display of the history of the JCCB with pictures and scrapbooks gathered over the years was organized by Gail Harris. Then into dinner and program with an amazing power point presentation by Cathleen Hartman with the history of the JCCB.
Our emcee, Jeff Launius, did a fantastic job keeping the crowd going during the live auction, and especially during fund-a-family, our effort to serve more this holiday was received with great excitement and we appreciate all the people who helped fund this year’s Holiday Shop. With your help, our goal of Saying Yes to More becomes a reality.
After dinner and speeches, the music of “Four Fried Chickens and a Coke” was enjoyed and last minute bidding on the silent auction items was finished.
We enjoyed many enthusiastic comments as everyone checked out and made their way home. Thanks to everyone who volunteered, donated and participated in this fun evening to raise over $ 50,000 for the JCCB!
