huston-tillotson university
GalaPresident ’s ScholarshipMASKED
12th annual
Mankind assisting students kindle educational dreaMs
sponsorship opportunities
WHENSaturdayMarch 7, 20156 p.m. FEATURINGDinnerSilent AuctionEntertainment Dance Tower of Light Community Service Award Grand Parade of Mask Competition
WHEREJW Marriott Austin110 E. 2nd StreetAustin, TX 78701512.474.4777Valet parking $15; Self parking available
STRICTLY FORMAL ATTIRELadies Long Gown and Mask
Gentlemen Black-Tie and Mask
ENTERTAINMENTGrammy-Award entertainer to be announced
Masked Gala Information
GalaPresident ’s ScholarshipMASKED
12th annual
Mankind assisting students kindle educational dreaMs
The 12th Annual President's Scholarship Masked Gala is one of Austin’s signature fundraising galas and premier social events. Founded 12 years ago by name, the Gala is hosted by local corporate sponsors. Its purpose is to involve celebrities, dignitaries, civic leaders, volunteers, public officials and other supporters in the President's Scholarship for Huston-Tillotson University. Please help support our deserving young students.
HOWCorporations and community groups are invited to support the fundraising event with the purchase of sponsor packages ranging from $2,500-$150,000. Sponsor package benefits include sponsor tables for your guests and recognition at the event and in related promotional materials.
Early reservations for prime seating and sponsorships are now being accepted. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, call Huston-Tillotson University at 512.505.3073. htu.edu
Sponsorship OpportunitiesEvENT UNdERWRITER – $150,000• Endowedscholarshiporendowedprofessorshipin
program/department/college of choice• NameprominentlydisplayedontheWallofInvestors
located on the President's floor of the University's historic administration building
• SpecialrecognitioninthePresident'sAnnualReport• TwoprominentlylocatedUnderwritertables• PrivateVIPreceptionnamedinyourhonor• Bannerprominentlydisplayed• Presentationandrecognitionduringtheevent• Giftitemateachseatwithyourcompanylogo• Logoandlistingintheprogram• Companynameandlogolistedonmarketingmaterials• OnepageintheUniversity'sRamMagazine• Companynameandlinkonwww.htu.edu• SocialMediaacknowledgement
PRESIdENTIAL SPONSOR – $50,000• NameprominentlydisplayedontheWallofInvestors
located on the President's floor of the University's historic administration building
• SpecialrecognitioninthePresident'sAnnualReport• TwoprominentlylocatedPresidentialtables• PrivateVIPreceptionnamedinyourhonor• Bannerprominentlydisplayed• Presentationandrecognitionduringtheevent• Giftitemateachseatwithyourcompanylogo• Logoandlistingintheprogram• Companynameandlogolistedonmarketingmaterials• OnepageintheUniversity'sRamMagazine• Companynameandlinkonwww.htu.edu• SocialMediaacknowledgement
PLATINUM SPONSOR – $25,000 • OneprominentlylocatedPlatinumtable• PrivateVIPreception• Bannerprominentlydisplayed• Presentationandrecognitionduringtheevent• Giftitemateachseatwithyourcompanylogo• Logoandlistingintheprogram• Companynameandlogolistedonmarketingmaterials• One-halfpageintheUniversity’sRamMagazine• Companynameandlinkonwww.htu.edu• SocialMediaacknowledgement
GOLd SPONSOR – $10,000 • OneGoldtable|Logoandlistingintheprogram• Companynameandlogolistedonmarketingmaterials• CompanynameandlogolistedintheUniversity’sRam
Magazine • Companynameandlinkonwww.htu.edu• SocialMediaacknowledgement
SILvER SPONSOR – $5,000 • OneSilvertable|Listingintheprogram• Companynamelistedonmarketingmaterials• CompanynamelistedintheUniversity’sRamMagazine • Companynameandlinkonwww.htu.edu• SocialMediaacknowledgement
BRONzE SPONSOR – $2,500• OneBronzetable|Listingintheprogram• CompanynamelistedintheUniversity’sRamMagazine • Companynameandlinkonwww.htu.edu
Board of Trustees
President ’s ScholarshipMASKED
12th annual
Mankind assisting students kindle educational dreaMs
Mr. Albert Hawkins, ChairAustin,Texas
Mrs. Cecelia P. AbbottAustin,Texas
Mrs. Frances Holliday AlfordGrafton,Vermont
Ms. Donna D. CarterAustin,Texas
Mr. C. Lee CookeAustin,Texas
Ms. Jaki DavisAustin,Texas
Bishop James E. DorffSanAntonio,Texas
Dr. Larry L. Earvin, Ex-OfficioAustin,Texas
Dr. Terrance D. Grant-MaloneHouston,Texas
Mr. Louis M. Henna, Jr.Austin,Texas
Ms. Lauren M. Snowden IngramChicago,Illinois
Mr. Trennis JonesAustin,Texas
Mr. J. Winston Krause, Esq.Austin,Texas
Mr. Paul J. LegrisAustin,Texas
Dr. Thomas O. McDowellAustin.Texas
Dr. C. Mark Melliar-SmithAustin,Texas
Ms. Kathyrn S. PageDallas,Texas
Mrs. Ruth C. RobinsonDallas,Texas
Mr. John ScrogginsHouston,Texas
Beverly Guy SheftallAtlanta,Georgia
Ms. Liz StewartAustin,Texas
Mr. David A. Talbot, Jr., Esq.Austin,Texas
Dr. Orlando L. TaylorWashington,DistrictofColumbia
Mr. A. Leon Thompson, Esq.Austin,Texas
Mr. Cal VarnerAustin,Texas
SubmiSSion deadline Thursday, december 4, 2014
Winner will be recognized at the masked Gala on Saturday, march 7, 2015
The Tower of Light Award is in recognition of individuals, corporations, and/or organizations that are a guiding support to the University and young people pursuing the dream of a college degree. This award is presented in recognition of community contributions, service, civic engagement, leadership efforts, mentoring initiatives, and career contributions.
HT MISSION As an historically black institution, Huston-Tillotson University’s mission is to provide opportunities to a diverse population for academic achievement with an emphasis on academic excellence, spiritual and ethical development, civic engagement, and leadership in a nurturing environment.
HT vISIONHuston-Tillotson University will be a leader in the education of diverse populations. We will empower students for success in a global society as critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and ethical citizens.
CRITERIAIndividuals, corporations, and/or organizations with ties to Central Texas, that are supportive of the mission of Huston-Tillotson University, that have made contributions to the area of higher education and have demonstrated a commitment to higher education and the opportunities that it affords.
CURRENT RECIPIENTS2012 Philip and Donna Berber, A Glimmer of Hope Foundation2013 The Honorable Ronnie McDosnald Brian Peierls, Peierls Foundation2014 Dr. W. Charles Akins SELECTIONIndividuals affiliated with Huston-Tillotson University will judge and select the winner.
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRYSubmit a single-typed, one page statement and no more than five pages of supporting documentation in Word or PDF format outlining the case for the individual, corporation, and/or organization presented. Submit your name, company name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address to: Huston-Tillotson UniversityAttn: Tower of Light Award Recipient900 Chicon StreetAustin, Texas [email protected] may be addressed to: Linda Y. JacksonDirector of University Relations512.505.3006 [email protected]
Tower of Light Community Service Award
Call for Nominations
MAkE CHECkS PAYABLE TO: Huston-Tillotson University
PAY ONLINE AT: www.htu.edu
MAIL RESPONSE FORM ANd PAYMENT TO: Huston-Tillotson University Roderick L. Smothers, Ph.D.Vice President for Institutional Advancement 900 Chicon Street Austin, Texas 78702-2795512.505.3073
JW MARRIOTT:Self parking available$15 valet based upon availability
NAME
TITLE
COMPANY
ADDRESS SUITE
CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE E-MAIL
p CheCk enCloSed (Make checks payable to Huston-Tillotson University and mail to: 900 Chicon Street Austin, TX 78702-2795)
p CrediT Card p Visa p Mastercard p discoVer p aMerican express
CREDIT CARD NUMBER CVC# EXP
SIGNATURE
p PleaSe invoiCe uS for The amounT due: $ _______________________ (All pAyments due by fridAy, februAry 25, 2015)
ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAx-dEdUCTIBLE TO THE FULLEST ExTENT ALLOWEd BY LAW.
SPONSORSHIP LEvELSo $150,000 Event Underwriter
o $50,000 Presidential Sponsor
o $25,000 Platinum Sponsor
o $10,000 Gold Sponsor
o $5,000 Silver Sponsor
o $2,500 Bronze Sponsor LIMITED AVAILABILITY.
o $______ I am unable to attend, but please accept my donation.
TOTAL _______________________________
Response Form
TABLE GUESTS (10): Submit your guest names by February 25, 2015.