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November Big Game Luncheon - Held each fall for over fifty years, the Big Game Luncheon is among the Bay Area's biggest and most popular social events, attracting prominent dignitaries, sports personalities, writers and newscasters alike. An important result of the lunch has been the great corporate and civic support of the Guardsmen's efforts.

Christmas Tree Lot - Winter marks the beginning of The Guardsmen fundraising activities, headlined by the annual Christmas Tree Lot at Fort Mason. Throughout the holiday season, Guardsmen members and their families work the Tree Lot, selling trees, ornaments and wreaths, and sharing the Christmas spirit. Since its inception more than thirty years ago, this highly successful program has made the Guardsmen one of the largest retail sellers of Chrismas trees in the Western United States.

Sports Auction - The Celebrity Sports Auction has become one of the highlight events of The Guardsmen fundraising year. The event auctions varied sports memorabilia, from autographed sports jerseys and equipment, to special opportunities, like being a "bat boy for a day" at an Oakland Athletics game. The Sports Auction continues to be a significant contributor to the group's fundraising pursuits.

Wine Auction The annual wine tasting and auction has been in force for thirty-two years. Supported by over 20 pouring wineries, the event draws over 400 oenophiles and is one of the top ten wine auctions in the United States and the largest event of its kind in the Bay Area.