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ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER

GALAXY GALA 2018FEATURING

SPONSORSHIP AND UNDERWRITING

Located in the SYBIL B. HARRINGTON GALLERIES

OUR 2017 IMPACT AT A GLANCE

500,000 students, teachers and families are inspired, educated and engaged with the Center and our science education programs each year.

Guests spend 1.1M hours per year interacting with the Center’s hands-on exhibits across 4 levels.

Our outreach vans drove over 25,000 miles to deliver 1,500 programs throughout the state.

57,674 students and teachers dove into science topics like comparative anatomy, biology, coding and engineering through participation in a Science on Wheels outreach program.

104,000 K-12 students visited on a field trip for an awe-inspiring science adventure.

46% were Title I students who visited as part of our FREE Field Trips program.

10,415 adults were “wow-ed” by our signature Science with a Twist and Laser & Liquors adult engagement programs.

178 girls in grades 4–8 engaged with other girls and female mentors for a full day of hands-on learning and career insight through our annual Girls in STEM event.

71,000 guests were transported to outer space on an adventure in our Dorrance Planetarium.

282,000 students were inspired by these teachers during the 2016–2017 school year.

5,222 Arizona Educators enhanced their confidence and competence in STEM teaching methods through Arizona Science Center mentoring and training programs.

30,000 guests imagined, designed and built objects in CREATE at Arizona Science Center® using laser cutters, 3D printers and routers.

28,580 feet of filament used in our 3D printers.

AzSEF winners went on to receive $49,750 in

scholarships at the International Science &

Engineering Fair.

In a quest to be the innovators of tomorrow, 1,123 students in grades 5–12 participated in the 2017 Arizona Science and Engineering Fair.

31 Teen Board members

GALAXY GALA MMXVIII: A NIGHT IN POMPEII

Arizona Science Center’s annual celebration to benefit the Center’s mission-critical STEM education programs for youth

Leadership Tracey and Larry Lytle, Chairs McKenna Wesley and Susan Wesley, Vice-Chairs

Date Saturday, February 3, 2018

Location Arizona Science Center | 600 E. Washington St. | Phoenix, AZ

Time 6:00 p.m. EXHIBITION EXPERIENCE COCKTAILS AND HORS D’OEUVRES Reveal of artifacts exclusive to Galaxy Gala

7:30 p.m. DINNER AND DANCING Enjoy the Pompeii night sky in the Dorrance Planetarium

Dress Cocktail Attire

Event Pricing INDIVIDUAL TICKET $500

VIP EXPERIENCE for two guests $10,000 VIP Premier seating Includes upgraded wine selections with dinner, customized curated

POMPEII gift, and private tour of POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION with Chevy Humphrey, The Hazel A. Hare President & CEO of Arizona Science Center (to be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date)

TABLE PRICES for ten guests

$50,000 | $35,000 | $25,000 Premier seating $15,000 | $10,000 Priority seating $5,000 Preferred seating

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

$50,000 “Jupiter” Level• Premier seating for 10• Recognition in Event Program*• Recognition on Arizona Science

Center Website• Complimentary General

Admission Passes (50)• Employee Appreciation Day at

Arizona Science Center

$35,000 “Juno” Level• Premier seating for 10• Recognition in Event Program*• Recognition on Arizona Science

Center Website• Complimentary General

Admission Passes (35)• Employee Appreciation Day at

Arizona Science Center

$25,000 “Neptune” Level• Premier seating for 10• Recognition in Event Program*• Recognition on Arizona Science

Center Website• Complimentary General

Admission Passes (25)• Employee Appreciation Day at

Arizona Science Center

$15,000 “Minerva” Level• Priority seating for 10• Recognition in Event Program*• Recognition on Arizona Science

Center Website• Complimentary General

Admission Passes (15)

$10,000 “Venus” Level VIP Experience• VIP Premier seating for 2• Recognition in Event Program*• Recognition on Arizona Science

Center Website

• Upgraded dinner wine, customized curated POMPEII gift, and private tour of POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION with Chevy Humphrey, The Hazel A. Hare President & CEO of Arizona Science Center (to be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date)

$10,000 “Apollo” Level• Priority seating for 10• Recognition in Event Program*• Recognition on Arizona Science

Center Website• Complimentary General Admission

Passes (10)

$ 5,000 “Mercury” Level• Preferred seating for 10• Recognition in Event Program*• Recognition on Arizona Science

Center Website

UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES

All sponsors receive:• Recognition in Event Program*• Recognition on Arizona Science Center Website

$ 200,000 Exhibition Presenting Sponsor

$ 75,000 Exhibition Sponsor

$ 50,000 Dinner Sponsor

$ 35,000 Décor Sponsor

$ 35,000 Entertainment and Production Sponsor

$ 25,000 Cocktail Reception Sponsor

$ 20,000 General Admission Sponsor for 2,000 Title I students

$ 10,000 Printed Materials Sponsor**

$ 10,000 Rentals Sponsor**

$ 7,500 Wine, Spirits and Cordials Sponsor

$ 5,000 Media Sponsor**

$ 3,500 Valet Sponsor

$ 3,000 Postage Sponsor

$ 2,500 Party Favor Sponsor**

$ 2,500 Beer and Water Sponsor

$ 1,500 Addressing Luncheon Sponsor

*If confirmed by January 12, 2018

**In-kind donation acceptable

CONTACTJudi Goldfader Senior Vice President of Philanthropy 602.716.2014 goldfaderj@azscience.org galaxygala.org

Rebecca Ailes-FineCommunity Leader

Jeffrey J. BellSenior Vice President & Manager MidFirst Bank

Christa BurkhalterDirector, Corporate Affairs & Communications, American Express

Tyler ButlerCEO, 11Eleven Consulting

Andrew R. ChristensenPrincipalTrue North Companies, LLC

S. David ColtonRetired, Phelps Dodge

Carlos ContrerasRegional Public Affairs DirectorIntel Corporation

Jason CoochwytewaVice President & COOCoNecs North America

Katharine CorbinCorbin Financial, Inc.

Michael DeBellExecutive Vice PresidentDMB Associates, Inc.

Curt R. FeuerChairman, Orsett Properties, LTD.

B.J. FreemanCommunity Leader

Sue GlaweVice President, Community RelationsBlue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona

Kevin GleasonSenior Vice PresidentVoya Investment Management LLC

Stephen GoodDirector, Fennemore Craig

Derrick M. HallPresident & CEO Arizona Diamondbacks

Angie HarmonSocial Investment ManagerFreeport-McMoRan

LIFETIME TRUSTEES

Drew Brown Jacquie Dorrance B.J. Freeman Hazel A. Hare* Tom Innes

Dave A. Howell, Jr.Director State Government RelationsWells Fargo Bank Arizona

Michael HummelDeputy General Manager, Resources & FinanceSalt River Project

Chevy HumphreyThe Hazel A. Hare President & CEOArizona Science Center

Steve HuntonChairman & CEOCobble Knoll Corporation

Timothy Jones Executive DirectorJ.P. Morgan Private Bank

Howard KatzRetired, Goldman Sachs

Erik KnightCEO, SimpleWan

Barbara D. Lockwood, P.E.Vice President of Regulation Arizona Public Service

Lynn A. MadonnaPresident Corporate Marketing Group

Mary K. MartuscelliWestern Region President U.S. Bank

Jeff MayCommunity Leader

Steve MegliRetired, Intel Corporation

Robert J. MillerPartner, Bryan Cave, LLP

Rick NaimarkAssociate Vice President for Program Development PlanningArizona State University

Tucker QuayleManaging DirectorTynwald Capital

Mike RockPresident of ConstructionKaterra, Inc.

Jane RoigCommunity Leader

Bryan SabaRetired, Accenture

Peter Crellin Smith Founder, President & CEOCrellin Capital Investment Management

Rowan P. SmithPartner, Quarles & Brady

Ginger SpencerPublic Works Director City of Phoenix, Public Works Department

Miesha StouteChief Operating OfficerUniversal Laser Systems

Robert SussmanPresident, Bentley Capital, Inc.

David TedescoFounder, Managing Partner and CEO, True North Companies

Anita Moryadas TheisenCounselor and CEWMercedes-Benz of Scottsdale & Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead

John TrujilloTrujillo Consulting Services

Melani WaltonCommunity Leader

Shayna Fernandez WattsAssociate, Ballard Spahr LLP

John C. WestPartnerLewis Roca Rothgerber Christie

Connie WilhelmExecutive DirectorHome Builders Association of Central Arizona

Peter A. WoogRetired

G. Douglas YoungManaging DirectorWilcap LLC

Steven G. ZylstraPresident & CEOArizona Technology Council

BOARD EMERITUS

Robert AndersonRetired, Valley Lab

G. Kent BurnettRetired, Dillard’s Inc.

Lyn FairfaxCommunity Leader

David S. HannaRetired, Bank of America

Peter M. HayesAssociate General Manager & Chief Public Affairs Executive Salt River Project

C. Dennis KnightCEO, Communities Southwest

Pearle Wisotsky MarrMarr/Imperial PropertiesCommunity Leader

Hamilton “Ham” E. McRae, IIIChairman, Republic Companies

Michael MuellerOwner and CEO, LeaseHawk

Dionne Najafi Community Leader

F. Francis Najafi CEO, Pivotal Group

Mark PendletonRetiredKitchell Contractors, Inc. of Arizona

Todd RovelstadGeneral Manager, Bay Area Beverage

Stephen M. SavagePartner, Ballard Spahr

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

Doug DuceyGovernor, State of Arizona

Greg StantonMayor, City of Phoenix

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

*deceased