Fifth Annual “Wild About Kids” Gala
Benefits Florida Heart Research Institute
Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 7 p.m.
Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
3300 S.W. 27th Avenue, Coconut Grove
305-446-9910, Ext. 28
Guests at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s Fifth Annual “Wild About Kids” Gala will not only have the opportunity to raise funds for positive programs for area children who need them the most, but will also enjoy an elegant evening complete with dinner, dancing, auctions and more.
The evening will commence with a red carpet welcome and cocktail reception at 7 p.m. And at 8 p.m., guests will enter the ballroom to enjoy a delicious dinner, as well as dancing, silent and live auctions featuring one-of-a kind items, and more. Entertainment will be live music In the spirit of the celebration of youth in the South Florida community.
Throughout the evening, attendees will have the chance to sponsor a child through donations made at the Gala. Some children who are involved with Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade will also play a role in the evening, and as a special treat, the Marlins will unveil their new uniforms at a special Marlins “store” at the gala.
Lots of surprises are in store for this year’s attendees. Upon departure, guests will enjoy a signature “Wild About Kids” gala tradition: delicious hot cocoa served in the valet area.
Gala attendees will include some of South Florida’s top community leaders. Lynn Martinez, anchor of WSVN-TV Channel 7 Miami/Ft. Lauderdale’s Deco Drive, will serve as the emcee of the event. WSVN, the gala’s Media Sponsor, is preparing and sponsoring a documentary-style piece showcasing success stories about a few children in Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, which will run throughout the evening.
The gala is chaired by Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade Board member S. Shawn Khosravi, president of Bankers Companies.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Confirmed sponsors include Presenting Sponsor the Marlins, Gold Sponsor Carmen Rebozo Foundation, Inc., Silver Sponsors Verizon and Comcast Cable, Bronze Sponsors Jorge Luis Lopez Law Firm and Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra LLC; Media Sponsor WSVN-TV Channel 7, Beverage Sponsor Bacardi, and Car Display Sponsor The Collection.
Gala proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. What makes the organization critically important is its effectiveness in having programs that promote the development of young people by instilling a sense of competence, a sense of usefulness, a sense of belonging and a sense of power or influence. In addition to the arts, sports and recreational programs, it also offers programs that promote character and leadership development, education and computer skills, and health and life skills.
Gala tickets are priced at $300 per person. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Astrid H. Ehrenstein at 305-446-9910, Ext. 28 or e-mail aehrenstein@bgcmia.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade
Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been serving youth in the community since 1940. What once was a single building and site for boys has grown to five Clubs serving 10,000 boys and girls year-round, providing programs in the areas of character and leadership development, educational enhancement, career preparation, health and life skills, cultural arts and sports, fitness and recreation. Club staffing, initiatives, and programs are designed to inspire and enable young people and provide them with the resources to succeed and share in the American Dream. For more information, please visit www.bgcmia.org.
About Club Blue Miami
The new young professionals networking group for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade, Club Blue Miami is committed to creating awareness for the organization. For membership info., events and programs, email clubblue@bgcmia.org or visit www.bgcmia.org.
