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Below are answers to some frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<h2>Guests and Tickets<\/h2>\n<p><strong>I am a table sponsor. Do my guests need to purchase a ticket?<br \/>\n<\/strong>No. Your guests' tickets are covered with your sponsorship commitment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When do you need the names and contact information of my guests?<br \/>\n<\/strong>To ensure your guests receive timely updates leading up to the event, we kindly ask to have all of your guests' names, cell phone numbers, email addresses and menu choice by <strong>August 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why do you need an email address and a cell phone number?<\/strong><br \/>\nSome of our event communications will be shared by email or text, including the parking vouchers. If your guest is uncomfortable sharing either forms of contact information, that is ok. They may rely on you to share event information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the meal choices available?<\/strong><br \/>\nAll guests will select one of the following entrees when they RSVP.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>King salmon over root vegetable puree with ancient grains (gluten free, dairy free)<\/li>\n<li>Braised short rib over root vegetable puree with ancient grains (gluten free, dairy free)<\/li>\n<li>Butternut Squash Ravioli with brown butter sage cream (vegetarian)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Should I still send in my meal choice even if I don\u2019t need to buy a ticket?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Yes, we are collecting meal choices from all guests and will need that choice <strong>by September 11, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Payment<\/h2>\n<p><strong>When does Augsburg need my sponsorship payment?<\/strong><br \/>\nWe are requesting that sponsors pay by August 15, if possible. If you need more time, pledges can be fulfilled any time <strong>before December 31, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I pay for my sponsorship?<\/strong><br \/>\nA check can be mailed to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓÆµ, Attn: Institutional Advancement, Campus Box 142, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454 OR make a payment online here. On the online form, you will see \"Promising Futures: A Celebration Gala\" as an option under the \"I want to support\" drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Event Parking<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where can I park the day of the gala?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Depot offers self-parking on a surface lot or underground for $15 per vehicle. Pre-registered event guests will receive a voucher to cover this cost and must present it at entry. Additionally, overnight parking for hotel guests is $30 per vehicle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there valet parking?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nValet parking will be available on October 2 from 4:30-11:00 p.m. and must be purchased in advance. 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