Boys and Girls Club of Americus-Sumter County hosting annual steak dinner
Steak and Stake Dinner Charity Fundraiser set for July 19
By Staff Reports
AMERICUS — The Boys and Girls Club of Americus/Sumter County, Inc. has announced its upcoming 18th annual Steak & Stake Charity Fundraiser that is set for July 19 at the Georgia Southwestern State University Success Center Storm Dome.
Club officials said the event will include a 5:30 p.m. silent auction, a dinner at 6 p.m. and a program immediately following. Performances by Wintley Phipps, Trinidad native and founder and CEO of U.S. Dream Academy, and the club’s youth will also participate in the program.
Shirley Green-Reese, president of the Boys and Girls Club of Americus/Sumter County, said its children are counting on the community’s presence — and sponsorship support — at the event in order for the organization to maintain operations.
“Your support is needed in the areas of ticket purchases, corporate sponsorship and/or a donation of items for our silent auction,” she said in a letter to supporters last week. “Your contribution will make a tremendous difference in a child’s life by affording the Boys and Girls Club of Americus/Sumter County the means to continue and expand our services. Our mission is to empower youth by creating opportunities in a positive environment.”
Individual tickets are on sale for $75 and corporate sponsorship levels are available at the Titanium level for $5,000, Platinum at $3,000-$4,000, Gold level for $2,000, Silver at $1,500 and Bronze at $1,000.
The top level includes four tables and eight tickets for the pre-event reception with Phipps, former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter. The Plantinum offers includes three-tables and eight tickets to the reception.
The Gold level includes three tables and four tickets for the pre-event reception with Phipps and the Carters. Silver sponsorship provides two tables and two tickets to the pre-event reception, while Bronze has one table and one ticket to the reception.
For more information or to request tickets, contact Green-Reese at (229) 938-3300, Club Interim Chief Professional Officer Andrea Sartiano at (229) 331-0217, Club Financial Bookkeeper Susan Ruckmann at (229) 942-6618 or one of the organization’s board members.
Tickets can also be purchased online at bgcsumter.org. Contact with the organization regarding possible silent auction items is also being encouraged.
Related Articles
Dawson Council approves $400,000 lifeline in emergency meeting as financial accountability remains elusive
Less than a week after city officials publicly acknowledged the City of Dawson cannot continue operating without additional financing, the Dawson City Council convened a hastily called emergency meeting Tuesday evening and unanimously approved authority to borrow up to $400,000 through a tax anticipation note.
Adult leadership group spreads concept to high school students
“The purpose of Albany Junior Leaders is to pull together leaders from all over the community. We wanted to give these youth the same experience and the same exposure we’re getting in Leadership Albany.”
Albany/Dougherty County among local governments looking at data centers
“Our understanding is that data center developments look like an easy fix for the problems that face rural America, but this is a Faustian deal at best. You can see the effects in communities across the state and country.
