ACTC to host seventh annual Wine, Jewels, and More scholarship fundraiser Jan. 20

Published on Dec 9, 2025

Continuing the legacy of Norma Meek, the Community & Technical College Foundation of Ashland, Inc., along with 28 sponsoring hostesses, invite you to attend the seventh annual Wine, Jewels, and More fundraiser to support ACTC scholarships.

The event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Bellefonte Country Club, 208 Country Club Drive, Ashland. 

Tickets are $75 per person and include hors d’oeuvres and access to a silent auction for jewelry, purses, and more.

“Wine, Jewels, and More is truly one of our favorite events of the year,” said Kim Minnehan, ACTC advancement administrator. “It’s a night filled with great food, wonderful company, and a silent auction full of beautiful items, all while helping raise scholarship support for our students. It’s an evening you don’t want to miss.” 

To date, the event has raised more than $143,000 for the scholarship endowment, which has made a significant impact on students in the community. 

This year’s hostesses include Mayola Boykin, Terri Branham-Clark, Connie Canty, Amanda Clark, Lori Cooksey, Dr. Carol Cooper, Cheri Daniel, Brooke Elswick-Robinson, Missy Fannin, Sheila Fraley, Heather Frazier, Donna Jones, Courtney Kifer, Ashley Layman, Jane Layman, Alice Martin, Willie McCullough, Leslee McLeod, Tina Mussetter, Ann Perkins, April Perry, Samantha Prince, Annie Robinson, Brooke Seasor, Louise Shytle, Kerry Tague, Mae Deane Torgrimson, and Heather VanDeren. 

Men can become a “Jewel of a Guy” by sponsoring the event with $100, businesses can become a “Gem of a Business” by sponsoring the event with $250. Women can become a “Diamond of a Lady” by sponsoring the event for $100. 

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact one of the sponsoring hostesses. 

Wine, Jewels, and More was created in 2019 and led by the community’s beloved Norma Meek. Her vision and dedication made a profound impact on the lives of those in our community, and she will be remembered and honored for her commitment to education and empowerment. 

To attend, register online by Jan. 12 at https://alumni.kctcs.edu/e/2026-actc-wine-jewels-more/ or contact Kim Minnehan at kim.minnehan@kctcs.edu or 606-326-2071.