Annual Gold Star Gala
The 26th Annual Gold Star Gala
Presented by M&T Bank
Behind the Curtain
Saturday, April 26, 2025
5:30 p.m.
The Country Club of Rochester
2935 East Avenue
Please call 585.685.6020 with questions or
to make a reservation.
All is calm as the crowd files into the theater. But on the other side of the curtain? Nothing short of orchestrated madness. The spotlights shine and you sneak backstage to witness the sensation. It’s a show in itself and it overwhelms the senses, but therein lies the thrill. Come, peek behind the curtain and witness the extravagance yourself.
Attire
Cocktail formal, extravagance, frills, feathers and flourishes.
Too bright isn’t bright enough!
Chairs
Honorary Chairs
- Jill and Marty Birmingham
- Flor and Bobby Colón
Committee Chairs
- Naomi Silver
- Desiree Silver
- Morrie Silver
Auction Advocates
- Robin ’80 and Tim ’80 Wentworth
Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities
- $50,000 Legend of the Stage
Premium recognition leading up to and at the Gold Star Gala! Customize your package—tell us how we can best elevate your Gala experience. Two patron tables with reserved seating for sixteen (16). Two company-named scholarships. Prominent listing with your name or company logo in the auction program. Opportunity to sponsor an aspect of the gala with name/logo recognition – i.e. silent auction, valet, bar, raffle. Invitation to private VIP reception (eight guests). Your name or company logo on all materials promoting the Gala. Listing as a lead underwriter in event press releases. Recognition during program through A/V and podium acknowledgment, on signage at the event and in the MCC Foundation Impact Report. - $25,000 Showstopper
Customize your package! Tell us how we can best elevate your Gala experience. Two patron tables with reserved seating for sixteen (16). Two company-named scholarships. Prominent listing with your name or company logo in the auction program. Opportunity to sponsor an aspect of the gala with name/logo recognition – i.e. silent auction, valet, bar, raffle. Invitation to private VIP reception (eight guests). Your name or company logo on all materials promoting the Gala. Listing as a lead underwriter in event press releases. Recognition during program through A/V and podium acknowledgment, on signage at the event and in the MCC Foundation Impact Report. - $20,000 Curtain Call
Unique recognition opportunities available at this level. Two patron tables with reserved seating for sixteen (16). Two company-named scholarships. Prominent listing with your name or company logo in the auction program. Opportunity to sponsor an aspect of the gala with name/logo recognition – i.e. silent auction, valet, bar, raffle. Invitation to private VIP reception (eight guests). Your name or company logo on all materials promoting the Gala. Listing as underwriter in event press releases. Recognition during program through A/V and podium acknowledgment, on signage at the event and in the MCC Foundation Impact Report. - $15,000 Center Stage
Two patron tables with reserved seating for sixteen (16). Prominent listing with your name or logo in the auction program. Opportunity to sponsor an aspect of the gala with name/logo recognition – i.e. silent auction, valet, bar, raffle. Invitation to private VIP reception (eight guests). Your name or company logo on all materials promoting the Gala. Listing as underwriter in event press releases. Recognition during program through A/V and podium acknowledgment, on signage at the event and in the MCC Foundation Impact Report. - $10,000 Overture
One patron table with reserved seating for eight (8). Opportunity to sponsor an aspect of the gala with name/logo recognition – i.e. silent auction, valet, bar, raffle. Listing with your name or company logo in the auction program. Your name or company name on MCC webpage promoting the Gala. Listing as underwriter in event press releases. Recognition during program through A/V and podium acknowledgment, on signage at the event and in the MCC Foundation Impact Report. - $6,500 Ensemble
One patron table with reserved seating for six (6). Listing with your name or company logo in the auction program. Recognition during program through A/V and podium acknowledgment, on signage at the event and in the MCC Foundation Impact Report. - $3,500 Spotlight
One patron table with reserved seating for six (6). Listing in the auction program. Acknowledgment in the MCC Foundation Impact Report. - $2,500 Opening Night Patron Table
One patron table with reserved seating for six (6). Acknowledgment in the MCC Foundation Impact Report. - $300 Individual Ticket(s)
Opportunities for underwriting support are available.
Please email Karen Shaw, assistant director of development at the Monroe Community College Foundation, or call 585.685.6020 for more information.
The fair market value of the goods and/or services provided to you by the MCC Foundation is $125 per ticket. Payment in excess is eligible for a tax donation.
The Monroe Community College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit organization. Funds raised from events support scholarship assistance, faculty enrichment programs, funding for educational equipment and seed money for innovative programs.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
1000 East Henrietta Road
Rochester, NY 14623
(585) 685-6020 Office
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