Sponsorshipbenefiting Information Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Thursday, April 30, 2020 Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Title Sponsor Barbara BushThe believed Living everyone deserves Legacy an equal opportunity of Barbara to live the American Dream Bush and that the path to achieving it begins with learning how to read. That is why she chose literacy as her cause while in the White House and led a movement to raise awareness about the importance of reading and to expand literacy programs across America.
Dedicated to breaking the intergenerational cycle of low literacy in America, in 1989 Mrs. Bush founded the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, a charitable organization focused on programs that enable parents and their children to learn together. Two years later, she played an integral role in the passage of the National Literacy Act of 1991, our country’s first congressional bill enacted to coordinate and increase access to adult literacy programs. Because of her efforts, millions of adults have had a second chance to earn their high school diplomas and/or learn to read, write, and speak English. She truly earned the title “First Lady of Literacy.”
Mrs. Bush’s work in promoting and advancing the literacy cause did not end when she left the White House. She did so for nearly 30 years, both nationally and in her hometown through the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. She never stopped caring and giving.
As a role model for leading a life of service to others and a champion of the literacy cause, Barbara Bush will forever be our inspiration for helping people reach their fullest potential in life through the power of literacy.
Mrs. Bush encouraged all of us to get involved in something bigger than ourselves, in the big ideas of our time, and live a life of purpose and meaning. The most befitting way to honor Mrs. Bush’s legacy is to continue advancing her vision of literacy for all. Thank you for helping us make this possible. CommitteeNeil & Maria BushChairs
Shahla and Hushang Ansary GailCo-Chairs and Greg Garland Janice McNair Susan and Jim Baker Iris and Bill Griffiths Sue Smith Ginger Blanton Betty and John Hrncir Annette and George Strake Lynn and Peter Coneway Elizabeth and Drayton McLane
Kelli and Eddy Blanton CommitteeRhonda and Michael GraffMembersAlice and Keith Mosing Leslie and Jack Blanton Joanie and Don Haley John Nau Susan Bruch Gina and Brian Hanson Sally and Charles Neblett Deborah and Gardner Cannon Terri and John Havens Roxann and Tim Neumann Martha and Mark Carnes Lisa and Mark Jakel Mariloli and Marvin Odum Charlene Carroll Mary and Dennis Johnston Kay Onstead Wendy and Bill Chiles Pat and David Jones Faith and Blair Parker Cathy and Joe Cleary Carolyn Keating Louise and Bob Parsley Lisa and Mark Coffin Terri Lacy and Jim Baird Susie Peake Molly and Jim Crownover Lisa and Ryan Lance Stephanie and Scott Pierce Rose and Harry Cullen Amy and Gentry Lee Gloria Portela and Richard Evans Jill and Brad Deutser Carolyn and David Light Mary Ellen and Scott Prochazka Brenda Duncan Carolyn and Mike Mann Nathalie and Charles Roff Terri and Greg Ebel Soraya and Scott McClelland Deborah and Monte Stavis Cary Dunham Amy and Kyle McCully Anne Taylor and Edward Harris Patricia and Lon Edwards Kathy McGovern Ty and Lee Tillman Sidney and Don Faust Karen McGee and Mark Frankland Stephanie and Frank Tsuru Ellen and Tommy Ford Linda and Jim McIngvale Phoebe and Bobby Tudor Lily and Charles Foster Ann and Rob McKee Dick Wainerdi Lisa and Ray Garcia Hannah and Cal McNair Andrea and Bill White Grace and Robert Givens Melanie and Mace Meeks Constance White Karen and Scott Miracle For the past 26 years, the Bush Thefamily has Celebration been recognizing the tremendous power of literacy at A Celebration of Reading, a unique event featuring national bestselling authors and notable entertainers who bring their talent to the stage of the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Former First Lady Barbara Bush designed the event to shine the light on her cause of literacy and demonstrate to everyone that reading is joyful and a foundational skill for living the American Dream. A Celebration of Reading is indisputably one of Houston’s top charitable events and is hosted by one of the most beloved families of our nation.
VIP guests begin their special evening with a reception during which they mix and mingle with members of the Bush family and the line-up of bestselling authors, while enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeurves. All guests then proceed to the theater to enjoy the program, a professional production in which prominent authors artfully share their stories and entertainers delight guests with their talents. As hosts for the evening, the Bush family enlightens guests with their humor, while at the same time creating a sense of intimacy and connectedness through their love for one another and passion for the literacy cause. Following the program, guests enjoy a seated dinner and more time to converse before going home with a book written by one of the authors.
Proceeds from A Celebration of Readingc benefit local literacy programs through the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation and national efforts through the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy.
The BarbaraBarbara Bush Houston Bush Literacy Foundation Houston was established Literacy in 2013 to Foundationcarry forth former First Lady Barbara Bush’s legacy in her hometown and help more people realize their fullest potential in life through the power of literacy—the ability to read, write and comprehend. The Foundation serves as the champion for the literacy cause in Houston, mobilizing the community through volunteerism and supporting programs and services to increase literacy rates among people of all ages, particularly our most disadvantaged children and their families.
In 1989,Barbara former First Lady Bush Barbara Bush Foundation pioneered the national for family Family literacy movement, Literacy launching the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. The Foundation is the nation’s leading advocate for family literacy focused on providing innovative programs and solutions that support its vision of fostering the opportunity for every man, woman and child in America to secure a better life through literacy.
To learn more, visit BushHoustonLiteracy.org and BarbaraBush.org. We are grateful for theAuthor following authors Alumni for giving of their time and talent to participate in A Celebration of Reading, and whose books inspire us all.
Stephenc Ambrose Clivec Cussler Reba McEntirec Jean Auel Dominick Dunne Larry McMurtry Susan Baker David Eagleman Jon Meacham David Baldacci Richard Paul Evans Brad Meltzer Rondé Barber David Feherty Candice Millard Tiki Barber Antwone Fisher Mary Tyler Moore Dave Barry Marlin Fitzwater Blake Mycoskie Ted Bell Fannie Flagg Jim Nantz Michael Beschloss Karyn Frist Mary Neal Maeve Binchy Jim Gaffigan Bob Newhart Cherie Blair Elizabeth George Chuck Norris Eric Blehm Doris Kearns Goodwin Susan Orlean Barbara Taylor Bradford Sue Grafton Dianna Ossana James Bradley Amy Grant Susan Page David Brooks John Grisham James Patterson Bill Browder David Halberstam Richard North Patterson Marc Brown Tami Hoag Nathaniel Philbrick Sandra Brown Karen Hughes Julia Reed Jill Conner Browne Immaculée Ilibagiza Al Roker Christopher Buckley Walter Isaacson Arnold Scaasi Barbara Bush A. J. Jacobs Brent Scowcroft George H. W. Bush P. D. James Sidney Sheldon George W. Bush Dan Jenkins Anita Shreve Jeb Bush James Earl Jones Mark K. Shriver Margaret Bush Jan Karon Hugh Sidey Donovan Campbell Mary Karr Daniel Silva Stephen Carter John Kasich Alan Simpson Carol Higgins Clark Christina “CK” Kerley Gary Sinise Mary Higgins Clark Baine Kerr, Jr. Lester Smith Bill Clinton Tracy Kidder Ellie LeBlond Sosa Harlan Coben Greg Kincaid Kathryn Stockett Jackie Collins Christina Baker Kline Jennifer Thompson & Robin Cook Dorie Lawson Ronald Cotton Patricia Cornwell Jim Lehrer Brad Thor Kelly Corrigan Robert Ludlum Scott Turow Michael Crichton P.M. John Major Ronan Tynan Deborah Crombie James McBride Andrea White Stanley Crouch Frank McCourt Lawrence Wright Li Cunxin David McCullough c c c Sponsorship Levels
c Presenting$150,000 c Logo and title in all A Celebration of Reading promotional materials v Half page ad in printed event program v Prominent listing in printed event program as a Presenting Sponsor v Acknowledgment in A Celebration of Reading press releases v Logo on the Foundation website v Logo on event slideshow as a Presenting Sponsor v Invitations for 4 to attend an intimate Authors’ Luncheon on day of event with v authors and members of the Bush family at a private residence Invitations for 4 to Pre-Authors’ Reception introduction to authors v Invitations for 14 to VIP Authors’ Reception hosted by Maria and Neil Bush v 3 reserved tables for 10 at the dinner and 30 Front Orchestra section event tickets v plus 2 tickets for guests to be seated with author at the program and dinner (total of 32 tickets) Set of souvenir books autographed by authors v
c Classic$100,000 c Prominent listing in printed event program as a Classic Sponsor v Invitations for 4 to attend an intimate Authors’ Luncheon on day of event with v authors and members of the Bush family at a private residence Invitations for 2 to Pre-Authors’ Reception introduction to authors v Invitations for 12 to VIP Authors’ Reception hosted by Maria and Neil Bush v 3 reserved tables for 10 at the dinner and 30 Front Orchestra section event tickets v plus 2 tickets for guests to be seated with author at the program and dinner (total of 32 tickets) Set of souvenir books autographed by authors v
c Benefactor$50,000 c Prominent listing in printed event program as a Benefactor Sponsor v Invitations for 2 to attend an intimate Authors’ Luncheon on day of event with v authors and members of the Bush family at a private residence Invitations for 6 to VIP Authors’ Reception hosted by Maria and Neil Bush v 2 reserved tables for 10 at the dinner and 20 Front Orchestra section event tickets v plus 2 tickets for guests to be seated with author at the program and dinner (total of 22 tickets) Set of souvenir books autographed by authors v Sponsorship Levels c Underwriter$30,000 c Special recognition in printed event program as an Underwriter Sponsor v Invitations for 4 to VIP Authors’ Reception hosted by Maria and Neil Bush v 2 reserved tables for 10 at the dinner and 20 Orchestra section event tickets v Set of souvenir books autographed by authors v
c Sponsor$15,000 c Listing in printed event program as a Sponsor v Invitations for 2 to VIP Authors’ Reception hosted by Maria and Neil Bush v 1 reserved table for 10 at the dinner and 10 Orchestra section event tickets v
c Patron$5,000 Couple c Listing in printed event program as a Patron Couple Sponsor v Invitations for 2 to VIP Authors’ Reception hosted by Maria and Neil Bush v 2 Premium Event and Dinner Tickets v
c Friend$5,000 c Listing in printed event program as a Friend Sponsor v 1 reserved table for 8 at the dinner and 8 event tickets v
c Individual$250 c c Program-Only$100 c 1 ticket to attend program and dinner 1 ticket to attend program only v v
AubreyContact Leatherman, Information Development Coordinator Allan Marshall, Chief Development Officer 346.212.2310 · [email protected] The mission of the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation is to improve lives through the power of literacy and is Founded on the belief held by First Lady Barbara Bush, “If you help a person to read, then their opportunities in life will be endless.”
Thank you for advancing her legacy and supporting our mission in Houston through A Celebration of Reading.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020 5:00 PM VIPc AUTHORS’ RECEPTION - 6:30 PM PROGRAMc DINNER TO FOLLOW
Aubrey Leatherman, Development Coordinator Allan Marshall, Chief Development Officer 346.212.2310 · [email protected] For more information, please visit BushHoustonLiteracy.org/Celebration
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