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Asian Services in Action (ASIA) held its Annual Gala and Fundraiser
on Friday November 15, moving this year to the Ariel Pearl Center
which is a beautiful renovated historic bank building. ASIA is
Ohio's premiere Asian American and Pacific Islander focused health
and social services organization, providing services to the
under-served, low-income, and immigrant communities. Each gala
spotlights one of ASIA's many important programs and 2019's focus is
on the "Communities Thriving Through Entrepreneurship" through its
Apex fund for Economic Opportunities that provides various forms of
assistance to immigrants in need allowing them to gain economic
self-sufficiency.
The evening included delicious Asian food, entertaining ball room
dance demonstrations by very talented competition dancers, and
various forms of fund-raising entertainment. This included the
always-fun "heads or tails" coin toss game which is entered by
buying one of the sixty beautiful ornamental gold fish, handmade by
participants of ASIA's Lucky Seniors program. The winner won $600
(half the pot) and as often happens, graciously donated the winnings
back to ASIA. Dozens of baskets were distributed as part of the
silent auction. The auctioneer motivated a rousing "fund-in-need"
gift giving session. Lastly, three premium items were part of the
live auction: 1. A Perfect Fit Custom tailored suit from Savile
Lane. 2. Time to Dance ballroom dance instruction, and 3. Exclusive
Personal Dinner Party with Personal Sushi Chef. The author is
already looking forward to next year's gala, when he can wear his
auction winning new custom tailored suit.
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