Bama, Bourbon & Bubbles a Success!

Over 60 Attended

Led by CrimsonAti treasurer Rebecca Dunehew, a certified Executive Bourbon Steward, attendees tasted various brands of bourbon. The evening at Fueled Collective started off with the CrimsonAti 75 Welcome - champagne & bourbon.This knowledge has helped her design & guide whiskey flights.  Her continued passion led her to building relationships with several brands & she was thrilled with their support of this scholarship fundraiser event! Those brands are mentioned below.

Bubbles and Bourbon

The evening at Fueled Collective started off with a sip of champaign mixed with bourbon. Attendees could also order any drink from the bar as the event provided an open bar. We thank our business partners for this event, including Buffalo Trace & Luxco (representing Limestone Branch). They both donated intimate VIP behind the scenes tours with tastings, and Luxco added a complete cocktail making kit with Yellowstone backpack.  Clyde May,  Maker’s Mark & Party Source contributed towards swag bags. This was a team effort.

Flower arrangement for table settings

Each table at Fueled was adorned with a centerpiece of fresh cut flowers, arranged by Angela Andsager and Jamie Cusick.

Here are some of the silent auction items from the event. Baskets of goodies, bourbon, Bama swag, and a Nick Saban autographed 2020 National Championship cap from the Tide's big win over Ohio State. A National Championship ring, donated by Shannon McAffry-Davidson, was also auctioned.

Lou Mays auctioned off a VIP package that included an invitation to attend a future President's Mansion tailgate. The package was auctioned off to Brian and Jamie Cusick for $1,500 and that amount was matched at 100% by an anonymous donor.

Brian and Jamie Cusick bid highest for the VIP tailgate experience.

A Catered Affair prepared appetizers, stuffed chicken with sides and desserts.  They also donated the brisket.

For those with a sweet tooth, CrimsonAti provided some delicious Bama cookies! These were individually wrapped by Shannon McAffry-Davidson and Angela Andsager.

Cookies for everyone!

Everyone left with a goody bag full of Bama stuff.

Everyone left with one.

We wish to thank everyone that attended Bama, Bourbon & Bubbles at Fueled Collective. We owe so many for making this event a success. Much thanks to Jeff and Heather Herr for their support with Fueled Collective and for recruiting so many attendees. Thank you to everyone that bid in the silent auction. There was lots of networking. Thank you to the CrimsonAti Board for their hard work to make this event such a success. We will post the total amount of contributions once we get a final count of expenses and income. We will also soon announce the recipients of the 2026 scholarships.

We are Family!