March 2017 Dear Friend, Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation Board of Trustees Vicki Smigelski 78, President Ash Khatib 01, Vice President Kyle Baker 02, Immediate Past President Dennis Walsh 77, Treasurer Monica Wolters Bruaw 90, Secretary Neil Anderson 06 Ann Beyer 63 William Blackie 72 David Deming 62 Judy Fesko William Fraunfelder III 88 Hallie Gallagher 04 Ryan Krivosh 02 Peter Nelson 81 Jonathon Pressnell 00 Ryan Rustad 96 Robert Sedlak, Faculty Alysia Wright 90 Jeffrey Patterson, Superintendent Ian Bell, LHS Student Representative Purple & Gold Gala Committee Vicki Smigelski, 78 Event Chair Terri Richards, LREF Executive Director Ellen Galmitz, 57 LREF Development Director Shannon Strachan, 80 Sponsorship Chair Robin Suttell, Marketing/Publicity Celia Dorsch, 69 Design Chair Cathy Aldrich, Auction Co-Chair Judy Fesko, Auction Co-Chair Karen Lee, Auction Co-Chair Karen & Dennis Walsh 77, Auction Baskets Ryan Krivosh, 02 Food/Beverage Lynn & Jay Foran 72, Patron Co-Chairs Mary Bond, Volunteer Coordinator Kristen Humphreys, PTA/PTO Liaison Lauren Smigelski, 08, After-Party Chair Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation 14100 Franklin Boulevard Lakewood, OH 44107 216-529-4033 www.lakewoodrangers.com foundation@lakewoodcityschools.org Have you heard? After 12 years of construction and displacement, the Lakewood City Schools building project is coming to an end and the Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation is planning a celebration. On August 19, 2017, the first annual Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation Purple & Gold Gala will be held in the newly completed east addition of Lakewood High School. The event is a fundraiser to provide opportunities in academics, the arts, music, athletics and other educational enrichment for Lakewood students at every level of their education. We expect 400 people to gather in this impressive new space to celebrate and help us meet our goal of raising $60,000 for the continued future of diverse, high quality public education in Lakewood. The Foundation s mission since 1984 has been to bridge the gap between government funding and the extras we all agree every child deserves as part of a world class public education. We played a major supporting role throughout the school construction program and, with new facilities to support the best practices in 21 st century education, we seek to expand programming that will benefit not only our students but ultimately the greater Lakewood community. To do this, we want to partner with you. As a community leader, you understand the need for all students to have access to a world class education in order to prepare them for the challenges of a global economy. Your support is critical to reach and maintain this goal, to offer even more education opportunities through the lens of a diverse, accepting and vibrant school population. We hope that you will join with us as a leading sponsor of this effort. Should you wish to sit down and discuss your monetary donations, other specific benefit options or questions you might have, please contact any of the committee members below. Gala and Sponsor information may also be found on the Foundation at: www.lakewoodrangers.com/purple-gold-gala-2017/ We will follow up with you in a few weeks. Thank you for your generous support. Please know that your gift is important and makes a difference for every student. We can t do what we do without you. With warm regards, Vicki Smigelski Shannon Strachan Terri Richards Event Chair Sponsorship Chair Executive Director 216-789-5020 216-513-8762 216-529-4033
About the Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation (LREF) The Foundation was conceived by a forward-thinking group of teachers and administrators who saw the need to create an organization to raise and distribute funds that would bridge the gap between what government funding provides for public schools and what is really needed to ensure a world class education for Lakewood students. Since 1984, LREF has distributed over 3.2 million dollars to fund opportunities in academics, the arts, athletics, technology and more. LREF supports over 5,400 Lakewood students in all ten of our city schools. A few examples of the types of programs that the Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation supports from its restricted and unrestricted funds include: Scholarships for Graduating Seniors $25,000 funded in 2016 Teacher Grants for innovative classroom projects that support STEM curricula, the Arts, Health and Exercise, History, literacy and reading, classroom equipment for students with special needs, English as a second language and more. $20,000 in funding requested and $9,000 funded in 2016-2017. College Now Counselor at LHS counselor who specializes in college financial aid & application processes $45,000 annually Various school club support Model United Nations, Academic Challenge, etc. $2,000 annually Students in Need (Kindergarten high school) $1,000 Athletic camps, equipment and clinics $1,500 Manage endowed music funds - provides scholarships for music lessons (4 th 12 th grade) and instrument rent to own program $46,000 One Book, One School community reading program (elementary schools) $3,500- $5,000 Community artwork preservation (Early Settler and Great Lakes Sculptures) $10,000 The Lakewood City School District has had strong public support for the school rebuilding project through bond issues and tax levies. However, the Foundation and its generous donors provide funds for items and activities above and beyond the capabilities of the District s budget. Your generous support perpetuates and strengthens this tradition of excellence.
Purple Level Sponsorship: $10,000.00 ($8,750 tax deductible) Premier seating - 10 individual tickets Company logo and name on the gala invitation that will be mailed and/or emailed to over 600 individuals Individual and/or company name/logo on all printed and electronic event information of Purple Sponsor Logo displayed on on-line registration page Full-page ad and special recognition in the event program Company logo and or name prominently scrolling on the mobile bidding throughout the night Recognition in the LREF Annual Report Gold Level Sponsorship: $7,500.00 ($6,250 tax deductible) Premier seating - 10 individual tickets Company logo and name on the gala invitation that will be mailed and/or emailed to over 600 individuals Individual and/or company name/logo on all printed and electronic event information of Gold Sponsor Logo displayed on on-line registration page Full-page ad and special recognition in the event program Company logo and or name prominently scrolling on the mobile bidding throughout the night Recognition in the LREF Annual Report Silver Level Sponsorship: $5,000.00 ($3,750 tax deductible) Preferred seating 10 individual tickets of Silver Sponsor Full page ad and special recognition in event program Company logo and or name prominently scrolling on the mobile bidding throughout the night Logo displayed on on-line registration page Recognition in the LREF Annual Report Ranger Level Sponsorship: $2,500.00 ($1,750 tax deductible) Preferred seating 6 individual tickets of Ranger Sponsor during gala ceremony Half page ad and special recognition in event program and LREF Annual Report
Partner Level Sponsorship: $1,000.00 ($500 tax deductible) Preferred seating 4 individual tickets Event signage and special recognition in the event program and LREF Annual Report Patron Level Sponsorship: $500.00 per person ($375 tax deductible) Special recognition in the event program and LREF Annual Report Program Advertising Only Full Page: $750.00 Half Page: $500.00 Quarter Page: $250.00 Name Listing: $50.00 These are approximates. Exact program measurements have yet to be determined. Tickets Only Gala Ticket (includes after party) $125.00 per person 7:00pm midnight Crash the Gala After Party hosted by Young Alums $50.00 per person 9:30pm midnight
SPONSOR LEVEL SELECTION $10,000.00 Purple Sponsor Level $7,500.00 Gold Sponsor Level $5,000.00 Silver Sponsor Level $2,500.00 Ranger Sponsor Level $1,000.00 Partner Level $500.00 Patron Level ADVERTISE $750.00 Full Page $500.00 Half Page $250.00 Quarter Page $50.00 Name Listing Only Commitment Deadline: May 15 Materials Deadline: May 31 *Please submit artwork as High Resolution JPEG OR PDF to Terri Richards at: terri.richards@lakewoodcityschools.org TICKETS Gala Ticket (includes after party and valet): 7:00pm midnight Number of tickets @ $125.00/ticket = $ Crash the Gala After Party hosted by Young Alums: 9:30pm midnight Number of tickets @ $50.00/ticket = $ OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT PURPLE & GOLD GALA 2017 I would like to make a tax deductible gift to Support the Purple & Gold Gala 2017: $2,500 $1,000 $500 $250 $100 Other: I would like to sponsor the attendance of a Lakewood City Schools Faculty/Staff member(s): Number of tickets @ $125.00/ticket = $ (Tickets will be distributed to interested faculty/staff on a first come, first served basis)
PAYMENT Total amount: Individual/Company Name: (Please print name as you wish it to appear in the event program) Contact Person (if different from above): Address: Phone: Email Address: My check is enclosed (please make check payable to Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation) Please bill my credit card Credit Card No: Exp: CVV: Please circle the appropriate card: VISA MASTERCARD DISCOVER AmEX ATTENDEE AND GUEST INFORMATION We will be in touch with the Contact Person listed above prior to the event for the names of your guests. OTHER INFORMATION Complimentary valet parking will be provided to all guests This form along with on-line payment options are available at: www.lakewoodrangers.com/purple-gold-gala-2017/ OR Please return the form no later than May 31, 2017. On behalf of the students of the Lakewood City Schools, the Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation thanks you for your tax deductible gift. The Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation is a non-profit organization. Our Federal tax I.D. number is 34-1432628. Questions, or to donate an auction item, please contact us: Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation 14100 Franklin Boulevard Lakewood, Ohio 44107 Terri Richards, Executive Director, 216-529-4033 terri.richards@lakewoodcityschools.org Ellen Galmitz, Development Director, 216-529-4069 ellen.galmitz@lakewoodcityschools.org