2nd Annual GCF Wildlife Gala

Join us for a beautiful evening, off the water, in San Diego California for our Second Annual Wildlife Gala!

Where: Marina Village Conference Center, 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA 92109

When: Saturday, November 18th, 2017.

Doors open at 5pm for VIP and sponsorships.

Doors open at 6pm for general admission.

Evening concludes at 10pm.

Dress: Semi-Formal

Gala Details: This is a 21+ event. Join all of us at Global Conservation Force for a night of music, food and a selection of beverages. We are excited to showcase our progress and exhibit how your support has propelled us further into the world of conservation. Over the evening, we will be hearing from the board of GCF, notably its founder and active anti-poaching ranger, Michael Veale, regarding the current status of poaching and conservation efforts.

Each ticket package provides a full dinner, alcoholic beverages for ticket purchase, entertainment, and access to silent auction items.

General Admission: $75

VIP Ticket: $125 — 2 drink vouchers, VIP seating, VIP reception, and a gift bag.

Giraffe: $1,000 — (8 person table) Guests at this table will receive one gift bag per person, a gala glass, advertising space, 8 drink vouchers total for the table, prime seating and honorable mention.

Rhino: $2,500 (8 person table) Guests at this table will receive one gift bag per person, advertising space, 16 drink vouchers total for the table, prime seating, honorable mention, name an APU drone, and a gala glass.

Elephant: $4,000 (8 person table) Guests at this table will receive one deluxe gift bag per person, a gala glass, key advertising space for event, mention on all social media (if desired), 32 drink vouchers total for the table, prime seating, a special mention during the event, have a camera trap used in the field named after your facility/group, and have the ability to name an APU drone.

Take a look at our dining options for the evening:

Salads: Fresh Caesar Salad /// Poached Pear and Cranberry Salad

Main Dishes: Braise Short Ribs /// Mediterranean Chicken /// Portebello Cassarole (Vegetarian)

Sides: Napoleon Potatoes /// Grilled Asparagus /// Assorted Baked Breads & Rolls

Desserts: Cake /// Tiramisu

Beverages: Coffee, tea, and lemonade included with entry fee. Select beer and wine will be available for ticket purchase, including our own line of Pacific Plate beer!

When do tickets need to be purchased by? Nov. 4th at 12PM

White Rhino IPA event special: $4

Beer Ticket Donation Price: $5

Wine Ticket Donation Price: $8

Sponsorship Levels

Tier 1: $500 — Mention in the printed program, 2 VIP tickets

Tier 2: $750 — Mention in the printed program, gift bags, and 4 VIP tickets

Tier 3: $1,000 — Mention in the printed program, gift bags, special mention and thank you by MC and Board of Directors, 4”x4” logo on sponsor wall, and 6 VIP tickets

Tier 4: $2,000 — Mention in the printed program, gift bags, special mention and thank you by MC and Board of Directors, 6”x6” logo on sponsor wall, and Giraffe Sponsorship Table

Tier 5: $3,000 — Mention in the printed program, gift bags, special mention and thank you by MC and Board of Directors, 10”x10” logo on sponsor wall, Rhino Sponsorship Table

Tier 6: $4,000 — Mention in the printed program, gift bags, special mention and thank you by MC and Board of Directors, 12”x12” logo on sponsor wall, Elephant Sponsorship Table

Tier 7: $10,000 — Primary Event Sponsor, can co-brand name with event (eg. “GCF 2nd Annual Gala Presented by ____”), special mention in the printed program, gift bags, special mention and thank you by MC and Board of Directors, primary logo on all digital, print, and marketing media (radio, TV, newspaper), 12”x12” logo on sponsor wall, 2 Elephant Sponsorship Tables

Interested in donating to or sponsoring the event? Contact n.alcorn@globalconservationforce.org to find out how!