SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL- ST. LOUIS
OUR 2014 HONOREES
Drew Baur Award of Excellence
Dress yourself in the color and warmth of the tropics and join us for
a festive evening to benefit the National Kidney Foundation. Just
as the title promises this event will turn up the heat with salsa
music, salsa dancing and spicy cuisine.
Honors Kathy Joslin
6:00 PM
Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
Our Signature Balloon Pop Raffle
Dr. Eduardo Slatopolsky
7:00 PM
Dinner and Awards
Followed by Salsa Dancing and Instruction
Award of Excellence
Honors Dr. Kevin Martin
Corporate Friend of the Foundation
Honors Express Scripts
Proceeds from the evening will benefit the National Kidney
Foundation’s efforts on the awareness, prevention and treatment of
kidney disease for those at risk and those living with kidney
disease. Your support will help to fund important programs like
kidney health screenings, public education workshops, patient
assistance hotline and peer mentoring program, advocacy
programs and professional education opportunities.
2014 GALA COMMITTEE
Jaime Torres (Chair)
Keith Guller
Della Abboud
Jennifer Jermak
Nina Abboud
Andrea Lampert
Kathryn Aebel-Groesch
Cindy Leyes
Jennifer Adams
Brian Menkhausen
Jamie Behrens
Thomas Pohlman, MD
Stacy Cigliana
Barbara Polack
Irv Davis
Elsie Winstead, MD
Cindi Guller
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting Sponsor ______________________$25,000
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Prominent listing as the exclusive Presenting Sponsor
throughout the promotion of the event
Company name incorporated into the gala logo
Presenting Sponsor recognition in pre- and post-event media
releases and on event webpage
Inclusion in at least two e-blast communications
Full-page journal ad and prominent placement in Program Book*
Special recognition during evening program
Recognition in event print materials and signage
Table signage & premium seating for 20 dinner guests (2 tables
of 10 each)
Platinum Sponsor _______________________$15,000
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Full-page journal ad and prominent placement in Program Book*
Recognition in press releases and on event webpage
Promotion in Pre– and Post– event email blasts
Special recognition in event print materials and signage
Photo Booth Sponsor recognition
Table signage & premium seating for 10 dinner guests (1 table)
Gold Sponsor ___________________________$10,000
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Full-page journal ad in Program Book*
Recognition in press releases and on event webpage
Special recognition in event print materials and signage
Table signage & premium seating for 10 dinner guests (1 table)
Silver Sponsor ___________________________$5,000
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Full-page journal ad in Program Book*
Recognition on event webpage
Special recognition in event print materials and signage
Preferred seating for 10 dinner guests (1 table)
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Balloon Pop Sponsor______________________$3,000
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Recognition on event webpage
Special sponsor signage at the Balloon Pop Table
Photo Booth Sponsor______________________$3,000
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Recognition on event webpage
Special sponsor signage at the Photo Booth
Logo recognition on the printed photos
Valet Sponsor____________________________$3,000
Limited to one
 Recognition on event webpage
 Recognized on signage at the valet and a thank you gift for
participants in each car (ie. Bottled water, goodie bag, etc.)
Full-Page Program Sponsor__________________$750
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Full-page journal ad in Program Book*
Half-Page Program Sponsor__________________$500
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Half-page journal ad in Program Book*
*Program Book
Finished size of journal is 8” x 9”;
Ads: Full size 8” w x 9” h; Half page size 4.5” w x 8” h (no bleed)
Inside or back covers: 8” w x 9” h (+bleed)
All ads print one-color. Artwork must be black-and-white, actual size,
300-dpi minimum. PDF or EPS files strongly preferred.
Bronze Sponsor __________________________$2,500
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Half-page journal ad in Program Book*
Recognition on event webpage
Special recognition in event print materials and signage
Four tickets at the event with preferred seating
Event Sponsor____________________________$1,000
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Half-page journal ad in Program Book*
Recognition on event webpage
Special recognition in event print materials and signage
Two tickets at the event with preferred seating
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Laura Deutschmann, Development Director, National Kidney Foundation
314.961.2828 ext. 483 or [email protected]
Sponsors committed by
8/31/14 will be recognized
on the invitation.
Sponsorships confirmed by
10/17/14 will be recognized
on all other event materials.
SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT FORM
Company Name: _______________________________________________________
FOR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CONTACT:
Laura Deutschmann
Development Director
Contact Person: ________________________________________________________
E-Mail: ________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________________ Fax: ____________________________
[email protected]
314.961.2828 ext. 483
Company Address: ______________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: ___________________ ZIP: ____________
RETURN BY EMAIL OR TO:
National Kidney Foundation
1001 Craig Road, Suite 480
St. Louis, MO 63141
314.961.0888 (fax)
Name as it should appear in print:_________________________________________
I would like to commit to the following sponsorship level (please check one):
____ $25,000 Presenting Sponsor
____ $3,000 Balloon Pop Sponsor
____ $15,000 Platinum Sponsor
____ $3,000 Photo Booth Sponsor
____ $10,000 Gold Sponsor
____ $3,000 Photo Booth Sponsor
____ $5,000 Silver Sponsor
____ $750 Full-Page Ad Sponsor
____ $2,500 Bronze Sponsor
____ $500 Half-Page Ad Sponsor
RECOGNITION DEADLINES:
____ $1,000 Event Sponsor
Sponsors committed by 8/31/14
will be recognized on the invite.
____ I would like to make a donation of $_________
Sponsorships confirmed by
10/17/14 will be recognized on
all other event materials
PAYMENT INFORMATION
I have enclosed my payment.
Please make check payable to National Kidney Foundation, Federal I.D. # 13-1673104
Credit Card # _______________________________________ Exp. _____________
Additional event tickets are
available at $250 per person
by calling 314.961.2828.
3 Digit Security # ___________
Visa
MasterCard
AMEX
Discover
I will fulfill this commitment by November 1, 2014. Please send me a reminder.
Signature: ______________________________________ Date_________________