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13th Annual Celebration SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES May 11th, 2021 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Armature Works | 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa, FL 33602 Eckerd.org/Inspire ERIC BECK TIM LOVE Bouchard Insurance Alltrust Insurance We are thrilled and honored to be the Night of Inspiration Co-Chairs this year. In this capacity, we will have the distinct pleasure of working closely with the Executive Event Committee and the Eckerd Connects staff to reach our collective goals of raising the crucial funds needed for the thousands of children, youth, and families that we serve. The prior years’ history of this memorable and successful event is a shining example of Eckerd Connects’ commitment to the community and the dedication of its staff and Executive Committee in achieving its goals. Now more than ever, we aspire to find new and innovative ideas to enhance the growth of this event, one that benefits the numerous youth living right here in our communities and needing our help to thrive. We hope that when you review the exciting highlights of past Success Award recipients, and the new opportuni- ties awaiting us, you will be just as confident that this will be a banner event for Eckerd Connects. Night of Inspiration 2021 event is being held at Armature Works in Tampa, FL. You will enjoy an inspiring evening featuring our invited guest speaker, Secretary Ben Carson, motivational speaker, Dr. Willie Jolley, and entertainment by professional vocalist Wintley Phipps, and guitarist Nicholas Marks. We truly appreciate your consideration and we look forward to your partnership in making this the best and most fruitful Night of Inspiration event yet – for our children, youth and families in need of YOU! Sincerely, Eric Beck Tim Love Chair Co-Chair To Benefit the Mission of Eckerd Connects. SECRETARY BEN CARSON On March 2nd, 2017, Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., was sworn in as the 17th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. For nearly 30 years, Secretary Carson served as Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the John Hopkins Children’s Center, a position he assumed when he was just 33 years old, becoming the youngest major division director in the hospital’s history. In 1987, he successfully performed the first separation of craniopagus twin conjoined at the back of the head. He also performed the first fully successful separation of type-2 vertical craniopagus twins in 1997 in South Africa. Dr. Carson received dozen of honors and awards in recognition of his achievements including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. He is also a recipient of the Spingarn Medal, the highest honor bestowed by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Dr. Carson authored nine books, four of which he co-wrote with his wife Candy. The U.S. News Media Group and Harvard’s Center for Public Leadership named him among “American’s Best Leaders” in 2008. Dr. Carson and his wife co-founded the Carson Scholars Fund, which recognizes young people of all backgrounds for exceptional academic and humanitarian accomplishments. The Fund is currently operating in 50 states and the District of Columbia, and has recognized more than 7,300 scholars, awarded more than $7.3. million in scholarships, and installed more than 150 Ben Carson Reading Rooms around the country. Born in Detroit to a single mother with a 3rd grade education who worked multiple jobs to support their family, Secretary Carson was raised to love reading and education. He graduated from Yale University and earned his M.D. from the University of Michigan Medical School. He and his wife are the proud parents of three adult sons and three grandchildren. DR. WILLIE JOLLEY Dr. Willie Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from humble beginnings as a fired singer, who was replaced by a karaoke machine! He has gone on to be named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International, inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame and achieved the distinction of Certified Speaker Professional by the National Speakers Association. He’s the recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award, named “One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers” by Speaking.com and Business Leader of The Year by The African American Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Jolley uses his public platform to pursue his mission of empowering and encouraging people to rise above their circumstances and maximize their God-given potential! He has built a reputation of being captivating, compelling and life changing! He delivers memorable nuggets and usable strategies on how every person can live a better life, one day at a time! Dr. Willie Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books and was also featured on the front of the top-selling book, Chicken Soup For The Christian Soul II. Dr. Jolley holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Faith-Driven Achievement from the California Graduate School of Theology, a master’s degree in Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from The American University. Dr. Jolley resides with his family in Washington, DC. All donations up to $125,000 will be matched 2-to-1 by a $250,000 matching challenge, provided by a private foundation to be used for Success Awards. All other Donations will be used where needed most. SUCCESS AWARD TITLE SPONSOR − $20,000 FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL for the next Night of Inspiration event (Exclusive Title Sponsorship − If committed by May, 2021) z 8 Premier level reserved seats z 8 VIP Reception entries z Full page premier ad in event program z Olympus Limousine round trip service for 8 to and from event from one location z Formal recognition from Master of Ceremonies – 3 mentions during program z Formal recognition by success story recipient z Event signs at Welcome Reception and Check-In (exclusive for top 2 sponsors) z Company gobo prominently displayed in ballroom along-side Eckerd Connects’ logo z Recognition in 8 social media posts leading up to event z Connectors Champion membership – value $5,000 z One quarter page company ad in two of Eckerd Connects quarterly newsletters z Recognition as a partner in one Eckerd Connects publication to over 3,000 supporters Company logo on: (If committed by print deadlines) • Event proposal • Save the Date cards-2nd mailing • Event invitations • Event webpage with link to your website • Event program • Event sponsor video loop during event • Event photo op backdrop • Pre and Post event recognition in Tampa Bay Magazine • Post eventSOLD thank you letters INSPIRATION SPONSOR – $15,000 z 8 Premier level reserved seats z 8 VIP Reception entries z Full page ad in event program z Formal recognition from Master of Ceremonies – 2 mentions during program z Event signs at Welcome Reception and Check-In (exclusive for top 2 sponsors) z Company gobo prominently displayed in ballroom along-side Eckerd Connects logo z Recognition in 5 social media posts leading up to the event z Connectors Hero membership – value $2,500 z Recognition as a partner in one Eckerd Connects publication to over 3,000 supporters Company logo on: (If committed by print deadlines) • Event webpage with link to your website • Event program • Event sponsor video loop during event • Event photo op backdrop • Post event thank you letters HOPE SPONSOR – $10,000 IMPACT SPONSOR – $7,500 z 6 Reserved seats z 4 Reserved seats z Full page ad in event program z Full page ad in event program z Formal recognition from Master of z Formal recognition from Master of Ceremonies during program Ceremonies during program z Company gobo in ballroom z Recognition in 2 social media posts leading z Recognition in 3 social media posts leading up to the event up to the event z Connectors Advocate membership – z Connectors Game Changer membership – value $750 value $1,500 Company name/logo on: Company logo on: (If committed by print deadlines) (If committed by print deadlines) • Sponsor Thank You signs • Sponsor Thank You signs • Event webpage • Event webpage with link to your website • Event program • Event program • Event sponsor video loop during event • Event sponsor video loop during event • Event photo op backdrop • Event photo op backdrop ADVOCATE SPONSOR – $5,000 MENTOR SPONSOR – $3,500 z 4 Reserved seats z 2 Reserved seats z Full page ad in event program z Half page ad in event program z Formal recognition from Master of z Formal recognition from Master of Ceremonies during program Ceremonies during program z Recognition in 1 social media posts leading up to the event Company name/logo on: (If committed by print deadlines) Company name/logo on: • Sponsor Thank You signs (If committed by print deadlines) • Event program • Sponsor Thank You signs • Event sponsor video loop during event • Event webpage • Event photo op backdrop • Event program • Event sponsor video loop during event • Event photo op backdrop EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR – $5,000 MEDIA SPONSOR – $5,000 Exclusive Sponsorship: Exclusive Sponsorship: z 4 Reserved seats z 4 Reserved seats z Full page ad in event program z 4 VIP Reception entries z Recognition from Master of Ceremonies z Full page ad in event program z Signature cocktail in your name z Recognition in all social media posts leading up to event Company logo on: • Cocktail napkins Company logo on: • Event webpage • Event invitation • Event sponsor video loop during event • Sponsor thank you signs • Sponsor thank you signs • Event webpage • Event sponsor video loop during event • Event photo op backdrop LUCAN A 2019 success award recipient just finished his culinary program this past spring, but Lucan’s life was not always this sweet.