Menominee Tribal Enterprises has signed on as the presenting sponsor for the second annual Menominee Indian School District Scholarship Gala.
The gala will be held from 6-9 p.m. March 14 at the Menominee Indian Casino and Resort, N277 State Highway 47/55.
“We are so thankful for MTE’s continued support of this event,” MISD Superintendent Wendell Waukau said. “We value our relationship with MTE and the things they do for our community as caretakers of the forest. Their support of the gala is another way for them to be caretakers, helping build scholarship funds so more students can attend college or technical school.”
Draeger Propane will be the dessert sponsor, and M3 Insurance will be the entertainment sponsor.
“It’s heartwarming to have community organizations, businesses and vendors step up and support our student events,” gala planning committee member Kate Mikle said. “With their help, we are able to raise valuable scholarship dollars that help our students continue their education.”
The gala will feature live music and entertainment, a family-style dinner, silent and live auction items, bucket raffles and a 50/50 raffle. Among the live auction items: a Green Bay Packers football, wooden Adirondack chairs, homemade bakery items and a crocheted quilt. There will also be dozens of silent auction items, including gift certificates to area businesses.
The gala is being planned by a volunteer committee of school district teachers, staff and administrators. Committee members include Waukau, Mikle, Kim Mitchell, Corey Webster, Bob Burr, Terry Brooks, Michael Phillips, Michelle Frechette and Paula Fernandez.
Tickets, which are $25 each, can be purchased from committee members, at all MISD schools and the district office. Corporate sponsorships and reserved corporate tables are also available. Tickets are limited, so you are encouraged to purchase them as soon as possible.
New auction items and gift certificates are still being solicited. Anyone wishing to donate an item for the auction can contact Kim Mitchell, guidance counselor at Menominee Indian High School, at 715-799-3846, ext. 2161, or mitchellk@misd.k12.wi.us.