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SUMMARY:The McConnell Ball
DESCRIPTION:The W.A. McConnell Foundation proudly announces its annual fundraising event- The McConnell Ball.\n\nYou are cordially invited to an evening of food\, drinks\, and revelry set in the Roaring 20s.\n\nBe the cat's meow in your ritziest flapper dress or dapper tweed suit\, and head out to the "McConnell Club\," a one night only speakeasy\, for an evening you won't forget!\n\n \n\nDRESS: 1920s attire encouraged and appreciated.\n\nWHEN: Saturday\, April 12 7-10 pm\n\nWHERE: The District (formerly Memorial Hall) 10308 N Main Street\, Richmond\, IL 60071\n\nINFO: www.wamcconnellfoundation.org or foundation@wamcconnellfoundation.org \n\n\n\n100% of funds raised go towards W.A. McConnell Foundation's mission of\n\npreserving and protecting the heritage and history of the greater Richmond\, Illinois area.\n\n \n\nSILENT AUCTION: We would be honored if you would consider donating an item or experience for our silent auction. We are open to any creative and exciting ideas you might have! Below are some ideas to get you started. Find the donation form here.\n\n\n \n Exclusive Experiences: Private tour of a historical site\, VIP tickets to a local museum exhibit\, behind-the-scenes access to a restoration project\, cooking class featuring historical recipes\, heirloom seed garden starter kit\, tickets to a sporting event.\n \n \n Unique Memorabilia: Signed book by a local historian\, sports memorabilia\, vintage map of the area\, framed photograph of a historical landmark\, antique furniture piece.\n \n \n Local Delights: Gift basket filled with locally sourced gourmet treats\, wine tasting at a historic vineyard\, "chef's table" at a local restaurant\, cooking class with a renowned local chef\, cocktail making class\, a ride in a vintage car.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSORSHIPS: This year's McConnell Ball theme is the Roaring 20s! We expect over 150 guests\, including residents\, history buffs\, business owners\, and community leaders a perfect audience for aligning your brand with our shared values of cultural appreciation and heritage preservation. Would you consider being a sponsor of this event? \n\nPlease contact us today with your sponsorship intention. \n\nSponsorship Information Here\n\nMail W.A. McConnell Foundation\, P.O. Box 272\, Richmond\, Illinois 60071\n\nEmail Foundation@WAMcConnellFoundation.org
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The W.A. McConnell Foundation proudly announces its annual fundraising event- The McConnell Ball.
\n\nYou are cordially invited to an evening of food\, drinks\, and revelry set in the Roaring 20s.
\n\nBe the cat'\;s meow in your ritziest flapper dress or dapper tweed suit\, and head out to the "\;McConnell Club\,"\; a one night only speakeasy\, for an evening you won'\;t forget!
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\n\nDRESS: 1920s attire encouraged and appreciated.
\n\nWHEN: Saturday\, April 12 \; 7-10 pm
\n\nWHERE: The District (formerly Memorial Hall) 10308 N Main Street\, Richmond\, IL 60071
\n\nINFO: \;
www.wamcconnellfoundation.org \;or foundation@wamcconnellfoundation.org \;\n\n
\n100% of funds raised go towards W.A. McConnell Foundation'\;s mission of
\npreserving and protecting the heritage and history of the greater Richmond\, Illinois area.
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SILENT AUCTION: We would be honored if you would consider donating an item or experience for our silent auction. We are open to any creative and exciting ideas you might have! Below are some ideas to get you started. Find the donation form here.\n\n
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Exclusive Experiences: Private tour of a historical site\, VIP tickets to a local museum exhibit\, behind-the-scenes access to a restoration project\, cooking class featuring historical recipes\, heirloom seed garden starter kit\, tickets to a sporting event.
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Unique Memorabilia: Signed book by a local historian\, sports memorabilia\, vintage map of the area\, framed photograph of a historical landmark\, antique furniture piece.
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Local Delights: Gift basket filled with locally sourced gourmet treats\, wine tasting at a historic vineyard\, &ldquo\;chef&rsquo\;s table&rdquo\; at a local restaurant\, cooking class with a renowned local chef\, cocktail making class\, a ride in a vintage car.
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SPONSORSHIPS: \;This year&rsquo\;s \;McConnell Ball \;theme is the Roaring 20s! We expect over 150 guests\, including residents\, history buffs\, business owners\, and community leaders &ndash\; a perfect audience for aligning your brand with our shared values of cultural appreciation and heritage preservation. Would you consider being a sponsor of this event? \;
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Mail &ndash\; \;W.A. McConnell Foundation\, P.O. Box 272\, Richmond\, Illinois 60071
\nEmail &ndash\; \;Foundation@WAMcConnellFoundation.org
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