There’s plenty of mystery surrounding this year’s annual Golden Gala as we head back to the ‘70s… and we’ll need your help to solve the unusual happenings taking place around Golden Gateway. But you won’t be alone in solving the “crime.” We’re calling in Scooby Doo and the gang to help and add plenty of whimsy and excitement to the evening.
The fun begins at 4:00 p.m., and you’ll find yourself saying, “Jeepers” when you see all the silent auction and raffle items. There will also be plenty of games and entertainment before the sit-down dinner begins at 6:00.
The highlight of the evening is always the entertaining video starring the DVGRR dogs, staff, and volunteers followed by the energetic live auction that will feature one-of-a-kind items and unique vacation packages. Our fund-a-cause will follow the auction, and that, too, is a mystery, so be sure to attend and bring some friends!
“Ruh-Roh”… we almost forgot: formal attire is not required. In keeping with this year’s theme, feel free to dress in your 1970’s best!
In order to help unravel the mystery and make the Gala a success, 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.
RSVP deadline is April 5, 2024. Seating is limited and this event has sold out the past few years, so please be sure to make your reservation early. 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.
2024 Registration/Tickets and Sponsorship Links:
Registration/Tickets: Click here for tickets!
Sponsorships:
Presenting Sponsor (Limit 2) – $7,000 (includes up to 6 tickets)
Gold Sponsor – $5,000 (includes up to 4 tickets)
Silver Sponsor – $3,000 (includes 2 tickets)
Course Sponsorships – $1,500 (3 available for each meal course)
Signature Drink Sponsorship – $2,000 (SOLD)
Entertainment Sponsor: $1,500
Project Home Life Sponsor: $500
Mark your calendar now to join us! Questions? Email Inza@dvgrr.org
It’s no mystery that you love your dog, so feature them as part of Scooby Doo’s gang! 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, 2024 and should be emailed to inza@dvgrr.org with subject line: Gala Mystery 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 Mystery Dog Sponsorship today, click here!
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Stationed Hors d’ Oeuvres
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):
Brown Sugar-Cured Salmon – Roasted wild salmon with warm tropical salsa
Chicken Cordon Bleu – Prosciutto d Parma, Gruyere, and Fontina cheese-stuffed chicken with Pommery mustard.
Signature Braised Short Ribs – Mirin glaze with savory mac ‘n’ cheese as the starch.
Vegetarian Selection – Risotto served with seasonal vegetables.
Dessert
Raspberry Lemon Drop – Yellow sponge cake, lemon mousse, raspberry preserves, and white chocolate curls
Mark your calendar now to join us! Questions? Email Inza@dvgrr.org.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 GALA SPONSORS:
Presenting Sponsors:
Pat & Jim Kermes – It’s no “Mystery” to us that DVGRR is the “Best” — because the Rescue found us our “furever home”! Sophia 12/8/17, Boone 1/26/19
In memory of Clyde & Chief Johannessen & In honor of Jack Johannessen
Gold Sponsor:
Robert, Jill, & Ruger Haver – Best wishes to DVGRR, staff, and dogs… and to a mega-successful Golden Gala
Silver Sponsor:
Barbara Bennethum – In loving memory of my two twosomes, Chester (12-205) and Winston (12-206) and Max (17-089) and Hennessy (17-090), and in honor of my current twosome-Stogie (15-274) and Ridley (15-275)
Drink Sponsor:
Shawn & Elise McCarthy – In memory of our first DVGRR dog, Molson, who left pawprints on our hearts
Course Sponsors:
Hors d’oeuvres:
Marion Burns Tuck and Sweet Sally (DVGRR 23-021)
Entrée:
Paul & Mary Reinhart
Dessert:
Heidi & Cliff Torban – “In profound thanks to the DVGRR staff & volunteers for all they do. They’re the best!”
Entertainment Sponsor:
Heck Construction Company, Inc
Project Home Life Sponsor:
Simon Lever LLP
David & Carol Hoskinson – “In recognition of Project Home Life in giving fearful and puppy mill dogs the tools to adjust to a new life.”
Kathi Bransfield & Alan DiBella – Thank you DVGRR for all that you do for the dogs.
Monica Kulaski
Ann & John Pullman – “For Butler, Garth and Colton our boys who rescued us.”
Mary Strzelecki – Moose is grateful for all of the love and support he received from DVGRR!!
Tammy Good – for Gidget, Chase and the DVGRR Team
Joe & Annamarie DeCarlo – In memory of our wonderful PHL “mill” girls, Rosie O’Doodle and Jaymee.
John & Billie LaReddola
Kay Stoltzfus – Thank you for all you did to make Jewels ready to be a member of my family. She’s a sweetheart!
General Sponsor:
Penn Veterinary Supply, Inc.
Mystery Dog Sponosor:
Monica Kulaski – In Honor of Daisy, Sunny, and Rosie
Michael Nazarek – Cash
Barbara Xakellis – Lucy
The Murrays – Dudley and Trooper
Gala Friends:
James & Sandra Arnold
Laura Patterson-Newbury
Arlene Jarett