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First Annual MHCO Gala – Theme:  “GAME DAY”

Date:  October 13, 2022

Time:  6:00 – 7:30  PM

Location: The Centre at Bluffton, 601 N. Main St., Bluffton OH 45817

Catered by the Centre at Bluffton

Dinner – Raffle – Silent Auction – Live Auction

Attire:  Wear your favorite sports apparel

To Benefit the MHCO Benevolent Care Fund

Special guests include Big Dave from 100.5 WKXA, The Bluffton Pirate Marching Band, J. Denny and Jenny Beaver (Bluffton Beavers Mascot), and Auctioneers Elaine Wehri and Lisa Wenger

Dinner Tickets available online for $32.17 each, or in person at Mennonite Memorial Home, Hilty Home or Maple Crest for $30 each.

Raffle Tickets for Raffle #1 and Raffle #2 available online for $11.26 each, or in person at Mennonite Memorial Home, Hilty Home or Maple Crest for $10 each, or $45 for 5.

Corporate, Church and Family Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the first annual MHCO Fundraising Gala.  Not only will your sponsorship enhance the success of the event, but it will also provide greater quality of life for residents who call MHCO home.  To sponsor this event, contact Chris Moser at cmoser@mhcoliving.org or at 419-358-1015, x263.

Sponsorship Levels:

$2,500 Platinum Level:

MHCO Corporate Sponsor Plante Moran

 

Stan and Jo Clemens

 

  • Sponsorship and Logo provided on the invitation
  • Recognition on the MHCO Facebook Page
  • Acknowledgment on the Benevolent Care Fundraiser website and at event
  • 6 Meal and 12 Raffle Tickets to attend dinner gala

$1,500 Gold Level:

  • Recognition on the MHCO Facebook Page
  • Acknowledgment on the Benevolent Care Fundraiser website and at event
  • 6 Meal and 6 Raffle Tickets to attend dinner gala

$1,000 Silver Level:

  • Acknowledgment on the Benevolent Care Fundraiser website and at event
  • 3 Meal and 3 Raffle Tickets to attend dinner gala

$150-$999 Partner Level:

  • Bluffton Paving and The Bluffton Stone Company, Bluffton Hospital, CCR Realtors, Family Eye Care Clinic – Bluffton, First National Bank, Gary’s Repair, Grob Systems, Inc., Hometown Pharmacy, KSI Kitchen and Bath, Putnam Co. HomeCare and Hospice, Samuel W. Diller Co. L.P.A.
  • Business name listed as a supporting partner during our event

Entertainment

Participate in one of our raffles for excellent prizes, or the Silent or Live Auction!  Prizes already announced can be found below, and tickets can be purchased below or in person at the Mennonite Memorial Home or Maple Crest.

Raffles:  Raffle tickets can be assigned to one or more of the prizes at the event. If you purchase raffle tickets, but are unable to attend the event, please contact Joan LoBianco at 419-358-1015, ext. 100 to designate which prize drawing you would like your raffle tickets entered into. Tickets are available online, at each MHCO location and also will be available at the event. You do not need to be present to win.

1. BFR Family Pass ($497 value)

2. P-G Rockets All Sports Season Tickets for 2 through Spring of 2023 ($300 value).

3. Bluffton Pirates All Sports Season Tickets for 2 through Spring of 2023 ($200 value).

4. Gordon Food Service Gift Card ($200 value)

5. Southgate Lanes – 10 Coupons for 1 lane for up to 6 people with shoe rental ($300 value).

6. Kira’s Flipside Grill –$200 Gift Certificate

7. New Leaf Garden Center – 6 Yards of Mulch delivered to your home ($287 value).

8.  2 nights at Airbnb Beth’s Bonus Place. Located in downtown Bluffton, OH.  A convenient, quiet location right in the heart of Bluffton.  You are walking distance to restaurants and shops. Visit Airbnb at Beth’s Bonus Place for more details. ($190 value)  (2 nights may be used in combination with additional nights, at your expense, upon request based on availability.)  Plus, Campito Lindo Mexican Restaurant & Cantina gift certificates ($60 value)

9. Golf Pass for 4 – 18 Holes w/Cart at Bluffton Golf Club or Hidden Creek Golf Course ($160 value).

10. KOI Auto Parts  – 3 certificates for oil filter, 5 qt oil and 1-gallon washer solvent. For use at Bluffton store only ($120+ value)

11.  The Food Store ($40.00) and Dough Hook Gift ($20) certificates.  Ellerbrock Spine and Soft Tissue 1-hour massage  ($125 value)

12.  Cincinnati Reds Tickets for 2 or 4 people ($60 value) + $50 Happy Dining Gift Card

13.  Campito Lindo Mexican Restaurant & Cantina gift certificates Ellerbrock Spine and Soft Tissue 1-hour massage ($125 value)

14. Bluffton University All Sports Season Tickets for 2 through Spring of 2023 Plus, Gift basket from Bridge Hospice and Home Health

15.  $20 Dietsch Brothers gift card and $50 Happy Dining gift card valid at Cheesecake Factory, Red Lobster, Buffalo Wild Wings, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks, Cracker Barrell, PF Chang’s and LED Solar Green Lantern from Family Do It Best Hardware of Bluffton ($90 value)

16.  A to Z Portion Control Meats, Inc branded products: Premium products to be collected monthly at A to Z for your enjoyment. Winner receives one 4-lb box a month for 12 months (Gift Value $230)

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Silent Auctions:  Those present at the event will have the opportunity to bid on each of these items during a Silent Auction.  Winners will be announced at the end of the event.

Silent Auction Items:

A live auction will take place during the event that is open to those present only.  Auctioneers are Elaine Wehri and Lisa Wenger of CCR Realtors.

Live Auction Items:

  1. First Mennonite Church:  1 certificate: The Director’s “Twice Is Nice” Two Chocolate Desserts, Provided at your request.  Provided by Maestro Mark Suderman
  2. 2 certificates: 3 dz. Holiday Cut-out Cookies buttery vanilla and almond scented shortbread cookies decorated with vanilla frosting and sugar sprinkles in an assortment of holiday designs. Made by Paula Luginbill / “My Goodness”
  3. 1 certificate: for Cheesecake – The Lemon Cheesecake is a freshly baked lemon infused cheesecake covered with lemon curd and garnished with vanilla scented homemade whipped cream.  Made by Paula Luginbill / “My Goodness”
  4. Grace Mennonite Church:  Hickory nut pie by Dr. Oliver Lugibihl
  5. Lima Mennonite Church:  Baklava made by Lydia Brenneman, two 9”x13” pans to be picked up at Maple Crest on a mutually agreed upon date.
  6. St. John’s UCC – Marci Stahl: Classic Cheesecake by Madison’s Mad Bakery, 9” to be picked up at Gala: Madison’s Mad Cakery | Facebook
  7. Ebenezer Mennonite Church;
    1. Peanut Butter Pie /w cream 9″ – Provided at your request and made by Lisa Shadle;
    2. Apple Pie 10″ – Available for pick up that evening,  made by Deb Hilty
  8. St. John Mennonite Church
    1. Strawberry Rhubarb pie (a favorite at MHCO bake sales) baked by Karen Emans, available for pick up that evening.
    2. 1 lb. bag of Yummy Homemade Caramels delivered/or picked up on Dec. 1st. Made by Bettina Schroeder