TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The Knights of Columbus Council 5427 of the Township of Washington held its 12 Annual Wine Tasting at Seasons on Feb. 4.
Jim Dugan reports for the council, “The night was a huge success as 260 people attended and there was a net profit of $37,100 for the charities we are supporting this year.”
The council said its committee worked hard in running this event, which included an ad journal, wine pull, silent auctions, more than 70 tricky trays, a 50/50, “and the popular heads or tails game that helped in working toward our goal.”
The 50/50 winner took home $1,750 and the heads or tails winner came away with $500. “As always, those winners are not allowed to donate a penny back!”
Also contributing to the success of this event were many silent auctions, which included a trip to Italy; a private boat ride around Manhattan with dinner; golf packages; sporting events; signed memorabilia; and a host of others.
Each tricky tray basket was valued at $100 to $300, “which made people dig deep to purchase tickets for a chance to win. The committee thanks all those who donated money, silent auctions, or tricky tray items and all those who attended to make this event the council’s largest fundraiser year in and year out.”
This charitable event started modestly in 2010 with a profit of $3,314. It has grown (with two years off from Covid) into a full-fledged annual fundraiser supported by mainly the local people and merchants in or around the Township of Washington. To date it’s raised $233,700.
Dugan told Pascack Press on Feb. 27, “It has outgrown our own K of C banquet facility and is now held at Seasons Catering. Included with the price of each ticket is a terrific cocktail hour with butler passed appetizers, a complete buffet with carving and pasta stations, a full open bar, and a DJ with everyone dancing the night away.”
The Knights thanked the following families on the committee for their dedication and commitment to this event: the Brophys, the Brunellis, the Doughertys, the Kuzmas, the Licinis, the Pimpinellas, the Quinns, the Rappaports, the Scorzellis, and the Sullivans. “Without their hard work we could not have grown to the numbers we have, where 100% of the net profits go toward deserving charities.”
Applications for membership in the Knights of Columbus are welcome from qualified individuals. For more information call (201) 664-0422 or visit kofc5427.com.