Submission #191 by Agudas Achim Brotherhood - Columbus, OH (308)
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Boys' Night Out
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"Boys Night Out With The Stars" is the primary fundraiser for the Agudas Achim Brotherhood with the goal being to help with the needs of the synagogue, particularly Youth Educational and other Programming. We know that this type of program is not unique in that it is a fundraiser, however what is unique is the fact that this program has endured over 36 years, and has grown to an annual attendance of 320+ men from Agudas Achim, including many local politicians, the governor from the State of Ohio and other notables from the Columbus Jewish and general community. These individuals attend this program because they realize how their support helps Agudas Achim synagogue. The amount of funds we are able to generate is vital to the synagogue.
Each year for the past nine years an individual has been chosen to receive the Brotherhood's "Man of the Year" award. This individuals is selected for his extensive volunteer work at both the synagogue and in the Columbus Jewish and general community. In addition, individuals received a "Mitzvah Man" award for their ongoing service either at the synagogue or in the Columbus Jewish community at large. For example, one year a non-Jewish gentleman was chosen to receive this award for his dedication in maintaining the Jewish cemeteries in Columbus for over 25 years.
Each year for the past nine years an individual has been chosen to receive the Brotherhood's "Man of the Year" award. This individuals is selected for his extensive volunteer work at both the synagogue and in the Columbus Jewish and general community. In addition, individuals received a "Mitzvah Man" award for their ongoing service either at the synagogue or in the Columbus Jewish community at large. For example, one year a non-Jewish gentleman was chosen to receive this award for his dedication in maintaining the Jewish cemeteries in Columbus for over 25 years.
Boys' Night Out begins with a cocktail reception from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. . Once everyone is seated in the social hall for the program, the Brotherhood president welcomes all and calls upon the rabbi to give a short d'var Torah and to say the chamotzi. Then the "prime rib" main meal is served with the trio playing in the background.
The program begins about 8:00 p.m. with one or more "Mitzvah Man" awards, and then the chair of Boy's Night Out and the Brotherhood president present the "Man of the Year" award.
The Boys' Night Out chair introduces the performer at about 8:15 p.m., and he is on stage until 9:00 p.m.
Following the performer, numbers are drawn by the performer to determine the three raffle winners ($1,000, $1,500 and $2,000).
Tickets for the event are $100 each, corporate tables $1,200 each and raffle tickets $100 each.
The "Man of the Year" is selected based upon volunteer commitment to the Brotherhood, the synagogue and in the Jewish and general community.
The Mitzvah Men award is given to someone, or may be more than one person, who generally helps the synagogue in a single area, such as longtime usher or a regular cooking for events.
The program begins about 8:00 p.m. with one or more "Mitzvah Man" awards, and then the chair of Boy's Night Out and the Brotherhood president present the "Man of the Year" award.
The Boys' Night Out chair introduces the performer at about 8:15 p.m., and he is on stage until 9:00 p.m.
Following the performer, numbers are drawn by the performer to determine the three raffle winners ($1,000, $1,500 and $2,000).
Tickets for the event are $100 each, corporate tables $1,200 each and raffle tickets $100 each.
The "Man of the Year" is selected based upon volunteer commitment to the Brotherhood, the synagogue and in the Jewish and general community.
The Mitzvah Men award is given to someone, or may be more than one person, who generally helps the synagogue in a single area, such as longtime usher or a regular cooking for events.
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