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SUMMARY:The 9th Worcester Black Tie Gala
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to announce to you the date and details for our upcoming 9th Worcester Black Tie Gala.  The exciting and much anticipated event will take place on Saturday\, May 23\, 2026 at the Beechwood Hotel\, 363 Plantation Street\, Worcester\, Massachusetts.  The evening will begin with a 6:00 pm social hour\, wine tasting\, and a silent auction\, followed by dinner and dancing.  \n\n \n\nWe are honored to announce Vice Chairman Khrystian E. King of the Worcester City Council will receive the Odd Fellows Home Salute to Achievement Award for his service\, support\, advocacy\, commitment and professionalism throughout the Worcester Community as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  \n\n\n\nOur past award recipients include Lt Governor Karyn Polito\, Dr. Satya B. Mitra\, Ph.D.\, President & CEO\, of The Guru Tax and Financial Services\, Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis\, Dr. Gail Carberry\, former President of Quinsigamond Community College\, Dr. Charles Birbara\, and Mayor Joseph Petty.\n\n \n\nWe hope that you will participate in what we expect to be a fun-filled and dynamic affair to celebrate the difference we are making in the lives of our residents here at the Odd Fellows Home.  Your participation and generosity enable Odd Fellows to compassionately care for some of the most vulnerable members of society as well as their families who entrusted Odd Fellows Home with the care of their loved ones.  We are thrilled to once again put together a stellar evening for all our guests to recognize Odd Fellows for what it does best.\n\n \n\nThis year\, the event will be led by Erik J. Fearing\, President of the Board of Directors along with myself and the entire Board of Directors.  I am proud to be a member of the event committee\, and we are all excited about the prospect of garnering additional community and corporate awareness.  Your thoughtful contribution will significantly impact the Odd Fellows Home's ability to fulfill its mission and help deliver quality healthcare\, life enhancement for our current and future residents.\n\n \n\nVarious sponsorship opportunities are available.  Again\, we hope that you will be able to join us for this very important and significant chance to make a positive impact on those who need it most.  Please feel free call Nancy Cyr at (508) 853-6687 Ext. 124 or email at ncyr@oddfellowshome.com or Kslowk@oddfellowshome.com (508) 853-6687 x 128 for tickets\, ads\, silent auction items\, or donations.  Please email your camera-ready artwork to ncyr@oddfellowshome.com by May 10\, 2026. \n\n \n\nAll proceeds will benefit the Residents of the Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span style="font-size:12px"><span style="font-family:arial\,helvetica\,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We are very excited to announce to you the date and details for our upcoming 9<em><sup>th</sup> Worcester Black Tie Gala</em>.&nbsp\; The exciting and much anticipated event will take place on Saturday\, May 23\, 2026 at the Beechwood Hotel\, 363 Plantation Street\, Worcester\, Massachusetts.&nbsp\; The evening will begin with a 6:00 pm social hour\, wine tasting\, and a silent auction\, followed by dinner and dancing.&nbsp\; </span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<em><strong><span style="color:black">We are honored to announce Vice Chairman Khrystian E. King of the Worcester City Council will </span></strong><strong><span style="color:black">receive the Odd Fellows Home Salute to Achievement Award for his service\, support\, advocacy\, commitment and professionalism throughout the Worcester Community as well as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.</span></strong></em><span style="color:black"><em>&nbsp\; </em><br />\n<br />\nOur past award recipients include Lt Governor Karyn Polito\, Dr. Satya B. Mitra\, Ph.D.\, </span><span style="color:black">President &amp\; CEO</span><span style="color:black">\, of The Guru Tax and Financial Services\, Sheriff Lewis Evangelidis\, Dr. Gail Carberry\, former President of Quinsigamond Community College\, Dr. Charles Birbara\, and Mayor Joseph Petty.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black">We hope that you will participate in what we expect to be a fun-filled and dynamic affair to celebrate the difference we are making in the lives of our residents here at the Odd Fellows Home.&nbsp\; Your participation and generosity enable Odd Fellows to compassionately care for some of the most vulnerable members of society as well as their families who entrusted Odd Fellows Home with the care of their loved ones.&nbsp\; We are thrilled to once again put together a stellar evening for all our guests to recognize Odd Fellows for what it does best.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nThis year\, the event will be led by Erik J. Fearing\, President of the Board of Directors along with myself and the entire Board of Directors.&nbsp\; I am proud to be a member of the event committee\, and we are all excited about the prospect of garnering additional community and corporate awareness.&nbsp\; Your thoughtful contribution will significantly impact the Odd Fellows Home&rsquo\;s ability to fulfill its mission and help deliver quality healthcare\, life enhancement for our current and future residents.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nVarious sponsorship opportunities are available.&nbsp\; Again\, we hope that you will be able to join us for this very important and significant chance to make a positive impact on those who need it most.&nbsp\; Please feel free call Nancy Cyr at (508) 853-6687 Ext. 124 or email at <u>ncyr@oddfellowshome.com</u>&nbsp\;or <u>Kslowk@oddfellowshome.com</u> (508) 853-6687 x 128&nbsp\;for tickets\, ads\, silent auction items\, or donations.&nbsp\; Please email your camera-ready artwork to <u>ncyr@oddfellowshome.com</u>&nbsp\;by May 10\, 2026.&nbsp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\nAll proceeds will benefit the Residents of the Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</span></span></p>\n
LOCATION:Beechwood Hotel\, 363 Plantation Street\, Worcester\, Massachusetts.
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