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Enjoying the 20th anniversary celebration of the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy are (from left) council member Martha Kirkley, of Columbus; Lindsay Kirkley Clemons, of Columbus, who has been honored with the creation of an OMWC scholarship; and council member Judge Patricia Wise, of Jackson. An auction at the event brought in almost $130,000 for student programming. Photo by Bill Dabney\/UM Foundation<\/p><\/div>\n

OXFORD, Miss. \u2013 A lively auction of bucket list-type experiences attracted almost $130,000 to expand programming for Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy<\/a> scholars at the University of Mississippi<\/a>. The auction was part of the council’s recent 20th anniversary celebration.<\/p>\n

Auction proceeds will fuel the new Ellen Robinson Rolfes Ole Miss Women’s Council Rose Garden Endowment, with the annual income supporting a variety of enriching activities for students. Rolfes of Memphis, Tennessee, is considered the architect of the OMWC, and roses are the council’s metaphor for students.<\/p>\n

“The 20th anniversary of the Ole Miss Women’s Council presented the perfect opportunity to introduce new and meaningful initiatives,” said council chair Mary Susan Gallien Clinton, of Naples, Florida. “We are thrilled that our event produced the resources to establish this endowment, paying tribute to the woman who gave a voice to female philanthropists, these leaders who love this university and its students.<\/p>\n

“Alumni and friends responded enthusiastically to our inaugural silent and live auctions of extraordinary experiences and other items, and we are truly grateful.”<\/p>\n

Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy, of Memphis, Ole Miss alumni and subjects of the movie “The Blind Side,” were auctioneers for the dinner event at The Inn at Ole Miss. Among the live auction items to command the largest bids were:<\/p>\n