30th Annual

Heart of Gold GalaFebruary 18th, 2017

Brentwood Country Club100 Dune Lane

WestHampton NY 11977

Event Guide

Heartof Gold

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Gala

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The Big Hearts Foundation holds an annual fundrasiing gala entitled, “The Heart of Gold” The gala began on a small scale twenty-nine years ago in 1987 and has grown into an extravagant event drawing 500 guests consistantly. This event grosses more than a million dollars in an evening which is dedicated to research efforts for heart health in the greater New York area.

The annual black-tie evening has a different, elaborate theme each year. Featuring gourmetfood, specialty drinks, a silent auction, and headline entertainment. Past performers have included the Bangles, Jack White, the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Garbage, and Keith Urban.

When

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Saturday February 18th, 2017

Brentwood Country Club100 Dune Lane, Westhampton NY 11977

www.heartofgold.com

Event Overview

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Beverages & hors d’oeuvres will be served before seating.

Silent auction items will be available for viewing.

A portrait studio will be set up so you can take a keepsake photo in your steampunk attire.

Hot air balloons will be on display and available for rides over the golf course.

Event Highlights

Guests will be treated to a unique diningexperience, presentations, and live music.

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Event LocationThe Brentwood Country Club100 Dune LaneWesthampton NY 11977

The award-winning Brentwood Country Club, on Long Island is where members find all the excitement they need.

Our seasoned chef presides over a dining room where the most innovative and delicous meals are created. Throughout the year, Brentwood is host to many successful charity events including the Heart of Gold Gala.

Driving DirectionsFrom East - Toll Roads

Take I-495 E, Cross Island Pkwy and I-495 E/Long Island Expy to County Rd 111 in Manorville. Take exit 70 from I-495 E/Long Island Expy. Turn right onto Gordon St.Turn left onto Eastport-Manor Rd.Turn left onto Old County Rd.Slight right onto Mill Rd.At the traffic circle take the 3rd exit and stay on Mill Rd.Turn left onto Main St.Turn right onto Beach Ln.Turn right onto Dune Rd.

From North Includes Ferry

Take I-95 to exit 27B toward Trans. Center/L.I. Ferry/Harbor YardTurn left onto Lafayette St.Turn left onto Railroad Ave.Continue onto Ferry Access Rd.Take the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson ferry to PortJefferson Toll RoadSlight right onto W BroadwayTurn left onto Barnum AveContinue straight onto Main StTurn left onto NY-25A E/Hallock AveTurn right onto Miller Place RdContinue straight onto Miller Place-Yaphank RdUse the right lane to merge onto NY-27 E via the ramp to MontaukTake exit 61 for County Road 51 N toward Riverhead/EastportTurn right onto Eastport-Manor RdTurn left onto Old County Rd.Slight right onto Mill Rd.At the traffic circle take the 3rd exit and stay on Mill Rd.Turn left onto Main St.Turn right onto Beach Ln.Turn right onto Dune Rd.

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Event SponsorsTitle Sponsor

Top Level Sponsors

Sponsor Benefits• Two tables of eight for dinner and all gala related activities.• Company signage displayed at the gala’s registration and auction areas.• Company logo featured in Auction Preview and on the gala website.• Onscreen acknowledgement at gala.

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Silent Auction RulesEvery reasonable effort has been made to describe and value each item correctly, based on infor-mation provided by the donors. All items are sold “as is” and without warranty. All sales are final, no exchanges or refunds. Your signature on the bid sheet constitutes a legal contract to buy.

Any travel or transportation is on a space available basis and subject to holiday black-out periods. Remember, you are making a reservation based on donor’s generosity and your travel arrangements are subject to donor’s discretion.

All payments are to be made in full by cash, check, American Express, Discover, Mastercard, or Visa and must be presented at the cashier’s table at checkout.

All silent auction items will have electronic bid sheets that is enabled on tablets. Tablets will be located with the items in the gallery, and on each dinning table in the ballroom. The bidder must clearly enter into the app their full name or bidder number and amount of bid.

To constitute a valid bid, minimum bids and increments must be honored. Once a bid is entered, it may not be removed.

An announced 15-minute warning signaling will be made when final bids are to be entered.

The winning bidders will be posted on the tablets and display bidder number. The cashier will be open for check-out beginning at 10:00 p.m. Please allow the cashiers time to process your paperwork by waiting until the scheduled check-out time.

Winning bidders are responsible for payment and pick-up of merchandise after the evening’s entertainment. After you settle your account, we will be happy to hold any of your items at the pick-up station until you are ready to go home.

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Auction Item DonationsWe count on the business community to support our fundraising events. Your donation will make it possible for Big Hearts to continue heart health research. Previous business that have donated to the silent auction have been pleased with the recognition and new business they received for their generous contributions. Thank you for your support!

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FOR OFFICE USE ONLYReceived: Thank You: Database: Detail:

Please send items/Shipping Information to:Big Hearts - ATTN: HGG152 Madison Ave, Suite 1430 New York, NY 10016Tel: 212.555.9867 Fax: 212.555.8546 Email: sarah@bighearts.org

Your donation is tax-deductible, as allowed by law. Big Hearts tax ID number is 99-0000000.PLEASE RETAIN A COPY OF THIS COMPLETED FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS