C E L E B R A T I N G 50 YEARS OF
Progress &Promise 2016 GALA INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
50
TH
ANNIVERSARY 1966-2016
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
WE ARE CELEBRATING THE PROFOUND ROLE THAT THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY IN OUR COMMONWEALTH’S FUTURE.
50th Anniversary
Dear friends and fellow Virginians: Virginia’s Community Colleges are celebrating the progress and promise of their first 50 years with a gala whose proceeds will boost college access and opportunities for years to come. The VCCS was created to address Virginia’s unmet needs in higher education and workforce training, and it’s accomplishments are profound:
Unprecedented Access to a College Education By establishing a statewide comprehensive community college system, Virginia ensures higher education is within the grasp of every individual in every Virginia community.
More Affordable College Credentials Virginians have access to the nation’s greatest transfer opportunities. The VCCS holds guaranteed transfer agreements with more than 30 public and private universities across the Commonwealth and beyond. Combined with Virginia’s unique Two-Year College Transfer Grant, pursuing a bachelor’s degree has never been more affordable or accessible. Building Virginia’s Workforce of Tomorrow The VCCS is poised to connect more people with high-demand careers thanks to the first-in-the n ation pay for performance workforce credentials plan. Expanding the colleges’ short-term training programs, and helping more people access and afford them, will boost Virginia’s 21st century competitiveness. Virginia’s future depends on its ability to prepare individuals for 21st century opportunities. That includes serving Virginia’s growing population of veterans and military families, as well as our expanding and diverse communities of new Virginians. Accomplishing that means broadening our coalition, building a team of advocates and supporters, as well as raising and strategically targeting resources to create college and opportunities for these individuals. We hope that you will invest generously and that we will see you at the gala! Sincerely,
Thomas F. Farrell II Chairman President and Chief Executive Officer, Dominion Resources P.S. Please note that all funds raised during this campaign are designated toward a scholarship fund and will not be used for gala expenses.
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
SUMBAL, SARAH and SHARIEL, all three sisters, are graduates from the respiratory therapy program at NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
C E L E B R A T I N G 50 YEARS OF P ROGRESS & P ROMISE
C E L E B R A T I N G 50 YEARS OF
Progress &Promise JOIN US
by helping to make higher education more achievable for thousands of Virginians in the decades ahead.
October 15, 2016
Marriott Hotel
Downtown Richmond, VA
5:30 pm Reception 7:00 pm Gala
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
LINWOOD is a graduate of REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE and is the recipient of the Eva T. Hardy Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship. He is currently the executive director and founder of Open Door Resource Center. He is pictured here with interns Matthew and Jasmine.
C E L E B R A T I N G 50 YEARS OF P ROGRESS & P ROMISE
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES, WE ARE SEEKING YOUR HELP TO CREATE MORE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VIRGINIA STUDENTS.
Progress Sponsor $25,000 Table at the Gala for 10 guests One complimentary room at the Marriott Full-page tribute in VCCS 50th Commemorative Publication Pre-and-post-event publicity Publicity in printed materials, social media and website Recognition during event program
Presenting Sponsor $100,000
Platinum Corporate Sponsor $10,000
Table at the Gala for 10 guests
Table at the Gala for 10 guests
Two complimentary rooms at the Marriott
Pre-and-post event publicity
Opportunity for brief remarks at VIP reception
Full-page tribute in program book
Full-page tribute in VCCS 50th Commemorative Publication
Publicity in printed materials
Pre-and-post-event publicity
Recognition during event program
Photographic keepsake for each guest Publicity in printed materials, social media and website Recognition during event program
Promise Sponsor $50,000 Table at the Gala for 10 guests
Gold Corporate Sponsor $5,000 Table at the Gala for 10 guests Pre-and-post-event publicity Recognition in program book Recognition during event program
Two complimentary rooms at the Marriott Full-page tribute in VCCS 50th Commemorative Publication Pre-and-post-event publicity Publicity in printed materials, social media and website Recognition during event program
signature Sponsor $500
(individual)
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
A PIEDMONT
VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE graduate, JEREMY is working at Brownell Metal Studio.
C E L E B R A T I N G 50 YEARS OF P ROGRESS & P ROMISE
GALA INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM: ONE OF VIRGINIA’S MOST VALUABLE INVESTMENTS. WITH YOUR SPONSORSHIP, YOU WILL HELP US TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VIRGINIA STUDENTS.
Golden Anniversary Table $250,000 Private Reception hosted by Governor and Mrs. McAuliffe Seating at table with Governor and Mrs. McAuliffe Headliner on printed invitation Recognition in widely distributed, commemorative VCCS Annual Report Photo opportunities with Governor and First Lady
Silver Anniversary Table $150,000 Private Reception with Virginia’s U.S. and State Senators Seating at Senators’ table with Senator Tim Kaine and Secretary Anne Holton or Senator and Mrs. Mark Warner Recognition in widely distributed, Commemorative VCCS Annual Report Photo opportunities with U.S. and state Senators
Honorary Chairs Mr. Thomas F. Farrell II VCCS 50th Anniversary Steering Committee, Honorary Chair Dr. Jill Biden Second Lady of the United States (invited)
Steering Committee Ms. Connie Kincheloe (co-chair) Mr. Joseph R. Daniel (co-chair) Ms. Carolyn Berkowitz Mrs. Nancy H. Nagle Bolio Dr. Deborah DiCroce The Honorable Alan A. Diamonstein Mr. C. Douglas Elliott The Honorable Eva T. Hardy Mr. Ronald H. Holmes Mr. G. Gilmer Minor III
Honorary VFCCE Board Members Dana Hamel, Chancellor Emeritus The Honorable George Allen The Honorable Gerald L. Baliles The Honorable James Gilmore III The Honorable Linwood Holton The Honorable Tim Kaine The Honorable Charles Robb The Honorable Mark Warner The Honorable Douglas Wilder
The Honorable L.F. and Susan Payne The Honorable Eddy Dalton Phillips Dr. Stewart D. Roberson Mr. Laurens Sartoris Ms. Eleanor Saslaw Mr. J. Knox Singleton Mr. Gerald F. “J. J.� Smith, Jr. Ms. Dottie S. Whitt Mr. F. Blair Wimbush Mr. John O. Wynne
50
TH
ANNIVERSARY 1966-2016
VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE PROGRESS AND PROMISE OF VIRGINIA’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
50th Anniversary
JENNIFER SAGER GENTRY VICE CHANCELLOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT 300 A R B O R E TU M P L A C E, S U IT E 2 0 0 , RIC H M ON D , VA 2 3 2 3 6 (804) 819- 4961 | J G EN T RY @ V C C S . E D U