We invite you to join us as we celebrate “30 Years of GEF”. The evening includes gala games, auction items and live music. Gather up your best group of friends or come to meet new ones. Either way, it’s sure to be a good time!
Saturday, April 1, 2023
CPMI Event Center
2321 North Loop Drive, Ames, IA
*Dress Code is Business Casual Attire*
4:30 pm Doors Open/Registration
5:00 pm Gala Games & Live Music
6:00 pm Dinner & Dessert Auction
7:00 pm Live Auction & Gala Games
8:30 pm Brian Congdon: music by request
Available Ticket Options:
- Tiger Pride Table: $1000
- Exclusive reserved table for 8. Includes admission to the Heads & Tails and Bubbles & Bling games!
- Banquet Table Open Seating: $50
Want to make sure you are part of the Gala Game fun? Purchase your chance to play today!
(note: Purchasing a Tiger Pride table includes your admission to the Head & Tails and Bubbles & Bling games. You do not need to purchase those separately.)
- Heads & Tails game piece ($20)
- Purchase a game paddle to join in on the fun. Show your Gilbert pride by raising your paddle high (heads) or keeping it at your side (tails). The coin toss will determine who stays and who goes each round. Be the last one standing and win a Traeger Tailgater 20 Wood Pellet Grill!
- Bubbles & Bling ($30)
- Purchase a glass of champagne and a chance to win a pair of custom designed diamond earrings from Ames Silversmithing. After dessert, raise your glass to toast 30 years of GEF and find out who is the big winner!
- Harley Raffle (1/$25 or 5/$100)
- Did you know 48 is the average age of a motorcycle owner? Have you always wanted to own a “hog”? Well, we’re giving one away! Purchase a chance to win a white 2004 Harley Sportster 883. This bike has less than 150 miles on it! Join in the fun and follow Harley Davidson’s motto of “Screw it, let’s ride!”