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Planning Ahead is a calendar of major events and sponsorship opportunities for not-for-profit organizations which appears throughout the year. It includes insights into philanthropy and giving from community and business leaders, as well as helpful marketing and branding tips for making the most of your next event.
With Westchester’s prolific not-for-profit, business, cultural and arts community, there’s always something going on – annual meetings, galas, cultural events, and all the other fundraising opportunities that generate both financial and community support. Navigating this busy business and social scene is essential. Even more important, avoiding scheduling conflicts, getting the word out about your events and sponsorship opportunities is critical to your event’s success. For not-for-profit leaders, development officers, and event planners, “Planning Ahead” offers the chance to share essential information for promoting your events, ensuring both their promotion and their success.
December 7 – Pianist Elena Aksenova and cellist James Waldo
December 14 – A Ceremony of Carols
December 15 – Home for the Hlidays with jazz vocalist, Alma Micic and trio
December 18 – A Festival of lessons and carols for Christmas
December 21 – Organist Preston Smith, a Veteran of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival in Charleston, SC
Downtown Music at Grace
Benefiting: Downtown Music
Take a break from the office or shopping and let yourself be inspired by a half-hour of beautiful music presented by outstanding performing artists. Downtown Music at Grace was founded in 1988 by Timothy Lewis, Director of Music and Organist of Grace Church in the heart of White Plains. Downtown Music, a nonprofit performing arts organization, delights audiences with its beautiful setting and professional weekday and weekend performances consisting of a wide spectrum of musical genres from classical to ethnic music. The mission of Downtown Music is to provide an oasis of art and culture in the heart of White Plains.
Time: 12:10 p.m.
Location: Grace Church, White Plains
Ticket Price: Free
Contact: Call 248-1112 or visit: www.dtmusic.org
Dec. 7, 2011
Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester's Annual "Tree of Life" Reception
Benefiting: Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester
The community is invited to be part of the annual Hospice & Palliative Care of Westchester “Tree of Life.” Individuals may purchase stars to be placed on HPCW’s “Tree of Life.”
Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Hilton Rye Town, Rye Brook
Contact: Holly K. Benedict at 682-1484, ext. 122 or visit: www.hospiceofwestchester.com
The Good Scout Award Dinner
Benefiting: Westchester-Putnam Council, Boy Scouts of America
Proceeds from this dinner will help support the Scoutreach program for “at risk” youth of Mt. Vernon, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Port Chester, White Plains and Yonkers.
Honoring: Steve Acunto, President, CINN Group, Inc. and Mark E. Brossman, Partner, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Dinner Co-Chairs: Hon. Richard M. Greco, Jr., Managing Partner, Filangieri Capital Partners; Ronald E. Richman, Partner, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP; Eliot M. Schuman, Partner, Schuman Sall & Beist; David J. Walsh, President & CEO, Amalgamated Life Insurance
Time: 6 p.m. reception and 7 to 9 p.m. dinner
Location: Larchmont Shore Club, Larchmont
Ticket Price: $300 per person; sponsorship and journal opportunities available
Contact: Laura Kaye at 773-1135, ext. 240 or email lkaye@wpcbsa.org or visit: www.wpcbsa.org
Dec. 9, 2011
18th Annual Lubin Alumni Achievement Award Lunch
Benefiting: Scholarship for Students of the Lubin School of Business at Pace University
The Lubin Alumni Achievement Award recognizes an alumna/us for outstanding professional leadership achievements and demonstrated contributions in the areas of community service and social responsibility. The proceeds from the luncheon are used to provide important scholarship support to Lubin students and to support special projects selected by the Dean to enhance Lubin's competitive standing with other leading business schools.
Honoring: James B. Duffy, BBA '75, Financial Executive
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Gotham Hall, Midtown, New York City
Ticket Price: $500 per peson; sponsorship and journal opportunities available
Contact: Hospitality Resource Group at 761-7111 or visit: www.pace.edu/lubin
Dec. 14, 2011
Real Estate & Construction 'Good Scout' Reception
Benefiting: Westchester-Putnam Council, Boy Scouts of America
Annual awards dinner and networking event for leaders of real estate, construction and associated industries. An enjoyable and inspirational evening to benefit more than 10,000 scouts.
Event Chairs: George Pacchiana, Chairman of the Board, Thalle Industries; Raymond Quartararo, International Director, Jones Lang LaSelle; H. Lewis Rapaport, Chairman and CEO, Component Assembly Systems; Paul Ryan, Assistance Business Manager, Local Union #3 IBEW, President, Central Labor Body AFL-CIO
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Westchester Marriott Hotel, Tarrytown
Ticket Price: $250 per person; sponsorship and journal opportunities available
Contact: Bill Kelly at 449-2611 or visit: www.wpcbsa.org
February 3, 2012
National Wear Red Day
Benefiting: The American Heart Association
One day a year, what you wear is a matter of life and death! Everyone can support the fight against heart disease in women by wearing red. It's a simple, powerful way to raise awareness and help the American Heart Association support ongoing research and education about women and heart disease. On February 12th, encourage your employees to wear red and donate $5 to the American Heart Association.
Contact: Potoula Gjidija at Potoula.Gjidija@heart.org or call 640-3262 or visit: www.goredforwomen.org
February 10, 2012
Take Heart Against Hunger Valentine’s Day Wine-Tasting Dinner
Benefiting: The Food Bank for Westchester
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a special evening of delectable food paired with fine wines. This wonderful event features the superb culinary talents of Alison Awerbuch, Partner and Executive VP of Abigail Kirsch Catering Relationships. She creates a unique five-course meal that is matched with five different wine selections to titillate your palate and arouse your senses. Raffle and live auction.
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Tappan Hill Mansion, Tarrytown
Contact: Katy Coppinger at 932-1100 or visit: www.foodbankforwestchester.org
