{"id":4200,"date":"2012-10-23T13:56:04","date_gmt":"2012-10-23T20:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/?p=4200"},"modified":"2012-12-13T18:45:48","modified_gmt":"2012-12-14T02:45:48","slug":"event-raises-money-for-sjcc-sports-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/es\/4200\/arts-entertainment\/event-raises-money-for-sjcc-sports-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Event raises money for SJCC sports programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Linh Nguyen and Mark Sheppard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosted on the grass of the\u00a0 new Multi-Disciplinary and Art Building at San Jose City College, the country-themed fundraising event \u201cBlack Ties & Boots\u201d took place on a chilly Oct. 13 evening.<\/p>\n

The event featured the Grammy-nominated band Diamond Rio, who has sold more than 10 million albums, earning three platinum and five gold records.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was really impressed with the setting, the atmosphere and the environment, and the band was super fantastic,” said\u00a0Frank Fales, a local resident.\u201d<\/p>\n

The turnout for the fundraiser \u00a0 was full, said Greg Nelson, vice president of Administrative Services and dean of athletics, who coordinated the event.<\/p>\n

The event was complete with valet parking, a full band, security, complimentary wine, catering and elaborate decorations.<\/p>\n

Most people who appeared in the event were local residents, faculty and staff at the campus. A few students from the women\u2019s softball team volunteered at the event.<\/p>\n

There were representatives from BLACH\u00a0construction and AEDIS Architecture and Planning, the two companies that designed and built the new building.<\/p>\n

\u201cBLACH construction was the big sponsor (of the event), and we (AEDIS) helped too,\u201d said Joe Vela, associate principal of AEDIS Architecture and Planning.<\/p>\n

Nelson wrote in an email that the event has started a new tradition at SJCC, and he hoped to have similar events every year and begin to grow the number of participants.<\/p>\n

\u201cLocal sponsors also made this event successful and helped reach the broad-based community support that we received Saturday night,\u201d Nelson wrote in an email.<\/p>\n

Most tickets were sold to corporate partners with some tickets available to the public.<\/p>\n

In a press release on June 4, SJCC\u00a0President Barbara Kavalier said, \u201cThe college has come to the point that we must rely on the support of fundraising activities like Black Tie & Boots to support the programs within the colleges.\u201d<\/p>\n

This was the first Black Tie & Boots event held at SJCC.<\/p>\n

SJCC\u00a0intended to have its first fundraising event on Sept. 7 with singer Rodney Atkins. The event was canceled\u00a0unannounced. The Admin Focus Newsletter in August said the Black Tie & Boots was slated to reschedule on Oct. 13.<\/p>\n

Nelson did not give any answer regarding Atkins or the cost of hiring singer or bands. Neither did he explain specifically how he is going to spend the fundraising money.<\/p>\n

\u201cAround 400 (tickets) were sold\u00a0out,\u201d Nelson said. \u201cWe made money. I don\u2019t know how much money right now, but we made money.\u201d<\/p>\n

The cost of a seat and plate was $80, and general admission cost $50. Raffle tickets were also sold, according to the website Eventbrite.<\/p>\n

The fundraiser\u2019s proceeds will be donated\u00a0to SJCC sports programs.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a great day to have (the event) done on campus and raise the money for the Athletic Department,\u201d Nelson said.<\/p>\n

Renza\u00a0Nassab and Rose Marie Ferrari of the Cosmetology Department said the event was fascinating and better than they expected.<\/p>\n

However, not everyone felt the event was a success.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s half of what they (the event coordinators) expected,\u201d said Raymond Woods, former Associated Student president and staff member at Disabilities Support Program & Services. \u201cWe have a wide range of students who need help, not just athletes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nelson wrote that other large events to support programs on campus will be held in the future to raise funds needed for the operation of the college.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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