Annual Gold Star Gala

The 28th Annual Gold Star Gala
Presented by M&T Bank

DRIVEN: Meet you in Monaco at the Glamourous Gold Star Gala

Saturday, April 25, 2026
5:30 p.m.
The Country Club of Rochester
2935 East Avenue

Meet you in Monaco for Driven: Monroe Community College Foundation's 28th Annual Gold Star Gala

Honorary Chairs

  • Patty and Jeff Davis
  • Catherine and Gary L. ’76 Squires

Committee Chairs

  • Lisa and Virgil N. Joseph

Auction Advocates

  • Robin ’80 and Tim ’80 Wentworth

 

The pinnacle of motorsports. The epitome of style. The one place in the world where the two belong together. It’s the Monaco Grand Prix, and you’re invited to soak in the high-speed thrills. Join us in this luxurious locale as we raise funds in support of the real winners: Monroe Community College students.

Attire

We know you have an eye for fashion, so put it on display. Elegant gowns and slim-cut suits, Ferrari reds, and Monaco blues. And for the racers among us, Italian leather gloves and sequined racing stripes will fit right in.

Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities

  • $50,000 Casino Square
    Premium recognition leading up to and at the Gold Star Gala! Customize your package—tell us how we can best elevate your Gala experience. Two patron tables with reserved seating for sixteen (16). Two company-named scholarships. Prominent listing with your name or company logo in the auction program. Opportunity to sponsor an aspect of the gala with name/logo recognition – i.e. silent auction, valet, bar, raffle. Invitation to private VIP reception (eight guests). Your name or company logo on all materials promoting the Gala. Listing as a lead underwriter in event press releases. Recognition during program through A/V and podium acknowledgment, on signage at the event and in the MCC Foundation Impact Report.
  • $25,000 Port Hercules
    Customize your package! Tell us how we can best elevate your Gala experience. Two patron tables with reserved seating for sixteen (16). Two company-named scholarships. Prominent listing with your name or company logo in the auction program. Opportunity to sponsor an aspect of the gala with name/logo recognition – i.e. silent auction, valet, bar, raffle. Invitation to private VIP reception (eight guests). Your name or company logo on all materials promoting the Gala. Listing as a lead underwriter in event press releases. Recognition during program through A/V and podium acknowledgment, on signage at the event and in the MCC Foundation Impact Report.
  • $20,000 Curtain Call
    Unique recognition opportunities available at this level. Two patron tables with reserved seating for sixteen (16). Two company-named scholarships. Prominent listing with your name or company logo in the auction program. Opportunity to sponsor an aspect of the gala with name/logo recognition – i.e. silent auction, valet, bar, raffle. Invitation to private VIP reception (eight guests). Your name or company logo on all materials promoting the Gala. Listing as underwriter in event press releases. Recognition during program through A/V and podium acknowledgment, on signage at the event and in the MCC Foundation Impact Report.
  • $15,000 Pole Position
    Two patron tables with reserved seating for sixteen (16). Prominent listing with your name or logo in the auction program. Opportunity to sponsor an aspect of the gala with name/logo recognition – i.e. silent auction, valet, bar, raffle. Invitation to private VIP reception (eight guests). Your name or company logo on all materials promoting the Gala. Listing as underwriter in event press releases. Recognition during program through A/V and podium acknowledgment, on signage at the event and in the MCC Foundation Impact Report.
  • $10,000 Fairmont Pin
    One patron table with reserved seating for eight (8). Opportunity to sponsor an aspect of the gala with name/logo recognition – i.e. silent auction, valet, bar, raffle. Listing with your name or company logo in the auction program. Your name or company name on MCC webpage promoting the Gala. Listing as underwriter in event press releases. Recognition during program through A/V and podium acknowledgment, on signage at the event and in the MCC Foundation Impact Report.
  • $6,500 Finish Line
    One patron table with reserved seating for six (6). Listing with your name or company logo in the auction program. Recognition during program through A/V and podium acknowledgment, on signage at the event and in the MCC Foundation Impact Report.
  • $3,500 Velocity
    One patron table with reserved seating for six (6). Listing in the auction program. Acknowledgment in the MCC Foundation Impact Report.
  • $2,500 Start Your Engines
    One patron table with reserved seating for six (6). Acknowledgment in the MCC Foundation Impact Report.
  • $300 Individual Ticket(s)

Opportunities for underwriting support are available.

Please email Karen Shaw, assistant director of development at the Monroe Community College Foundation, or call 585.685.6020 for more information.

The fair market value of the goods and/or services provided to you by the MCC Foundation is $125 per ticket. Payment in excess is eligible for a tax donation.

Gold Star Gala Committee

Barbara Bruning, Julie Camardo, Kori Capitummino, Brian Capitummino, Flor Colón, David Cornell ’73, Lauren Dixon, Jaimie Flaum, Colleen Hall, Bernice Hatch, Diana Lauria, Nicholas Massimilian ’19, Elizabeth Murray, Lee Patterson ’70, Mike Schwabl, Mark Siwiec, Debbie Stamps ’97, Lori Van Dusen, Jennie Viggiani, Pam Viggiani, Stephanie Von Bacho, Jeremy Wolk, and Melanie Wolk

The Monroe Community College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit organization. Funds raised from events support scholarship assistance, faculty enrichment programs, funding for educational equipment and seed money for innovative programs.