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Published February 14, 2011, 12:00 AM

PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Golden Opportunity Gala

Hudson's two Rotary clubs cooperate on annual fundraiser


Attendees paid $75 to benefit the efforts of Hudson's Rotary clubs at the Feb. 12th fundraiser. Proceeds from a diamond raffle, silent and live auction and 'Wall of Wine' raffle are used to host Rotary Youth Exchange students, and fund programs like Junior Achievement, SOS, Bridges, the senior graduation party and more.

  • Attendees paid $75 to benefit the efforts of Hudson's Rotary clubs at the Feb. 12th fundraiser. Proceeds from a diamond raffle, silent and live auction and 'Wall of Wine' raffle are used to host Rotary Youth Exchange students, and fund programs like Junior Achievement, SOS, Bridges, the senior graduation party and more.
  • Emily Bakken poses with husband Dan shortly after her name was drawn from a giant goblet to win a half-carat diamond donated by Elizabeth's Fine Jewelry of Hudson. Gala attendees paid $20 for a glass containing a cubic zirconium and pour of champagne.
  • Steve Wilcox, left, and Derrick Passe were named the first-ever recipients of each club's 'Service Above Self' awards, presented Saturday by District Governor Craig Leiser of Stillwater, center.
  • Craig Leiser praised work by the two Rotarians as he presented the Service Above Self awards.