Gala 2025 Program

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SOUTH SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETY WARMLY WELCOMES YOU TO OUR 36TH ANNUAL S P O T L I G H T

6:00 pm

7:00 pm

7:15 pm

7:20pm

7:25 pm

Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction B

Begin Taking Your Seats

Welcome Remarks and Sponsorship

Heather McNitt , Board President

Nancy Allison Perkins Philanthropy

Presented to Baird & Warner Real Estate

Brief Remarks from Cook County

Animal and Rabies Control Administrator ,

7:35 pm

8:15 pm

8:25 pm

8:30 pm

8:45 pm

8:55 pm

9:00 pm

9:30 pm

10:00 pm

Dinner is Served

CEO Remarks

Mission Moment Video Presentation

Paddle Raise Heads or Tails

All My Love Video Presentation

Pet Fashion Show

Raffle Drawings and Silent Auction Closes

Good Night and Thank you!

In 2024, SSHS took in In 2024, SSHS took in 1,978 dogs and 2,395 cats 1,978 dogs and 2,395 cats

Dinner Menu Dinner Menu

Regul S

Organic Mixed Gr

Grape Tomatoes, He Vinaigrette Dress

Lemon

Breast

Parmesan Dauph

Asparagus, B LemonTiramisu

Vegan Menu

Salad

Organic Mixed Greens, English Cucumber, Grape Tomatoes with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Grilled Portobello Steak

Toasted Quinoa, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Balsamic Reduction

Chef’s Choice Vegan Dessert

In 2024, SSHS adopted In 2024, SSHS adopted out 4,417 dogs and cats out 4,417 dogs and cats

In 2024, SSHS reunited 410 lost In 2024, SSHS reunited 410 lost pets with their owners pets with their owners

GOLD SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS

Raffles Raffles

SPONSORS PARTNER SPONSORS

PARTNER

FRIEND SPONSORS FRIEND SPONSORS

Nancy Allison Perkins Nancy Allison Perkins Philanthropy Award Philanthropy Award

In 2024, 10,234 surgeries were In 2024, 10,234 surgeries were performed by our Spay/Neuter Clinic performed by our Spay/Neuter Clinic

At check in, you received an auction paddle

In 2024, 12,600 appointments performed by our In 2024, 12,600 appointments performed by our Low Cost Veterinary Services Clinic Low Cost Veterinary Services Clinic

Heads or Tails! Heads or Tails!

At 8:45pm the emcee will take the stage to guide the pre-registered participants through the Heads and Tails journey.

Here’s a breakdown of how the game is played:

Initial Selection: Participants stand and choose either “heads” or “tails” by placing their hands accordingly.

1. The Coin Toss: The emcee will flip a coin, announcing whether it landed on heads or tails. Those whose choice aligns with the coin flip remain standing, while others take their seats.

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2. Progressive Rounds: The emcee continues the process, eliminating participants with each successive coin toss until only a handful remain.

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Final Showdown: The last few participants are invited to the stage for the ultimate coin tosses until only one

/ person $20 / person

In 2024, volunteers gave In 2024, volunteers gave 115,500 5,500 hours of service to SSHS hours of service to SSHS

Committee Members

Traci Apt

Robin Johnson

Cindy Keilman

Kristina Madere

Heather McNitt

Kathleen Pazanin

Alicia Peterson

Erin Robertson

Megan Rola-Podczaski

Special Thanks

Jack Aguilar

Jan Archer

Mika Carten

Cassi Jensen

Judy Knight

Jeremy Manthey

Judy Parker Case Tucciarelli

JoAnn Suria Waldo

Catherine's Gardens

In 2024, 1,826 pets went to foster care

Thank You for Your Support!

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