The Patriot Gala  

November 7, 2009

Saturday 7:00pm - 10:00pm

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The 3^rd annual Patriot Gala will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Quail Hollow Country Club.  Guests will enjoy a five-star meal, be moved by our honored military speakers, and have the opportunity to speak with current and past members of our armed services.

 

The Gala is the premier black-tie event to benefit wounded warriors, along with their families, returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is a worthy and timely cause as more and more of our young men and women are returning from military action with catastrophic injuries that will affect the rest of their lives. Conservative estimates are that there will be over 355,000 men and women with some disabling injury from action entering an already over-burdened military healthcare system.

 

The Patriot Gala provides an opportunity for Charlotte to support a local grassroots non-profit. The evening includes the finest in wine and food, a 21-gun salute, a special tribute to our fallen warriors from North and South Carolina who have died in the line of duty, champagne toasts, one-of-a-kind live and silent auctions, and dancing.

 

Geoffrey Johnson, whose name and reputation are recognized from coast to coast will donate a painting from his “Frontline” series that will be featured in the live auction.  Johnson’s works are highly sought after and are in numerous prominent private and corporate collections including Turner Broadcasting, Bell South, Wachovia Bank and the Bernau University Museum. He is represented locally by Shain Gallery.

 

Corporate support has included Piedmont Natural Gas, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Harris Land Company, Wachovia, Bank of America, Lincoln Harris, First Colony, REMAX Executive Realty, Curtiss Wright, Davis Capital Group, Emerson Joseph, Dillard’s SouthPark and Watson Insurance.

 

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s event. Tickets are $200 for an individual and $400 for VIP seating. Premium tables are available for $6,000. Corporate sponsorship opportunities range from $7,500 to $20,000. Tickets may be purchased at www.patriotgala.com. You may also make a personal donation at www.patriotgala.com.

 For more information, please call 704.496.2794 or 704.533.3796 or visit the Patriot Gala web site at www.patriotgala.com.    Kick-Off Event at Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte 

Felix Sabates Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte will be hosting The Patriot Gala Preview on Thursday, September 17, 7pm-10pm at the dealership.  There will be live music and dancing, food and beverages and a cigar bar.  Featured speakers are:

 

Richard Cantwell, the president of Odell International, a program management firm headquartered in Charlotte.  His firm works with clients in the Middle East in healthcare, security, and project management.  Rick served in the United States Army with the nation’s elite Special Operations Forces.

Charles H. Swannack, Jr., Retired Major General Charles H. Swannack Jr. attended the United States Military Academy and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army in 1971.  His almost 25 year military career was marked by a steady advancement in rank and various duty assignments.  Major General Swannack led troops on the ground in Iraq as the commander of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division.

This event is open to the public and tickets are $40 each.  RSVP by September 14 by calling 704.496-2794 or email kendria@patriotgala.com.

 About the Patriot Gala

The Patriot Gala is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 charity. Contributions are tax deductible under applicable laws. The Patriot Gala is eligible for many corporate matching programs. The money raised each year goes to support wounded warrior programs  here in the Carolinas and nationally with the USO of Charlotte, North Carolina, Fisher House Foundation,

 

Hope for the Warriors, American Legion 270’s Angels of Mercy and Angels in Iraq and Special Operations Warrior Foundation. In 2006 the Gala raised over $400,000 and the 2007 Patriot Gala raised $420,000. Visit www.patriotgala.com for details on the programs that Patriot Gala funds support.

   Contact: Debbie Williams, 704.846.8960      Email: debbie@pcgmeansresults.com

Contact: Kendria Sweet, 704.533.3796         Email: kendria@patriotgala.com