Welcome to our 2009 CECP Black Tie Gala
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CECP has been a self-sustaining,
all volunteer organization since it’s beginning in 1997.
We are able to provide the Charlotte East community with monthly
meetings, forums and activities by utilizing the funding from
our and our annual Black Tie Gala.
CECP continues to collaborate with our citizens and government
officials to maintain a high quality of life for all in Charlotte
East. We advocate for such issues concerning better crime prevention
services, parks & recreation services for our youth, spurring
economic growth and funding for better transportation.
Our annual Black Tie Gala affords us the privilege of advocating
for our eastern quadrant regardless of the issues affecting
us. We have had many wonderful speakers and guests at past galas,
including Angela Woodson (Ohio State Commission on Fatherhood),
Senator Dan Clodfelter, D100 Representative Tricia Cotham, D102
Representative, Becky Carney and Neighbors for a Safer Charlotte.
Each year we build on what Charlotte East offers our city and
showcase different aspects of our community. This year we introduce
our ‘Works of Art’ Program that was developed to
include all of our eastside schools. The participating schools
will be providing our centerpieces based on our theme, ‘International
Connection’, along with an ‘Essay of Inspiration’.
We have wonderful awards for the participating students which
include the ‘Works of Art Tour’ that allows our
gala team to take the creative works on a citywide tour through
April 2010. The tour includes venues like The Charlotte Museum
of History, Discovery Place and ImaginOn.
In addition to the presentations, we have many exciting things
to share with our guests including a ‘Silent and Live
Auction’ that showcase original works of art, vacation
packages, jewelry, sports memorabilia and an ‘International
Dessert’ line.
We do hope that you will participate by attending as our guest
(Individually or Business) and/or sponsor of one of our ‘Reserved
Tables’. Our Third Annual CECP Black Tie Gala is held
at The Charlotte Museum of History from 7:00pm – 10:00pm
on Friday, October 30th, 2009.
Warmest Regards,
Shelin Wilder Veronica Thompson
Fundraising Director Gala Co-Chair
NOTE- Tickets are sold in
advance only. Tickets purchased after October 15th will be held
in ‘Will Call’.
Charlotte East Community
Partners will host our Third Annual ‘Black Tie Gala' on
Friday October 30th 2009
Theme: International Connection
Attire: Formal & Business Suit Permitted
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Locale: Charlotte Museum of History (3500 Shamrock Dr –
Charlotte, NC 28215)
Currently, we need Committee Team-Leaders
and ‘Committee Volunteers’ in the following areas:
Ticket Sales Team
Sponsorship Sales Team
Silent Auction Volunteers
Hostess Volunteers
Decorating Volunteers
Clean-Up Volunteers
To volunteer, please e-mail us at
Gala Sponsors:
• SILVER- Susan Burgess Campaign
• BRONZE- Piedmont Natural Gas
• BRONZE- Discovery Place
• COPPER- Tricia Cotham Committee
• COPPER- Dr. Joyce Waddell (CMS Candidate)
• COPPER- Campaign for David Howard (City Council At-large)
Works of Art:
CECP “Works of Art’ Program is designed
to allow our Charlotte East schools (by geography) to participate
in our Annual Black Tie Gala by creating our centerpieces. There
are criteria that must be met; the most important being creating
a work of art that reflects our gala theme. Our 2009 theme is
‘International Connection’. It is intended to bring
an awareness to our students, community and guests of the diverse
mix of cultures and countries (that they represent) living here
in Charlotte East and the wonderful traditions and values they
share with us daily as a community. The work of art is accompanied
by an essay that explains their inspiration for choosing the
particular culture or country.
The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and three Grand Honorable Mentions winning
creations will receive trophies and all creations will receive
rosette ribbons. In addition, all of the ‘Works of Art’
creations chosen to be showcased at our gala will also be taken
on a citywide tour to venues that include Discovery Place, ImaginOn
and Charlotte Museum of History (to name a few).
If you would like to sponsor or co-sponsor a table, please contact
the CECP Fundraising Director for details at fundraising@CharlotteEastCP.com
Tables Available for Sponsoring Are:
• Works of Art Winners (6 seat minimum)
• Keynote and Guest Speakers (6 seat minimum)
• Tribute to Community Leaders (6 seat minimum)
“Works of Art”
Participating Schools:
• East Mecklenburg High
• Albemarle Road Elementary
• Briarwood Academy
• Idlewild Elementary
• J.H. Gunn Elementary
• Joseph W. Grier Elementary
• Midwood High
• Northridge Middle
Sponsoring Businesses:
Please take a moment of your day
to visit the websites of our “Contributing Sponsors’
better yet, stop in to say hello !!
• The Outsource Resource
Insurance Brokerage ()
• UPS Store # 1089 – Hickory Grove
()
• Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
()
• American Store & Lock ()
• State Farm Insurance ()
