2024 NC11 Democrat Gala
Saturday, August 10, 2024
5:30 Reception 7-10 Dinner and Festivities
Be a Gala Sponsor
Kuwohi Sponsor
Table for 8, reserved, print program recognition
$2,000
Balsam High Top Sponsor
Table for 8, reserved
$1,200
Linville Peak Sponsor
Half-Table for 4, reserved
$ 600
Hiwassee Sponsor
Reception and dinner
$ 150​
The NC11 Democratic Party is extremely excited to announce the 2024 NC11 Democrat Gala!
Saturday, August 10th at the Doubletree Biltmore Village in Asheville! Deadline to register is July 27.
Please help us make this event successful. We are very pleased to announce that Elaine Marshall, NC Secretary of State will be our keynote!
The program includes a catered dinner and reception, and program. Honorees form our District 11 counties will receive the 2024 Annual Ramsey Award, and one hard working Democrat in District 11 will receive the 2024 Democrat of the Year award.
Each Gala attendee must complete a separate registration
GALA Ticket 100.00 each
YD GALA Ticket 75.00 each
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For more information about sponsorship
Click on the registration link, complete your registration and purchase the sponsor level you want .
Each attendee must register separately and can then identify the sponsor on their registration and submit without payment.
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Gala Attendance Tips
Please park IN THE REAR of the hotel and enter through the rear door to get to registration.
Please try to arrive as close to 5:30 as possible so registration can be fully set up to get your meal ticket, drink ticket and name tag.
Please bring some TIP $$ for the bartenders and for Open Bar if you want additional drinks.
If you are willing to volunteer for some important check in duties please arrive by 4:30 to get your assignments. We could use at least 6-8 volunteers. If you are interested please reply to this email so we know to look out for you.
The banquet hall doors will open at 6:40. When you find your seat in the banquet hall please lean in your chair and put your meal ticket out where your server can see it so they know what entrees to bring to your table.
Dress is business casual. All bling accepted.
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Our Keynote Speaker
Secretary of State Elaine Marshall
In 1996, Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall became the first woman ever elected to a statewide, executive branch office in North Carolina.
Secretary Marshall was a member of the NC State Senate before rising to statewide office. She holds a B.S. in Home Economics from the University of Maryland and a law degree from Campbell University. She has received Honorary Doctorate Degrees from Campbell University, Lees-McRae College, Meredith College and the Republic of Moldova Testemitanu State University of Medicine.
Her work experiences include teaching Home Economics in the public school and community college systems, co-ownership of a book and gift store, establishing an interior decorating business and the private practice of law.
Secretary Marshall has been very active in many civic groups in the areas of child welfare, women's issues, and agriculture and small town economic development.
Since becoming Secretary of State, she has received numerous state and national awards for leadership in technology, government innovation, and women's leadership.
Details
Hello Gala Goers!!
Our excitement is mounting for our gala event . Please make sure that each individual attending registers. Tickets include reception, one drink from the bar and a meal. Please use the registration link above.
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Guests are asked to arrive by 5:30PM so you can get checked in. The best exit to get to the Biltmore DoubleTree is Exit 50 off I-40. We have included a map below of the Hotel showing parking on all sides of the building. But the best option for our event is to park in the rear of the building for the closest access to our event area. Please remember to bring some tip cash for our bartenders, they will be most appreciative.
We are so looking forward to seeing all of you. We have some great speakers lined up and we know it is great to be able to get together and spend time with the Democrats of District 11.
The District 11 Executive Officers and Gala Organizing Gang
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Address: Doubletree Biltmore Village, 115 Hendersonville Road, Asheville
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