Vera House Holiday Gala Underwriting Opportunities Saturday, December 7, 2013 The Oncenter
Your support of the Gala will allow Vera House to offer New Beginnings to the thousands of women, children and men we serve each year. Enclosed you will find a brochure which highlights the programs and services that Vera House provides to the community. When: Saturday, December 7, 2013 6:00 PM - Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction 7:00 PM - Dinner & Program Where: Attendence: The Oncenter 800 S. State Street Syracuse, NY 13202 New Beginnings will welcome over 500 guests to celebrate the season and support Vera House s mission to end domestic and sexual violence. Fundraising Goal: $140,000
Gourmet Dining. Entertainment. Silent Auction Now in its 22nd year, New Beginnings will welcome over 500 guests to celebrate the season and support Vera House s mission to end domestic and sexual violence. The evening will feature gourmet dining, entertainment provided by Atlas, and an exciting silent auction. At this year s Gala we will honor Caroline & Nick Brust and Daynia & Paul Dodd who have loyally supported the work of Vera House for many years. The gala is sponsored by the Vera House Foundation Board of Trustees and is our largest fundraiser. Corporate & individual underwriting are critical to the event s success. Individual ticket and table opportunities for the Gala are available as follows: $195 - Individual Tickets $1,950 - Donor Table of Ten $2,250 - Patron Table of Ten 2013 Gala Honorary Chairs Caroline & Nick Brust and Daynia & Paul Dodd
New Beginnings Planning Committee 2013 Committee Members and Staff Co-Chairs - Denise McGraw & Darcy DiBiase Kathy Alaimo Daynia Dodd Lynn Horowitch Amy Breuer Julie Flack Lorraine McGee Caroline Brust Elise Ginkel Amy Neumann Elaina Burdick Sondra Goldberg Carolyn Palmer Margery Burstein Miesje Havens Tracy Porter Jodi DeAugustine Megan Grant Ruddy Chris Benton Randi Bregman Carol Charles Melissa Marrone Mildred Winslow 2013/2014 VERA HOUSE FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sondra Goldberg Chair Lynn Horowitch Vice Chair Jodi DeAugustine Vice Chair Warren Wolfson Treasurer Sharon Slater Secretary Randi Bregman President Carol Charles Executive Vice President Kathy Alaimo Jane Amico Charlie Beach John Beaudoin David Bellso Amy Breuer Caroline Brust Elaina Burdick Margery Burstein Jeremy Cali Carroll Clark Gwen Crossett Kathleen Davis Virginia Denton Paul Dodd William Fitzpatrick Julie Flack Polly Fuller Linda Gabor Rachel Galusha Neil Gold Lisa Greenia Miesje Havens Kim Jeffery Jim King Francine Karam Kathleen McDermott Lorraine McGee Denise McGraw Amy Neumann Patricia Numann Carolyn Palmer Tracy Porter Jan Price Megan Grant Ruddy Anne Ruffer John A. Cirando, Agency Counsel
Underwriting Opportunities Platinum Sponsor $10,000 Level Benefits: Prominent recognition as the Title Sponsor on the front of 2,500 invitations (if sponsorship is established before print deadline) Patron Table with seating for 10 guests, valued at $2,250, in a preferred location Full page ad on inside, front cover in Gala program Recognition as Title Sponsor on event signage Verbal acknowledgement during the event Special Title Sponsor listing in Gala program Personalized brick on Vera House s Wall of Recognition at the Foundation level Recognition on Vera House Website
Underwriting Opportunities Gold Sponsor $5,000 Level Benefits: One Patron Table with seating for 10 guests, valued at $2,250, in a preferred location Full page ad in the event program Sponsorship listed on Gala invitations (if sponsorship is established before print deadline) Recognition as a Gold Sponsor on event signage Verbal acknowledgment during the event Special Patron lising in the event program Personalized brick on Vera House s Wall of Recognition at the Leadership level Recognition on Vera House Website Silver Sponsor $2,500 Level Benefits: 4 Donor tickets, valued at $780, with seating in a preferred location 1/2 page ad in event program Sponsorship listed on Gala invitations (if sponsorship is established before print deadline) Recognition as a Silver Sponsor on event signage Verbal acknowledgement during the event Special Patron listing in Gala program Personalized brick on Vera House s Wall of Recognition at the Visionary Level Recognition on Vera House Website
Gala Budget Income 2012 Actual 2013 Budget Underwriting $50,000 $60,000 Tables $68,480 $88,950 Donations $15,763 $22,200 Auction Income $16,965 $18,000 Program Ads $11,600 $12,000 Gross Income $162,808 $201,150 Expenses Postage/Mailing $404 $600 Printing $5,420 $6,000 Flowers/Decor $5,613 $5,000 Food & Beverage $37,968 $42,000 Site $2,000 $0 Entertainment $4,500 $4,500 AV Services $1,659 $1,800 Miscellaneous $167 $500 Candy $567 $750 Total Expenses $58,298 $61,150 Net Income $104,510 $140,000
2013 Sponsorship Form Contact Name (please print) Title Company Address City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Email Address Platinum Sponsor - $10,000 Gold Sponsor - $5,000 Silver Sponsor - $2,500 PAYMENT INFORMATION: I have enclosed check # in the amount of (Please make check payable to Vera House Foundation, Inc.) Please charge my: Visa Mastercard American Express Card #: Exp. Date: Cardholder s Name (please print): Signature: Please send payment & completed form to: Vera House Foundation, Inc. Attn: Chris Benton 6181 Thompson Rd., Ste 100 Syracuse, NY 13206 For more information please contact Chris Benton, Vera House Director of Communications & Special Events at (315) 425-0818 ext 248 or email cbenton@verahouse.org