PRESERVE. CELEBRATE. INSPIRE. Each year, on the eve of US Open final, tennis fans gather in NYC for one incredible night in celebration of the sport they love deeply. The Legends Ball brings together passionate tennis fans, industry leaders, businesses that support the global game, and their invited guests.
They gather to celebrate tennis, to honor its greatest champions, and to salute those who are growing the sport today, all while raising vital funds to support the one place in the world dedicated to preserving tennis’ rich history, the International Tennis Hall of Fame. “By far, the greatest tennis dinner of the year.” – Chris Evert THE EVENT
Saturday, September 9, 2017 Cipriani Wall Street, NYC FEATURING • The opportunity to mix and mingle with the tennis world during one of the most exciting tennis weeks of the year!
• Tribute to the ITHF Class of 2017
• Celebration of Hall of Famers, with more than 20 greats expected
• Special Guest Emcee
• Live Musical Performance
• Presentation of the Eugene L. Scott & Joseph F. Cullman 3rd Awards
• Auction featuring hit sessions with Hall of Famers, Grand Slam experiences & more
• Dinner & Libations in one of NYC’s most celebrated venues THE EVENT
Billie Jean King is a past recipient of the Eugene L. Scott Award, awarded annually to someone who has had a significant impact on the tennis world and who embodies Scott's commitment to communicating honestly and critically about the game.
Hall of Famers Pam Shriver, Martina Navratilova, Michael Chang, Owen Davidson, Chris Evert, and Rod Laver on stage.
2014 Emcee Lara Spencer of Good Morning America.
Grammy Award winner Esperanza Spalding performed at the 2016 Legends Ball. THE EVENT
Red Carpet Moments with Hall of Famers Martina Hingis, Virginia Wade, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, Monica Seles, and Charlie Pasarell. THE EVENT
Hall of Famers Tracy Austin and Guga Kuerten with dinner guests.
ITHF President & Hall of Famer Stan Smith with guests.
2016 Emcee Patrick McEnroe hosted a chat before dinner with Godiva is among the brands that have utilized Aussie legends Fred Stolle, Rod Laver, and Owen Davidson. The Legends Ball as a showcase. THE EVENT
Each year, The Legends Ball pays special tribute to the current year’s class of Hall of Fame inductees. In July, these five individuals will receive tennis’ highest honor – induction into he International Tennis Hall of Fame. SPONSORS
The Legends Ball is proudly presented by BNP Paribas, a company deeply involved in supporting tennis around the world through multiple sponsorships, year-round.
< Jean-Yves Fillion, CEO of BNP Paribas North America, welcomes guests annually at The Legends Ball.
Additionally, many brands have found the event to be an effective way to connect with their desired audience.
Fila Godiva Alex and Ani THE CAUSE
The Legends Ball serves as a major fundraiser for the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Our Mission The International Tennis Hall of Fame preserves and promotes the history of tennis and celebrates its champions, thereby serving as a vital partner in the growth of tennis globally. The ITHF is a 501 (c)(3) organization. THE CAUSE
The Impact - Today Your support of The Legends Ball will enable the ITHF to grow in our work and to deliver on our mission. Funds raised will support an array of existing programs, such as: • Educational programs in local schools using tennis history as an inspirational curriculum platform
• Preservation of tennis artifacts in our museum collection
• Tennis programming for kids ranging from hosting clinics with Hall of Famers to bringing youth groups to events in Newport to talk with professional and collegiate athletes
• Putting racquets in the hands of at kids who might not ever otherwise be exposed to tennis through partnerships with Boys and Girls Club and other organizations
• Celebrations for Hall of Famers in their local markets, such as presentation of their Hall of Fame ring on center court at tennis events
• Sharing tennis history with fans around the world through traveling museum exhibitions THE CAUSE
Setting Up A Bright Future As one of our most impactful fundraisers, The Legends Ball is vital to the ITHF’s ability to grow and to be a positive force in the tennis world – on and off the court. A recently completed $15 million capital campaign resulted in a completely renovated museum, new tennis facilities in Newport named for the Hall of Famers, and an improved stadium. We are eager to build on this momentum and have a clear vision for where we can grow in our mission in the future. Your support of The Legends Ball can help these goals come to fruition.
• Increased emphasis on youth programming, with the intent to develop a Tennis & Education Program in Newport, utilizing tennis as tool for teaching life skills to at risk youth.
• Taking tennis history outside the walls of the museum through an extensive digitization project and subsequent development of digital programming.
• Capturing the inspiring stories of the Hall of Famers through an Oral History video project. Video Highlights: https://youtu.be/MWmvBn7Y8r8 CO-CHAIR BENEFITS
With Your Contribution of $35,000
• One Premier Table of Ten, including a Hall of Famer to be seated with your guests
• Ten invitations to the VIP cocktail reception featuring meet and greet and photos with Hall of Famers
• Recognition and logo, if applicable, on the Invitation
• Recognition during the evening speaking program
• Recognition on video screens throughout the evening Co-Chairs John and Jody Arnhold, with Hall of Famer Pam Shriver & Wimbledon Champion Marion Bartoli. • Full page advertisement in the Legends Ball Journal
• Two invitations to sit in the US Open President’s Box with CEO Todd Martin ADDITIONAL PACKAGE OPTIONS
Champion Package Match Point Package $25,000 $12,000 • One Premier Table of Ten • Table o f Ten • Opportunity to have a Hall of Famer seated at your table • Full page advertisement in • Ten invitations to the VIP cocktail reception featuring The Legends Ball Journal meet and greet and photos with Hall of Famers • Special recognition in The • Full page advertisement in The Legends Ball Journal Legends Ball Journal • Recognition / Logo on video screens throughout the evening • Special recognition in The Legends Ball Journal Player Package • Two US Open luxury suite tickets in Arthur Ashe Stadium $8,000 • Table o f Ten Listing in The Legends Ball Stadium Package • $16,000 Journal
• One Premier Table of Ten Individual Tickets • Opportunity to have a Hall of Famer seated at your table • $1100 Preferred Seating • Ten invitations to the VIP cocktail reception featuring meet and • $850 greet and photos with Hall of Famers • Full page advertisement in The Legends Ball Journal • Special recognition in The Legends Ball Journal
A portion of all packages is tax deductible. PAST LEGENDS BALL CO-CHAIRS
• Karen & William Ackman • Becky & Mike Goss • Sally & Dick Phelps • Jody & John Arnhold • Lady Roseline & Sir James • Hope & John Reese • Gail & David Bell Harvie-Watt • Marget & Richey Reneberg • Amy & Anders Brag • Bob Jeffrey • Alexandra & John Ross • Lisa & Dick Cashin • Christopher Jeffries • Christine & Alex Seaver • Carole & Donald Dell • Kay Koplovitz • Ashu & Vinayak Singh • Debra & Claudio Del • Lotte & Jan Leschly • Gary & Barbara Tolman Vecchio • Sandra Lessing • Katie & Todd Traina • Phil de Picciotto • Tim Main • Nancy & Alexander von Auersperg • Molly & Guillaume de Ramel • Claudia & Gunnar Overstrom • Sue Ann Weinberg Peggy & Ed Woolard • Mark Ein • Minou & Peter Palandjian • Gene Yoon • Judy & Russ Fradin • Jon & Marjorie Pastel • Aerin & Eric Zinterhofer • Gigi & Jim Goldman • Liz & Jeff Peek • ITHF BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Executive Board Governors at Large
Vijay Amritraj Joan Oloff Tennis Association Jefferson T. Barnes Officers Mark Panarese Official Representatives David Bell John Arnhold, Chairman Brad Parks Martin Corrie Robert Bunnen Mike Goss, Vice Chairman Tim Phillips Ismail El Shafei Lakshman Charanjiva Laurie Erlandson, Treasurer Geoffrey N. Pollard Sergio Elias Chris Combe E. Ramone Segree, Secretary Will Prest John Embree Claudio Del Vecchio Stan Smith, President John Ross Bernard Giudicelli Bob Downey Todd Martin, CEO Debra Sandler Jack Graham Mark Ein Jane Brown Grimes, Gordon Smith Chris Kermode Jean-Yves Fillion President Emerita Lara Spencer Anil Khanna David Ford Lee Styslinger Thomas Koenigsfeldt Guy Forget Dana Tananbaum Celia Patrick Russ Fradin Katrina Adams Kristian Tear Daniel Santorum Brad Freer Katherine Burton Jones Gary To lman Aleksei Selivanenko Marianne Gaige Jim Citrin Todd Traina Rene Stammbach Philip Geier, Jr. Phil de Picciotto Jimmy Van Alen Stefan Tzvetkov To m Glocer Jim Farley Alex von Auersperg Bulat Utemuratov Anthony Godsick David Goulden Nancy von Auersperg Jeremy Wintersteen Jim Goldman David Haggerty Marion Weatherstone Bob Jeffrey Anne Hamilton Stewart Wicht Peachy Kellmeyer Alan Hassenfeld Kurt Wright Matt Leipzig Kevin Kane Gene Yoon Stephen Lessing Kay Koplovitz James Zaza Frew McMillan Stephen R. Lewinstein Alan Mnuchin Charlie Pasarell Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe Vinayak Singh Dambisa Moyo Ken Solomon Betsy Nagelsen-McCormack BOARD OF GOVERNORS AFFILIATE COMPANIES The Legends Ball Saturday, September 9, 2017 Cipriani Wall Street, NYC For Additional Details: Mary Heath, ITHF Chief Marketing Officer [email protected] / 401.324.4054