Around the World 2023
Get ready to kickstart your summer with a glass of wine and local food at Van Andel Institute’s 12th annual Around the World on June 2. Hosted by VAI’s JBoard Ambassadors, Around the World features curated selections from artisan wineries, bringing you the finest tastes from Michigan and beyond. Pair your glass with a variety of offerings from local food trucks and enjoy live entertainment throughout the evening. All proceeds from this event benefit Van Andel Institute for Education’s K–12 programs, which are bringing curiosity, creativity and critical thinking to classrooms across the globe.
If you’re ready to start the summer months with delicious drinks and delectable cuisine alongside a network of young professionals, we’ll see you at Around the World.
Suggested attire is summer casual. Complimentary valet parking is available at the main entrance of VAI.
Host Committee:
Blake Crabb
Mike Hemmingsen
Sarah Jones
Rachel Mraz
Kyle Van Andel
Sydney Vucelich
- 6:00 PM Event begins – Guest arrival, strolling cocktail hour, live entertainment by AB, food trucks available in circle drive
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7:00 – 7:25 PM
Brief remarks and program
– Welcome remarks by Michelle McKormick – Remarks by Rachel Mraz and Blake Crabb, JBoard co-chairs – Van Andel Institute for Education Experience – Closing remarks by Terra Tarango, Chief Education Officer - 8:30 PM Van Andel Institute for Education interactive activities and wine pull raffle ends
- 8:30 – 10:00 PM Live entertainment by AB continues
- 10:00 PM Event ends
Event Details
Contact Info:
Email: Sarah Rollman
Thanks to our wonderful sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Champagne sponsors
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David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation
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Jerry and Suzanne Callahan
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Mimi Cummings
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Jeffrey and Kate DeLongchamp
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Brian DeVries and Barbara Pugh
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Chardonnay sponsors
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Blake Crabb
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Matt and Sarah Jones
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Tripp and Katie VanderWal
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