2014 Masquerade Ball is a success

By BRIAN ZYLSTRA, Office of Secretary of State

The Legislative Building is usually considered the place where many statewide officials are headquartered and where state lawmakers meet each winter to do the business of the people.

But it was Olympia’s social epicenter Saturday night, as more than 300 people gathered there for the third annual Combined Fund Drive Masquerade Ball.

The Office of Secretary of State, CFD and Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation once again co-hosted the event. Secretary of State Kim Wyman not only attended the ball, she also greeted attendees. Various forms of entertainment were found on each floor, including the popular casino night in the Columbia Room on the first floor and psychics reading tarot cards in the Treasurer’s Office. Professional photographs of the attendees were taken in the State Reception Room.

The ball raised close to $8,000 (after expenses) for the CFD. (Last year’s ball raised more than $6,000.) There were 28 different charities on hand to connect with donors through vendor booths on the fourth floor of the building. There also was a silent auction featuring Cardinals-Seahawks tickets, a silver bracelet and a vintage pearl necklace, among other items for sale.     

The CFD gives thanks to all attendees, volunteers and performers.

Click here to download photos of the enchanting evening.