NEW YORK — The Fire & Security Executive Club (FSEC) invites security industry professionals, corporate leaders and philanthropists to its annual Executive Club Dinner, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. at BOND 45 (221 West 46th St. in New York City).
This premier networking event is “dedicated to raising vital funds for the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation to help send children to burn camp,” according to the club announcement.
Individual dinner tickets are available for $175 or a table for eight people is $1,200, a savings of $200. Beyond attending, the Fire & Security Executive Club is calling on businesses to take advantage of high-visibility corporate sponsorship packages designed to make a tangible difference in a child’s recovery.
Honoring Industry Trailblazers
The evening will “celebrate and honor an exceptional slate of distinguished leaders from across the security and fire safety sectors for their outstanding contributions to the industry and community,” according to the club announcement:
- Christine Higgins, executive director, NJELSA
- Kirk MacDowell, founder/president, MacGuard Security Advisors
- John Nemerofsky, chief operating officer, Sage Integration
- Bill Ackerman, president, Ackerman Services
- Jerry Lenander, CEO, Syncomm
- Perette Genoese, executive director, nyFAA
- Lessing Gold, partner, MSK
This year, the event is being led by Elsie Deery and Wandar Nazar, who took over the reins from Ken Gould.
Deery, who represents the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation, has been “a strong advocate for burn care and has supported numerous charitable initiatives,” according to the club announcement. Nazar “brings a dynamic and personable approach to her role,” with more than 20 years of experience in the fire alarm industry, associations and charities.
Sponsorship Opportunities
All sponsorship levels include logo recognition on the event registration page, inclusion in the event PowerPoint slideshow, and verbal recognition during the dinner. Companies can choose from four tiered packages:
- Phoenix Sponsor — $10,000: Includes premier logo placement across all digital platforms, eight complimentary dinner tickets (a $1,400 value), and an exclusive opportunity for a company representative to briefly speak at the event.
- Endurance Sponsor — $5,000: Includes five complimentary dinner tickets (an $875 value) and corporate branding.
- Hope Sponsor — $2,500: Includes two complimentary dinner tickets (a $350 value) and corporate branding.
- Courage Sponsor — $1,000: Includes one complimentary dinner ticket (a $175 value) and corporate branding.
The Meaning Behind the Mission
The theme of this year’s fundraiser centers on the phoenix—a mythical bird reborn from its ashes—symbolizing the resilience, healing and recovery of young burn survivors who face immense physical and emotional trauma.
A core focus of this year’s fundraising is the Children’s Burn Camp, which provides young burn survivors with a “safe, supportive and fun camp environment,” according to the club announcement.
“Surrounded by peers who share and understand their unique journeys, campers spend a transformative week building long-lasting confidence, forming deep friendships and experiencing emotional healing through community,” the announcement says.
To reserve your tickets or secure a corporate sponsorship package, please register online at https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DTFE. For more informaton regarding corporate giving or event details, please contact Christine Higgins at [email protected] or 848-992-1096.
