Veteran Gala
The Veteran Gala is an exclusive fundraising event dedicated to honoring and supporting Central Coast veterans and active-duty military personnel.
Hosted at the elegant Santa Maria Country Club, this premier evening unites community leaders, military supporters, and distinguished guests in a shared mission to recognize and celebrate the sacrifices made by our local military heroes.
More than just a formal gathering, the Veteran Gala is a meaningful opportunity to express gratitude and provide direct support to those who have served.
All proceeds from the evening benefit Welcome Home Military Heroes, a Central Coast veteran nonprofit with nine dedicated missions focused on supporting veterans and active-duty military personnel.
The Veteran Gala offers an elegant evening featuring a dinner, an inspiring keynote speaker, a wine pull, and both live and silent auctions.
By sponsoring or attending, participants play a vital role in supporting meaningful initiatives that ensure our local military heroes receive the assistance they deserve
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Event Schedule
· 5:00 – 6:00 PM | Cocktail Hour & Auction Browsing
o Guests arrive, check-in, and receive auction paddles/programs.
o Cocktail hour
o Silent auction browsing and early bids open.
· 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Dinner & Program
o Guests take their seats for dinner service.
o Opening remarks and welcome.
o Keynote Speaker
· 7:00 – 8:00 PM | Dessert Auction, Live Auction & Silent Auction Close
o Dessert auction begins.
o Live auction with auctioneer.
o Silent auction closes at 7:45 PM.
· 8:00 – 9:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Auction Checkout
o Final remarks and acknowledgments.
o Auction checkout opens for winners to claim items.
o Networking and farewell.
Location
Santa Maria Country Club
505 W. Waller Lane
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Fees/Admission
Portobello RavioliDinner Tickets:
$100 Per Ticket
Includes your choice of:
Three Cheese Chicken
Filet MignonSponsorship Levels:
$7,500 – Colonel Robert L. Howard Event Sponsor
$5,000 - Lieutenant Colonel Andre C. Lucas Dinner Sponsor
$3,000 - First Lieutenant James A. Gardner Auction Sponsor
$2,000 - First Sergeant Maximo Yabes Wall of Honor Sponsor
$1000 - SGT John Baca Table Sponsor
$500 - Lance Corporal Kenneth Worley Dessert Auction Sponsor
$100 - PFC James Anderson Jr. Sponsor a Military Hero Dinner
$75 - Private Kenneth M. Kays Honor Your Hero on our Wall of Honor
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Contact Information
Robert Tolan
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