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The Countdown Continues...The Countdown Continues...Only 32 days unti l the Gala and 151 days unti l my re ti rementOnly 32 days unti l the Gala and 151 days unti l my re ti rement

FANTASTIC NEWS!!!FANTASTIC NEWS!!!We welcome gala sponsors Kelly & Jim Chasteen of ASW Distillery as the exclusive spiritsprovider for the Rey of Hope Gala. ASW Distillery is an award-winning Atlanta distillerycrafting unique bourbon, rye & malt whiskies. Enjoy signature cocktails at the Gala fromtheir line of spirits “crafted with character.”

Thanks to our generous Corporate Work Study partner, Turner Sports, we have tickets tothe most exciting sporting event coming to Atlanta this Spring - the NCAA Final Four. This

LIVE AUCTION package includes two tickets each to the Final Four, the Madness After Dark Concert and FanFest!

The Gala is only one month away, so be sure to join us and purchase your tickets today.

Bill GarrettBill GarrettPresidentCristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High SchoolRetiring June 2020

Exclusive sp i r i ts provider fo rExclusive sp i r i ts provider fo rthe Rey o f Hope Gala .the Rey o f Hope Gala .

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2020 Honoree Spotlight: Jenny & Mike Messner,2020 Honoree Spotlight: Jenny & Mike Messner,

The Speedwell FoundationThe Speedwell Foundation

Jenny and Mike Messner, the Speedwell Foundation. Jenny and Mike Messner, the Speedwell Foundation. (Photo credit: https://ce.gatech.edu/news/)

Jenny and Mike Messner of the Speedwell Foundation have been instrumental to the success and growth of CristoRey Atlanta Jesuit High School from the start. Not only did the Speedwell Foundation generously support theBuilding Futures Changing Lives Campaign, but it also funds four Corporate Work Study teams at Georgia Tech,and has supplied laptops and Chromebooks to every one of our students since 2014.

Mike is an Atlanta native and a graduate of St. Pius X High School. He and Jenny met at the University ofPennsylvania, where Mike played football. He went on to receive a degree in civil engineering from Georgia Techbefore joining a Wall Street investment firm.

In addition to Cristo Rey Atlanta, the Speedwell Foundation supports several charter schools in Charleston andfunds 30 study abroad scholarships for high school students in central Pennsylvania. The Foundation alsochampions efforts to restore and expand public parks and green spaces in cities across the nation.

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the Gala auction!the Gala auction!

Visit the Auction Sneak PeekAuction Sneak Peek to see excitingsilent and live auction items added daily!

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Here is just a sample of the offerings available atthe Rey of Hope Gala.

Luxury Vacation:Luxury Vacation: Albany, Bahamasluxury accommodations for up to 8guests along with spa, dining andcabana services ($28,500 value)Sporting Events:Sporting Events: Notre Dame vs. GTWeekend - club seating for up to 20here in ATL at Mercedes Benz ($7,500value); Atlanta Hawks Experience($5,000 value), and SunTrust ClubSeats for Braves ($2,000)Theater:Theater: Tickets to Hamilton, access tothe Marquee Lounge and an overnightstay with brunch at the Four SeasonsHotel ($2,500 value)Adventure:Adventure: Exotic Dove Huntexperience for 5 adventurers in eitherArgentina or Uruguay - you pick!($12,400 value)Dining, Cocktail & BreweryDining, Cocktail & BreweryExperiences:Experiences: ASW Distillery, Bold MonkBrewery, Cooks & Soldiers, StoricoFresco, Tiny Lou' s, Ruth’s Chris, NewYork Prime, Rathbun's, White OakKitchen & Cocktails, and more!One-of-a-Kind:One-of-a-Kind: Waffle Houseexperience and bacon for a year!Art:Art: Original pieces by Amy Duke,David Colgan, David Nielson, MonicaBosco, Rankin Langley and more!

To donate auction items, contact Auction Co-Chairs Kris Smith and Sandy Huff or click here.

Read previous issues of theRead previous issues of theRey of Hope Gala newsletter:Rey of Hope Gala newsletter:

November NewsletterNovember NewsletterHonoree Spotlight: Janet & Jim

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December NewsletterDecember NewsletterHonoree Spotlight: Mary & Bob Fink

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