Event Overview
The Sorensen Institute announces its 2011 Spring Gala
The Sorensen Institute is pleased to announce our tenth annual gala. This year, we will celebrate the Virginia General Assembly. The gala will be held on Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. This year's gala program will feature remarks from the Speaker of the House Bill Howell, Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw, along with Minority Leaders Ward Armstrong and Tommy Norment.
Schedule of Events
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Chairman's Reception (additional reception featuring top donors and invited guests)
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Seated Dinner in Grand Ballroom
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Program
features: Tommy Norment, Senate Minority Leader
Dick Saslaw, Senate Majority Leader
Ward Armstrong, House Minority Leader
Bill Howell, Speaker of the House
~Black Tie Optional~
Sponsorship Opportunities
Speaker of the House Table Sponsor: $25,000 - SOLD
One reserved premium table for eight (with Speaker Bill Howell and guest)
· Sponsors billing in all media promotion for the event
· Prominent listing in event program
· Prominent sponsor recognition on event marketing materials, event press releases, the Sorensen Institute website and newsletter.
· Recognition on signage at gala
· Special acknowledgement from podium by the Sorensen Institute Chairman or Executive Director.
Senate Majority Leader Table Sponsor: $25,000
One reserved premium table for eight (with Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw and guest)
· Sponsors billing in all media promotion for the event
· Prominent listing in event program
· Prominent sponsor recognition on event marketing materials, event press releases, the Sorensen Institute website and newsletter.
· Recognition on signage at gala
· Special acknowledgement from podium by the Sorensen Institute Chairman or Executive.
House Minority Leader Table Sponsor: $15,000
One reserved premium table for eight (with Ward Armstrong and guest)
· Sponsors billing in all media promotion for the event
· Prominent listing in event program
· Prominent sponsor recognition on event marketing materials, event press releases, the Sorensen Institute website and newsletter.
· Recognition on signage at gala
· Special acknowledgement from podium by the Sorensen Institute Chairman or Executive Director.
Senate Minority Leader Table Sponsor: $15,000
One reserved premium table for eight (with Tommy Norment and guest)
· Sponsors billing in all media promotion for the event
· Prominent listing in event program
· Prominent sponsor recognition on event marketing materials, event press releases, the Sorensen Institute website and newsletter.
· Recognition on signage at gala
· Special acknowledgement from podium by the Sorensen Institute Chairman or Executive Director.
Chairman’s Reception Sponsor: $20,000 (pre-reception featuring top donors and special guests)
One reserved premium table for eight (with two additional guests of the Sorensen Institute)
· Sponsors billing in all media promotion for the event
· Prominent listing in event program
· Prominent sponsor recognition on event marketing materials, event press releases, the Sorensen Institute website and newsletter.
· Recognition on signage at gala
· Special acknowledgement from podium by the Sorensen Institute Chairman or Executive Director.
Chairman’s Table Sponsor: $10,000
One reserved premium table for eight (with Sorensen’s Advisory Board Chairman and guest)
· Sponsors billing in all media promotion for the event
· Prominent listing in event program
· Prominent sponsor recognition on event marketing materials, event press releases, the Sorensen Institute website and newsletter.
· Recognition on signage at gala
· Special acknowledgement from podium by the Sorensen Institute Chairman or Executive Director.
Reception Sponsor: $10,000
One reserved premium table for eight (with two additional guests of the Sorensen Institute)
· Sponsors billing in all media promotion for the event
· Prominent listing in event program
· Prominent sponsor recognition on event marketing materials, event press releases, the Sorensen Institute website and newsletter.
· Recognition on signage at gala
· Special acknowledgement from podium by the Sorensen Institute Chairman or Executive Director.
Table Sponsor: $5,000
One reserved table for ten at gala
· Listing in event program
· Sponsor recognition on event marketing materials, the Sorensen Institute website and newsletter
· Recognition on signage at gala
Half-Table Sponsor: $2,500
½ reserved table for five at gala
· Listing in event program
· Sponsor recognition on event marketing materials, the Sorensen Institute website and newsletter
· Recognition on signage at gala
Supporter: $1,250
Two tickets to gala
· Listing in event program
Individual Ticket: $200
One ticket to gala
