Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton Hosts Casino Night Fundraiser
Proceeds Benefit Club Children
BOCA RATON, Fla. (August 27, 2015) – The Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton will host its Sixth Annual Casino Night event, Sounds of Sinatra, “The Best is Yet to Come…”, on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Boca West Country Club from 7:00PM to 11:30PM.
The Club will roll out the blue carpet to welcome guests to one of best parties of the season. The evening will begin with party-goers enjoying cocktails, sipping Tito’s Handmade Vodka specialty martini’s, enjoying a serving of Jack, and a silent auction all before entering the grand ballroom which will be transformed into a swanky gaming floor. Participants will try their luck at the tables, feast on a gourmet dinner & dessert bar, and have the opportunity to bid on fabulous live auction lots. This event is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and is comprised of 250 avid enthusiasts and longtime constituents.
Returning as Event Chairmen are Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton’s Unit Board Presidents Zakir N. Odhwani, Market Sales Executive at U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management and Kathryn Gillespie, Realtor at Lang Realty.
“Advocating for an organization such as the Boys & Girls Club, which provides essential services to the community, is a tremendous way to give back to the community in which we live and work. Having the opportunity to serve again as event chairman for Casino Night is a great honor, and I hope to continue to grow this event and help the Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton continue its good work in the community,” said Co-Chairs.
Joining Zakir and Kathryn in their efforts are Auction Chairman, Andrew Winninger and Social Media Chairman, Joey del Valle. Committee members include: David Bennett, Cristie Castaldi, Victor Concepcion, Damienne DeCristo, Mala Marken, Bill Morris, and Elaine Morris.
This year’s corporate sponsors include U.S. Trust, JM Lexus, The GEO Group, Inc. Tire Kingdom Service Centers will serve as the Valet Service Sponsor. Also, supporting Casino Night are Ellis, Ged, & Bodden, P.A., Whole Foods, Tanzy’s Restaurant, and Kendra Scott.
The Club provides a safe haven for nearly 200 children ages 6-18 during non-school hours. The children participate in Club activities, which include computer training, job skills development, leadership workshops, homework assistance and tutoring, sports and fitness programs, fine arts and performing arts classes.
Sponsorships and tickets are on sale now! Individual tickets begin at $150. For more information on this event, please contact Sarah Aylesworth at (561) 683-3287 or visit the website at www.bgcpbc.org.
About the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Founded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone – they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The thirteen Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 6,000 children ages 6-18. For more information, please visit www.bgcpbc.org or call 561-683-3287.
