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Fourth Annual Blue Ribbon Charity Ball
To benefit Brehon Institute for Family Services
What:
Celebrate the Lustre of Life at the 4TH Annual Blue Ribbon Charity Ball! The pearl, known throughout history for its radiance and splendor, is a symbol of Brehon Institute’s 30 years of service to the community. Guests will enjoy an evening of music, dancing, entertainment and a live auction. The ball is filled with a variety of activities including the Best Dressed in Blue Contest and silent auction. The event also serves as an opportunity to unveil the fourth edition of the Brehon Blue Ribbon Baby Calendar.
Who:
All proceeds benefit Brehon Institute for Family Services, Inc.
A local non-profit organization, the mission of Brehon is to improve the lives of children and their families by providing services that promote healthy babies and prevent child abuse and neglect.
Brehon Institute provides the following services and resources:
Healthy Families Gadsden & Healthy Families Leon
-a community based, voluntary program designed to prevent child abuse and neglect and other poor childhood outcomes.
Brehon House
-provides temporary shelter and security for homeless pregnant women and their infants in the North Florida area.
Project S.A.F.E
-is an in home visiting program designed to help at-risk pregnant women and their families with children under age two, by providing weekly case management and parent education.
When:
Friday, April 25, 2008
8:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Where:
University Center Club
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida
Cost:
$60 per person or $100 per couple in advance; $70 per person at the door.
Sponsorship opportunities available from $300 to $3,000.
Attire: Formally Blue (Preferably Blue)
History:
2007 Attendance: 300; Over 50 cash and in-kind sponsors; Major Media Sponsors: Magic 107, Tallahassee Magazine, and Kidd Group. Total raised: over $42,000
Sponsorship Levels
To benefit Brehon Institute for Family Services
Presenting Sponsor - Blue Ribbon Sponsor $3,000
- Event Name Association: 2008 Blue Ribbon Presented by "Presenting Sponsor"
- Company Name and/or Logo included on all printed materials: Invitations, Tickets, Program, Posters, and table tents
- Company Name and/or Logo included in all Press Releases
- Full page advertisement in Program
- Company Name and/or Logo Listed in the Program under "Presenting Sponsor"
- Company Name and/or Logo on the Brehon Institute website
- Banner Ad or coupon in the 2008-2009 Blue Ribbon Baby Calendar
- Opportunity for company representative to serve as a judge for the 2008-2009 Blue Ribbon Ball Baby Calendar photo contest
- Company Name and/or Logo prominently displayed during the Gala
- Recognition during the Program by the Master/Mistress of Ceremonies
- Opportunity to address the Gala Attendees
- One Assigned Table for (10) people at the Front of the Gala
- (10) Tickets to the VIP Reception
- Reserved Parking at Gala (5 parking places)
Sapphire Sponsor - Blue Ribbon Baby Calendar Sponsor $3,000
- Calendar Name Association: 2008 Blue Ribbon Calendar Contest by "Presenting Sponsor"
- Company Name and/or Logo included on contest entry forms and contest rules
- Company Name and/or Logo included on contest entry signage displayed at local retailers
- Company Name and/or Logo included in the letters mailed to contest entrants
- Company Name and/or Logo included in all Press Releases
- Full page advertisement in Program
- Company Name and/or Logo Listed in the Program under "Sapphire - Blue Ribbon Baby Calendar Sponsor"
- Company Name and/or Logo on the Brehon Institute website
- Banner Ad or coupon in the 2008-2009 Blue Ribbon Baby Calendar
- Opportunity for company representative to serve as a judge for the 2008-2009 Blue Ribbon Ball Baby Calendar photo contest
- Company Name and/or Logo prominently displayed during the Gala
- Recognition during the Program by the Master/Mistress of Ceremonies
- Opportunity to address the Gala Attendees
- One Assigned Table for (10) people at the Front of the Gala
- (10) Tickets to the VIP Reception
- Reserved Parking at Gala (5 parking places)
Blue Tie - Valet Sponsor $2000
- Opportunity to place item in each car that is Valet Parked
- One-Half Page advertisement in Program
- Company Name and/or Logo on the Brehon Institute website
- Company Name listed in the 2008-2009 Blue Ribbon Baby Calendar
- Company Name and/or Logo prominently displayed during the Gala
- Company Name and/or Logo Listed in the Program under "Blue Tie - Valet Sponsor"
- Recognition during the Program by the Master/Mistress of Ceremonies
- One Assigned Table for (10) people at the Gala
- (10) Tickets to the VIP Reception
- Reserved Parking at Gala (4 parking places)
Blue Jay - Table Gift Sponsor $2000
- Opportunity to place item at every other seat at each table (200 gifts total)
- One-Half Page advertisement in Program
- Company Name and/or Logo on the Brehon Institute website
- Company Name listed in the 2008-2009 Blue Ribbon Baby Calendar
- Company Name and/or Logo prominently displayed during the Gala
- Company Name and/or Logo Listed in the Program under "Blue Jay - Table Gift Sponsor"
- Recognition during the Program by the Master/Mistress of Ceremonies
- One Assigned Table for (10) people at the Gala
- (10) Tickets to the VIP Reception
- Reserved Parking at Gala (4 parking places)
Blue Ocean Sponsor $1,500
- One-Half Page advertisement in Program
- Company Name and/or Logo on the Brehon Institute website
- Company Name listed in the 2008-2009 Blue Ribbon Baby Calendar
- Company Name and/or Logo prominently displayed during the Gala
- Company Name and/or Logo Listed in the Program under "Blue Ocean Sponsor"
- Recognition during the Program by the Master/Mistress of Ceremonies
- One Assigned Table for (10) people at the Gala
- (10) Tickets to the VIP Reception
- Reserved Parking at Gala (3 parking places)
Blue Bow Sponsor $1,000
- One-Fourth Page advertisement in Program
- Company Name and/or Logo on the Brehon Institute website
- Company Name listed in the 2008-2009 Blue Ribbon Baby Calendar
- Company Name and/or Logo prominently displayed during the Gala
- Company Name and/or Logo Listed in the Program under "Blue Bow Sponsor"
- Recognition during the Program by the Master/Mistress of Ceremonies
- (8) Tickets to the Gala
- (8) Tickets to the VIP Reception
Bluebonnet Sponsor $500
- Company Name and/or Logo on the Brehon Institute website
- Company Name listed in the 2008-2009 Blue Ribbon Baby Calendar
- Company Name and/or Logo prominently displayed during the Gala
- Company Name and/or Logo Listed in the Program under "Bluebonnet Sponsor"
- Recognition during the Program by the Master/Mistress of Ceremonies
- (6) Tickets to the Gala
- (6) Tickets to the VIP Reception
Bluestone Sponsor $300
- Company Name and/or Logo on the Brehon Institute website
- Company Name and/or Logo Listed in the Program under "Bluestone Sponsor"
- Recognition during the Program by the Master/Mistress of Ceremonies
- (2) Tickets to the Gala
- (2) Tickets to the VIP Reception
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