autumn and jim vandehei annual awards dinner
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Reception at 5:30p.m. | Dinner at 7:00p.m.
Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C.2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20007
Wednesday, October 6th, 2021
Friends of The American University of Afghanistan Board of Directors,Honorary Dinner Chair
Former First Lady Laura Bushand Host Committee ChairsAutumn and Jim Vandehei
Cordially invite you to the
American University of Afghanistan Board of Trustees will conferHonorary Degrees of Doctor of Humane Letters
HonoreesSecretary Hillary Rodham Clinton
&Tom Freston
Please RSVP by September 16, 2021Reply cards and sponsorship options enclosed.
Business Attire.COVID protocols will be followed as per the CDC guidelines.
Ms. Leslie M. Schweitzer, Founder and ChairMs. Stephenie Foster, Vice ChairDr. Evan S. Dobelle, SecretaryMr. Kevin Haggerty, TreasurerMs. Kathleen CampbellMs. Elaina EdwardsMs. Teri GalvezDr. Ellen S. HurwitzMs. Suzanne KianpourMs. Michelle KosinskiMs. Sarah PeckMs. Annie PforzheimerMs. Michelle QuinnAmbassador Robin L. RaphelAmbassador Steven E. SteinerMs. Karolyn Stuver
Autumn and Jim Vandehei, ChairsMike AllenRachel and Ron AntevyAmy and Bret BaierAndi and Tom BernsteinLiz and Michael ChiaramonteDiana FarrellJuleanna GloverMaria and Jonathan KarlGayle LemmonBetsy Fischer Martin and Jonathan MartinDina Powell McCormick and David McCormickSusanna and Jack QuinnRachel RoyPerri Peltz and Eric RuttenbergKelly and Roy SchwartzKara and Brian Walsh* Committee list as of August 10th
FAUAF Board of Directors
Host Committee*
AUAF Board of Trustees
Board Of�icersMr. Arsalan Lut�i, ChairMr. Emal Dusst, First Vice ChairDr. Kerry Healey, Second Vice ChairProfessor Erik Jensen, SecretaryMr. William Hammink, TreasurerDr. Ian Bickford, President
Dr. John H. AlexanderMr. Farhad AzimaMs. Michelle S. BayatMr. Christopher Nixon CoxMr. Christian DestremauMr. Emal DusstDr. David EdwardsMr. Robert GangiMr. William HamminkAmbassador Eklil Hakimi Dr. Kerry HealeyMs. Shamim JawadProf. Erik G. JensenAmbassador Jawed LudinMr. Arsalan Lut�iMr. Nitin MadhavDr. M. Ishaq NadiriMr. Harvey S. SchochetMs. Leslie M. SchweitzerPresident Emeritus David S. SedneyMr. Chris TaylorMr. Sear YaganaMs. Debra L. Zumwalt
FRIENDSOFAUAF.ORGFAUAF is a District of Columbia non-pro�it corporation and has been recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Sections 501(c)(3) and 170(b)(l)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to
FAUAF will be tax deductible as charitable contributions. EIN 26-3639601.
Annual Awards Dinner
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF AFGHANISTAN
ANNIVERSARY
“Free people around the world must stand with Afghan women.”Former First Lady Laura Bush
For questions, please contact Friends of AUAF at:[email protected]
Tel: 202-775-5901 • www.friendsofauaf.org
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Chairman’s Circle $100,000
• Spotlight speaking role at the October 6 Event.• Introduction at the podium by Emcee • Two tables for 10 guests each with premier seating • Invitation for 20 to VIP reception on the event night • Special photo ops at event • Invitation to Host Committee reception (date TBD)• Invitation to Ambassador Dinner (date TBD)
• Extra-large company name on our Wall of Fame• Full page ad in program (in color)• Corporate name on all advertising from date of commitment• Donor acknowledgment on social media (11.3K audience)• Naming opportunity on AUAF Campus • Please contact us to discuss custom bene�its and branding.
President’s Circle $50,000
• Introduction at the podium by Emcee• One table for 12 guests with premier seating • Invitation for 12 to VIP reception on the event night• Special photo ops at event• Invitation to Host Committee reception (date TBD)
Ambassador’s Circle $25,000
• Introduction at the podium by Emcee • One table for 10 guests with premier seating • Invitation for 10 to VIP reception on the event night• Invitation to Host Committee reception (date TBD)
Leader’s Circle $10,000
• One table for 10 guests • Invitation for 10 to VIP reception on the event night• Invitation to Host Committee reception (date TBD)• Acknowledgment in program
Friend’s Circle $5,000
Individual Ticket $1,000
• Two tickets• Invitation to the Host Committee reception (date TBD)• Acknowledgment in program
• Invitation to Ambassador Dinner (date TBD)• Medium company name on our Wall of Fame• Logo/ad on program page (in color)• Corporate name on all advertising from date of commitment
• Invitation to Ambassador Dinner (date TBD)• Large company name on our Wall of Fame• Half page ad in program (in color)• Corporate name on all advertising from date of commitment• Donor acknowledgment on social media (11.3K audience)
ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER | OCTOBER 6TH, 2021