The fourth annual "Night for the Museum" fundraiser was held at the Museum on October 25, and was enjoyed by a sold-out crowd of nearly 100. This event has become the major public fundraising event for the Boundary County Museum, and this year’s dinner has proven to be by far the most successful. The prime rib and chicken marsala buffet was catered by Jill Nystrom and the Rusty Moose followed by raffles, games, and a live auction with a wide variety of donated items. The event netted nearly $8,000, a 50% increase over last year’s dinner. All proceeds will directly benefit Museum improvements.
This event is an all-volunteer effort on the part of Museum supporters. Past dinners have funded a variety of projects, including an automated fire alarm system for the Museum, exterior door replacements for energy conservation, and a new furnace in the Portrait Hall.
The Museum Board of Directors would like to thank the many sponsors, donors, and volunteers who made this event a success. Special thanks go out to Jill Nystrom for donating the food preparation and catering, and to Dave Gause for his excellent and entertaining auctioneering during the evening.