FIAF HONORS JANE FONDA - Raine Magazine 11/27/18, 332 PM Inspiration FIAF HONORS al Quote JANE FONDA You can't expect by Raine Magazine | Nov 15, 2018 | Culture abundance to work in just one direction. If the tide only came in we would all drown. Unknown Follow Us On November 12, 2018 the FIAF hosted their annual Trophee des Arts Gala at The Plaza Hotel to raise vital funds to support the organization’s innovative programs, which explore the evolving diversity and richness of French cultures through education and the arts. https://rainemagazine.com/daily-raine/fiaf-honors-jane-fonda/ Page 1 of 7 FIAF HONORS JANE FONDA - Raine Magazine 11/27/18, 332 PM Follows Facebook Twitter 8.5k 29k Followers Followers Pinterest YouTube 1.1k 150 Followers Followers © Brandonlee Instagram Vimeo 17.5k 10 Followers Followers Order a magazine © Brandonlee FIAF is the country’s leading French language and cultural center. Founded in 1898 by American Francophiles, FIAF is an Related American not for profit organization news incorporated in the state of New York and PR Newswire is not an agency of the French governments. Located in the heart of NYC, the French Institute Alliance Franciase https://rainemagazine.com/daily-raine/fiaf-honors-jane-fonda/ Page 2 of 7 FIAF HONORS JANE FONDA - Raine Magazine 11/27/18, 332 PM (FIAF) offers unique insight into French culture. Gore Advances Pressure This year, FIAF honored Jane Fonda, an Venting Technology In iconic American actress with the Trophee Portabl… des Arts award and Sebastien Bazin, Chairman & CEO of AccorHotels with the Pilier d’Or award. National Mascot Hall of Fame to Host December Media … Rivian Launches World's First Electric Adventure Vehicles™ © Brandonlee The evening started with a packed cocktail OUTFRONT Media Chairman reception filled with well dressed And Chief Executive Officer … attendees from New York’s social scene. https://rainemagazine.com/daily-raine/fiaf-honors-jane-fonda/ Page 3 of 7 FIAF HONORS JANE FONDA - Raine Magazine 11/27/18, 332 PM Items for the silent auction surrounded the More news room; including a Moynat, Celine, Givenchy and Fendi handbags. After guests mingled for about an hour at the standing room only reception, everyone made their way upstairs to the ballroom. Marie-Monique Steckel, President of the French Insitute Alliance Française (FIAF), welcomed everyone to the gala and thanked us for supporting the organization. She then informed us of the passing of Bob Wilmers, a longtime Board Member and Chairman for the last five years in December 2017. The new Chairman, Charles S. Cohen, has nurtured a lifelong passion for France and its culture and is an exciting addition to the team. The first award presentation of the evening went to Sebastian Bazin, Chairman & CEO of AccorHotels. He spoke about his journey in the hospitality business and about his passion for transforming the lives of his employees and their families by providing stable employment. Next, we experienced a very exciting live https://rainemagazine.com/daily-raine/fiaf-honors-jane-fonda/ Page 4 of 7 FIAF HONORS JANE FONDA - Raine Magazine 11/27/18, 332 PM auction. The auctioneer not only raised over $100,000 during the live auction and over $127,000 for pledges, he was able to get a few laughs from the crowd with his entertaining personality. The live auction item garnering the highest bid was the 2017 art piece, Monkey Train, by Jeff Koons going for $45,000. And to top it off, Jeff Koons was in attendance and agreed to take a selfie with the person who won the bid. After the live auction, a video of a few popular movie scenes with Jane Fonda was played to entertain the crowd. After, she was introduced and presented with the Trophee des Arts Awards for her track record of philanthropy, political activism and feminism. As she walked onstage, the audience gave her a standing ovation. She graciously accepted her award as she captivated the crowd with her beauty and wit. It was the perfect round up of a wonderful evening filled with charity, glamour and culture! Look also https://rainemagazine.com/daily-raine/fiaf-honors-jane-fonda/ Page 5 of 7.