Friends of Firefighters

8TH ANNUAL FALL GALA Thursday, October 15, 6-11PM The Well Public House (new location this year!) 272 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, New York   IN THIS E-MAIL: Event Logistics for Guests - Online Silent Auction (available to all) - How to Support the Gala - Thank You, Sponsors   EVENT LOGISTICS FOR GUESTS Tickets:  We encourage advance ticket purchase for a smoother check-in. Check-in at the door with the name your ticket was purchased under. $75*: Firefighters who wear their Class A's $100*: Firefighters, otherwise $150*: General admission *plus credit card fees Transportation and Parking: If you are drinking make sure to have a designated driver, take public transportation, or call a cab Public transportation: L subway at Montrose Avenue stop Parking: Street parking directed by NYPD Cabs: Download the Uber app and use promo code UberFoFGala15 for free 1st ride up to $20       Dress:  Cocktail attire Class A's for firefighters who purchased the $75 level ticket Social Media:  We encourage you to share your event experience on social media! Twitter: @FriendsofFF Facebook: @FriendsofFirefighters Instagram: @FriendsofFirefighters Hashtags: #FoFGala15 #FriendsofFirefighters WiFi (for faster tagging!) Username: The Well; Password: Well2014  ONLINE SILENT AUCTION You can bid whether or not you are attending the event! Register here from your computer or phone, through a GiveSmart employee at the event, or by texting fofgala15 to 24700 on your phone and following the instructions. WiFi (for faster bidding!) Username: The Well; Password: Well2014  Auction Item Donors: 54 Below - A & C Superette - Aidan Quinn - Al Benjamin - Aviator Sports & Events Complex - Convergex - Elite Island Resorts Caribbean - FDNY Boxing - Flagpole Swim - Helicopter Flight Services - iHeart Radio - Jennifer Ortega - JetBlue - Jetty Jumpers - John Cullen - Kia Carbone - Maggie's Treasure Chest - Manhattan by Sail - Mark Tower - NashFM - Natural Expressions, NY - NY Daily News - NY Water Taxi - NYC Massage and Healing - Ocean Bliss Yoga - Pampered Chef with KathyAnn - Pole Position Raceway - Port Side New York - Rab's Country Lanes - Ralph Lauren - Ripley's Believe It or Not - Swift Fire Protection - The Janimal - Trey Morgan - Uniformed Fire Officers Association  INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THE GALA? Silent Auction: Even if you are not attending the event, follow the silent auction directions above to bid on prizes ranging from local gift certificates to Caribbean vacations! Donate: If you cannot attend, consider making a contribution in support of our mission. FDNY Firefighters: Share your signature dish with our guests by cooking for the Gala. E-mail us if interested. THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 EVENT SPONSORS Platinum: Elite Island Resorts Caribbean - Gary Sinise Foundation - The Well Public House Silver: Hell or Highwater - Incredible Occasions - Wizard Studios Bronze: Amy Simmons - Jim Fassel Foundation - Kia Carbone Photography - NY Printing & Graphics - Senator Investment Group LP - Uniformed Firefighters Association General: BizChair - Brooklyn Cupcake - DJ Mouse - Enhanced Events - FDNY Emerald Society Pipes & Drums - Flagship Brewery - GiveSmart - LA Photo Party East- Manhattan Beer - Manhattan by Sail - Mike DiBartolomeo Photography - Natural Expressions, NY - Ralph Lauren - Trey Morgan - Union Beer - Wine with Sue Other: Bassett Catering - Coca Cola - dry dock wine + spirits - Luzzo's BK - Pig Guy NYC   Friends of Firefighters 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 info@friendsoffirefighters.org - www.friendsoffirefighters.org - 718-643-0980 Friends of Firefighters is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.  Click to view this email in a browser