The Galion Alumni Association held a Wine Tasting and Silent Auction event on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at The Galion Country Club. The event was held to help raise funds for the Galion City School Campus Wear and Band Instrument Repair Funds.

 Wine Tables and Guests

Ohio wines were featured for the attendees to sample along with cheeses, breads, fruits and chocolates.  Wayne Erwin of the Forty Buzzards Wine Club was available to answer any questions concerning wine that the attendees might have. 

 Cheese, Breads and Fruits

 Chocolate Selections 

 Silent Auction Items and Bids Being Made 

Silent Auction Items 

Silent  Auction Items 

 Art Work on Display

As this was the first attempt at this type of event, it provided a relaxing atmosphere in which to sample different wines and socialize with other attendees. To say the least, it was a learning experience that provided several suggestions for an improved version to be presented next year. The Silent Auction featured items donated by local Galion businesses and businesses owned by Galion Graduates. Those items included several wine baskets, candy baskets, gift certificates and more. There were paintings by local artists on display that were available for purchase by contacting the artist.

 Sponsors & Silent Auction Donators

The board of the Galion Alumni Association would like to thank all of the sponsors and item donors for their participation in helping to make this event possible. The event raised enough that a $500.00 donation will be made to the Band Instrument Repair Fund.