SATURDAY MARCH 23, 2024
SCOTTSDALE HANGAR ONE
15220 North 78th Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
5:30 p.m.
Hosted Bar & Silent Auction
6:30 p.m.
Celebrate Youth Gala
10:00 p.m.
After Party
Black Tie Optional
Please plan extra commute time as high demand for Scottsdale Hangar One valet services may cause delays. Your prompt arrival is appreciated.
$400/Ticket
$4,000/Table of 10
$4,800/Table of 12
Call (480) 344-5530 or email events@bgcs.org with questions or to purchase a sponsorship. We invite you to participate in our silent auction. Please email events@bgcs.org to be notified when the silent auction opens.
Master of Ceremonies
Emmy Award-winning Journalist Javier Soto has been part of the fabric of Arizona for almost two decades. He has covered every major story in Arizona, including the Jodi Arias murder trial, the Yarnell Hill wildfire, Senate Bill 1070 and the major protests that followed, the contempt-of-court cases against former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the Phoenix serial shooter, and the death of Arizona Senator John McCain.
Soto is a proud graduate of California State University, Long Beach. He started his career as a producer at KTLA in Los Angeles. After a few years of producing, Soto got his first on-air position at KPVI in Pocatello, Idaho, as a reporter/anchor while continuing to learn every aspect of broadcast television. After two years, he accepted a job as the Northern Arizona Bureau Chief for KTVK, where he covered news in every corner of the state. After taking over as the morning reporter on the station’s morning newscasts, he was promoted to weekend anchor and finally morning anchor before joining ABC15 as their weekday evening anchor.
Soto is known for his infectious smile, boisterous laugh, and zest for life. However, he also has a knack for reaching out to the community and learning about stories that otherwise go untold. He is passionate about journalism with a focus of getting it right.
When he is not bringing you news of the day, you will find Javier and his wife Beatrice exploring Arizona. You will likely see them at various events across the Valley supporting great causes, trying new restaurants, and rooting for the local sports teams.
Auctioneer
Trey Morris is a professional benefit auctioneer who specializes in maximizing live event in room fundraising while increasing donor engagement. He has become a regular auctioneer for some of America’s top nonprofit organizations.
Trey combines passion, excitement, and energy through the live auction and special appeal fundraising, regularly meeting and exceeding his client’s monetary goals. As both a trained and experienced Public Address Announcer and auctioneer, Trey brings benefit and fundraising galas the full package. Audiences are captivated and engaged in live events where full participation is encouraged.
Trey is the 2012 Kentucky State Champion Auctioneer, 2014 Canadian Champion Auctioneer, and 2019 International Auctioneer Champion. He has served as announcer for Murray State University Basketball and as auctioneer/announcer for Barrett Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction®. He is an active and engaged member of the National Auctioneers Association and currently serves as an Education Institute Trustee. He is a graduate of the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute and has obtained his Benefit Auction Specialists and Contract Auction Specialists Designation.
Raised in rural Kentucky, but trained and mentored by industry leaders, Trey brings a strong work ethic, humble can-do spirit, and a big sound to the bright lights of the world’s largest auction stages.
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