A Toast to Our Future: AIA Grand Rapids Inaugural Scholarship Fundraiser is a Huge Success!

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All sponsorship levels received event tickets, names and\/or logos included on event signage and in MAF marketing materials, and recognition in event remarks (depending on sponsorship level). The 100+ event participants helped to raise more than $25,000 for architecture student scholarships, with the event exceeding its fundraising goal."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The silent table-top auction offered high-design office furniture, a Florida vacation condo, music, sporting event tickets, and other items for bid, contributing $3,500 to the evening\u2019s fundraising success."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In keeping with the Muppets motif, signature cocktails were offered, including the Miss Piggy French Martini, Fozzie Bear Old Fashioned and Kermit the Frog Mojito (including a non-alcoholic option). Rare Jim Hensen Muppet puppets also adorned the tables, and Muppet show and other festive background music played."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Event host and committee chair Amy Scoby emceed the evening. 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