For the First Time -- Local Madison Merchants Sponsor the Madison Education Foundation's Fall Gala

FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER -- Local Madison Merchants Sponsor the Madison Education Foundation’s Fall Gala

Madison, N.J. (Oct. 13, 2017) – The Madison Education Foundation (MEF) will host its Fall 2017 “Around the World” Gala on November 3rd, 2017 at The Westin Governor Morris with support from some exceptional community partners. “We can’t do what we do without the generosity of local Madison businesses,” said MEF Co-President Clare Sievers. “Our major Gala sponsors are helping us make this year’s Gala an unforgettable night for the Madison community.”

Avenue Travel Group

Avenue Travel Group (62 Main Street), www.AveTravelGroup.com is the donor of this year’s “Golden Ticket Trip” raffle prize of a luxurious four-night/five-day all-inclusive stay at the Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun. “It’s a win-win when we get to donate to a great cause and immerse ourselves deeper in the Madison community,” said Tom Nero, owner of Avenue Travel Group. “Awarding this vacation to one lucky guest at the Gala will be a high point of the night,” said Diane Ryan, Co-President of MEF. “It’s proving to be huge draw for the Gala, and we’re grateful to Avenue Travel Group for their contribution.”

Escape Room New Jersey

Escape Room New Jersey (19 Waverly Place), www.escaperoomnj.com an interactive adventure experience for groups, is the sponsor of the Gala’s signature “Escape Room Cocktail.” “Our mission is to bring people together to solve problems and have fun,” said Michael Metzger, owner of Escape Room New Jersey in Madison, “and we can’t wait to be a part of this special night that celebrates creative problem-solving in education.”

The Max Challenge

The Max Challenge (35 Main Street), www.TheMAXChallenge.com/locations/madison-nj a life-changing 10-week program to help members get in the best shape of their lives, will sponsor the Gala’s “Passport” photo booth. “Our mission is to make a positive difference in people’s lives,” said Gregory Kleiman, owner of The Max Challenge in Madison. “We’re thrilled to ensure guests at the Gala who want to make a positive difference in students’ lives capture the fun-filled night in photos.”

Main Street Wine Cellars

Main Street Wine Cellars (300 Main Street) is committed to making this year’s Wine Pull a huge success. Thanks to their generous sponsorship, Gala guests will have a chance to take home some spectacular wines hand-picked by Main Street Wine Cellars owner Amrish Vakil. “We love to be involved in and support our local community in any way we can and we’re excited to support the MEF Gala for almost 8 years now” said Mr. Vakil.

About the MEF Fall 2017 “Around the World” Gala

MEF invites the Madison community to get out of Dodge for one unforgettable night on November 3rd, 2017 at the “Around the World” Gala for a fun-filled night of food, friends, and festivities at The Westin Governor Morris. The annual fall fundraising event organized by MEF raises money to award educational enrichment grants to teachers and staff members in the Madison, NJ public schools.

Register today – it is quick and easy online at www.501auctions.com/mefgala for a cost of $85 per person, which includes all food and beverages. Golden Tickets are $20 each and will be sold online and at the event. New to the MEF Gala this year is the implementation of an online bidding service for the silent auction and “Golden Ticket Trip” raffle. The silent auction will go live approximately 10 days before the event. The Gala will include a silent auction, tricky tray, wine pull, photo booth, and “Golden Ticket Trip” raffle with a prize of a luxurious four night/five day all-inclusive stay the Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun. The event will also feature live music from Madison’s own local band, What’s What. Online registration is happening now at at www.501auctions.com/mefgala so register today!

Madison Education Foundation

The Madison Education Foundation (MEF) awards grants to Pre-K-12 teachers for initiatives that energize the creative and academic lives of students but are above and beyond the school budget. Since its inception in 2003, MEF has awarded more than $1,181,000 in grants. MEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations can be mailed to PO Box 1093 Madison NJ 07940 or submitted online. Visit www.mefnj.org or e-mail info@mefnj.org for more information.

Photo caption: For the first time ever -- gala invitations designed to look like boarding passes inform registrants about new online registration this year including tricky tray ticket purchase and golden ticket trip raffle purchase as well as online bidding for silent auction going live prior to the 11/3/17 event.