Near & Far Aid Gala 2019

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CHANGE A LIFE, HAVE A BALL!

FRIDAY, MARCH 01, 2019
JOIN US FOR A BOLD, FASHION-FORWARD MODERN BALL

670 Post Road East, Westport, CT
March 01, 2019 | 7PM

MODERN BALL

FEATURING

Electrifying Cocktails
Innovative Hors D'ouvres, Standing Dinner & Late Night Bites
Spectacular Live, Silent, Wine & Spirits Auctions
Ready-to-Wear Spring Fashion Runway Show
Chic Afterparty featuring Dancing and Dice Games

SUGGESTED ATTIRE
BOLD AND BRIGHT

2019 MODERN BALL HOST COMMITTEE

CO-CHAIRMEN

Suzanne & James Jesse
Danielle & David Perdue

Georgia & Charlie Adams
Mindee & Paul Blanco
Cindy & Rob Citrone
Katie Scinto & Joe Emanuel
Karen & Bob Mitchell
Courtney & John Petti

MODERN BALL CHAIRWOMEN

Brooks Dibble

Kelsey Johnston

Katerina Powers

NEAR & FAR AID GALA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Sarah Hale

Kim Meier

Jenny Nelson

Kelly Scinto

TITLE SPONSOR

LEGEND SPONSORPREMIER SPONSOR

PRESENTING SPONSORS

LEADER SPONSORS

All American Waste

Bay Crest Partners, LLC

Bridgeport Landing Development

Crystal & Company

Google

Hines

ITG Inc.

JLL

KBE Building Corporation

Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services

O & G Industries Inc.

R.D. Scinto Inc.

RPA Advisors

Security Traders Association of CT

SMG Corporate Services

Terex Corporation

Watermill Institutional Trading

SUPPORTING SPONSOR

Equinox Southport

Richard F. Gretsch

Iconic Modern Home

Dr. Joseph & Lesley O'Connell

Stuart Frankel & Co.

FRIEND SPONSOR

Broder & Orland LLC

Nicole & Tory Russo

Thomson Reuters

THE PROBLEM
The largest income gap in the country is right here in Fairfield County. Many families struggle to make ends meet - trying to cope with food, shelter and job insecurities and a sense of hopelessness for the future.

HOW WE HELP
Near & Far Aid funds Fairfield County agencies that deliver maximum community impact in areas of emergency services, economic security and educational opportunities for thousands of children and adults. We do this with a trained group of volunteer Board members who visit and rigorously review every agency requesting a grant each year.

OUR IMPACT
As the stewards of your contributions, we only fund agencies with proven outcomes that effect lasting change in the lives of many families. Our commitment and passion shows in our results. Near & Far Aid grants over $1 million each year to approximately 100 local agencies.

YOU ARE PART OF THE SOLUTION
Join us in the fight. Your generous support is the lifeblood of our work. The need is real and the positive impact we make on our Fairfield County community is meaningful and rewarding.

Our History

Our Grant List

AUCTION REGULATIONS

1. All auction sales are final and binding at the hammer price.

2. No refunds or exchanges will be given, nor will the cash value of any gift certificate be refunded.

3. Any and all applicable government taxes or other fees are the responsibility of the buyer.

4. All auction prizes expire on the date stated on the printed program and/or bidder receipt or one year after the auction, if no date is noted.

5. Unless otherwise specified, the dates and times of delivery of an auction prize will be arranged at the mutual convenience of the donor and the buyer.

6. The Near & Far Aid Association, Inc. and Mitchells of Westport provide no guarantees, warranties or servicing of auction items and are not liable for any personal injury or damage to property that may result from the use of the item or service sold. Each person bidding assumes all responsibilities related to the auction and items obtained at the auction and agrees to hold Near & Far Aid and Mitchells of Westport harmless from any liability.

7. Neither the Near & Far Aid Association, Mitchells of Westport nor the donor of any prize is responsible for personal injuries or damages to property that may result from use of a prize.

8. A receipt stating the purchase will be provided to all auction prize buyers.

9. Payment for auction purchases must be made through credit card orpersonal check. We cannot accept checks from Donor Advised Funds to satisfy these purchases.

HOW TO BID AT SILENT AUCTION

1. All Silent Auction Bidding will be conducted online or via smartphone at the event.

2. All Silent Auction bids are binding.

3. Borrowed bidding devices must be returned at the end of the evening.

HOW TO BID AT LIVE AUCTION

1. Event Programs, with personal bid numbers on the back, will be distributed to each attendee at the registration desk. This booklet will serve as your personal auction paddle.

2. To bid on a live auction item, raise your catalogue to display your personal bid number.

3. Raised catalogues recognized by the auctioneer are entered as bids.

4. All Bids are considered a binding commitment to purchase.

5. The auctioneer reserves the right to reject any bid that, in the opinion of the auctioneer, is not commensurate with the value of the item offered.

6. The auctioneer will have the discretion to determine the winning bidder.

7. The auctioneer will have discretion to re-offer or re-sell any auction prize.

8. The donor of an auction item may donate a duplicate prize for sale to the underbidder. The price for this duplicate auction item will be the hammer price of the original item.