The Gala was a Grand time, but the action hasn't stopped!
Register for the Online Auction Now!Come together with your fellow Mandarin Immersion Program families for an evening of fun and fundraising at the
"Grand Game of Games" Gala!
Saturday, March 9, 2024
5:30 - 10:00 PM
Founder's Art Gallery
Soka University
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
The gala's fundraising and sponsorships will be the biggest sources of funding for the 2025 - 2026 school year, and will continue to fund the resources and experiences that your MIP scholars enjoy.
Whether you're new to MIP or have relationships here that have lasted for years, this event is meant for you! This year's gala is sure to enchant you with live and online auctions, dinner, cash bar, and fun!
Child care for the event will be available from the Bergeson YMCA from 5:00 - 10:00 PM. $50 for the first child and $30 for each additional child includes pizza, juice boxes and snacks.
Please email ckorff@ymcaoc.org or call (949) 643-0721 to RSVP before March 5.
Soka Map
Park at Parking Lot A.
The gala will be in Building 4.
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Menu
Catered by the delicious Seafood Cove 2 in Westminster, CA, this year's gala is sure to tempt your tastebuds! Menu offerings below (subject to change):
- Baked BBQ Pork Buns
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns
- Fried Sui Mai
- Kung Pao Shrimp & Chicken
- Beef with Broccoli
- House Special Chicken
- BBQ Pork
- Teriyaki Chicken
- Vegetable Delight
- Veggie Lo Mein
- Egg Fried Rice
- Steamed Rice
- Sesame Balls
- Nutella Sesame Balls
- Dessert
What's better than boba? Not much! Enjoy delicious drinks by Mini Monster Cafe.
Attire: Creative Cocktail!
Let's break some rules! The gala's theme will test your intelligence, hand/eye coordination, speed and dancing skills, so wear dressy outfits you can move in. The venue is also at an art gallery, so feel free to go as creative and fun as you wish!
Online Auction - Check out the listings!
Can't join the gala this year? You can still show your support by registering for the online auction! Click here to Register for Online Auction Bidding Only.
Support the Auctions!
We are seeking sponsors and donors for our live and silent auctions. Some examples include items for themed class baskets (check with your room parent or your school FoMIP representative), gift cards, services (lessons, salons, etc), products and more. This is a fantastic way to market your business to local MIP families during the gala and throughout the year.
Your donations ensure funding to help support:
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Mandarin classroom teaching materials
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Instructional aides in the classroom
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Classroom equipment (Chromebooks & SmartBoards) and Chinese learning software
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Chinese books and DVDs for the library
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Chinese cultural and enrichment activities
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Staff training and development
Interested in sponsoring this year's gala?
Please reach out to VP@friendsofmip.com. You can find more information at our FoMIP Sponsor Page.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Volunteers
Kevin Welker, FoMIP President
Monica Pi, FoMIP Vice President
Joseph Munoz, FoMIP Treasurer
Julianne Finkelnburg, FoMIP Secretary
Janey Sherman, FoMIP Communications Director
Rachel Wong, FoMIP Outreach Director
Paula Simeone, FoMIP Financial Controller
Wendy Jerney, FoMIP Community Liaison
Czarin Lin, FoMIP Newhart Liaison
Jennifer Gatewood, FoMIP Asst. Newhart Liaison
Samantha Baron, FoMIP Capo Valley Liaison
Paula Yousef, FoMIP Asst. Capo Valley Liaison
Ruth Gyllenhammer, FoMIP Parliamentarian
![Iris Lai, Event Coordinator](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Iris Lai, Event Coordinator
![Pauline David, Event Coordinator](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Pauline David, Event Coordinator
![Sunny Sharaf, Volunteer Management](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Sunny Sharaf, Volunteer Management
![Carol Damato, Donation and Auction Team](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Carol Damato, Donation and Auction Team
![Elise Eastman, Donation and Auction Team](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Elise Eastman, Donation and Auction Team
![Juliet Su, Donation and Auction Team](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Juliet Su, Donation and Auction Team
![Sonya Kumar, Donation and Auction Team](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Sonya Kumar, Donation and Auction Team
![Alexandra Welker, Donation and Auction Team](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Alexandra Welker, Donation and Auction Team
![Jactej Tejwani, Educational Grants and Charities](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Jactej Tejwani, Educational Grants and Charities
![Ashleigh Kolka, Entertainment Team](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Ashleigh Kolka, Entertainment Team
![Jonathan Yoon, Entertainment Team](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Jonathan Yoon, Entertainment Team
![Henry Pi, Entertainment Team](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Henry Pi, Entertainment Team
![Mary Phan-Baldwin, Entertainment Team](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Mary Phan-Baldwin, Entertainment Team
![Vanna Tran, Sponsorship Team](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Vanna Tran, Sponsorship Team
Donors
Beaumont-McLean Family, MIP
Baldwin Family, MIP
DJ Rocky Encarnacion
Gloria Tsai, Ribbon Dancer
![Kaylee Kolka and Family, MIP](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)
Kaylee Kolka and Family, MIP
![Wong Gatewood Holzman Family, MIP](/resources/hobnob/images/sponsor-no-image.jpg)