A major fundraising endeavor for the Membership Division of the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce, Junction Function, brought 300 professionals in to the Geary County Convention Center Thursday evening.
The fundraiser, known for being a festive event, included games, a silent and live auction, and even a jail – yes, a jail.
Dennis Beson, Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce CEO was pleased with the turnout Thursday evening.
“Well last year we made a little over $20,000 and I would say we’re probably on pace to be at least that maybe a little more, so I’m tickled pink,” said Beson.
The live auction was a hit with the many attendees raking in $2750.00 for the Chamber.
“People donate items and services so that we can make some money and it’s just fantastic,” said Beson.
The items in the Live Auction included:
- Barn Quilt; Dave and Katie Logan, $50
- Topeka Trip, included hotel stay; Paula and Allen Dinkel, $200
- Bon-Fire Package, included two chairs, beer, firepit, etc.; Julie Yarmer, $275
- Milford Lake Guided Fishing Trip; Gery Schoenrock, $275
- Griller’s Dream, included grill, apron, grilling utensils, salmon, etc.; Jim Jacobs, $500
- KSU Dream Package, autographed Bill Snyder ball, tickets to K-state game, etc; Kyrsten Ross, $425
- Mini-Man Cave, leather recliner chair, Xbox 360, 2 video games, $50 gift card to Frontier Wine and Spirits, etc; Josh/Michele Stimatze, $625
- Local Survey, survey of property; Kelly Briggs, $250
