SEEKING 2023 SPONSORS
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise at the beautiful Hilton Hotel in Downtown West Palm Beach. Enjoy this philanthropic evening featuring a cocktail hour, delicious three-course seated dinner, open bar, silent and live auctions, live entertainment and dancing under the stars, poolside, on the hotels exquisite lawns.
DINNER | AUCTION | DANCING
ATTIRE
Elevate your semi-formal attire with a tropical twist! Embrace the freedom to play with vibrant colors, unique silhouettes, and intriguing textures. Think dresses with tropical prints, tailored suits in eye-catching hues, and accessories inspired by the natural beauty of a lush paradise. There will be grass, so, re-think stilettos!
ABOUT 1909
Named after the year Palm Beach County was founded; 1909 is a Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization dedicated to the holistic growth of Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners. Offering affordable workspace, mentorship, and business education for the like-minded who give a damn about building a better tomorrow.
GALA HOST COMMITTEE
Honorary Chair – Natalie Mackey, Co-Founder & CEO of Winky Lux
Danielle Mousseau, 35 Mules (FPL)
Kathleen Warren, Related
Cayla Birk, Cayla Birk Art
Michele Aldas-Ricks, Campbell Creative
Ryan Beckett, Bit Realty
Peter Cruise, FAU & Non-Profits First
Meghan McKenna, Search Appeal (Committee Chair)
Dana Filetti, Royal Poinciana Plaza
Chris Callahan, Brown Harris Stevens
Andrew Filauro, Steel Grove
Katherine Kress, Freelance Fundraising Consultant
Jamie Sauer, Junior League of Boca Raton
Ryan Hollihan, Palm Beach Illustrated
Shelley Rosen, Luxe Bloom
Nick Mohnacky, BundleIQ
Danielle Casey, 1909
Shana Ostrovitz, 1909