The Victory Gala 2017 – preview

What’s up?

Please join us for The Victory Gala in support of The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial to be built in Memorial Park, Royal Oak.

When and Where

The event will be Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 6:30 to 10:30 at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

Tell me more

The event will include a strolling dinner, silent auction, live auction with DuMouchelles auctioneer Nanette Poole and music by Ron Kischuk & The Masters of Music Big Band Quintet featuring Paul King on vocals playing WWII era big band favorites. WWII veteran and USO performer Harold Lanning will also be performing. WWII veterans Murray Cotter, B-24 Bombardier and Bill Rosnyai, B-17 Navigator, will also be recognized with special awards. WWII reenactors and “Tribute” Rosie the Riveters will add to the festive atmosphere.

Master of Ceremonies

Your hostess for the evening will be Emmy award-winning Fox 2 Detroit anchor Sherry Margolis. Sherry is the daughter of a WWII veteran and hosts “Tribute to Our Troops,” FOX 2′s annual Veterans Day special that honors Michigan’s servicemen and women. The Michigan WWII Legacy Memorial has twice been featured in this annual presentation. We are thrilled that we will now be working with her in person.

What’s the cost?

Limited VIP admission tickets are being offered at $150 per person which include a 5:30 champagne reception catered by Chef Bob Grieg and his team from Ro-Bear Culinary with a silent auction preview
General Admission tickets are $100 with doors opening at 6:30
Tickets for WWII veterans and home front workers are being offered at a 50% discount

Dress

Business attire is suggested. Active duty military and veterans are encouraged to wear Service Dress Uniforms. Note that the Royal Oak Farmers Market is an enclosed, heated facility.