Financial Women's Association Committees

Committee - Holiday Benefit

Mission
To organize and prepare a rewarding, fun-filled, fund-raising, fabulous annual FWA Holiday Gala!

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2007 Gala Info

Holiday Benefit Gala
Raffle Prizes
Gala Photo Album

Purpose

The Holiday Benefit Gala is an annual tradition of the FWA offering an opportunity to raise funds for the Education Fund and providing a venue for members to reconnect. The purpose of the committee is to organize and prepare a rewarding, fun-filled, fund-raising, fabulous annual FWA Holiday Benefit Gala!

Objectives

	Coordinate with FWA senior leaders to identify the date, location, President’s Circle sponsors participation and strategy for the Holiday Gala.
	Find the location and caterer for the Holiday Gala.
	Organize logistical details and planning calendar, including budget, marketing, etc.
	Solicit companies and stores for raffle donations (ex: jewelry, vacations, spa certificates, hotel stays, and other products and services).
	Maintain regular communication among committee members and volunteers to keep Holiday Gala plans moving forward.

Meeting Schedule

Initial planning meetings ad hoc. Monthly meetings through summer, with email updates continuous. Weekly conference calls leading up to Holiday Gala event.

Special Notes

The Holiday Gala raffle is an important component of the evening – showcasing supportive donors and raising funds to benefit the FWA Educational Fund. We appreciate FWA members’ assistance with the solicitation of raffle donors!

2007 Holiday Gala Highlights

On December 6th, around 200 FWA members, Thomson employees, and guests gathered at Thomson Financial for the 2007 Holiday Benefit Gala. Approximately $20,000 was raised for the Educational Fund. Everyone enjoyed the plentiful and delicious food, pomegranate martinis, and the networking among old and new friends. There was much excitement around the display of 21 raffle prizes, totaling more than $24,000 and all donated by generous businesses.

Thanks to Thomson Financial for hosting the Holiday Benefit Gala and the wonderful Thomson staff for all of their help in preparing for and running the evening.

Thanks also to Christine Freda and Diane Wallace and their hardworking committee for getting raffle prizes, stuffing the gift bags, and working the event. Congratulations for such a successful and fun event!

Click here to view the 2007 Raffles. View the 2007 Holiday Benefit Gala photo album.

2007 Holiday Gala Highlights

Thanks to our generous donors and to Thomson Financial for hosting the Holiday Benefit Gala and the wonderful Thomson staff for all of their help in preparing for and running the evening. The FWA’s mentoring, scholarship, financial literacy and college programs have been enriched—and our attendees and raffle purchasers had a great deal of fun in the process.

Thanks also to the hardworking and lively Holiday Benefit Gala Committee. They helped secure donations, stuffed gift bags, set up the displays and staffed various stations during the evening.

Thanks to the members of the FWA Board whose guidance and contacts were very helpful in obtaining wonderful donations and FWA members who promoted the Holiday Gala within their organizations. The event benefited the FWA Educational Fund.