For questions, please contact Committee Co- Chairs Dixie Sholmire at 281-635-0222, Peggy Davenport at 281-744-2348 or club executive secretary Dawn Tholcken at 281-923-5197 or dewintexas@sbcglobal.net.
14th Annual Mardi Gras Mainland Gala
"Carnivalle Rio Style"
Charles T. Doyle Convention Center
2010 5th Avenue North, Texas City
January 27, 2024
7:00 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Texas City is excited to announce the 14th Annual Mardi Gras Gala "CARNIVAL RIO STYLE". The spectacular event is set for January 27, 2024, at the Charles T. Doyle Convention Center in Texas City at 7:00 pm. The Mardi Gras Parade is set for the week before on January 20, 2024 at noon.
The proceeds from the Gala will help provide funding for the many community and international projects and programs Rotary provides and/or has provided such as the Rotary Pavilion, Rotary Fitness Trail and updates to the Trail, Mission 823 Faith House Rotary Room International Project, Shoal Point Lighthouse and Layettes for Nicaragua. Rotary also supports educational projects and programs for Texas City ISD such as:
- Scholarships for graduating seniors
- RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program
- I Like Me personalized books for Kindergartners
- Youth In Government
- Civility In Government Washington D.C. Trip for High School students
- School Supply Drive Donations
- Adopt-A-Family donations and toys
- Jr. Rotarians
- Interact Club sponsor
At the Gala you will be provided with a delicious dinner, open bar, silent and live auctions and continuous music throughout the evening featuring the Al White Band and DJ Norty. There is also a Raffle this year with cash prizes. Again, this year, there will be a Mardi Gras Parade set for the week before on January 20, 2024 at noon.
Rotary values your participation and sponsorship for a truly fun evening. There are various levels for you to choose a perfect fit for you or your company. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to your support of this spectacular event.
Sponsorship Levels
CARNIVAL – $5000
- Three Premium Reserved Tables (24 seats)
- VIP Happy Hour at 6pm in the Ballroom
- One bottle of Premium Liquor at each table and Souvenir Medallion Bead for all guests
- Company logo displayed on all printed materials, advertising and recognition at the Gala
BRAZIL – $2,500
- Two Premium Reserved Tables (16 seats)
- VIP Happy Hour at 6pm in the Ballroom
- One bottle of Premium Liquor at each table and Souvenir Medallion Bead for all guests
- Company logo displayed on all printed materials, advertising and recognition at the Gala
RIO – $1,000
- One Premium Reserved Table (8 seats)
- VIP Happy Hour at 6pm in the Ballroom
- Souvenir Medallion Bead for all guests
- Company logo displayed on all printed materials, advertising and recognition at the Gala
SALVADOR – $500
- Four Reserved Seats (half table)
- Souvenir Medallion Bead for all guests
- Company logo displayed on all printed materials, advertising and recognition at the Gala
SAMBA – $250
- Two Reserved Seats
- Souvenir Medallion Bead for all guests
- Company logo displayed on all printed materials, advertising and recognition at the Gala
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
- Silent Auction Items (recognition throughout the evening with company logo or personal name)
- Monetary Donation (recognition throughout the evening with company logo or personal name)
- INDIVIDUAL TICKETS - ALL INCLUSIVE OF OPEN BAR AND DINNER - $100.00
- RAFFLE TICKET - 1st Place - $5,000.00 Cash; 2nd Place - $2,500.00 Cash; 3rd Place - $1,000.00 You don't have to be present to win. Raffle Tickets are $50 each or three for $100.