Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta 2012 Blue Jean Ball October 13: Most comfortable gala -- now with an added incentive. (It just gets better!)
Atlanta – Southwest Airlines has provided an incentive for folks interested in attending Crime Stoppers’ 2012 Blue Jean Ball October 13 at the Atlanta History Center’s Tullie Smith Farm. Join other denim-clad guests to enjoy a night of music, barbecue and fun with friends and neighbors – and you’ll have a chance to fly away to your fave Southwest destination!
Anyone purchasing tickets at the $500 level will be entered in a drawing to win a pair of roundtrip tickets anywhere Southwest flies, with 1 in 50 odds of winning. Anyone purchasing ticket sponsorship at the $1,000 level will receive an entry for a second drawing, with 1 in 10 odds. Anyone who bumps their giving to $1,500 will receive a guaranteed set of roundtrip Southwest tickets.
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Of course, individual tickets ($125/each) are still available for purchase. You’ll still get to enjoy great music provided by Bogey & The Viceroy and terrific food by LowCountry Barbecue. Either way you are helping make Atlanta safer by supporting the Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta Reward Fund.
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“By pledging early, strong support, our sponsors are helping ensure the evening will accomplish its ultimate goal: Having a direct impact in taking criminals off the street,” says Hala Moddelmog, President of Arby's Restaurant Group, who is serving as Honorary Chair, along with her husband Steve. “And while our purpose for the organization and the evening is quite serious, we’re pleased that the event will be a relaxed good time.”
The 2011 Blue Jean Ball raised more than $65,000, which translates to 32 dangerous predators taken off our streets and preventing more than 320 additional crimes from ever being committed. Moddelmog says this year’s fundraising goal is $100,000.
Event chairs are Thad Ellis, Senior Vice President at Cousins Properties (e-link www.cousinsproperties.com), and Tom Ratchford, Founder of Formulytics, both of whom serve on the board of Crime Stoppers.
Current sponsors:
- Arby’s
- SunTrust Bank Atlanta
- David & Jennifer Kahn Family Foundation
- United Distributors
- Georgia Power Company
- Private Bank of Buckhead
- Sarah and Sean O’Brien
- And, of course, Southwest Airlines
The 2012 Blue Jean Ball is Saturday, October 13 at the Tullie Smith Farm at the Atlanta History Center from 6:30-11p.m. Information, tickets and sponsorships: www.CSGABlueJeanBall.com.
More information:
- Purchase tickets (individual - $125, couple - $500, or Posse - $1,000); or
- Sign on at these sponsor levels – Sheriff’s Deputies ($2,500), Texas Rangers ($5,000) or U.S. Marshals ($10,000). Or contact Lauren Abbott, LAbbott@AtlantaPoliceFoundation.org or 404-586-0180.
With the help of anonymous citizens and support from the business community – and from individuals and businesses like you, Crime Stoppers is achieving amazing results helping the Atlanta Police Department make Atlanta a safer city:
- Number of tips received have increased 119%, from 843 in 2007 to 1,848 in 2011;
- Since 2007, tips led to more than 393 arrests: 89 homicides have been solved, 91 burglars and armed robbers have been captured and 24 predators arrested for rape or sexual assault;
- More than 31 illegal guns confiscated and more than $319,000 in recovered property and seized drugs;
- Continued collaboration with local schools through Campus Crime Stoppers to keep our schools and children safe; and
- Average rewards paid for tips that get a murderer off the streets - $2,000; solve armed robberies - $1,500; and help apprehend a burglar - $1,000.
To learn more about Crime Stoppers: www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers is a program of the Atlanta Police Foundation.
