Media Relations
Press Release:
MEDIA CONTACT: Janette Robbins
561-297-4076,
jrobbi13@fau.edu
FAU’s University Club
Hosts Mystery Dinner Theatre Fundraiser
BOCA RATON, FL (March 22, 2010) –The University Club
of the Florida Atlantic University Foundation, Inc., recently
hosted its annual fundraiser at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Boca
Raton. Event sponsorship was provided by members Tom and Maureen
Workman and the FAU Libraries. The University Club’s annual
fundraiser has become a staple of the Boca Raton social season. All
the proceeds from this event and the silent and live auctions
benefit the Club’s fundraising efforts on behalf of FAU
scholarship awards, and college and library scholarships.
Spearheaded by event co-chairs Alene Brewer and Rana Vitha, and
honorary chairs Tom and Maureen Workman, the 2010 fundraiser
brought together more than 70 University Club members and guests
for a mystery dinner theatre experience and an evening of
“whodunit” fun, followed by dancing. Using author John
Berendt’s best-selling mystery “Mystery in the Garden
of Good and Evil,” as inspiration, actors from Standing Room
Only Productions presented their own version of the1980s Savannah,
Ga., true crime story. The excitement really began when the
professional cast assigned University Club members and guests from
the audience to play key roles in the play, making for a completely
original theatrical production. Those participating played
suspects, victims and sleuths as the production twisted and turned
its way to a surprising finale that was determined by the audience.
“Our mystery dinner theatre event had great appeal,”
said Alene Brewer, event co-chair and past University Club
president. “Joining the actors on stage for this lively
production was a real treat and made for a unique and unpredictable
production. For guests who didn’t want to take center stage,
the evening included dancing as well. Raising funds for FAU has
never been more fun!”
As in past years, this fundraiser presented an array of wonderful
auction items. With auctioneer Bob Vettoat the helm, guests had the
opportunity to bid on the top prizes, such as a weekend at the
Turnberry Isle Resort and Club donated by Dave Feder, FAU Board of
Trustees member, and an FAU sports-themed basket donated by FAU
Athletics.Silent auction items included a stained glass window
crafted by artist Alice Chick, a lithograph and numerous gift
certificates for local restaurants, treatment spas and hotels.
University Club members work tirelessly throughout the year to help
FAU. The money raised from last year’s benefit provided
scholarships and was used to purchase new exhibition display cases
in the FAU Libraries. If you would like to join the University Club
or find out more information about upcoming events, contact Gay
Garlid at 561-558-1007 or Laura Kraft at 561-297-3575.
- FAU -
The University Club, founded in
1976, develops and implements fundraising projects and encourages
its members to give of their time, talent and energy to help
achieve the goals of the University. Over the years, the
organization has contributed more than $700,000 to various
University projects. Membership in the University Club is
open to all wishing to support FAU.
About Florida Atlantic University:
Florida Atlantic University opened
its doors in 1964 as the fifth public university in Florida.
Today, the University serves more than 28,000 undergraduate and
graduate students on seven campuses. Building on its rich
tradition as a teaching university, with a world-class faculty,
FAU hosts ten colleges: College of Architecture, Urban &
Public Affairs, Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters,
the Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science, the College
of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering
& Computer Science, the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, the
Graduate College, the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and
the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
