Benet Gala 2024 - An Evening in the Vineyard

Donation Inspiration

We are so grateful to the members of the Benet community who are able to share their time, talents and treasures to make the Annual Gala possible. If you are able to able to contribute to the Live or Silent Auction, the following list may be helpful in creating items similar to those that have been offered in the past.

Tickets and Events (sporting events, theater etc.)
Golf Vouchers or Foursomes (Country Club guest)
Experiences Around Town 
Travel and Leisure
Basket and Items (wine basket, tailgate, A day at the beach etc.)
Professional Services 
Concerts and Live Shows

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Schedule of Events

6:00 pm
Cocktails & Bidding
Open Bar
Hors D'oeuvres & Socializing
Silent Auction, Grand Raffle, Tuition & VIP Parking Spot Raffle Ticket Sales
Benet Wine Cellar sponsored by Benet Mothers Club

7:30 pm
Bars Close

7:45 pm
Dinner
Blessing by Deacon Christopher Weiland
Director of Campus Ministry

8:30 pm
Silent Auction & Raffles Close

8:30 pm
Main Program
 Welcome by Greg Girsch, Vice President of Development
Introduction of Chris Hensley, Auctioneer
Live Auction
Grand, Tuition and Parking Spot Raffle Drawings
Call for Compassion Appeal

10:00 pm
After-Party
Entertainment 
Open Bar & Coffee 

10:15 pm
Item Pickup Begins

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS!

PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Woody Buick GMC

COCKTAIL RECEPTION SPONSORS:
Ryan & Jana Kubacki and Family
Tom Wake and Family

DINNER SPONSOR:
Purely Meat - Joe & Maribel Musillami and Family

WINE CELLAR:
Benet Academy Mothers Club

TUITION RAFFLE SPONSOR:
Benet Academy Dads Club

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR:
John & Eileen Healy 

ST. SCHOLASTICA SPONSOR:
Joe & Beth Reilly and Family
Dr. Chang & Dr. Rhew and Family

FACULTY/STAFF HOST SPONSOR:
Mike & Karen Flavin
Michelle Rojas & Family

MENU OPTIONS

You will be asked to select your meal preference upon registering.

CABERNET BEEF
Filet with Cabernet Demi Glaze
Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Asparagus and Baby Carrots
 
CHARDONNAY CHICKEN
Seared Airline Chicken on Fettuccini with Chardonnay Cream Sauce topped with Wilted Baby Spinach and Smoked Tomatoes
Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Asparagus and Baby Carrots

 NAPA SALMON
Salmon with Mango Salsa 
Wild Rice, Asparagus and Baby Carrots 

VINEYARD VEGETARIAN PUFF PASTRY 
Mushrooms, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash and Carrots baked in a Puff Pastry topped with Spinach and Smoked Tomatoes
Yukon Gold Mashed Potato, Asparagus and Baby Carrots 

All entrees served with an Autumn Salad of Arugula with Smoked Tomatoes, Fennel and Shaved Parmesan 
and Blackberry Port Wine Butter Cake.

If you have any questions, please contact
Colleen Gregorio, Manager of Special Events at
[email protected]