Society of 1921 Gala

The 2012 “Society of 1921” Donor Appreciation Gala will honor Spartanburg Regional Foundation donors who gave $1,250 or more in 2011. These donors will be invited to the donor appreciation gala event on Saturday evening, April 21, 2012 at the Spartanburg Marriott.

2011 guests were invited to a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception prior to the evening’s featured speaker, Hollywood legend Robert Duvall.  Mr. Duvall spoke about his long career in Hollywood, his favorite films, how he became interested in acting, and special mentors he's had throughout his life.

A special thank you to our sponsors for making the evening the 2011 Gala a success! For information on how to join the Society of 1921 and be invited to the next Gala, please call the Foundation at 864-560-6727.

Past Guest Speakers

2011 Hollywood legend Robert Duvall
2010 Former First Lady Laura Bush
2009 Ben Stein
2008 Cal Ripken, Jr.
2007 Political power couple James Carville and Mary Matalin
2005 Former Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani
2004 Queen Noor of Jordan
2003 Olympic gold medalist, Scott Hamilton
2002 Tom Brokaw
2001 Carol Burnett
1999 General Colin Powell
1998 Astronaut and physician Dr. Charles Brady
1997 Former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush
1996 Former British Prime Minister Lady Margaret Thatcher
1995 General Norman Schwarzkopf
1994 Former SC Governor and President of MUSC, Dr. James B. Edwards
1992 Dr. Thomas Haggai