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The Buckingham Club of the Twin Cities Annual Cocktail Party

You’re invited to the annual summer cocktail party of the Buckingham Club of the Twin Cities! Strengthen your UW network in the Twin Cities area, meet Badger athletics leaders, and socialize with UW innovators on the leading edge of transformative Alzheimer’s research. Enjoy a spirited evening that will also support important UW–Madison philanthropic causes, including the Badger Fund in support of UW athletics and the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s Research Fund. Special thanks to the Ovative Group for hosting the event!

RSVP by August 4.

If you’d like to donate directly to both causes, consider a gift to the Buckingham Club of the Twin Cities Fund.

Check out our photo gallery and recap from last year’s event!

Ticket Pricing

The tax-deductible portion of your purchase will be split between the Badger Fund and the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s Research Fund. The ticket price is $100 per person, $50 for alumni under 30 or:

  • Bucky-level sponsorship: $500 (This sponsorship level includes tickets for two attendees to the Buckingham Club Cocktail Party, and $150 is tax deductible.)
  • Terrace-level sponsorship: $1,000 (This sponsorship level includes tickets for four attendees to the Buckingham Club Cocktail Party, and $300 is tax deductible.)
  • Varsity-level sponsorship: $2,000 (This sponsorship level includes tickets for six attendees to the Buckingham Club Cocktail Party, and $950 is tax deductible.)
  • Bascom-level sponsorship: $3,000 (This sponsorship level includes tickets for eight attendees to the Buckingham Club Cocktail Party, and $1,600 is tax deductible.)
  • Buckingham-level sponsorship: $5,000 (This sponsorship level includes prominent digital display of your logo or name, and tickets for 10 attendees to the Buckingham Club Cocktail Party, and $3,000 is tax deductible.)

Special thanks to the Buckingham Club Committee:

Brooks Bollinger ’03
Natalie Bollinger ’02
Collin Brinkman ’85
Suky Brinkman ’84
Eric Buss ’90, JD’96
Peter Connor ’95
Chris Freytag ’87
Jim Freytag ’86
Dale Nitschke ’84
Kelly Nitschke
Richard Ragatz ’60
Mark Richman ’86
Jeff Rotsch ’72, MBA’74
Tom Sagissor ’93
Phil Sanfilippo ’05
Sandy Sponem ’80, MBA’84
John Stanoch ’80

Additional Information

Complimentary on-site parking will be available.

When you register, please inform us of any dietary needs, accommodations (such as captions or interpreting services), or other needs.

August 7, 2025
WHEN
August 7, 2025
6:30-9:30 p.m.
WHERE
Ovative Group at the Nordic
729 N. Washington Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
View Map and Venue Details
COST
$100 per person$50 for alumni under 30
Ovative Group at the Nordic
729 N. Washington Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
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August 7, 2025
WHEN
August 7, 2025
6:30-9:30 p.m.
WHERE
Ovative Group at the Nordic
729 N. Washington Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
View Map and Venue Details
COST
$100 per person$50 for alumni under 30

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