When in Rome, The 2009 Annual Benefit Gala
July 17, 2009
6:30 –11:00 p.m.
2009 Gala takes us to Rome!
Mark your calendar for July 17th and join us on the Fenimore Terrace for When in Rome, a fabulous al fresco party and a highlight of the Cooperstown summer season. The Italian theme celebrates our summer feature exhibition: America’s Rome: Artists in the Eternal City, a unique tour through Italy from the perspective of 19th century painters on their Grand Tour. America’s Rome will be open in the Fenimore for special viewing during the gala event.
When in Rome promises to be an event you will not want to miss. Enjoy a fabulous Italian dinner served family style, sip fine wines throughout the evening, shop at an Italian marketplace of unique Silent Auction items, immerse yourself in Italian opera against the backdrop of Otsego Lake, and end the evening dancing under the stars. Celebrate in Italian fashion, old or new! Attire is anything from togas to jeans - just do as the Romans do…!
Download the 2009 Silent Auction Guide with complete descriptions of each item (pdf). Download bid form here (pdf).
Proceeds from the 2009 gala will support educational programming at both The Farmers’ Museum and NYSHA, helping us fund the activities and events provided throughout the year for children and adults. One great event benefits two fantastic institutions! For the past few years the NYSHA and Farmers’ Museums’ gala has been growing in its success and financial benefit. The 2008 Gala Buffalo to Broadway; Celebrate New York, hosted over 200 people in The Farmers’ Museums’ Louis C. Jones Center, and raised over $60,000 for the two organizations.
The Farmers’ Museum and NYSHA 6th Annual Benefit Gala
When in Rome
July 17th, 2009
6:30pm
Fenimore Art Museum Terrace
Cooperstown, New York
Tickets:
$175.00 Individual
$325.00 Couple
Please consider not only attending this benefit event, but becoming a sponsor. Sponsors receive special benefits at the gala, and are recognized on promotional material surrounding the event. Every dollar donated to the event assists these two institutions great work!
Gala Sponsor Levels and Benefits:
$5,000 +
6 complimentary gala tickets
Reserved seating for dinner
Champagne at table for you and your guests
3 VIP parking passes for Gala
Full Year Membership in both Fenimore Society and The Pioneer Society
Acknowledgement in all Print Work and advertizing
Special listing on Sponsor Board at event
Listing and website link on NYSHA and The Farmers’ Museum website
$3,500 - $4,999
4 complimentary gala tickets
Reserved seating for dinner
1 VIP parking pass for Gala
Full Year membership in either the Fenimore Society or The Pioneer Society
Acknowledgement in all Print Work and advertizing
Special listing on Sponsor Board at event
Listing on NYSHA and TFM websites
$1500 - $3,499
2 complimentary gala tickets
Full Year membership in either the Fenimore Society or The Pioneer Society
Acknowledgement in all Print Work and advertizing
Special listing on Sponsor Board at event
Listing on NYSHA and The Farmers’ Museum websites
$500 - $1,499
2 complimentary gala tickets
Acknowledgement in all Print Work and advertizing
Special listing on Sponsor Board at event
Listing on NYSHA and The Farmers’ Museum websites
For more information on tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or questions about the event please contact us at 607-547-1524 or email gala@nysha.org.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Fenimore Asset Management & FAM Funds 
The Morgan McReynolds Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
EMPERORS
Jane F. Clark
Erna McReynolds
Tom Morgan
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Putnam
SENATORS
Dr. & Mrs. Lewis L. Hamilton
MAGISTRATES
Dr. & Mrs. James J. Elting
Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Evans
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas E. Evelyn
Christopher & Catherine Franck
Mr. & Mrs. Steven D. Glazer
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hanft
Mr. Lou Allstadt & Ms. Melinda Hardin
Mr & Mrs Philip R. Holz
Mr. & Mrs. James Howarth
Mr. & Mrs. George L. Howell
Honorable & Mrs. M. Langhorne Keith
Mr. & Mrs. James Plowden-Wardlaw
Mr. John Sanford & Mrs. Ellen H. Sanford
Mr. and Mrs. H. William Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Stack
PATRICIANS
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew M. Blum
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Booth
Mr. & Mrs. Gaylord Dillingham
Ms. Paula DiPerna
Mr. & Mrs. D. Stephen Elliott
Mrs. Erika Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Gates H. Hawn
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Holbrook
Dr. Robert A. Lancey & Ms. Lisa M. Manna
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Older
Dr. Jeffrey Pressman & Ms. Nancy Kollisch
Mr. & Mrs. William Ryland
Mr. & Mrs. Ken Steigelman
Mrs. Rose Wadsworth
