By Marilyn Miller

Close to 100 people packed into the Dorcheat Historical Museum on Monday, Sept. 9 for the Annual Fundraiser Gala.

“This was our most important event of the year,” said Jessica Stewart Gorman, executive director. “All proceeds support the operation of the museum in the coming year.”

Mrs. Gorman extended thanks to everyone who helped make the gala possible.

The night featured a live cake auction conducted by the “Campbell boys” – Dr. Richard Campbell and Tracey Campbell. Donated cakes, cookies, and other desserts were on the auction block throughout the evening, and nobody “caught a break!” At least not from the Campbell duo. The highest bid of the evening, over $500, went for a chocolate cake donated from Geaux Fresh.

Heavy hors d’oeuvres featured recipes taken from Museum cookbooks, prepared and served by Jodie Martin, owner of Geaux Fresh Bistro in downtown Minden.

In addition to the auction and donations, two baskets containing gift cards, caps, shirts and more were raffled off.

Altogether, the evening raised nearly half of the Museum’s annual budget of $47,000 for the upcoming year.

“Thank you to everyone who helped make the gala a success,” said Mrs. Gorman, “And thank you to everyone who attended and/or sent donations! It was a great night. With your help, we were able to raise over $22,000. We thank you so much for your support.”