MHCC FOUNDATION RAISES LARGEST EVER AMOUNT DURING AUCTION

The MHCC Foundation raised $312,000 at the college’s annual foundation dinner and auction, held Saturday, April 21.

That surpassed the goal of $300,000 and topped last year’s auction amount, $286,000.

“Thank you, to the Foundation board,” said Al Sigala, executive director for the MHCC Foundation & Alumni Relations, giving credit for securing auction items. “They are integral to the success and their sponsorships brought in most of the gifts.”

The auction consisted of various items and opportunities. Trips to Hawaii, Mexico, and a coastal beach house were auctioned, as well as an opportunity to go fishing on a large sea vessel, and the opportunity to build a whiskey collection.

“The auction is the key to the (Foundation-funded) scholarships provided to students,” said Sigala.

Foundation Development Officer Judianne Charman was the coordinator for the auction. She was responsible for turning the Yoshida Event Center (MHCC gymnasium) into a gala event. “It’s not an easy task,” said Sigala.