After two years and three attempts at holding our Golden Gala, we are rockin’ it one more time!
Mark your calendars for Saturday April 23, 2022 as the Gala is certainly the one DVGRR event that you do not want to miss, and we’re sure everyone is going to be ready to celebrate since so much time has passed since the last Gala!
The staff is often heard saying, “Our supporters rock!” and “Our adopters rock!” and “Our volunteers rock!” So we’re using the theme: Rockin’ Rescue. According to cyberdefinitions.com, the word ROCKIN’ means outstanding or excellent, and it’s fitting because we all believe that because of you, that is exactly what DVGRR is… a Rockin’ Rescue!
The Gala is a time to celebrate, reminisce, catch up with old friends, and meet new ones! For more than 20 years, this event has continued to grow as more attendees bring their friends to enjoy the evening and celebrate DVGRR. It’s an evening that isn’t just about the dogs or the rescue but rather what makes DVGRR the organization that it is today. It is a celebration of the DVGRR family – the supporters, volunteers, and adopters working together for the love of the dogs we rescue. The last few years have been a challenge, but working together, we’ve all come through it, so let’s celebrate and rock the night away!
We are very happy to share that author David Rosenfelt will be joining us for a book signing from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Several of Mr. Rosenfelt’s novels will be available for purchase and personalization with a portion of each sale donated back to DVGRR. Mr. Rosenfelt has written many novels based on the character, Attorney Andy Carpenter, a dog lover who has a reputation for saving both dogs and humans from death row. With the help of his beloved Golden Retriever, Tara, Andy solves cases and wins courtroom battles. During dinner, Mr. Rosenfelt will briefly speak about his own personal love of rescue and his best-selling book, Dogtripping, which documents his cross-country travel adventure with his wife, 11 volunteers, three RVs, and 25 rescue dogs! To learn more about David Rosenfelt, visit his website at www.davidrosenfelt.com. And thanks to Reads & Company Bookshop for supplying his books.
You’ll want to arrive promptly at 4:00 p.m., as the evening starts off with our ever-growing Silent Auction, along with delicious hors d’ oeuvres, chance raffles, and games. Dinner begins at 6:00, and entertainment will include our very popular and highly competitive Live Auction with exclusive one-of-a-kind items as well as fabulous trips and the chance to feature your DVGRR dog on our annual calendar! We will also spotlight a video starring the DVGRR dogs (and staff) that will be sure to make you smile and maybe even sing along.
We guarantee a fun, music-themed event, so be sure to dust off those old concert shirts as they will be accepted for attire at this event, but please remember no denim. Whether you choose to dress up or rock it out in concert garb, we promise that you’ll have ROCKIN’ great time.
In order to rock the Gala, we need your help with and are looking for unique items for our auctions! Things like:
Unique experiences, vacation home or timeshares, private dinner or wine/beer tasting party, decorative theme baskets, gourmet food or cooking items/lessons, wine and liquor, home and garden items, outdoor furnishings/décor, professional services (e.g., interior design, cleaning, landscape planning, home improvement), electronics (e.g., iPad/iPod and accessories, laptop or notebook, flat screen television), round of golf, golf clubs or accessories, sporting equipment or autographed sports memorabilia, tickets to sporting events, team clothing, restaurant or hotel gift certificates, theater or concert tickets, wardrobe accessories (e.g., jewelry, scarf, purse), spa gifts, or store gift cards.
This is a sample of ideas, but we do need to emphasize that items must be new! Questions about donations can be emailed to inza@dvgrr.org.
Looking for Wine and Liquor donations for our Golden Gala event! We always have a WINE/ LIQUOR “game” at our Gala event and need donations of Wine and Liquor Bottles (any flavor, brand , or variety will work. Examples: Flavored Vodka’s, Tequila’s, Rums, Bourbons, etc…) to make it a great success! If you received a bottle of booze as a Christmas gift and it’s not your taste, consider donating it to our Gala event! Consider your donation a toast to honor the DVGRR dogs.
Questions about donations can be emailed to inza@dvgrr.org.
Registration is now closed. If you are a Golden Circle member, two tickets are included with your membership, so please email Karen (Karen@dvgrr.org) with your meal selections.
ROCKIN’ Dog Sponsorship
Here’s your chance to show everyone that your dog rocks! Each sponsorship includes an 8 x 10″ print featuring your dog’s photo and name. These prints will be displayed at the Golden Gala, and you’re welcome to take your print home as a souvenir after the event!
Photo submissions are due by April 1, 2022 and should be emailed to inza@dvgrr.org with subject line: Gala ROCKIN’ Dog, and include your name and your dog’s name in the email.
These sponsorships will be recognized on our website and in the Golden Gala program.
Purchase your Rockin’ Dog Sponsorship today, click here!
Menu
Butlered Hors d’ Oeuvres:
Sesame chicken, honey soy; Shaved filet mignon with arugula, basil aioli, and parmesan; Scallops wrapped in bacon, citrus glaze; Shrimp cocktail Bloody Mary shooters; Vegetable mini quesadilla; Mini Reuben grilled panini
Hors d’ Oeuvres Station:
International cheese display served with crackers, crostini, mustards and fresh berries
Salad
Organic Spring Mix with shaved carrots, seedless cucumbers, grape tomatoes and citrus herb vinaigrette
Choice of Entrée Selection (includes seasonal starch, vegetable, rolls/butter):
Jumbo Lobster Ravioli – Tarragon blush sauce, Locatelli Pecorino
Chicken Française – egg coated and pan seared chicken breast, herbs, lemon and butter sauce
Signature Braised Beef Short Rib – mini glaze with savory mac ‘n’ cheese served as your starch
Grilled Vegetable Napolean – Yukon gold potatoes, spinach, and braised swiss chard
Dessert
Chef’s Choice Trio of Dessert Minis
Sponsorships and Ticket sales start January 4th, 2022
Presenting Sponsor (2) – $5,000.00 (includes up to 8 tickets)
Golden Sponsor – $4,000.00 (includes up to 6 tickets)
Silver Sponsor – $3,000.00 (includes up to 4 tickets)
Bronze Sponsor – $2,500.00 (includes up to 2 tickets)
Course Sponsorships – $1,500.00 (3 Sponsorships are available for each meal course)
Signature Drink Sponsorship (1) – SOLD – The Colby Crush
Project Home Life Sponsor – $500.00
ROCKIN’ Dog Sponsor – $250.00
Mark your calendar now to join us! Questions? Email Inza@dvgrr.org.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Presenting Sponsors:
Jim & Pat Kermes – In honor of DVGRR staff and volunteers, who work tirelessly to find each dog who passes through Golden Gateway a furever home… where would we be without them!
Chief, Clyde & Jack Johannessen
Bronze Sponsors:
Lisa Phillips & Maryann Bickel – In memory of our sweet girl Rosie, you will be forever loved and missed.
Barbara E Bennethum – In appreciation to DVGRR and its devoted staff for the care provided to Harry 20-303, Stogie 15-274, and Ridley 15-275 prior to their coming to their furever home.
Don & Kathy Kane – The Rockin’ Rescue that helps dreams come true! Thank you DVGRR!
Signature Drink Sponsor:
Kathi Bransfield & Alan DiBella ~ In honor of Colby: “The Colby Crush”
Hors d’oeuvre Sponsors:
William & Linda Madway
Paul & Mary Reinhart
Entrée Sponsor:
Heidi Shore & Cliff Torban ~ Thank you DVGRR for our wonderful family members
Dessert Sponsors:
Lee & Kay Becker ~ with special thanks to DVGRR’s Rockin’ Staff and Volunteers
Heck Construction Company Inc.
Shawn and Elise McCarthy ~ In memory of all the DVGRR dogs that crossed Rainbow Bridge
Project Home Life Sponsors:
Caroline diCenso – For all 4-legged survivors who have entered PHL
David & Carol Hoskinson – In appreciation to the Project Home Life program for showing so many dogs there is a better life for them
Marion Tuck and Buttercup (DVGRR 2015) – Keep on Rockin’ DVGRR!!
James C. Simmons – To all the wonderful PHL dogs past , present and future.
ROCKIN’ Dog Sponsors:
Kathi Bransfield & Alan DiBella – Darwin
Monica Kulaski – Daisy
Monica Kulaski – Rosie
Tompkins VIST Bank – Molly
Annmarie Pullman – Colton
Mary Strzelecki – Moose
Amy Gulden – Oakley
Maurice Furlong – Maggie
General Donations:
Susan Gerhart
The Loomis Company
Ultimate Comfort Heating
Special thanks to Reads & Company for providing David Rosenfelt’s books.
