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2009 Black Tie and Tennies Charity Gala











March 29, 2009.

Each year Orlando Magic fans from Central Florida and around the United States come to this landmark event for one reason and one reason only: the kids. For the third year in a row, the 19th annual Orlando Magic Youth Fund Black Tie and Tennies Charity Gala presented by M&I Bank was held at the JW Marriott-Grande Lakes. It was sophisticated, chic and filled with exciting games and over 100 auction prizes to raise money for the OMYF, a fund of the McCormick Foundation. This year’s gala featured a karaoke stage with a live back up band, casino tables, jazz lounge, and an exclusive display of live and silent auction items. As told by Alex Martins, Chief Operating Officer, the 2009 OMYF Gala was one of the most successful in the history of the event!

The Orlando Magic would like to thank all of the dedicated Magic staff, gala event staff and volunteers who made this event possible. With the ultimate goal of benefiting the youth of our community, each person involved remained focused on the task at hand and because of their time and dedication this year’s gala was a huge success. The Orlando Magic would like to thank every guest, for every contribution they made. Along with a 50 percent match from The McCormick Foundation, this year’s event raised over $325,000. The OMYF, a fund of the McCormick Foundation, focuses on helping every child in Central Florida realize his or her full potential, especially those most at risk, by supporting programs and partnerships that empower families and change lives. Your generous contributions will be matched by the McCormick Foundation and distributed to local non-profit organizations.

Thank you again to everyone for an amazing evening. We look forward to seeing you all next year!

2009 Table Sponsors

Superstar Celebrity Tables

Artistic Surfaces

Orlando Sentinel

Brown Forman

Publix Charities

C&S Press

Seaside Bank

Daytona Harley Davidson

Solar Blue

DePrince, Race & Zollo, Inc.

Tavistock Group

Harris Corporation

Tri-City Electrical

Hunt Construction

Tupperware Corporation

Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed P.A.

Turner Construction

Marc Watson

Walter P Moore

M&I Bank



All-Star Tables

Basin Street Partners

Florida Hospital

Cobian Engineering & Technical Consultants

Manheim’s Central Florida Auto Auction

C.T. HSU & Associates

Nautiques of Orlando

EMBARQ

SFR Funding

Fairwinds Credit Union

Tri-City Electrical



Magic Tables

Albu & Associates

Rey Group/RL Burns/HZ Construction

Baker & Hostetler, LLP

Sand Lake Imaging

Brevard Community College

Sun Sports/FSN Florida

Bright House Networks

Sysco Central FL, Inc.

Color Reflections

PetersenDean Roofing & Solar Systems

Coors

Ticketmaster

Dennis Salvagio/CES

Turner Construction

Express Signs and Graphics

United Healthcare

Grande Lakes Orlando

Universal Studios Orlando

Match up Promotions

University Sports Publications

M&I Bank

Valencia Foundation

Metro PCS

Walt Disney World

NuVox

Winter Park Construction

Orlando Health

Pita Hut



SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATIONS:

HARRY’S FAMOUS FLOWERS

SOUTHERN WINES