The Lincoln Academy of Illinois 54th Annual Convocation Memorial Concert and Gala Reception Coronado Theatre, Rockford, Illinois Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 5:30pm Commitment Form The Lincoln Academy of Illinois Convocation weekend coincides with the celebrations of the 90th anniversary of the Coronado Theatre and the 200th anniversary of the State of Illinois. We are pleased to be a part of these important occasions. The Academy is grateful to the City of Rockford and the Friends of the Coronado Foundation for their support and partnership. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (please check one) Please respond as expeditiously as possible. All sponsors will enjoy recognition in the Commemorative Convocation and Concert Program as well as Event Placard Recognition. Additional benefits include: Spirit of Lincoln - $25,000 and above $ Sponsorship amount. Executive Members of and Counselors to the Civic Committee Public Relations and Media recognition Invitation (for 4) for lunch and afternoon golf outing at Forest Hills Country Club on Friday, May 4 Attendance (for 2) and recognition at the private Lincoln Academy dinner on Friday, May 4 Attendance (for 2) at the private, noon, Laureate Luncheon at Anderson Gardens on May 5 plus public acknowledgement Photo opportunities with the Laureates and the Chancellor of the Lincoln Academy Podium acknowledgement at the Convocation 20 formal, complimentary, VIP invitations to the Convocation, Concert, and Gala Reception. Black tie suggested Special reserved section seating 80 at large (gratis) invitations (Convocation and Concert only - general/open seating) Lincoln Legacy - $10,000 - $24,999 $ Sponsorship amount. Elite Civic Committee Membership Public Relations and Media recognition Attendance (for 2) at the private, noon, Laureate Luncheon at Anderson Gardens on May 5 plus public acknowledgement 10 formal, complimentary invitations to the Convocation, Concert, and Gala Reception. Black tie suggested Special reserved section seating 40 at large (gratis) invitations (Convocation and Concert only-general/open seating) Lincoln Leadership - $5,000 - $9,999 $ Sponsorship amount. Priority Civic Committee Membership Public Relations and Media recognition 6 formal, complimentary invitations to the Convocation, Concert, and Gala Reception. Black tie suggested Special reserved section seating 20 at large (gratis) invitations (Convocation and Concert only-general/open seating) Rail Splitter - $1,000 - $4,999 $ Sponsorship amount. Civic Committee Membership 2 formal, complimentary invitations to the Convocation, Concert, and Gala Reception. Black tie suggested Reserved section seating 10 at large (gratis) invitations (Convocation and Concert only-general/open seating) Formal, paid invitations to the Convocation, Concert and Gala Reception. number requested at $175 per person. Black tie suggested Following the Convocation, a Memorial Concert in honor of the late Thomas Johnson will be performed. Tom was a distinguished Chancellor of the Academy and a life-long resident of Rockford, Illinois. Attendees will enjoy a world-premiere composition and performance by Emily Bear, a Class of 2018 Lincoln Laureate, and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra. SOLD - Sponsorship, Thomas Johnson Memorial Concert - $50,000 - SOLD (Sponsorships may be satisfied over the two-year period 2017 and 2018) The estimated fair market value of each ticket is $100. Amounts in excess of the fair market value are tax deductible. The Lincoln Academy of Illinois is a 501(c)(3) corporation, Federal Tax ID #36-6127397. Please assist our planning by completing the form below and returning it by pressing the Send button below on the left. You will be contacted for payment options. We are grateful for your support: Yes, I will attend the Convocation, Concert & Gala Reception at the Coronado Theatre in Rockford. Please bill me By check (make checks payable to the Lincoln Academy, Box 20523, Springfield, IL 62708) - By Charge Card, Click Here to Visit the 2018 Laureate Sponsorship & Tickets Page Name: (As it should appear in commemorative program – identified Sponsor levels only) * required information Name / Company: Contact Person: Address:* City:* State:* Zip:* Telephone:* Email:* No, unfortunately I cannot attend the Convocation, Concert and Gala Reception at the Coronado Theatre. Please accept my contribution in the amount of $ (gifts of $1,000 or more will be listed in the commemorative program). (Your contribution will be used to advance the programs of the Lincoln Academy, including the annual autumn Student Laureate program in Springfield.) For more information please contact: Executive Director Julie Kellner at JKellner@TheLincolnAcademyofIllinois.org / Phone: 217-725-3125 Civic Committee Chairmen John & Myrna Borling at LBViking@yahoo.com / Phone: 602-820-3608 www.thelincolnacademyofillinois.org
