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We protect & restore the East End environment. : 

We protect & restore the East End environment.

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We inspire people to embrace a conservation ethic.

We educate the next generation of environmental advocates. : 

We educate the next generation of environmental advocates. Steve Biasetti

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Barefoot Under the Stars June 25, 2011 CO-CHAIRS Alec Baldwin Katherine & W. Marco Birch Ina & Jeffrey Garten Carolyn & Gregory Hoogkamp Deni & William S. McChesney Susan & Louis Meisel Erin & John Nida Jackie & Peter Schellbach Nicole Miller & Kim Taipale Mary & Ken Walker

Barefoot Under the StarsJune 25, 2011 COMMITTEE : 

Barefoot Under the StarsJune 25, 2011 COMMITTEE Zack Bacon Kristen & Clark Briner Carlotta & Wilhelmus B. Bryan Ann Colley Lisa & Derek DeGrass Leslie Feldman Susan R. Goldstein Rolf Heitmeyer Dina Merrill & Ted Hartley Jennifer & Robert James Dede Gotthelf & Terry Moan Margo & James Nederlander Karen & Sam Oh Patsy & Joe Petri Katharine Johnson Rayner Dee Dee Ricks Susannah Beams & Brandon Rose Barry Bergdoll & William Ryall Kathleen Tait & Tony Rosenthal Frances Schultz Melina & Marc Wein

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Wolffer Estate Vineyard

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Sperry Tents

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Ina Garten

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Passed Hors d’Oeuvres: Herbed Fresh Ricotta on Crostini Mini Crab Cakes with Sauce Remoulade Parmesan and Thyme Crackers Roasted Shrimp with Zesty Cocktail Sauce Deviled Eggs with Salmon Caviar Pigs in Blankets with Guldens Mustard First Course: Arugula, Mesclun and Endive Salad with Balsamic Roasted Onions and Maytag Blue Cheese Herbed Ciabatta Main Course: Slow Roasted Tenderloin of Beef with Basil Parmesan Aioli or Seared Sea Scallops and Potato, Leek and Celery Root Puree Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Dessert: Croissant Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise Sauce

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DJ Tom Finn

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Annual Benefit Income & Expenses 2000-2011

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Financial Goals for 2011 $592,000 INCOME ($80,000 more than last year) $160,000 EXPENSES ($104,000 less than last year) $432,000 NET INCOME ($184,000 more than last year) How do we get there?

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Lower Expenses: Planning the party in-house. Ina Garten, Committee, Staff & Volunteers Spending less on big ticket items. Pole tent instead of anchor span, DJ instead of band. Combining services. Tent & electricity combined, DJ & sound combined.

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Raise Income With Help of Board & Committee: Goals to raise level of individual donors & ticket purchasers with help of Committee and Board of Directors Sell 29 tables (16 sold so far / 2 not attending) Sell 160 individual tickets (22 sold so far) Upgrade 16 $450 ticket buyers to higher levels

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TABLES – Can’t Count on selling one $50,000 and one $100,000 table this year so we need to sell additional lower price tables. $25,000 Tables: 3 (1 sold so far) $15,000 Tables: 1 $10,000 Table: 9 (6 sold/pledged so far) $7,500 Table: 10 (7 sold/pledged so far) $5,000 Table: 6 (2 sold/pledged so far) TICKETS – Upgrade 16 to higher levels Upgrade 16 donor level ticket buyers. Convert 11 people up to the $750 level Convert 5 people up to the $1,250 level If 400 people attend a party that costs $160,000, the cost per person is $400. Upgrades & underwriting make the party profitable.

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Other Income   JOURNAL Sell an additional $4,000 in journal ads.   DONATIONS From people not attending to raise $10,000. AUCTION Keep auction income on par with last year

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Auction Items Unique Vacations, Adventures, Experiences and Luxury Items

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Auction Items Sentimental Appeal: Send a Kid to Eco Camp Any Other Ideas? Artists for the East End offer for Corner of Cocktail Tent

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What Can We Do?   Ask friends & colleagues to purchase tables & tickets, donate auction items & buy journal ads. Let GEE staff know who is interested so we can follow up. Talk about our mission – the reason behind the gala!