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Inaugural Gala

Gala/Party for Trinity College of Florida
Aug 24, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Deadline: August 16, 2024

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $50,000
Expected Attendance 200
Reach 1,000
Ticket Price $150
Metro Area Tampa, FL
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) (IRS Form 990 Filed)
Nonprofit Category B - Education
School Grades College/University/Post-Secondary
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses A-Thon Incentive/Prize Gift Bag Live Auction Silent Auction Other
How Donors Promoted Event Signage Event Program Event Announcement Website Facebook
Attendee Ages 18-24 Years 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages Unsure
Special Populations College Students Active People Health Conscious
Description

Inaugural Gala - A Night of Hope, for the Hope of Glory.  This Inaugural Gala is to honor Rev. Stephen P Best, the 9th President of Trinity College of Florida, held on August 24th at Heritage Springs Clubhouse in Trinity Florida. 

As a non-profit, small private Christian college located in Trinity Florida, Trinity College of Florida is committed to forming the whole person, mind, body and spirit.  In addition to a rigorous curriculum of coursework that introduces our students to great ideas and moral values, we also emphasize community, building relationships and developing communication skills. Our Honors program instills values of servant-leadership.  Trinity College of Florida builds graduates of excellence and service. 

 Notable alumni include Billy Graham, Burk Parsons of Ligonier Ministries, and KB, the Christian Hip Hop star.  Mr. Graham is quoted as saying ‘

This year’s Presidential Inaugural Gala is to properly honor our new President, Rev. Stephen Best as the ninth president of Trinity College of Florida, founded in 1932.  With a new administration come new dreams.  Steve came onboard with the vision of seeing Trinity College of Florida celebrate its 100th birthday with the Hope of Glory.   

 “Him We Proclaim: Christ in You, the Hope of Glory”

Colossians 1:27b-2:3

 This Bible scripture reference is the theme for this year’s Presidential Inaugural Gala to properly honor our new President, Rev. Stephen Best as the ninth president of Trinity College of Florida.  With a new administration come new dreams.  Steve came onboard with the vision of seeing Trinity College of Florida celebrate its 100th birthday with the Hope of Glory.   

 TCF is hosting a 3-day Inaugural Event to recognize this new president:

·         August 22 – Presidential Inauguration

·         August 23 – Inaugural Golf Tournament @ Heritage Springs Golf Club

·         August 24 – Inaugural Gala @ Heritage Springs Clubhouse

 

The Gala Keynote Speaker is Wayne Atcheson, Senior Ambassador and Historian of Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

 The Gala will be a Black-Tie affair with music, Silent Auction, a VIP Lounge to 'Meet and Greet' the new President of the college.  

 

Please donate with Silent Auction items or to become a sponsor go to: https://www.trinitycollege.edu/the-inauguration/

 

 

Heritage Springs Clubhouse
11345 Robert Trent Jones Parkway
Trinity, FL 34655