BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eventin//Event Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:64d49783afc6d26c1539e030b91543ed@www.myvfc.link SUMMARY:Valento Family 2026 Fundraiser Gala DESCRIPTION:The clock is fast ticking. Get your ticket now!\nThe Valento Fa mily 2026 Fundraising Gala\, taking place on September 19\, 2026\, at the H anover Manor in New Jersey\, will be an elegant evening of celebration and purpose. This annual fundraising event brings together donors\, partners\, and friends who share a commitment to uplifting families and strengthening communities. Guests will enjoy an unforgettable night of entertainment\, in spiring stories\, and meaningful opportunities to give. All proceeds will d irectly support the Valento Family organization’s programs and services\, helping create brighter futures for those in need.\n\nFundraising Gala 202 6 Program (Draft)\n\n\n 19 Sep VFC 2026 Fundraiser Gala \n\n\n6:30 PM - 7:0 0 PM Reception area\nPart 1: Welcome and Cocktail Reception\n• Guest arri val with background music • Professional photographer\, photo booth\, sli deshow of images and donor names\, cocktail bar\, etc.\n7:00 PM - 8:00 PM R eception area\nCocktail hour\n• Entertainment: Classical music\n8:00 PM - 8:10 PM Main Hall\nPart 2: Opening\nWelcome remarks\n8:10 PM - 8:15 PM Mai n Hall\n \nEntrance of the Valento Family Association Executive Committee members\n8:15 PM - 8:20 PM Main Hall\n \nParyer\n8:20 PM - 8:25 PM Main Ha ll\n \nHaitian National Anthem\n8:25 PM - 8:30 PM Main Hall\n \nThe Star- Spangled Banner\n \nEntertainment: Appropriate ceremonial music\n8:30 PM - 8:45 PM\nPart 3: Official Launch of the Valento Family Website\nOfficial p resentation of the Valento Family website\n \nEntertainment: Appropriate c eremonial music\n8:45 PM - 8:55 PM Main Hall\nPart 4: 2025–2026 Annual Re port Presentation & Award Ceremony\nBrief presentation of the 2025–2026 a nnual report and outlook\n8:55 PM - 9:05 PM\n \nPresentation of honorary a wards\n9:05 PM - 9:10 PM Main Hall\n \nIntroduction of new VFC members\n- 9:15 PM Main Hall\n \nAcknowledgments of partners\, donors\, and volunteer s\n9:15 PM - 9:25 PM Main Hall\nPart 5: Dinner\nEntertainment – Auction – Raffle – Prize drawing\n9:25 PM - 10:05 PM Main Hall\n \nSeated dinn er\n10:05 PM - 10:10 PM Main Hall\n \nClosing remarks by the Association P resident\, Mr. Jean Edy Pierre\n10:10 PM - Main Hall\nPart 6: Dancing\nLive music and dancing\n1:00 AM -\n \nEnd of the gala\n\n \n\nSpeakers:\n \n \n Jean Cileme Renelus\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n Jean Miguelite Maxime\n \ n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n Marie Betty Joly\n \n\n \n\n \n\nFAQs\nQ1. How do I purchase tickets for the Gala?\nTickets can be purchased digitally direct ly through our official events website at https://www.myvfc.link/. We utili ze a secure checkout system powered by FluentCart to process your registrat ion smoothly.\nQ2. Will I receive a physical ticket for the event?\nNo\, ph ysical tickets will not be mailed. Once your online registration is complet e\, you will automatically receive an email containing a downloadable PDF t icket featuring a unique QR code. Please bring a digital or printed copy of this QR code to the event for check-in.\nQ3. Can I buy tickets at the door on the night of the event?\nBecause venue capacity is limited to ensure a high-quality experience for all guests\, we strongly recommend purchasing y our tickets in advance online. Tickets are sold on a first-come\, first-ser ved basis\, and sales will close once maximum capacity is reached.\nQ4. How do I specify dietary restrictions or special seating requests?\nDuring the online checkout process\, there is an "Order Notes" text box provided on t he payment page. Please use this space to notify our team of any food aller gies\, dietary restrictions (e.g.\, vegetarian\, vegan)\, or specific seati ng preferences.\nQ5. When and where is the 2026 Gala taking place?\nThe Gal a is scheduled for Saturday\, September 19\, 2026. Specific venue details\, including the address and arrival times\, are listed directly on our event landing page\, featuring an interactive map for your convenience.\nQ6. Wha t is the dress code for the evening?\nThe Valento Family Gala is a formal e vent. We encourage our guests to wear elegant evening wear\, suits\, or tra ditional formal attire to celebrate the evening in style.\nQ7. Is parking a vailable at the venue?\nYes\, there is dedicated parking available on-site at the venue. Detailed parking instructions and valet options will be commu nicated if available.\nQ8. Who will be presenting or speaking at the Gala?\ nThe event will feature prominent community leaders\, organizational admini strators\, and key stakeholders. This includes featured presentations from members of our core leadership and the VFC Think Tank.\nQ9. What is the cor e mission behind the Valento Family Gala?\nThe Gala serves as both a celebr ation of our community milestones and a fundraiser to fuel our ongoing init iatives. This year's focus heavily highlights our integration of the philos ophical principles of “Sport et Vivre Ensemble” (Sport and Living Toget her)\, championing community empowerment\, youth development\, and social h armony.\nQ10. How will the proceeds from ticket sales be used?\nAll proceed s from ticket sales and donations go directly toward funding Valento Family \, Inc.’s community outreach\, youth empowerment programs\, and the struc tural development of our digital and public-facing community resources.\nQ1 1. Can I support the organization if I am unable to attend the Gala in pers on?\nAbsolutely! If you cannot join us on September 19th\, you can still su pport our mission by making a direct donation on our website. We will also be live broadcast streaming on our official YouTube channel and Facebook pa ge for free\, allowing our global community to experience the event in real -time.\nQ12. Are donations to the Organization tax-deductible?\nYes\, Valen to Family of Croix-des-Bouquets\, Inc. is a registered non-profit organizat ion. You will receive a tax acknowledgment receipt via email alongside your standard transaction confirmation.\nQ13. Who can I contact if I am experie ncing technical issues while buying tickets?\nIf you experience any glitche s with the checkout or payment form\, please reach out to our admin or tech nical team via the contact form on our website or you can phone us at +1 61 7.749.5760 so our web developer can assist you immediately.\nQ14. How can I stay updated on future Valento Family events?\nYou can subscribe to our of ficial newsletter at the bottom of our homepage or follow us on social medi a for updates regarding upcoming programs and community initiatives.\nQ15. How do I specify dietary restrictions or special requests?\nDuring the onli ne checkout process\, select from the dropdown list provided on the payment page. Please use one of the options to notify our team of any food allergi es\, dietary restrictions (e.g.\, vegetarian\, vegan)\, or any special requ est. LOCATION:The Hanover Manor\, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue\, East Hanover\, NJ\, 079 36 DTSTAMP:20260617T135410Z DTSTART:20260919T230000Z DTEND:20260920T050000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR