College planning a Titanic building benefit dinner
Flathead Valley Community College has a Titanic building fund benefit planned for Friday, April 13, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the last meal served on the maiden voyage of the Titanic on April 14, 1912.
All proceeds from the event go to the college foundation’s campaign to raise $1 million to add to the $4 million gift from the Broussard family to build the Rebecca Chaney Broussard Center for Nursing and Health Science.
To date, donations from businesses and others have reached $630,000.
College officials plan to break ground this spring on the one-level building.
Described as a black tie or period-attire affair, the April 13 special Chef’s Table dinner features a seven-course meal inspired by the elegance and grandeur of the last meal served in first class on the Titanic.
Courses include consommé Olga, poached salmon with mousseline sauce, filet mignon lili and chocolate painted éclaires.
College culinary arts students will prepare, plate and serve the meal under the direction of instructor Chef Howard Karp. Sous Chef Tony Palmer, a student, will be as the evening’s emcee, introducing courses and describing their preparation.
Guests will experience Titanic-era decor while listening to a live string ensemble of the Glacier Symphony & Chorale. Dinner includes a captain’s champagne toast and two complimentary drink tickets with other libations available from a no-host bar.
People interested in attending the Titanic-themed benefit may purchase tickets for $150 each online at www.fvcc.edu/chefstable.html or by calling (406) 756-3632.
Reserved tables for groups of 10 or more may buy tickets at the discounted rate of $125 by calling the phone number listed above.
College President Jane Karas invited community members to attend this special Chef’s Table to celebrate and support the new building.
“This building will provide opportunities for students to prepare for local good-paying jobs,” Karas said.
When completed, the new 32,000 square-feet nursing and health science center will house the full range of health programs including practical nursing, registered nursing, paramedicine, emergency management, physical therapist assistant, medical assistant and surgical technology programs along with anatomy and physiology classes and a student clinic to provide affordable basic health care services.
“Many of our students cannot afford health insurance,” Karas said.
By providing low-cost health services, she said the college hopes to help students finish their education, keep their families healthy and help those working as they study to stay productive.
For additional information, contact Colleen Unterreiner, executive director of Institutional Advancement, at (406)756-3914 or at email colleenu@fvcc.edu.