"Where They Are Now" Fundraising Gala

& Silent Auction

"Celebrating our scholarship award recipients."

What you can expect

Join us for an evening you won't forget! This will be an evening where we celebrate our scholarship award recipients as they share their success stories, engage in a silent auction and hear from our keynote speaker, Ronnie Beverly. The event will be hosted by emcee, Donnie Holt.


Funds raised during this event will go towards:

  • Scholarship Awards
  • Student Development Program
  • Financial Literacy for Students & Parents
  • Community Gun Violence Awareness


Ticket cost: $40

We offer a few convenient ways to purchase tickets:

  • Online: click "Purchase Tickets" link
  • Text-to-give: Text "GIVEGALA22" to "53-555"
  • In Person: Email us at support@jldscholarshipfund.org or text/call us at 336-932-3482 to let us know how many tickets you need.

*Seats are limited so get your ticket today!


*Formal attire requested.

*Heavy hors d'ouevres will be served.


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Email us at support@jldscholarshipfund.org for more details.


Unable to attend but still want to support? You may make a donation. Just click the "Purchase Tickets" button and choose "Charity Donation".

*Fees may be applicable.


About our Speaker:


Ronnie Beverly, a native of New York, moved to Lexington in the 70’s with his mother and brother and is a well known and highly respected individual in the Lexington Community.

Ronnie received a Master’s Degree in Management Science from Troy State University in 1999. He received Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management from Winston-Salem State University in 1991 and an Associate’s degree in Aerospace Ground Technology while in the Air Force in 1999.


Ronnie was also a member of the Lexington Senior High School State Championship teams in 1985 and 1986. He was the Offensive Player of the Year and the 2A State Championship Most Valuable Player in 1986. Inducted into the Lexington Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015.

Ronnie was a member of the Winston-Salem State “Rams” football team from 1987 through 1991 and a member of four CIAA Football Championship Teams (87, 88, 90, & 91). He excelled as a student athlete being nominated as Division II Black College Sports Freshman All American Newcomer Team (Running Back) 1988, CIAA Freshman Newcomer Team and Winston-Salem State University Offensive Player of the Year and Team Captain in 1991. Ronnie also had a stint tryout with the Indianapolis Colts in 1992. Ronnie is member of the WSSU’s Clarence “Big House” Gaines Hall of Fame class of 2019.


Before serving as the current Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management, Ronnie was hired by his college alma mater, Winston-Salem State University as the Director of Facility Operations. Ronnie served as Athletic Director for Lexington High School. Ronnie has served in the United States Air Force, worked as Recreation Director and District Supervisor for the City of Winston- Salem. Aside from his accolades, Ronnie is an active member of his church and community.


Ronnie is a 2016 recipient of the Dave Harris Athletic Director of the Year Award and former Executive Board Member for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Ronnie is a current member of the Association for Facilities Engineering and the Davidson County Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors. Ronnie is married to Tracy Beverly and they have three children, Alycia, Alexis and Matthew and one granddaughter.


"REP YO CREW"

Silent Auction Basket Item Collection

We are so excited for the fundraising gala and silent auction that’s quickly approaching. Speaking of silent auction, we want to get the entire community involved! How? You may ask. Great question! 



Amongst the amazing silent auction items we will have on display, we also plan to have some pretty spectacular gift baskets up for bid… sponsored by the community!



Maybe your family is a Dallas Cowboys fan, or maybe your church is a Carolina Panthers fan! Maybe your sister circle has the secret to creating the most epic movie night! Or maybe your class wants to pull together and create a basket to represent the Lexington Yellow Jackets! Well, now is your time to show your team pride, put your creativity to work and represent your crew!


We invite your class, your family, your organization, your church, your friend circle, your crew to contribute to the silent auction by coming together and donate items to create the most impressive themed baskets... and maybe even engage in a little friendly competition! Let’s see which basket gets the highest bid. The crew who receives the highest bid for their basket will receive special recognition!



Interested in representing your crew?! Below are listed a few themed basket ideas but feel free to choose your own theme. Connect with your crew today and choose which themed basket you want to create then contact us at support@jldscholarshipfund.org or text us at 336-695-9129 to let us know which basket your crew will be representing. Please contact us by Nov. 23rd to let us know which theme your crew has chosen and we will follow up with more details.



This is a community affair so let’s start representing for a great cause. We look forward to hearing from you!



Auction Basket Ideas:

  1. Lexington Yellow Jackets
  2. Sports Theme (i.e. Cowboys, Panthers, college team, etc.)
  3. Gift Card
  4. Baked Goods
  5. Movie Night


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