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MERIDIAN BALLOCTOBER 12, 2018

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018

Meridian International Center Washington, District of Columbia

MERIDIAN.ORG/BALL

Meridian International Center is a 501(c)3 organization. Proceeds from the Meridian Ball and Global Leadership Summit support Meridian’s leadership

exchanges, forums, cultural activities, and training programs.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018

9:00 - 11:00 AM Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

The Meridian Global Leadership Summit is the leading convening of diplomatic, business and government leaders in a neutral, nonpartisan forum to exchange ideas and collaborate on solutions to the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly globalizing world. This year the Summit will focus on Technology and Innovation Across Borders.

ABOUT THE MERIDIAN GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

ABOUT THE 50TH ANNUAL MERIDIAN BALL

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018

Choose a dinner to attend:

AMBASSADOR-HOSTED DINNER 7:00 PM

Designated Ambassador’s Residence or Embassy

WHITE-MEYER DINNER 6:30 PM Reception | 8:00 PM Dinner

White-Meyer House 1624 Crescent Place, NW

followed by the

MERIDIAN BALL 9:30 PM | Meridian House | 1630 Crescent Place, NW

The Meridian Ball is one of the most prestigious annual events in Washington, D.C. Now in its 50th year, this event brings together members of the public and private sector to celebrate Meridian’s ongoing efforts to prepare leaders for a complex global future. The Ball is well-attended by public officials including Cabinet secretaries, members of Congress, prominent media figures, foreign ambassadors, and representatives from the international business and cultural communities. Guests have the option of choosing between an intimate Ambassador-hosted Dinner or the White-Meyer Dinner on Meridian’s campus. Following the dinners, guests from both the Ambassador-hosted Dinners and White-Meyer Dinner gather for dancing, dessert, and conversation at Meridian House.

ABOUT MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Meridian International Center is one of the world’s premier organizations for global leadership and diplomacy. Meridian delivers a suite of educational and cultural programs alongside conferences, summits, and other neutral forums to prepare today’s leaders for the complex challenges facing their communities, organizations, and countries. Over the last 55 years, Meridian has prepared thousands of current and future heads of state, ambassadors and corporate leaders to meet global challenges and opportunities. Our suite of programs delivers the approach and environment for leaders to understand global issues and cultures, exchange ideas, collaborate on solutions, and build valuable relationships. Meridian relies on public, private, individual, and foundation support to sustain its programs and activities. It occupies a four-acre campus that includes the historic Meridian House and White-Meyer House, both of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the District of Columbia’s Inventory of Historic Sites.

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE - $100,000• CEO Spotlight speaking role at the Meridian Global Leadership Summit*• (20) Prime Seating Invitations to an Ambassador-hosted Dinner

OR White-Meyer Dinner (2 tables of 10 people) and Meridian Ball• (20) Prime Seating Invitations to the Meridian Global Leadership Summit• Invitation to the Host Committee Reception on September 13, 2018• Headline acknowledgment in the Ball and Summit materials, including: invitation, programs,

website, signage, and press release• Additional tailored branding opportunities• Membership in the Meridian Corporate Council ($25,000 value)• Membership in the Meridian Global Leadership Council• We will work with you to create a custom sponsorship package

AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE - $50,000• Executive level speaking role at the Meridian Global Leadership Summit*• (14) Preferred Seating Invitations to an Ambassador-hosted Dinner

OR White-Meyer Dinner (1 table of 10 people plus 4 additional invitations) and Meridian Ball• (14) Reserved Seating Invitations to the Meridian Global Leadership Summit• Invitation to the Host Committee Reception on September 13, 2018• Acknowledgment in the Ball and Summit materials including: invitation, programs, website,

signage, and press release• Membership in the Meridian Global Leadership Council

DIPLOMAT’S CIRCLE - $25,000• (10) Priority Seating Invitations to Ambassador-hosted Dinner

OR White-Meyer Dinner (1 table of 10 people) and Meridian Ball• (10) Invitations to the Meridian Global Leadership Summit• Invitation to the Host Committee Reception on September 13, 2018• Acknowledgment in the Ball materials including: invitation, program, website, and signage• Membership in the Meridian Global Leadership Council

LINDEN CIRCLE - $15,000• (8) Invitations to Ambassador-hosted Dinner OR White-Meyer Dinner and Meridian Ball• (8) Invitations to the Meridian Global Leadership Summit• Invitation to the Host Committee Reception on September 13, 2018• Acknowledgment in the Ball materials including: invitation, program, website, and signage

CRESCENT CIRCLE - $10,000• (6) Invitations to Ambassador-hosted Dinner OR White-Meyer Dinner and Meridian Ball• (6) Invitations to the Meridian Global Leadership Summit• Invitation to the Host Committee Reception on September 13, 2018• Acknowledgment in the Ball materials including: invitation, program, website, and signage

TERRACE CIRCLE - $5,000Terrace Circle Sponsors who commit prior to September 1 receive 4 invitations. • (2) Invitations to an Ambassador-hosted Dinner OR White-Meyer Dinner and Meridian Ball• (2) Invitations to the Meridian Global Leadership Summit• Invitation to the Host Committee Reception on September 13, 2018• Acknowledgment in the Ball materials including: invitation, program, website, and signage

SPONSORS

BALL COMMITTEE - $2,500• (2) Invitations to an Ambassador-hosted Dinner OR White-Meyer Dinner and Meridian Ball• (2) Invitations to the Meridian Global Leadership Summit• Invitation to the Host Committee Reception on September 13, 2018• Acknowledgment in the Ball materials including: invitation, program, website, and signage

COMMITTEE

MERIDIAN IS A 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION Proceeds from the Meridian Ball and Global Leadership Summit support Meridian International

Center’s leadership exchanges, forums, cultural activities, and training programs.

For additional information, please contact:

Olivia Dorieux: (t) 202-939-5892 | (f) 202-939-5557 | odorieux@meridian.org

Guests attending Ambassador-hosted dinners will receive an invitation directly from the Embassy host. To ensure each dinner has a well-balanced guest list, no more than two individuals from the same organization

will be seated at the same Ambassador-hosted dinner.

* Speaking roles are limited and will be fulfilled on a first come, first serve basis.

DETAILS

1969The first Meridian Ball is hosted by Ms. Jane DeGraff Sloat Ritchie. Secretary of State William P. Rogers and First Lady Patricia Nixon serve as the first Honorary Chairs. The Ball raises $25,000 and is established as one of Washington’s most venerable events.

Secretary of State William P. Rogers and his wife, Adele Rogers, at the first Meridian Ball

1987Meridian acquires the historic White-Meyer House, begins renovations, and sets the stage for expanding the Ball in the next decade.

Designed by architect John Russell Pope, White-Meyer House joins Meridian House on the National Register of Historic Places

2012To highlight Meridian’s global leadership and diplomacy work, the first annual Meridian Global Leadership Summit is launched the morning of the Meridian Ball.

David Rubenstein, Co-Founder of The Carlyle Group and Fred Smith, Chairman and CEO of FedEx at Meridian’s Global Leadership Summit

1998The first Young Benefactors Dinner is hosted in White-Meyer House, transforming the Ball into a multi-generational event.

Washington young professionals enjoy a reception on the White-Meyer Terrace

1976Ambassador Shirley Temple Black begins the tradition of the U.S. Chief of Protocol serving as Honorary Chair, leading to an increase in support from Ambassadors and embassies.

Ambassador Shirley Temple Black, U.S. Chief of Protocol (1976-1977)

2018Friday, October 12, 2018 will mark the 50th year of the Meridian Ball. Join us as we celebrate the past 50 years and look ahead to the next 50.

CELEBRATING 50 YEA

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MERIDIAN BALLOCTOBER 12, 2018

STEP ONE: CONTACT INFORMATION

Company (if applicable)

Contact Name Contact Position

Address City State Zip Code

Phone Email

STEP TWO: SELECT A LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION

SPONSORS

☐ Chairman’s Circle: $100,000

☐ Ambassador’s Circle: $50,000

☐ Diplomat’s Circle: $25,000

☐ Linden Circle: $15,000

☐ Crescent Circle: $10,000

☐ Terrace Circle: $5,000

COMMITTEE

☐ Ball Committee: $2,500

CONTRIBUTION

☐ I/We are unable to attend but

wish to make a contribution in the amount of $ _________.

Preferred Listing for Sponsors & Committees for inclusion in event materials: ☐ Company or ☐ Individual(s)

STEP THREE: PAYMENT INFORMATION

☐ To pay by check, please make contributions payable to: Meridian International Center

☐ To pay by credit card, please pay online at www.meridian.org/ball or complete the information below:

☐ VISA ☐ MC ☐ AMEX ☐ DISCOVER

Amount Card Number Expiration Date

Billing Address (if different from above)

Name as it appears on card Signature Date

STEP FOUR: RETURN PAYMENT AND REPLY FORM

PLEASE RETURN PAYMENT AND THE COMPLETED REPLY FORM TO: Meridian International Center | Attn: Meridian Ball | 1630 Crescent Place, NW | Washington, DC 20009

Meridian International Center is a 501(c)3 organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible. For additional information on the Meridian Ball, please contact:

Olivia Dorieux | (t) 202-939-5892 | (f) 202-939-5557 | odorieux@meridian.org