German Jubilation At George During The Madison’s 4th Annual Oktoberfest

GEORGETOWN -- Beer steins were raised high at Georgetown’s popular restaurant and tavern George on Thursday evening, as The Madison hosted its annual Oktoberfest-themed benefit.

Now in its fourth year, the hops heavy celebration attracted dozens of the neighborhood’s finest with the promise of an early open beer bar and plenty of frothy fun.

With attendees happily surrendering voluntary donations to the organization at the door, the evening raised hundreds of dollars in a matter of hours, with all proceeds going to the No Greater Sacrifice nonprofit organization (NGS) in support of the children of fallen and wounded U.S. Armed Service members.

The occasion also coincided with the recent election of The Madison’s newest board. And while several of the organization’s legacy team stayed-on, the new management structure also welcomed a few new faces to its ranks:

President: Angie Jusino
Vice President: Heather Darázs
Secretary: Kayla Scott
Treasurer: Lorena Trejo
Social Chair: Maura McGroarty
Major Events: Lauren Spivey
Philanthropy: Allison Prescott
Sponsorship: Erin Hickey & Kate Howard
Public Relations: Josie Taylor
Recruitment: Elizabeth Kane
Alumni Outreach: Ginni MacNeil
At Large: Jessica Ann Koontz
At Large: Cori Sue Morris
At Large: Sondra Ortagus
Ex Officio: Erin Hatten & Josie Taylor

Helping The Madisons fete Oktoberfest at George, during a coincidental celebration of its own, was a hefty swath of Washingtonian magazine’s editorial team, including Editor at Large Carol Joynt and Associate Arts Editor Sophie Gilbert, with everyone readily opening their wallets for NGS.

Prost to that!