frequently asked questions

Where is the Capital Club located?
The Capital Club is located in between the Huntington Center and the Double Tree Hotel on the 7th Floor. It is most easily accessed via the Huntington Center Parking Garage located on the corner of Front and Capital Streets. (Capital St. is located between State and Broad). For any additional questions regarding directions, please contact the Capital Club receptionist at (614) 228-0225.

What does the event involve?
Monte Carlo Masquerade is a casino-themed, masquerade event involving gambling, live & silent auctions, and entertainment. Guests can use “funny money” given to them to test their luck at an array of games from Blackjack to Poker to Slots and more. Using their winnings with the option to supplement them with real funds, guests can bid on prizes in silent and live auction items.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own mask to this black-tie optional affair. However, for those without, complimentary masks will be provided at the door of the event.

Complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. In addition to several cash bars, a VIP bar and cigar lounge will also be available for guests to relax and enjoy the evening to its fullest.

With live and silent auctions, music and gaming, the event promises to be fun, entertaining, and a great opportunity to give to local charity.

Do I have to purchase my ticket online?
No, although it is highly recommended. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door, however the cost will be higher. You can also purchase your tickets at the Capital Club (614/228-0225) or through a Young Executive Board member. Tickets purchased via the website will be available at the door.

Who is putting on this event?
The Young Executive Board (YEB) of the Capital Club is putting on the event. The YEB consists of thirty professionals under the age of 40 years old. Admittance to the board takes place via selection by current YEB members and is only available to members of the Capital Club that meet specific criteria. The YEB exists to provide unique opportunities to its members, benefit the Central Ohio community, promote the Capital Club, and facilitate relationships among club members.

The event functions as the YEB’s annual premier charity event to benefit a local non-profit organization as well as the YEB Foundation. This year, the YEB chose to partner with the Dress For Success Columbus to raise funds for their efforts within the Central Ohio community.

Where do the proceeds from the event go?
Partial proceeds will benefit two local non-profit organizations—Dress for Success Columbus and the Young Executive Board Foundation.

The Mission of Dress for Success Columbus is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Unemployed, job-ready women who are a minimum of 125% below the poverty level are referred to Dress for Success Columbus by over 40 government and non-profit agencies and several homeless shelters. Since 'suiting' their first client in February 2007, they have assisted over 500 disenfranchised women in Central Ohio through their 'System of Success'. ALL services and programs at Dress for Success Columbus are FREE OF CHARGE to each and every woman served.

The 'Dressing Program' provides personal shopping services assisting women select a perfect interview ensemble and workplace wardrobe, including all of the finishing touches such as footwear, hosiery, accessories, handbag and cosmetics. The 'Career Center' program affords clients computers, printer, a fax and copier where they can search for jobs, work on their resume and have mock interviews with HR professionals. The 'Professional Women's Group' program is solely for clients who obtain employment. Women meet twice a month in this peer-mentoring group to network and learn through workshops designed to support sustained employment.

Dress for Success Columbus relies on the financial contributions, in-kind donations and volunteer efforts of individuals and companies around the region who are committed to helping women take charge of their lives. For more information, please visit their website.

The Young Executive Board Foundation (“YEB Foundation”) is the unofficial charitable arm for the Capital Club’s YEB. The YEB Foundation’s principal purpose is to provide a vehicle through which its civic-minded members may give back to and benefit the Central Ohio community. The YEB Foundation is a volunteer-driven organization with no paid staff or officers. The Foundation’s principal fundraising activities takes place through events organized by the Young Executive Board. It then returns the net proceeds to the Central Ohio community through donations to other charitable entities and its own programs, one of which develops and pairs its members with local non-profits seeking board service. The YEB Foundation receives substantially all of its support from the general public.

For the last two years, the YEB Foundation has hosted several well-attended (200+ people) casino-themed fundraising events, targeting Columbus’ young professionals and partnering with two unique local charities—Hope Street Kids and the Homeless Families Foundation. Each organization’s cause—childhood cancer and homeless in Columbus—and smaller size were appealing for partnership, as the fundraising activities and public awareness opportunity could have a greater impact on the beneficiary organization. A substantial amount of the net proceeds from the events were contributed to each organization. The remaining net proceeds were used to fund the YEB Foundation’s initial organizational expenses and as seed money for future charity events and programs.

For additional information on The YEB Foundation please email info@montecarlomasquerade.com and to find out more information about the Capital Club please go to: www.capitalcolumbus.com.