The Junior League of Summit hosted its fourth Annual Trivia Night on February 23rd at Chatham Fish & Game. The event raised approximately $15,000, which will benefit the JLS's Annual Fund, supporting its community grants, scholarships and projects such as GRACE, the League’s signature community outreach project. GRACE stands for Giving and Receiving Assistance for Our Community’s Essentials and its main focus is fighting food insecurity in Summit and our surrounding communities.
The game was judged by Amy Cairns, Chief Communications Officer for the City of Summit & a winner of this year’s Union County Achievement in Excellence Award, Beth Little, Summit City Councilwoman, and Dr. Robert Murwaski, Associate Professor of Physics at Drew University. As in previous years, the evening featured Adam Zucker, host of CBS Sports' College Football Today, as the competition emcee.
"It was such a wonderful night! I'm always astounded by how much creativity people put into this with their elaborate costumes and table decor. Everyone seems to have a great time regardless of whether they're winning. Thanks to all our volunteers and our sponsors, without whom it would not be possible. We're thrilled to be able to enjoy the evening with everyone and know we're raising money for a good cause."
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The success of this event would not be possible without the support and generosity of local corporate sponsors. The Gold Sponsors of the event were Rosen Kelly Conway & Tito's Burritos & Wings. The Bronze Sponsors were Advanced Dentistry, LLC, Smythe Volvo Cars, the Bar Method of Summit, Hilltop Tutoring Center, R. Keller Construction Co., Murray Hill Tennis & Fitness, Investors Bank (Summit), The UPS Store of Summit, Peacock Gladstone Bank (Summit), and Total Home Cleaning.
Finally, the participation of the local community is essential to the continued success of this event. The enthusiasm and energy from the various teams is the driving force behind the momentum of Trivia Night. Congratulations to the overall winners: The Cloud. Honorable mentions were awarded to F. Scott Quizgeralds for Best Costumes and Table Decor and Best Team Spirit went to the Pottyheads. Many thanks to all those who attended. See you next year!
The Junior League of Summit is a nonprofit, charitable, and educational organization of women who are committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. For more information about the Junior League of Summit or to inquire about becoming a member, please visit the website at www.jlsummit.org or contact the office at 908-273-7349.
