2010 Gala, April 10th - Making a Difference.

On April 10th at Savannah's International Trade & Convention Center, Brethren, local and national leaders, parents and mentees, ordinary citizens of Savannah, and others will gather to honor today's leaders, making a difference for tomorrow's leaders - the youth of the Savannah 100's signature programs - mentoring, education, economic development, health & wellness, and leadership development.

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This year's Gala will spotlight the recipient of the Savannah 100's Second Lifetime Achievement Award, persons who have made outstanding contributions to the betterment of Savannah, and - of course - scholarship recipients, and other leaders of tomorrow. Charles Gilyard will be our Gala Program Manager.

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If you haven't already picked up your ten tickets, please contact Lloyd A. Johnson at 912-257-8485 or LJohnson@100BlackMenSav.org to make arrangements to do so. We're continuing last year's "Early Bird" pricing policy. For tables and tickets, for which payment in full is received on or before March 1, 2010, price points will remain $75 per person and a table for ten will remain at $750. For tables and tickets, for which payment is received after March 1, 2010 individual tickets will cost $99 per person and a table for ten will cost $990.

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Many of our mentees and Collegiate 100 will need help to attend our Gala. We're asking those of us who might be unable to attend the Gala or corporate sponsors to purchase a table for those leaders of tomorrow. The names of sponsoring individuals and organizations will be prominently noted at each sponsored table and in our Gala program.

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Corporate contributions and advertising in our souvenir Gala journal provide by far, the most funds which support our scholarship programs, youth programs, and mentees' participation in our National Convention. So we're asking each member and mentee to take personal responsibility for securing at least one page of advertising in our journal. The rate sheet and instructions are being sent to each member under separate cover. Thanks to Lamar Lawrence lamar.lawrence@yahoo.com for overseeing this massive undertaking.

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Ticket checks and money orders should be sent to 100 Black Men of Savannah, Inc., ATTN: Gala Committee, PO Box 14606, Savannah, GA 31416. For general information, contact: 2010Gala@100BlackMenSav.org.