Boys & Girls Club Memories Gala Nets $180,000

Boys & Girls Club CEO Brad Holland with his wife Leslie, and Emcee Jim Laslavic with his wife Susan.

The Boys & Girls Club Memories Gala, held October 16, 2010, in the Del Sol Ballroom at the La Costa Resort, netted a whopping $180,000, according to information released by the Clubs.

“I am so proud of the fun, memorable evening we created,” said Chair Barbi Nelson. “And, thanks to the talented members of the event committee, we were able to raise significant funds that will benefit our community’s children.”

Yeah. We’d call $180,000 significant. The money raised by the events towards operating funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. For more info, please click the link.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad Gala Nets $180,000

(Carlsbad, CA – November 9, 2010) The martinis were chilled, the mood was celebratory, and a terrific time was had by the nearly 500 guests who attended Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad’s “Memories” Gala. Just over $180,000 was raised at the black tie event held at La Costa Resort and Spa’s Costa Del Sol Ballroom on October 16.

The dynamic Wayne Foster Entertainment provided sensational sounds that kept the dance floor packed all night. Additional amusing touches included a 1960s candy bar festooned with pink flamingoes as well as a photo booth complete with dress-up props. The event was emceed by Jim Laslavic, and honored long-time board member Liz Carnes.

“I am so proud of the fun, memorable evening we created,” said Chair Barbi Nelson. “And, thanks to the talented members of the event committee, we were able to raise significant funds that will benefit our community’s children.”

Proceeds from the event go directly towards operating funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, which has played an integral role in the Carlsbad community since 1952. One of the fastest growing youth development agencies in North County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad provides essential programs to more than 1,000 children at its two branches in Carlsbad Village and La Costa. For more information regarding Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad special events and sponsorship opportunity, please call (760) 729-0207, visit www.bgccarlsbad.org, or email info@bgccarlsbad.org.