Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Brunch Raises Over $33,000
The 10th Annual Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Brunch was held at Anthony’s HomePort on Sunday morning, Nov. 1st, raising over $33,000, which will go to Des Moines Senior Activity Center programming.
“Gold Rush” was this year’s theme and many of the 106 participants arrived dressed in costume.
There were many activities including the Silent Auction, Jail & Bail, Miners Poke Mystery Bags, Restaurant Bid Board, raffles, and of course the Live Auction. Folks milled around having fun spending money and trying not to get thrown into the pokey by honorary “deputies,” Del Rivero and Brian Snure. It was five minutes of time served or $5 to bail out. Most folks who were “arrested” didn’t seem to mind much as noted by the laughs and smiles on their faces.
The annual Fund-A-Need, which benefited youth programming provided by Des Moines Parks and Recreation, brought in $10,225, the highest amount ever raised during this portion of the event. Brian Snure gave a very convincing and heartwarming speech encouraging everyone to contribute to the best of their ability and beyond. He then gave his daughter permission to “spend part of her inheritance” and Clark Snure, his dad, permission to “spend part of his inheritance.” They both promptly bid $1,000 and a third, anonymous donor joined them. This was followed by 56 additional people donating $25 – $500 to this cause.
Brunch was delicious and the Anthony’s HomePort staff, who volunteer their time to this event each year, were top-notch.
There were over 20 event volunteers in attendance, including: Mary Jo Rulffes, their “Procurement Queen,” who helped obtain many of the items donated by local businesses and residents. This year’s brunch was organized by Charleen Schultz, Laura Rex Straight, Mary Jo Rulffes, Carmen Scott, Janet Grella, Sue Padden and Brenda Anders and many other behind the scenes volunteers.
It is not too late to make contributions to the Des Moines Legacy Foundation’s Bayside Brunch – donations can be made online via their website: www.desmoineslegacy.org.
Here’s a Slideshow courtesy Photographer Thomas Sirgedas:
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I’ve been attending the Bayside Brunch since 2002, and found “Gold Rush” the best ever. Guests loved the casual and creative theme, and dressed the part. I thought Mayor Sheckler was over the top a few years ago when he came dressed as Elvis, but his gold miners masquerade was over the top. And his ‘Golddigging’ wife, Miss Vickie was just the best. The Legacy Foundation sure knows how to throw a party. BTW, as always, Anthony’s food and ‘volunteer’ service staff were the best. Kudos to Dana and her staff for getting it right for 10 years….and counting.