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 78702events@htu.eduQuestions may be addressed to: Linda Y. JacksonDirector of University Relations512.505.3006 lyjackson@htu.edu

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.