Gala 2011

We invite you to be a part of the Gala hosted by the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACCoM), MN Chapter. Set high above the city of Minneapolis, MN in the beautifully appointed IDS Tower, the Gala will once again be a social highlight for the German-American business community in the Midwest. Our approximately 300 guests will experience a distinctive evening including an elegant dinner, a sumptuous wine tasting of international and domestic wines presented by Sommeliers Udo Heinz of Udo Heinz Consult and Kyle Peterson of Winehaven Winery, an entertaining program centered on German language education, luxorious items at the Silent & Live Auction, and networking with the GACCoM, MN Chapter business community.

This year we will have the distinct pleasure of welcoming our key note speaker and honored guest, Professor Dr. Norbert Lammert, President of the German Parliament (Bundestagspräsident).

Featured Speaker:

President of the Bundestag
Professor Dr. Norbert Lammert

Read up on Dr. Lammert

in German:

http://www.bundestag.de/bundestag/praesidium/bundestagspraesident/index.html 

in English:

http://www.bundestag.de/htdocs_e/bundestag/presidium/lammert.html

Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011
Time: 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm

• Silent Auction & Cocktail Reception: 5:30 - 7:00 pm

• Dinner, Entertainment & Key Note Speaker 7:00 - 9:00 pm
• Live Auction, Dessert & Conversation 9:00 - 10:30 pm

Location: Marquette Hotel Minneapolis, 50th floor IDS Tower, Galaxy & Stars rooms, 710 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis
Cost: $90 for Members, $100 for Non-Members
Sponsorship: Platinum Sponsorship $2,500, Gold Sponsorship $1,200, Silver Sponsorship $1,000
Dress Code: Formal Business Attire/Black Tie Optional

Organizer:  Ingeborg D. Sorensen:  T: 612-532-6618 E: gala2011(at)gaccom-mn.org

Plan your weekend getaway!

Gala Guests can stay at the Marquette and receive a special event room rate of $149.00 plus tax. 

Please contact Roseann Nurse at 612-376-7452 or email her at roseann.nurse (at) hilton.com . 

Click here learn more about our sponsorship options

Silent Auction - Take a sneak peek of our new items

Be visible - Purchase a Sponsor Table

For details on all sponsor benefits, please download the sponsorship form .

Donations for auction (live and silent): Louis Wendling: 952-942-7352

We look forward to welcoming you at our Gala 2011!

 The Gala night is not only filled with nice food and drinks, and entertainment, but also with, of course, bidding. We are proud to present many new products at this year's silent auction.

Small Contribution - Big Presence
We would like to invite you to become a sponsor of our always anticipated silent auction. Donating an item offers you the exclusive opportunity to promote your business among one of the Midwest's most vibrant business crowds: Your company will be featured:

• in our silent auction guide distributed to all guests·         
• intermittently on the big screens in the Galaxy Banquet room (as program allows)
• on our website www.gaccom-mn.org
• Additionally: Promotional material can be displayed along with donation (as space allows).

 Please follow the instructions on our donation form, if you wish to donate an item.

 THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SILENT AUCTION SPONSORS 2011!

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