Thanks4Giving Gala

Date and Time

Thursday Nov 6, 2025
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM CST

Location

Branson Convention Center
200 S Sycamore St.
Branson, MO 65616

Fees/Admission

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Website

http://www.bgcozarks.org

Contact Information

Stoney Hays
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Description

The Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks is proud to present Willie McGee, a legendary sports icon, as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Thanks4Giving Gala on Thursday, November 6th at the Branson Convention Center.

Willie McGee is a former outfielder who played in the MLB for 18 seasons. He is now an assistant coach for the St. Louis Cardinals, the team he spent most of his career with.

While originally from California, Willie McGee spent four years in the New York Yankee minor leagues before he came to the Cardinals in a trade for pitcher Bob Sykes. He played for three other organizations in his 18-year career, but McGee will always be remembered as Cardinal.
As an all-time great centerfielder, “Number 51” won three Gold Gloves, earned batting titles in 1985 and 1990, was voted onto four All-Star teams, played in four World Series, and was the 1985 National League Most Valuable Player.

McGee remains a fan favorite in St. Louis not only because of his skills on the fields, but also because of kindness and humility.

This year’s Thanks4Giving Gala will offer a private cocktail reception for high-end sponsors, meet and greet opportunities with photographs, extraordinary cuisine, and entertainment throughout the evening. The Thanks4Giving Gala is the Club's major fundraiser of the year to raise operating cost for the upcoming year. Money raised will stay in the community and go towards programs, education enrichment, meals, and needs of Club Members in Taney and Stone counties.

As word of Willie McGee's participation has been announced, key sponsorship tables are quickly becoming limited. For those interested in securing space for this important experience and to support Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks, you can reserve your sponsorship online at www.bgcozarks.org, download the following sponsorship form, or you may also contact Club Administration at 417-335-2089.

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