Table Captains play a pivotal role in ensuring that the Literary Lions Gala is filled with guests that have a passion for supporting libraries, literacy, and learning.  Thank you for your leadership and dedication to celebrate and support our libraries!  We want you to have fun and enjoy the process of being a Table Captain.  Our staff is here to support you every step of the way:

Karine | Corporate Engagement & Events Specialist | kroettgers@kclsfoundation.org

Jessica | Director of Donor Relations | jcbhuiyan@kclsfoundation.org

Lisa | Executive Director | layamasaki@kclsfoundation.org


IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS

January 8-14, 2024: Early Bird ticket registration - $300 per guest

January 8-31, 2024: Early Bird Table registration - $2400 per table

January 11, 2024: Table Captain Kick-Off at the Renton Library

February 1, 2024: Regular ticket price begins - $325 per guest

February 15, 2024: Last day to sign up as a Table Captain

February 16, 2024: Please finalize all guests and meal choices

February 26, 2024: Author Salon sales open for Literary Lions Gala ticket holders


TABLE CAPTAIN RESOURCES

SIGN UP — Go to this link to register as a Table Captain.

TABLE CAPTAIN TOOLKIT — A one stop shop where you can find information on timelines & tasks, expectations, responsibilities, as well as communication templates to send to guests, sample content to post on social media, and ideas to engage your guests.

TRACK YOUR GUESTS — Use this sheet to track your guests’ RSVPs.  Once full, please send to Karine at kroettgers@kclsfoundation.org and we can confirm that all guests have registered.

LITERARY LIONS GALA TICKET REGISTRATION — You can purchase individual tickets and tables of 10 when registration opens January 8, 2024.  There will be Early Bird Pricing for both individual tickets and tables, to help encourage early ticket sales:

  • Early Bird individual tickets: January 8-31, 2024, tickets will be $300 per person (starting February 1st, tickets will be $325 per person).

  • Early Bird tables: January 8-14, Table Captains may purchase 1 table (10 seats) for $2400, after January 14 – tables will be $3,000.

SAVE THE DATE GRAPHIC — You can utilize our Save the Date image in your emails, text messages, social media.