Destin Magazine Winter 2009

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I T’S TIME TO START gathering up your posse and mark your calendars for March 13 to attend the 3rd annual Cattle Barons’ Ball.

Destin Commons will host this entertaining, while extremely important, community round-up to benefit the Emerald Coast Unit of the American Cancer Society to raise funds for cancer research, advocacy, education and patient services. Last year, the Destin Cattle Barons’ Ball raised almost $100,000, a remarkable tribute to the support of this community and its caring people and businesses.

Guests of the Cattle Barons’ Ball will enjoy gourmet western fare, live and silent auctions, gaming, great entertainment by the Modern Eldorados, and dancing till the cows come home. This high-energy western-themed event is one-of-a kind and is definitely one of the hottest events in Destin.

A highlight of the evening will be the “R.O.C.K.tion”, a live auction which will raise money for R.O.C.K. programs. Reaching Out to Cancer Kids is an American Cancer Society Florida Division program that includes R.O.C.K Camp, college scholarships and a Family R.O.C.K. Weekend. An 8' bull, made of paper maché, will be branded by guests making a donation to commemorate a loved one and help send young cancer survivors to R.O.C.K. Camp and provide scholarships.

How You Can Make A Difference…The Cattle Barons’ Ball is unique in that it develops their sponsorships well in advance of the event by booking a limited number of sought-after table sponsors in two levels. The highest level at $5,000 is a Barons’ table for ten which includes many valuable sponsorship perks. The second level at $2,000 is a Ranchers’ table for ten. Individual tickets are $150.