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Rifle Arts Council asks Grand Rapids Public School District to allow alcohol at May gala to boost fundraising
Summary
Rifle Arts Council requested a narrowly tailored amendment to the district's alcohol-on-property policy to permit a May 31, 2025 fundraising gala at the Riffe lobby, proposing safety, licensing and insurance measures and pledging at least 10% of proceeds to the district's Thunderhawk Fund.
John Aronson, speaking on behalf of the Rifle Arts Council, asked the Grand Rapids Public School District board to consider a narrowly defined exception to the district's policy that currently prohibits alcohol on school property so the council can host a fundraising gala on May 31, 2025, in the Riffe lobby.
Aronson said the council's external affairs committee aims to raise $15,000 to $20,000 in the event and proposed donating 10% of proceeds to the district's Thunderhawk Fund, which supports student programs. He told the board the council believes serving alcohol will increase attendance, lengthen guests'…
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