12th Annula Benefit for Boys & Girls

by Alan Donaldson

Excitement was mounting as the February 2 date approached for the annual Boys & Girls Clubs Gala. The event at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island featured the magical entertainment of Gary Goodman and, as usual, their reservations were sold out. But cancellations always occur, so you could add your name to the waiting list.

A fun opportunity for guests this year was a chance to win a mixed case of wine (value $400) by buying a Club member’s hand painted wine glasses for $20. The event featured this year a new Supporting the Arts table!

Those folks who can’t attend this time were still able to participate in the amazing Silent Auction. On January 22 the Silent Auction went live online. It included more than 75 items for bidding, ranging from great vacation get-aways to gourmet meals at local eateries to gift cards for fun shopping. Bidding could be done by cell phone.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Nassau County counts heavily on the proceeds from their annual Benefit Gala. The two local Clubs provide outstanding after-school programs to youngsters from age 6 through 18, for developing Character, Health, Fitness and Technology. Prospective members for either the Roberts Club in Fernandina Beach or the Miller Club in Nassauville may enroll at bgcnassau.org or by calling (904) 261-8666.