2012 HRC Utah Gala Dinner
Save the Date
Please join Gala Tri-chairs Michael Fifield, John and Catherine Putnam-Netto on Saturday, June 9 for Utah's Eighth annual HRC Utah Gala Dinner & Silent Auction held at the Grand America. Nearly 1,000 of Utah's most influential citizens will gather at this event to celebrate the strides HRC has made toward achieving equality for our community this past year, while preparing for the work ahead in the year to come.
Keynote Speaker Announced!
Julian Bond - The HRC Dinner committee is honored to announce Julian Bond as our Keynote Speaker. Bond has remained a committed leader in the civil rights movement since the 1950s. Among his many distinguished accomplishments, Bond helped found the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), served a combined 20 years in the Georgia House of Representatives and State Senate, was nominated Vice President of the United States, was a law professor at Harvard University. He eventually was elected Board Chairman of the NAACP in 1998, a position he kept for 11 years. At the NAACP he worked to educate the public about the history of the Civil Rights Movement. Today Bond is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at American University in Washington, D.C., and a Professor in the history department at the University of Virginia. He has received 25 honorary degrees. Equating the LGBT rights movement, Bond has been an out-spoken advocate for LGBT equality. In October of 2011 he released a video in support of marriage equality as part of HRC's Americans for Marriage Equality campaign.
Entertainment Announced!
Gavin Creel - We are thrilled to announce Gavin Creel will be performing at this year's dinner. Gavin started his career on Broadway in 2002 in the production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, for which he was nominated for the Tony for Best Actor. Following that he stared in La Cage aux Folles and later was again nominated for the Tony for Best Actor for his performance of Claude in Hair. Gavin has released 3 solo albums and just announced that he will be playing the role of Elder Price on the first US national tour of The Book of Mormon.
Special Guests
HRC President Joe Solmonese
Incoming HRC President Chad Griffin
2012 Equality Award - Organization Recipient:
2012 Equality Award - Individual Recipient:
Beano Solomon
Ticket Prices
Regular: $175, VIP: $225
Federal Club: $100, Federal Club VIP: $150
Major Donors: Two complimentary tickets
VIP Tickets include a champagne toast, light hors d'oeuvres, drink tickets and early access to the Silent Auction area.
Attire
Formal/Black-tie encouraged. Business welcome.
Become a Table Captain!
Table Captains are our best resource for making the Eighth Annual HRC Utah Gala Dinner and Auction an amazing experience! Table Captains are the heart of the Utah Dinner's attendance. Each Table Captain strives to fill a table of 10, creating their own guest list and spending an inspirational evening surrounded with friends and family. If you'd like to select the nine people who will sit at your table, just become a Table Captain. And Table Captains are not financially obligated to fill the table. As a "thank you" for helping to support the drive for equality, Table Captains are listed in Dinner advertisements, invitations and program books. If you'd like to learn more, contact Sean at sean.hrc.utah@live.com or Dustin at dustin.hrc.utah@live.com.
Become a Corporate Sponsor!
There are many sponsorship levels available to support HRC Utah's 8th Annual Gala Dinner. Our experienced Corporate Relations team is ready to discuss the options available and answer any of your questions. We are honored and excited to be part of this amazing organization, and hope that you come on board with us as a partner in 2012. To receive more information on Corporate Sponsorships, please email Tyler Escover at Tyler.Hrc.utah@live.com.
Donate to the Silent Auction!
The Utah HRC Silent Auction is one of the biggest and most successful events. If you'd like to promote your business and help a good cause, please contact Marcie at marcie.hrc.utah@live.com.
Volunteer to Help the night of the event!
If you'd like to volunteer to help at the event, or any other Dinner Committee role, just contact Kagan at hrcutahvolunteers@gmail.com .
Hotel Reservations
Discounted hotel room rates are available to attendees of the Human Rights Campaign Dinner. Please call the Grand America reservations desk at (800) 621-4505 to take advantage of this offer. Just be sure to mention the Human Rights Campaign. Premier Room: $189 (plus tax) | Executive Suite: $219 (plus tax)
