2025 Legacy Leader Dinner & Silent Auction

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:30–9:00 PM | Moretz Mills, Hickory, NC

Honoring Legacy. Empowering Leaders.

The Legacy Leader Dinner & Silent Auction is the premier annual event of the Catawba Valley Leadership Foundation, uniting business and community leaders to raise vital support for our Strong Student Leader (SSL) program. This invitation-only evening is a chance to learn how the Strong Student Leader program is transforming students’ lives and to honor our Legacy Impact Partners. If you’re interested in joining us for this meaningful event, reach out to kim@catawbaleadership.org to learn more.See below on how to become a table sponsor.

About the Event

This inspiring evening features:

• Catered dinner by Cranford Brothers BBQ

• Live music by MacKenzie Marie

• An exciting Silent Auction

• Stories from students impacted by CVLF programs

• The opportunity to invest in the next generation of leaders

Whether you're attending to support a cause you believe in, connecting with other change-makers, or simply enjoying a night out for a great purpose — this is a night you won’t want to miss.

Why It Matters

All proceeds from the Legacy Leader Dinner and Silent Auction directly support the Strong Student Leader program, a proven initiative that equips high school students with leadership skills, character development, and real-life guidance to navigate their futures with confidence. In 2025, CVLF will serve hundreds of students through weekly sessions in schools across the region — and your support helps make this possible.

Featured Silent Auction Items

Here’s a preview of just a few of the incredible items up for bid:

🍷 Wines for Humanity Tasting Experience
A live or virtual 5-bottle wine tasting for 14–18 guests, guided by a private Wine Advisor. A unique and memorable experience for friends, family, or clients.

🚣 Whitewater Center 2 Day Passes
Enjoy a full day of adventure at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC. Day passes provide access to all available land and water activities, including whitewater rafting, flatwater kayaking, paddle boarding, rock climbing, zip lines, ropes courses, and mountain biking.

🍋 Dash Home + Kitchen “Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy” Basket
Brighten someone’s kitchen with this citrus-themed gift basket including:

• Hester & Cook guest napkins

• Rustic Bakery lemon shortbread

• Oliver Pluff & Co. Southern Style Tea

• Citrus tea towel

• McElroy hand soap

• Citrus reamer

Donate a Silent Auction Item

We are now accepting silent auction donations!

To donate an item, please contact Kim Holbrook at kim@catawbaleadership.org.

Your gift helps change the trajectory of a student’s future — while also showcasing your brand or business to a passionate and engaged community.

Become a Dinner Sponsor

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