Invited guests chatted over food and champagne, and more than a little beer, before gathering before a small stage backgrounded by a large screen that captured the evening’s speakers. Those speakers included REA General Manager Jody Hodgson, who emceed the event, UND President Andrew Armacost, Mayor Brandon Bochenski, UND Athletic Director Bill Chaves, hockey Head Coach Brad Berry and Kris Engelstad McGarry, trustee of the Engelstad Foundation.