This past Saturday, I was invited by a new friend to attend the SoftRock Holiday Giving Gala at Tier Nightclub in Downtown Orlando! Samantha Weaver is senior writer for SoftRock, a media company that designs software and multimedia for businesses.
The premise of their Giving Gala was to invite guests– in exchange for a pledge to give time in volunteer hours for any charitable organization.
I love that concept.
Indeed, for me, there is nothing better than encouraging employees to support a worthy cause, or even several!
So, when Samantha invited me to this event, I simply couldn’t resist. 
Mami was my plus-one at the gala, and we got the star treatment that night! We were picked up promptly by a car service and taken to Tier Nightclub, a trendy spot in Downtown Orlando.
I was really impressed to see so many plush, comfy sofas in a club setting! I wasn’t expecting that.
With Samantha Weaver, Senior Writer for SoftRock
I enjoyed drinks and tasty appetizers with Mami, and did a lot of people-watching!
Mami and me.
With Lynn Hoppes, who now works with SoftRock, and who I met as Sports Editor when I was interning at Orlando Sentinel in college.
With my friend, Jen Vargas, of Central Florida Top 5.
With the ladies! Samantha, Jen, me, and Jeanette Scott of J’s Everyday Fashion.
With Alec Difrawi, Founder & CEO of SoftRock.
I’m so glad I was invited out to the party, and even more excited to start the year off by taking a pledge to volunteer in my community!
Thanks, Samantha– and thanks SoftRock!
Laurita
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