The much-anticipated Gala Dinner will soon be upon us, marking the start of a new Presidency and another year of social and networking events.
Tickets are already sold out for the prestigious event at St George Ballroom at The London Peninsula on February 1st, but organisers are still seeking raffle prizes.
Raffle Prize Request
With a long-standing partnership with Hospitality Action charity, the Gala is one of the biggest fund-raising events of The Society. Last year the Gala Dinner raised £13,700 for Hospitality Action and organisers are hoping this year will be just as fruitful.
Society President, Toru Machida, said: "The Gala is the biggest event of our Society and we raise money through auctions and raffles.This has been possible only because of the kindness and the generosity of our members, our members' hotels, and business affiliates who donate fabulous prizes every year."
He added: "Last year, the Gala Dinner raised £13,700 for Hospitality Action I would like to once again request your generosity in offering prizes for the raffle and the auction. Every penny raised on the night will be spent on our colleagues in need within the hospitality industry."
Can You Help?
If you can donate a raffle prize, please contact Simone Caretti at bal@lesclefsdorgb.org to donate a prize, by Monday, 20th January.
Events Planned for 2025
As planning is well underway for the Gala Dinner, Social Chairman, Antony Lynch reflects on what has been "an amazing year of events."
He said: "In my first year as Social Chairman we have had some amazing events at some incredible venues, including the Anniversary Cocktail Party at The Lanesborough hotel, the
Summer BBQ at FOWL restaurant, Honorary Members Cocktail Party at SUSHISAMBA, Retired Members and Long Service Lunch at the Hilton Kensington and Concierge of the Year Awards at the Pan Pacific hotel.
"I thank all the venues and our supporters through out the year and really look forward to organising some amazing events for 2025."
He added: "The Gala Dinner at The Peninsula London will be a pretty good start to 2025 and we have the return of all the favourites throughout the year."
Dates for Your Diary - Society of the Golden Keys Meeting Schedule:
The Society of the Golden Keys' monthly meetings are now to be held at the Thistle Marble Arch, on the following dates:
January: Thursday 9th (networking 6pm-7pm; BA meeting 7pm-8pm).
February: No meeting.
March: Thursday, 6th (networking 6pm-7pm; BA meeting 7pm-8pm).
April: Thursday, 3rd (networking 6pm-7pm).
May: Thursday 1st (networking 6pm-7pm; BA meeting 7pm-8pm).
June: Thursday 5th (networking 6pm-7pm).
July: Thursday 3rd (networking 6pm-7pm; BA meeting 7pm-8pm).
August: No meeting.
September: Friday 5th (networking 6pm-7pm; BA meeting 7pm-8pm).
October: Thursday 2nd (networking 6pm-7pm).
November: Thursday 6th (networking 6pm-7pm; BA meeting 7pm-8pm).
December: Thursday 4th - Christmas Party.