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Winning Hand & Crown Legacy Luncheron

The 1st Annual Winning Hands & Crowns of Legacy Endowed Scholarship Luncheon — a historic milestone in The Holidays, Incorporated’s legacy of educational philanthropy.

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  • September 5th, 2026

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he Magic City is waiting. Join us on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency – Wynfrey Hotel for an afternoon of elegance, legacy, and celebration — dressed in your finest little black dress and pearls.

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A word from our president

“On behalf of the Birmingham Chapter of The Holidays, Incorporated, I am delighted to extend a warm invitation to you to join us in the Birmingham Metropolitan Area, Alabama. At the 55th Annual Concourse, we will proudly host the inaugural public luncheon and fundraiser for the Winning Hand Endowed Scholarship — marking a historic milestone in the organization’s legacy of educational philanthropy. We invite you to join us on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency – Wynfrey Hotel. We look forward to seeing you in the Magic City.”

Katrina Ross McClendon

Ready to make a difference?

Your sponsorship directly supports the Winning Hands Endowed Scholarship — a permanent fund that will provide educational opportunities for deserving young people in perpetuity. Choose the sponsorship level that’s right for you.

Presenting Crown Sponsor

$10000

The highest level of partnership. This exclusive opportunity is designed for an organization or individual who wishes to make a transformational investment in education, leadership, and securing future opportunities.

  • Exclusive recognition as a Presenting Crown Sponsor
  • Premier branding placement across event signage, digital platforms and select printed materials
  • Verbal on-stage recognition during the program
  • Recognition in pre-event, onsite, and post-event communications
  • VIP seating designation: one table or 10 tickets (tickets can be donated to the chapter)

Royal Legacy Sponsor

$5000

The Royal Legacy Sponsorship is intended for contributors looking to provide substantial support to the organization’s mission to perpetuate educational opportunities

  • High-level visibility across digital media and event programs
  • Secondary placement of your logo on physical event signage
  • Formal mention during the sponsor recognition segment
  • VIP seating designation: one table or 8 tickets (tickets can be donated to the chapter)
  • VIP seating designation: one table or 10 tickets (tickets can be donated to the chapter)

Winning Hand Sponsor

$1000

Winning Hand Sponsors are committed to ensuring financial support it available for talented and deserving young people into perpetuity

  • Formal acknowledgment within the official event program and distinguished sponsor listing
  • Reserved seating for 4 guests

Crown Supporter Sponsor

$600

Crown Supporter Sponsors support The Holidays, Incorporated legacy, leadership, and the enduring belief that education changes lives

  • Recognition within the distinguished sponsor listing
  • Reserved seating for 2 guests

Friends Circle

$100

Friends Circle Sponsors understand and embrace John Dewey’s quote – “Education is not preparation for life; Education is life itself”

  • Acknowledgment by name in distinguished sponsor listing

Ready to contribute?

Choose the giving method that works best for you. Every gift supports the Winning Hands Endowed Scholarship and secures educational opportunity for future generations.

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Attend the Winning Hands & Crowns of Legacy Luncheon

Join us on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency – Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham, Alabama — dressed in your finest little black dress and pearls for an afternoon of elegance, legacy, and celebration. Tickets are available online — secure your seat today.

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Winning Hands Endowed Scholarship

In 2025, The Holidays, Incorporated established the Winning Hands Endowed Scholarship in partnership with UNCF — transforming six decades of annual giving into a permanent legacy of opportunity for deserving scholars.

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The Annual Concourse

Join us in Birmingham, Alabama, September 3–6, 2026, for the 55th Annual Concourse — four days of fellowship, bridge, history, and celebration hosted by the Birmingham Chapter at the Hyatt Regency – Wynfrey Hotel.

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A legacy of community service

The Holidays, Incorporated is the first nationally based African American social bridge club in America. Founded in 1961, we are a family of Holidays, Labor Days, Everydays, and Somedays — united by sisterhood, service, and a shared love of bridge.

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A legacy of community service

Stay connected with The Holidays, Incorporated — the latest chapter highlights, Concourse announcements, scholarship news, and editions of The Dayletter, our official organizational newsletter since 1972.